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Vacation Rentals on Hatteras Island NC the Place Where Forever Island Memories Begin A Vacation to Remember! Dolphin Realty is located in Hatteras Village, NC. We have been accommodating vacationers for over 30 years with our rental properties. Our company is small but, it gives us the advantage to better serve our owners and guests. Our rentals can be found from Avon to Hatteras and range in size; from one room efficiencies to fourbedroom houses. Our friendly staff is ready to assist you in planning your Hatteras Island Vacation. Pg 2 Pg 2-3 Pg 3-4 Pg 4 Pg 5 Pg 6-7 Pg 7 Pg 8
We strive to provide the best customer service possible and make sure that your vacation is one that you will remember for many years to come. Let Dolphin Realty be the place that Forever Island Memories Begin! Please call our office at 252-986-2241, if you need assistance or additional information for planning your next vacation! Dolphin Realty www.dolphinrealtyhatteras.com
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north carolina / pennsylvania
NORTH CAROLINA
Brindley Beach Vacations Offering Outer Banks NC Vacation Home Rentals Revel in some of the most pristine beaches on the Outer Banks! With over 600 NC vacation homes to choose from spanning from Nags Head to Corolla, Brindley Beach Vacations is sure to find that perfect vacation home for your family getaway in North Carolina! We have homes in all price ranges to fit any budget, from 2-18 bedrooms most with private pools or hot tubs.
We even have some that are pet friendly, have an elevator or can host a special event such as weddings or corporate retreats. We include linens and towels (call for exception), so bring your suntan lotion and enjoy a week at the beach! Call 877-642-3224 or visit www.brindleybeach.com to reserve your family vacation today! ¤
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Fall is Glorious in the Laurel Highlands
While Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands is certainly a four-season destination, fall is truly special. Mother Nature sets the stage for an impressive show with an array of towering trees, soaring mountain ridgelines, lush valleys, and river gorges that are ablaze in breathtaking red, orange, yellow, and bronze. As home to thousands of acres of unspoiled forests, a bevy of
fall festivals, and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, a fall getaway to the Laurel Highlands is sure to be memorable. Outdoor activities aren’t just for summer! Just swap out the summer heat for a crisp breeze. During the fall, you can still enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle, pedal along the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail, take a
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trek on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, feel the downhill thrill while mountain biking or zip line through the vibrant fall foliage. Laurel Highlands Pour Tour Grab your Passport AND START TOURING! Taste your way around the region one glass at a time on the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour! Invite your friends and discover all of the amazing, unique craft beverage
makers in the Laurel Highlands all while earning great prizes along the way. The passport features more than 40 stops including wineries, distilleries, breweries, a meadery and a cidery. Take in the sights and flavors of the season while exploring the LH Pour Tour. A Blizzard of Winter FUN! A winter wonderland of fun awaits in the Laurel Highlands! The region’s
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stunning landscape and abundance of natural snow provide everything you could need for a fun-filled snow day or winter getaway. Shred the slopes solo, explore mountaintop trails on a snowmobile with friends, and snuggle fireside with your family after a day of snow tubing, sledding, and snowballs. Plan your getaway at GOLaurelHighlands.com ¤
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Your Story Begins With the Susquehanna River Valley Explore and discover treasures in Pennsylvania’s pristine Susquehanna River Valley. Spend the day hitting the trails - snowmobiling, cross country skiing, or snow shoeing in our State Parks and Forests. Take time to visit our awardwinning wineries and breweries found throughout the Susquehanna River Valley. Attend a seasonal festival, visit a historical museum, go antiquing or shop local at our fine retailers and unique stores. Finish
the day with a romantic dinner for two or share your day’s adventures with friends and family at one of our world-class pubs or restaurants located in one of our picturesque downtowns. Plan a trip for the day or turn it into a get away by staying at one of our cozy hotels, cabins, cottages or bed and breakfasts. At every turn you will find something to amaze and inspire you. VisitCentralPA.org or 877-207-8599 ¤
Visit Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Where it is All About the Trails It’s all about the trails: Wine, Craft Beer, Hiking, River, Biking, Amish and Burger. Find your inner “trail” in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania among the many “off the wheel” experiences that await you. Enjoy the happiness found in the simplest pleasures, while having the best of all worlds: indulging along the trail of craft wines and brews, taking a delicious bite out of the best foods in Western PA, breathing in the natural beauty of blue and greenways
for rafting, canoeing, kayaking, biking, hiking and ATV riding in Limestone Mines. Stay overnight to relax and recharge next door to the 5th largest old order Amish population. Plan your next adventure at VisitLawrenceCounty.com for events, must-see attractions, arts and culture and more. Follow us and share your experience on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by using #VisitLawrenceCounty. ¤
NEW JERSEY
The Jersey Cape is Spectacular in the Fall and Winter Fall is the best time to visit Cape May County, New Jersey for worldclass birding, boutique shopping, and the bounty of the sea and farms. Winter offers a ‘warm and cozy’ getaway. The Jersey Cape is situated at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay with amazing beaches
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and great outdoor adventures. Fall is considered the best time to visit Cape May County, with warm days and cool nights, visitors can fit a lot into a Jersey Cape getaway. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the spring and fall migration bring hundreds of species of birds to the area making Cape May County one of the top birding hotspots in North
America. Monarch butterfly migration begins in early October and runs through early November. Monarch butterflies roost along the Delaware Bay to rest and nourish on indigenous plant life, preparing for their migration to Mexico. Whale and dolphin watching are a bucket list must, but it doesn’t
stop there. Biking, hiking and walking the nature trails and paths make for scenic experience for the adventurer. Golfing and fishing run through December. Art galleries and museums are tucked away in each town and quaint antique shops dot the landscape for those looking for a casual outing. A trip to the Cape May County Park and Zoo is just for only for kids. The Zoo is AZA accredited and located on 85 acres of wooded land with 250 species of animals. The Zoo is free and open every day except Christmas. Within minutes from the beautiful pristine beaches, visitors can find lush vineyards and unique wineries that offer award-winning wines from grapes harvested in the region. Specialty craft beer and spirits also use local produce in their products. Hiking, biking, and nature walks can be capped off with shopping, wine tasting, or visit to a spa. The crowds are down and fall is a perfect time to sit back, relax and enjoy what the Jersey Cape has to offer.
