Carolina Designs Outer Banks Blog

Outer Banks Home Buyer’s Chat

Cyndi — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:17 +0000

Outer Banks Site for Surfing Championships

Cyndi — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:50:12 +0000

As the official ISA-recognized National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the United States, Surfing America is responsible for holding the USA Surfing Championships event each year and for selecting the official USA Surf Team to compete internationally. This years Prime East will be held in Nags Head at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head May 19-20.

All About Currituck Outer Banks, NC Wilde Mustangs

Cyndi — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:38:31 +0000

VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: All about Currituck Outer Banks, NC …
Take the ‘Trip of a Lifetime’ and see the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs of Corolla with your own guide from the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
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40th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular

Cyndi — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:34:01 +0000

May 18 -21, we celebrate the world’s oldest, continuous hang gliding competition at the 40^th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular. Hang gliding professionals from all over the world come to the Outer Banks to compete and have fun on Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Demonstrations, street dances and awards ceremonies are all features of this spectacular event. Families can enjoy a rock climbing wall, hang gliding simulator, kite making and face painting.

North Beach Fun for Memorial Day Weekend

Cyndi — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:25:49 +0000

Outer Banks Beach Music Festival

Enjoy some great beach music Sunday, May 27^th 11am to 6pm at the Whalehead Club in Corolla listening to top beach music bands such as The Holiday Band, The Craig Woolard Band, and the Band of Oz. Picnics and smaller coolers are encouraged! Larger coolers will be allowed for a $10 fee. High Cotton BBQ, beer and refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 each, $25 at the door. Children 12 and under are free.

Beer & Wine Festival

Taste some of the most popular beers and wines of the Outer Banks on Monday May 28^th from 4-8pm at the Whalehead Club in Corolla. Enjoy musical entertainment on the Currituck Sound. Tickets are $30. Free concert from 7-10pm with Lil Ray Neal and returning performer Jackie Scott will be sure to keep you dancing through the night! Event is presented by the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism.

Tickets can are available online at: www.shop.outerbankspresents.com. For more information, call 252-453-9040 ext. 3 or email at events@whaleheadclub.com.

Reflections from Happy Guests

Cyndi — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:54:38 +0000

“We love coming there every year and our whole family just loves dealing with Carolina Designs. Several years ago, we took our first family trip to Edisto S.C. and had such a horrible vacation. Long story but our realty company we had to deal with was just terrible! Since we switched to the outer banks, we love it. Any problems that we have had at the vacation houses we have rented (which were minor) your company has resolved it so fast. It has been a pleasure to book a vacation house thru Carolina Designs every year. Since we started with the worst we appreciate the best – you guys!”

Staci & Brian from Mansfield, OH

“Thanks so much for your prompt response. I have to say that the maintenance people and your employees at the Duck office were wonderful. The responses were immediate and always very professional. The professionalism of your staff is the reason that we will continue to return as long as we are able. It is also the reason that I highly recommend your company to many of my friends and coworkers. I am going to reach out to your office now to book our trip for next year. Once again, thank you.”

Maria from North Bergen, NJ

Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day

Cyndi — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:37:32 +0000

First Flight Middle School sixth graders Sarah Downing and Dagen Gilbreath worked under the direction of Elaine Breiholz, our Property Manager, in participation of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day. The program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and is designed to bring young people into the workplace to strengthen the connection between education and work as well as relationships between parents and their children.

Town of Duck to Offer 10-Year Celebration Postmark

Cyndi — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:46:37 +0000

The Town of Duck is pleased to announce, that in cooperation with the United States Postal Service, a pictorial postmark commemorating the 10-Year Anniversary of the incorporation of the Town will be available beginning Tuesday, May 1, 2012. The postmark will be available for commemorative purposes and outgoing mail at the Duck Post Office, 1245 Duck Road, throughout the month of May.

To celebrate the Town’s 10-Year anniversary, a reception and ceremony to unveil artwork and photographs celebrating “Duck’s Past, Present, and Future” Wednesday, May 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Duck Administrative Offices, 1200 Duck Road.

The events season kicks off Saturday, June 9th at 6:00 p.m. on the Duck Town Green with a special celebration concert by The Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. It continues throughout the summer with the annual 4th of July Parade, summer concerts, various children’s activities, and culminates in the 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival on Sunday, October 7th. All events are free and open to the public.

For more information on these events and the Town of Duck, visit townofduck.com; or call 252.255.1286; or email at info@townofduck.com.

Inaugural Roller Derby Tournament

Cyndi — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:24:42 +0000

The Inaugural Roller Derby Tournament on the Outer Banks, Derby Spills in Kill Devil Hills, will be held on Friday, April 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 28, from noon to 6 p.m. at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills across from First Flight High School. The event, presented by Kill Devil Derby Brigade and Fast Girl University, will have live derby bouts from four teams from Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina

Tickets are available at Coastal Edge in Kill Devil Hills. Admission fee for Friday $5, and Saturday $10, with kids 12 and under free.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Outer Banks Hotline. This is a family-friendly event, so be sure to bring the kids!

Reflections from a Happy Guest

Cyndi — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:28:29 +0000

Maria from North Bergen, NJ