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The lay of the land gives you a feeling of being in wide open undiscovered spaces, pristine azure beaches, elysian field golf courses, sprawling estuaries, and Elizabethian gardens. Add into the mix a diverse array of upscale spots like the Aqua waterfront spa and Sanderling Resort for luxury retreats. To my surprise the sound track to my trip was deep roots reggae, playing in most of the stores and resorts, courtesy of a new Jamaican population working in the area.
For accommodations my idea of a beach house rental was a ramshackle wood house, reminiscent of a 1960’s beach movie. Well, Carolina Designs provides a 21st Century vision of all the tricked out beach house possibilities. The beach house I stayed in had eight bedrooms, two living rooms, a wraparound deck, billiards room, en suite bedrooms that included platform jacuzzi’s, and bay view windows facing the sand dunes and beach.
Once I was able to tear myself out of my plush surroundings, I hit the road in search of some fun. One of the great things I love about the South are intriguing and sometimes crazy names of towns. The OBX did not disappoint, with communities called Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Duck.
The great outdoor adventures started with four wheel driving over sand dunes, climbing the Bodie Island lighthouse, and pontoon boat rides. My greatest height was reached via parasailing. During my safety orientation with Nor’ Banks Sailing, I noticed the boat I was on was named The Icarus: the mythological figure that flew too close to the sun and his wings melted. Nice...
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