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The “Warm and Cozy” season starts with Thanksgiving and memorial dinning with menus that offer farm to table Thanksgiving feast and fresh from the dock seafood. The holidays are a great time to experience the splendor of a Victorian Christmas, theater, shopping, New Year’s and First Night. Accommodations are diverse with hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns, and condos available to suit one’s needs. Victoriana reigns supreme in Historic Cape May with more than 600 restored Victorian structures that range from B&Bs to shops and restaurants. Rentals are available throughout the year from Ocean City to Cape May. Restaurants range from gourmet to casual with local seafood and farm-to-table menu options proudly featured. Escape to the Jersey Cape for a well-deserved getaway and experience our exciting places and open spaces. escapetothejerseycape.com ¤
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MARYLAND
Travel, Tours & Trails through Maryland Maryland offers a wealth of options for visitors, depending on your interests. Here are just a few… Maryland is a child-friendly state and the perfect place for a family vacation. A logical choice is a trip to Baltimore, where you can explore the acclaimed National Aquarium in Baltimore, visit the nation’s toprated children’s zoo at The Baltimore Zoo or work at a pretend cannery at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. But there’s plenty for a family to do beyond the boundaries of Baltimore. Consider a hiking adventure in one of our state parks, enroll in a family sailing course on the Chesapeake Bay, or step back in time at any of our historic attractions. (Yes, they’re educational – but they’re also fun!) Isn’t It Romantic? The answer is yes, no matter where you go. Snuggle up in front of a roaring fire in your mountain cabin, or wake to the sound of seagulls after spending the night in a romantic retreat at Maryland’s beach resort, Ocean City. Pack a perfect picnic and set out for the beautiful views provided by green pastures or cloud-topped mountains, or hop aboard a historic sailboat and
enjoy a sunset cruise for two. And if the mood should strike, you can even stick around and have your wedding here. Maryland is home to the historic old chapel that hosted the weddings of Babe Ruth, Tiny Tim and Debbie Reynolds. Go Outside and Play. How many times did your parents tell you to “go outside and play?” Here in Maryland, we also urge you to get outdoors to experience some of Maryland’s natural wonders. Step into a sea kayak and paddle through the marsh grasses of the lower Chesapeake Bay. Hop on a mountain bike and pedal through pristine forest trails in Western Maryland. Cast a line for blue marlin, brook trout, smallmouth bass or striped bass (known as “rockfish” to the locals) in bodies of water all around the state. Pitch a tent, climb a rock, hunt for fossils or prowl for owls on a night hike. We promise great adventures in our great outdoors. Take the Road Less Traveled. Poet Robert Frost took the less-worn path. You’ll be glad that you did, too, on any of Maryland’s designated scenic byways. Forego the freeway and
follow the colorful black-eyed Susan signs (the Susan is our state flower) through waterfront villages, past historic monuments, down old Main streets and beside pristine forest glades. These carefully mapped routes, some with “sidetracks” better explored without a car, encourage a leisurely pace as you journey around Maryland. Retreat to a bygone era on Maryland’s Civil War Trails. Brother
fought brother in the cornfields around Sharpsburg, a battle that afterwards turned whole towns into makeshift hospitals. Armies clad in blue and gray skirmished through Maryland’s countryside on their way to an epic battle at Gettysburg. A wounded assassin escaped Washington, D.C. into the Southern Maryland countryside in search of a doctor named Mudd. The Civil War soldiers, spies and
villains didn’t have signposts to point the way, but today’s visitors can follow colorful bugle “trailblazer” signs of Maryland’s Civil War Trails. The bugles lead to waysides where interpretive markers tell both military and anecdotal accounts of war and its effects on the people of Maryland. This article courtesy of Maryland Office of Tourism. For more information visit www.visitmaryland.org.
