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Personally, we think a vacation to the Outer Banks can fill all those boxes while being fun and making memories for your entire family in one of the most beautiful places in the world! Keep reading for our Top 10 Ways booking an Outer Banks Vacation (or two!) with Seaside Vacations should be a part of your New Year’s Resolutions!

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Discover the Outer Banks in winter: fewer crowds, budget-friendly rentals, and a variety of winter activities. Perfect for your next winter getaway.

How Did the Outer Banks Get Its Name?

It's hard to imagine a time where the letters "OBX" didn't plaster every sign, t-shirt and bumper sticker you encountered during your summer vacation but the Outer Banks of North Carolina has not always been known as such to visitors or locals. So how did this barrier island become known as the Outer Banks? And what about the other towns? Kitty Hawk? Nags Head? Where did these names come from? Keep reading for more.

Oyster Season on the Outer Banks

The saying goes that you only want to eat oysters in the "r" months, meaning mid-October to early April is the best time of year to get your hands on some fresh, local oysters that you won't be able to find anywhere else. Join us on a journey to discover the allure of these briny delights and the best ways to savor them during your off-season coastal escape.

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