What would be your dream beach vacation? The place that you’d want to take the family, the one that is your “own little paradise”? Think carefully about what it is you want to do on a vacation in the Outer Banks.

It could be walking down the beach in one of the many bright-colored clothing items and enjoying some snorkeling. It could be sitting at the shoreline watching boats sail by. It can even be relaxing in a hammock while enjoying an afternoon drink. Whatever your choice, make sure you have enough time to enjoy all of these activities without getting sunburned or wet.

You may also want to consider taking a trip during summer months (July through September) because it’s a great time for families and those who are looking for vacations with less crowds and more peace and quiet.

What about traveling when it’s cold outside? In fact, do you actually want to go backpacking? A big factor in where people choose their vacations is weather conditions — if it gets too hot or too cold, they will choose something else. If you are familiar with any of these conditions, then you may want to look into planning a winter vacations to the Outer Banks as well!