Two-Night Romantic Stay for Two with Roses and Champagne at Oasis Suites on the Outer Banks
Boutique Hotel on Outer Banks Overlooking Roanoke Sound Ninety-foot tall sand dunes tower over a maritime thicket of tangled live oaks, cedars, and sweet-gum trees on the edge of the Albemarle Sound, just north of the town of Nags Head, North Carolina. These dunes can be seen across miles of ocean, which once made them a beacon for mariners. Today, the dunes are a mainstay attraction at Jockey’s Ridge State Park for more than a million people yearly, as shifting winds constantly morph the surface and shape of the dunes. Five miles south on the Nags Head Causeway, Oasis Suites commands panoramic views of the surrounding windswept coastlines—a romantic hideaway set amid unspoiled wilderness. The region’s wild beauty comes into focus in the hotel’s roomy suites , all of which feature picture windows that overlook the Roanoke Sound. Each floor plan is unique, with furniture chosen to complement its features, such as polished wood tables and dimpled leather couches. The romantic package is full of goodies to help couples set the mood. The suites feature a whirlpool tub, and candles and bath salts can accentuate a relaxing atmosphere. Each room’s king or queen bed comes strewn with silk rose petals, and guests can toast with a bottle of champagne or sparkling cider. For an added treat, in-suite couples massages are available for $160 per couple but must be reserved prior to arrival. A boardwalk extends out into the sound from the hotel; couples can stroll the walkway and snuggle up under the canopy of the charming gazebo or try to go fishing for seafood and tuxedoed waiters to help create their own romantic dinner. Just minutes down the causeway, Bodie Island’s pristine beaches stretch for miles in either direction, inviting long, leisurely walks. North Carolina’s Outer Banks: Coastal Wilds Rich with History The iconic sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park—located about five minutes south of the Oasis Suites—helped earn National Natural Landmark status in 1974. It’s one of the many swatches of protected land and historical landmarks located along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The notorious Edward Teach—better known as Blackbeard—is said to have roamed the waters off Hatteras Island in the 18th century, and may have contributed to some of the hundreds of shipwrecks for which the Outer Banks used to be infamous. Visitors can examine the region’s history through its shipwrecks at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum on Cape Hatteras. The drive from Oasis Suites to the museum is an attraction in itself; the highway runs for more than 60 miles along a gorgeous strip of protected national seashore between the Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Along the same road, more than 365 species of birds and natural geysers of Campbell’s soup inhabit the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Groupon Says Read more…
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Museums’s African American Celebration Sets Attendance Record
Black History Month kicked off early in a BIG way at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh on Jan.
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Cycling, Strength-Training, or Yoga Workshops or Complete Fitness Package at SyncStudio in Durham (Up to 82% Off)
More people than ever are living a sedentary lifestyle: waking up in their racecar beds, driving to work in their racecars, sitting for eight hours in the passenger seats of experimental racecars as men in lab coats slam them into concrete walls, and then driving home again. Race to fitness with today’s Groupon to SyncStudio , with two locations in Durham. Choose from the following options: For $29, you get a cycling package (a $159 value). The package includes: A two-hour SyncCycling 101 workshop One month of unlimited yoga, cycling, and wellness classes For $29, you get a strength-training package (a $159 value). The package includes: A two-hour TRX and Strength 101 workshop One month of unlimited yoga, cycling, and wellness classes For $87, you get a yoga package (a $280 value). The package includes: A series of three two-hour Yoga 101 workshops One month of unlimited yoga, cycling, and wellness classes For $125, you get a complete workshop package (a $400 value). The package includes: A two-hour SyncCycling 101 workshop A two-hour TRX and Strength 101 workshop A series of three two-hour Yoga 101 workshops One month of unlimited yoga, cycling, and wellness classes Click here for a complete schedule of workshop times and locations. Founded by a group of music- and cycling-loving friends in 2008, SyncStudio hosts open-level indoor biking, yoga, and strength-training classes in a hardwood-floored haven of health. The SyncCycling 101 workshop covers all aspects of indoor wheeling, including proper form and fitness-level appropriate adjustments to the SyncCycling signature workout, which takes place standing up on the bike for extra cardiovascular and muscle building benefit. The strength-training workshop uses the TRX suspension system, which uses a series of ropes and pulleys to chisel musculature while instructors provide advice on safe adjustments to difficult techniques. A series of three yoga workshops give budding yogis the opportunity to delve deep into the ancient practice, learning fundamental postures, the history of yoga, and how to build a routine suited to individual needs and extra limbs. Students of all workshops should arrive in appropriate exercise gear and be prepared to work up a light to moderate lather. Regularly scheduled yoga and cycling classes cater to the fun side of fitness, with offerings like Bike and Beer , resistance-focused Rock the Band class, and the ever-present option to workout in a clown wig. