There’s nowhere on earth quite like the Outer Banks, a string of wild but well-loved barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. Learn more about our 2025 Vacation of the Year.

So, what made our vacation to the Outer Banks different? This time, we saved up for it, not with money but with rewards credit card points. An introductory bonus covered one person's ticket By ...

The best time to visit the Outer Banks is between March and May or September ... If you want to stay in a vacation home, you need to book at least a year ahead. The event schedule booms in ...

Planning the perfect family trip to the Outer Banks this summer? There’s lots to do and more than you might expect, from ...

Travel more for less when visiting the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Getting out and exploring the world shouldn't have to clear out your bank account. Yes, there are plenty of first-rate five ...

The Outer Banks — a 130-mile stretch of beach towns off the North Carolina coast — offer rich historical memories (it’s home to one of the first havens for freed slaves), gorgeous stretches ...

Surfing is one of the most popular activities to do in the Outer Banks, along with swimming, boating, hang gliding, fishing and hiking. Whether it be for a vacation or a surfing competition ...

Twiddy & Company offers over 1,000 vacation rental homes on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. As a special thank you to our active and retired members of the military, select homes offer a ...

Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor The beaches in Outer Banks stretch for more than 100 ... beaches are open only to Duck residents, guests and vacation renters. For fewer crowds and a lazy beach ...

The Pogues are not done yet! The sun-soaked Netflix series set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina (but has since gone global) will return for Season 5. Part 2 of Season 4 premiered in November 2024 ...

Outer Banks' decision to kill off JJ Maybank (Rudy Pankow) did not go over well with fans of the hit Netflix series ...

Since 2005, the year-end population has ranged between 105 and 126 at Shackleford Banks, which is 3 miles offshore and can only be reached by private boat or passenger ferry.