Spring begins in January in North Carolina. And with such an extensive variety of natural tourist attractions – mountain ranges, national parks and don’t forget the Atlantic beaches – this southern state blooms and grows each Spring with majestic beauty and charm. Whether you’re a hiker, a tenter, an RVer, a climber, a skier, a bird watcher, a diver, a fisher, a shipwreck explorer or beach bum, North Carolina welcomes you with good old-fashioned Southern Hospitality, and some of the world’s finest barbeque.

When you’re ready for some music, your North Carolina vacation destination brings you to the heart of some of the finest jazz, blues, folk, country and alternative music in the South. And pay a visit to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, with notable inductees such as Charlie Daniels, Earl Scruggs and Warren Haynes.

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This Labor Day Weekend, join us in Historic Hendersonville, NC for the 68th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival, a four-day celebration in honor of the North Carolina Apple. From August 29th-September 1st, the NC Apple Festival features a street fair on Historic Main Street including free, live entertainment, arts and crafts, apple growers selling apple products, children’s & youth activities, special exhibits and open houses, food and, to top it all off, the King Apple Parade on Labor Day. Capture the spirit of a hometown celebration that has something for the whole family, with many individual events and entertainers throughout the festival.    Start your day off with one of the breakfasts featuring delicious apple dishes, of course and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the excitement of Main Street as well as many other activities and performances across the community.  And on Labor Day, don’t forget the King Apple Parade! www.historichendersonville.org

The towns of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast have a charm all their own and something to offer everyone. The pristine beaches, array of boating and fishing opportunities, delicious restaurants and fresh local seafood help make this beautiful area the perfect place for a beach vacation or second home. Factor in the Southern hospitality and friendly people, lovely old homes, exciting festivals and tournaments, historical sites, museums and aquarium and you are sure to return to this area again and again.

Locals think of the area spanning from Emerald Isle through Pine Knoll Shores/Beacon’s Reach and Atlantic Beach over to Morehead City and into Beaufort as one community, and travel between the areas is easy & enjoyable.

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS offers the best in real estate sales and vacation rentals providing families with beach cottages, residential homes, condominiums and building sites.

Elan Vacations understands how difficult it can be to rebuild after a hurricane. We live in the Outer Banks and are no strangers to monster storms and the toll they can take on families, friends, and communities. That’s why Elan believes in giving back in any way we can. From now until the end of November book Outer Banks rentals with Elan Vacations and we will donate $100 to the American Red Cross to help with the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Elan Vacations is proud to help those devastated by this massive, destructive storm and hope that anyone considering a vacation in the Outer Banks will choose us for booking their Outer Banks rentals. If you were planning a vacation in the Outer Banks, now is the time to look at one of Elan Vacations Outer Banks rentals. Elan offers several Outer Banks rentals options for your vacation in the Outer Banks, including flexible check [...]

Emerald Isle is located on Bogue Banks, one of North Carolina’s most beautiful barrier islands, and is more than 20 miles of pure southern charm on the Southern Outer Banks.

We’ve made family beach vacations and romantic getaways our family business for almost 50 years. Offering the most extensive selection of enchanting and luxurious beach cottages and condos, it’s easy to see why so many families have chosen Emerald Isle Realty for their beach vacation accommodations since 1962!

Emerald Isle Realty takes enormous pride and pleasure in taking care of families like yours. Over the years, we’ve learned just how you’d like for us to pamper you and take care of all the details. You can always rely on us so you will have the heavenly beach vacation experience you deserve.

Now is the time to make your reservations for your much deserved beach vacation!

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Topsail Island Vacations in beachfront, oceanfront, and island homes, cottages, and condos. CENTURY 21 Action, Inc. has been a Topsail Island vacation and real estate leader for over 40 years. Customer satisfaction is always their primary goal and they are here to serve you!

Topsail Island, North Carolina, just 25 minutes north of Wilmington, has three oceanfront towns on it’s 26 miles of beach along the Atlantic Ocean; Topsail Beach, Surf City, and North Topsail Beach. Topsail Island is the ideal family vacation destination when you need to get away from it all. The area features activities for both young and old, the relaxed or the adventuresome. Enjoy Topsail’s arts, golf, fishing, gift shops, and outstanding restaurants, or enjoy the clean, uncrowded beaches. Topsail is best described as the Outer Banks of years past. Oceanfront vacations start at $400 per week for parties of four.

Visit www.TopsailRentalsOnline.com or call their 24-hour Vacation Reservation hotline 1-877-838-3898.

Renting a condo or cottage offers you and your family a great alternative for your next vacation! All of our properties have fully equipped kitchens so you can cook in whenever you want and they offer you space to spread out. Plus all the beds are made and all your towels are provided as well as departure cleaning after you leave. And with more than 200 privately owned properties, Atlantic Beach Realty has something to fit every size, location and vacation budget.

Book online for the best selection of oceanfront cottages and condos for the season. Go to Rental Search to check availability or call us today at 1-800-786-7368.

Atlantic Beach Realty – Celebrating 20 years of bringing you to the beach!

Atlantic Beach Realty, Inc.

P.O. Box 2290

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512

800- 786-7368

www.atlanticbeachrealty.net

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The Cape Fear region, located just south of Wilmington, is all about fun. Including the time-honored small towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, the area is North Carolina’s premier coastal vacation destination.

With activities that range from golf, surfing, jet skiing and kayaking to deep-sea fishing, putt-putt and wind surfing, it’s like one giant amusement park, from sunrise to sunset.

Close to quaint Southport, it’s easy to reach (right on I-40), affordable (compare our prices to the Outer Banks) and family friendly.

But that’s not all. A little farther up the coast is Topsail Island, featuring beautiful, quiet beaches sandwiched between the placid Intracoastal Waterway and the dazzling Atlantic Ocean.

At either location, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway for two or a large home or two for a family reunion. Ask our friendly, knowledgeable staff about special discounts.

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