Discover Caroline County Relax and unwind in Caroline County, Maryland! Among the pristine waterways and countryside, you’ll find a region brimming with rich heritage experiences, outdoor excursions and agritourism adventures. Caroline is home to great spots to hike, peddle, paddle, fish, and horseback ride! Explore forested trails that wind through Tuckahoe and Martinak State Parks, stroll along the scenic Marshyhope Creek, or meander through the native gardens of Adkins Arboretum, a 400-acre preserve.
Take an inspiring journey on the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, a self-guided driving tour that follows in the footsteps of freedom seekers. Spend a day exploring Caroline’s charming small towns. Find the perfect treasure to bring home from our shops and galleries or enjoy the local flavor at our restaurants. Cap off your visit at one of our many farms. From alpacas and horses to “u-picks” and orchards, experience the locallygrown fun Caroline has to offer. You belong here! ¤
Your Next Escape Water is nature’s mirror for the sun and when the two meet it’s a match made in photographic heaven. Anytime is the perfect time to make your escape to Kent County, Maryland and experience a wonderful adventure! Whether you’re looking to hook a rockfish from the rich water of the Chesapeake Bay or paddle down one of its beautiful tributaries, Kent County, has everything to pique your interest in and around the water. Meander along the banks and
creeks exploring the water from a kayak or paddle board. Visit one of Kent County’s waterfront restaurants or deck bars for a delicious meal, sure to stimulate the palate of any food connoisseur. Enjoy the comforts of a charter boat for a sunset cruise or fishing excursion with a licensed captain. Intimate cruising adventures are a trademark for those who are looking to break the monotony of life. See yourself here! KentCounty.com/Visitors ¤
Plan Your Escape to Harford County, Maryland Looking for a unique getaway? You will find it in beautiful Harford County, Maryland – located at the top of the Chesapeake Bay. Our natural landscape is ripe for outdoor recreation where you can explore four state parks and over eighty county parks. Rocks State Park includes the unique attractions of Kilgore Falls and the King and Queen Seat. Kilgore Falls is Maryland’s second highest waterfall. The King and Queen Seat is a spectacular
190-foot rock outcrop overlooking Deer Creek. From our world-renowned Maryland crabs to our eclectic restaurants featuring international cuisine from Hawaii to the Caribbean, Italy to Germany, we have something for every palette and every wallet. The Vineyard Wine Bar has been recognized by Wine Spectator every year since 2015! And don’t forget our wineries, breweries and distilleries all right here in Harford County, Maryland. Make your plans today! ¤
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west virginia / virginia
VIRGINIA
Travel the Great Appalachian Road Trip through Virginia’s Great Southwest
Outdoor Adventures for Everyone. Visit Greater Parkersburg, WV
Leave the crowds behind and journey through Virginia’s Great Southwest as you embark on the Great Appalachian Road Trip. You will meander through the winding backroads, enjoying unique lodging, authentic food, and breathtaking views. Here are some of our favorites. Burkes Garden: Spend a day in Virginia’s highest valley and largest rural historic district. The nearby town of Tazewell provides unique shopping and dining opportunities. Breaks Interstate Park: Known as the Grand Canyon of the South, the Breaks offers cozy cabins overlooking the lake, hiking, zip lining, elk tours and more. Bring the family! Southern Gap Outdoor Adventures: For a true off-road experience, SGOA offers cabins, a campground, and direct access to Spearhead Trails. Be sure to ask about UTV rentals. Big Falls via Pinnacle Trail: Hike across a swinging bridge and through unique geology as you make you way alongside Big Cedar Creek on the way to the Big Falls. Cool off with a craft beer at Lonesome Pine Brewing or an Instagram-worthy boujee milkshake at Get Fancy. Devil’s Bathtub: Located in Fort Blackmore, the Devil’s Bathtub is said to be cold enough to cool the fires of hades. Take a hike and then a dip in the clear greenish blue waters of this mountain stream. Clinch Life Outfitters: Float
the Clinch River with Clinch Life General Store, then rent a bike from Outfitters in St Paul. Book a night at Iron Works Cycling to ride the green the old-west themed Western Front belt around town. Hotel, then wander over to Sugar Hill For the complete list, visit Brewing to wind down your day. Great Appalachian Road Trip at Big Stone Gap: Visit the set of heartofappalachia.com/the-greatthe Big Stone Gap movie. Have a appalachian-road-trip/ or call coal fired pizza at the Big Stone Gap 276-762-0011 ¤
Nestled in the Ohio River Valley at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, Greater Parkersburg offers outdoor adventures for the entire family. From hiking to kayaking, bird watching to fishing or mountain biking on hundreds of miles of trails in spectacular surroundings, we’ve got you covered. If you’re looking to turn up the dial on fun while keeping your risk level low, check out North Bend Rail Trail. The trail is nearly flat and offers biking and hiking (for all fitness levels) spanning 72 miles over 35 bridges, through 10 tunnels. First-time kayakers and expert paddlers enjoy navigating the 305-acre lake at North Bend State Park. For adrenaline junkies, Mountwood Park is home to one of the longest-running and best-attended races in the West Virginia Mountain Biking Association point series. Explore our hills, lakes and rivers. Learn more at Greaterparkersburg.com. ¤ VIRGINIA / WASHINGTON, D.C. ~ WINTER 2021
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