Beach vacation suggestion for NC/SC?
Mar 11th, 2010, 08:29 AM
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Beach vacation suggestion for NC/SC?
Now that DD1 will be moving to Durham, NC area, we are interested in renting a beach condo for the week of Labor Day near NC or SC that will be a maximum of 3-4 hour drive for her so she can visit for the holiday weekend.
We have been to the Outer Banks (Corolla) and to Topsail Island (meh). Our preference would be something more akin to HHI where there are lots of options for shopping, golf, beaches, restaurants and sightseeing (day trips). We are NOT sit on a beach for 7 days people, need some activity during the day and evening and it is NOT a vacation for me if I have to cook 24X7.
A condo with oceanfront access and a pool would be ideal. The girls are 19 & 22.
Mother (80) is planning to go, so we need something low rise or with an elevator as she has mobility issues. There will be 4-5 of us, a 3 bed, 2 ba would be ideal. Wilmington seems to be the closest beach point, but as mentioned above we didn't like Topsail Island, it was too remote for us. Any suggestions Fodorites? TIA!
We have been to the Outer Banks (Corolla) and to Topsail Island (meh). Our preference would be something more akin to HHI where there are lots of options for shopping, golf, beaches, restaurants and sightseeing (day trips). We are NOT sit on a beach for 7 days people, need some activity during the day and evening and it is NOT a vacation for me if I have to cook 24X7.
A condo with oceanfront access and a pool would be ideal. The girls are 19 & 22.
Mother (80) is planning to go, so we need something low rise or with an elevator as she has mobility issues. There will be 4-5 of us, a 3 bed, 2 ba would be ideal. Wilmington seems to be the closest beach point, but as mentioned above we didn't like Topsail Island, it was too remote for us. Any suggestions Fodorites? TIA!
Mar 11th, 2010, 09:22 AM
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I am an HHI fan. Sounds like an excellent location for your group.
Look at www.vrbo.com
www.seapines.com
www.marriottvacations.com
At Sea Pines we like the Beach and Tennis Villas as well as South Beach Club.
Look at www.vrbo.com
www.seapines.com
www.marriottvacations.com
At Sea Pines we like the Beach and Tennis Villas as well as South Beach Club.
Mar 11th, 2010, 11:04 AM
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Wilmington will not feel as remote as Topsail - a lot more going on in/around Wilmington. Other than heading down to the Myrtle Beach area (which some find too commercial/tacky), I think Wilmington area is your best bet.
