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Vacationing on the Outer Banks should be a fun and safe experience for everyone. If you have never been to the beaches on the Outer Banks, you may not be familiar with red flags, rip currents, and other surf hazards. Let us provide you with some tips and advice that are important to know before you go!

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The Salvo Day Use Area provides Outer Banks visitors with a fun and serene atmosphere on the Pamlico Sound. The sandy shoreline paired with the calm water makes for a wonderful place for younger children. There is plenty of parking, restrooms, showers, changing rooms, picnic tables and charcoal grills! Families love the convenience of this spot in Salvo, North Carolina.

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There are many talented artists that are based on the Outer Banks. If you have visited anywhere from Corolla to Ocracoke Island, you have most likely seen local work in restaurants, coffee shops and stores!

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Hatteras Island offers families, couples and friends a special beach getaway on the Outer Banks. With the miles of beautiful beaches, to the wide array of watersports to choose from, there is something for everyone here!

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Below the surface of the beautiful waters off the coast of the Outer Banks, lies a high number of sunken ships, claiming the title as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” There are around 3,000 shipwrecks off the coast, dating back to America's first English settlements.

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Whether you're vacationing in Salvo or just passing through, this stretch of undeveloped shoreline is sure to put your mind at ease! Let us fill you in on some local tips on where to spend an excellent day in Salvo!

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Salvo is home to some of the best beaches on the coast but best of all, it has some incredible restaurants nearby. Save this list for your next vacation and leave the stress of choosing somewhere to eat behind!

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The drive south offers extraordinary sights. While you're on the Marc Basnight Bridge going over Oregon Inlet, you may feel like you're entering a new land leaving the rest of society behind. On North Carolina Highway 12, you will pass through dunes with sea oats dancing in the wind. The drive is sure to keep passengers' eyes busy with the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the road and the Pamlico Sound on the other...

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Ready for your vacation? We bet you are!
Don't hit the road without checking this tried-and-true list of what you need to bring along on your next Outer Banks Vacation. While you're at it, feel free to check your property's details page on our website for a detailed description of the rest of the amenities at the home.

The event home “Sweet Carolina” is the perfect place for an Outer Banks beach wedding! The house is 9 bedrooms, enough to accommodate you and your spouse to be plus 16 other family members or wedding guests. The home is oceanfront in Nags Head and boasts an incredible backyard that can be tented for your OBX wedding!

"Westside Inn"  is one of the newest wedding locations on the Outer Banks and is already a bride & groom (and vendor!) favorite! The home itself is a cozy 5 bedroom, perfect for getting ready on wedding day and staying with your family or wedding party, and the real magic happens on the soundfront lawn! Westside Inn is situated on a private wooded lot, directly on the sound in Manteo...

The Town of Duck is a family-friendly pedestrian paradise on the Northern end of the Outer Banks. Guests love the small-town feel and the abundance of restaurants, shops, and activities in the tiny town! Here’s some of our favorite things about Duck, NC!

A pair of free tickets. That’s what started Howie DiSavino’s love for racing at the tender age of 8 years old. After his dad took him to an Arena Racing show in the Richmond area with those tickets, young Howie begged the family for a racecar.

The Outer Banks is home to many iconic piers down its coast, all unique and worth a visit! Most notably visited for fishing, some of the piers also have restaurants, research facilities and more! Here’s some information about each of these special coastal structures.

There’s more to the Outer Banks than just the beach & the sound… It's also a golfer’s haven! Whether you’re fitting in a round during your family vacation or planning a jam-packed golf trip, you’ve got lots of choices for golf in OBX!

While some may count out Corolla because “it’s too far”, many will tell you it’s more than worth the drive! Being a bit further away from the hustle and bustle of the central towns means a more laid back vacation and that’s just one of the things we love about Corolla!

This New Years' Eve probably looks a bit different than others have, but if you're celebrating the end of 2020 on the Outer Banks, here are a few ideas for a safe and healthy holiday!

Instead of a ballroom or country club, one of the most unique reception options for your wedding is an event home!

When you rent an event home, there are a few details that can easily get overlooked. Here are some best practices and a great checklist to make sure you are prepared.

KEES Vacations is bolstering our Owner Services Department branch on the OBX by elevating Bonnie Paone (formerly Bonnie Lewis) to the position of Owner Services Department Manager.

At KEES, we take seriously the preservation of our guests’ and employees’ wellbeing, and we are constantly vigilant to make sure our health and safety standards are up to date in order to achieve this goal.