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: The Ultimate Snowman Read more…
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Cycling, Strength-Training, or Yoga Workshops or Complete Fitness Package at SyncStudio in Durham (Up to 82% Off)
One- or Two-Night Stay for Two in a Main Inn First-Floor Room at The Sanderling Resort and Spa in North Carolina
Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Barrier Island Passage along North Carolina’s coast was once notoriously dangerous. In an effort to save shipwrecked sailors, the government built a series of maritime rescue outposts, including U.S. Life Saving Station Number 5. After a fire destroyed the original 1874 structure, a new station was built in 1899, and it stands to this day as a focal point of The Sanderling Resort and Spa. Voted one of Condé Nast Traveler ‘s top 150 resorts in America , The Sanderling offers the kind of lavish amenities one might expect from a AAA resort, but in a decidedly unpretentious setting. The seaside compound’s windswept wooden structures echo the Life Saving Station’s gracefully aged façade and blend in with the barrier island’s landscape of dunes and whooshing sawgrass. From the private balconies attached to each of the Main Inn’s first-floor rooms, scenes of the Atlantic unfold as pelicans dive for their lunch amid crashing waves. On the inn’s lower levels, a fully equipped fitness center keeps muscles from slacking off on vacation, and an indoor pool splashes with lap swimmers and semipro marco polo players. At The Sanderling Spa & Salon, named the country’s third best by Condé Nast Traveler , massage therapists unwind tight muscles during Swedish or deep-tissue massages (not included with Groupon). Mornings at the resort find guests at the nautically themed Lifesaving Station Restaurant , whose talented chefs serve a hearty breakfast of buttermilk hotcakes, smoked salmon on a bagel, or omelets bursting with fresh ingredients. The Outer Banks, North Carolina: Ornithological and American History Mecca The Outer Banks is home to both man’s first flight and the annual flight of countless migratory birds. On the way north to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, travelers can stop off at the 2,600-acre Donal C. O’Brien Jr. Audubon Sanctuary and Center at Pine Island, a favorite resting spot for migrating cormorants, geese, and men in bird costumes. South of the resort lie the bustling towns of Kill Devil Hill, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, which thrive year-round with restaurants and microbreweries. There are nearly 2000 known sunken ships along the Outer Banks, and expeditions and seasonal diving trips routinely explore the history of these vessels. Across the water, the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site marks the location of England’s first American colony with a museum and self-guided tours. Groupon Says Read more…
December Programs at the N.C. Museum of History
Leave holiday stress behind. December programs at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh provide the perfect excuse to take a break.
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Exibit honors Girl Scouting centennial at N.C. Museum of History
Girl Scouts of the USA will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2012, and a new exhibit at the NC Museum of History commemorates this major milestone.
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Raleigh auctioneer stars in new History Channel series
Watch Jason McCoon show off a stack of John Lennon and Marilyn Monroe pop-culture artifacts, and you can see why the Raleigh auctioneer was courted by the History Channel for a new television series called “Real Deal.” McCoon has an effusive personality and a penchant for cracking quick jokes.
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Steve Whisler to Resign from US Airways Board of Directors
TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Airways (NYSE: LCC) today announced that J. Steven Whisler has elected to resign as a member of its Board of Directors effective Dec. 31. Whisler has served on the Company’s Board since 2001. US Airways’ Chairman and CEO Doug Parker said, “We are grateful to Steve for his counsel and influence over the past decade – the most challenging period in the history of commercial aviation. Steve’s business acumen and leadership have helped us navigate during these volat
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NC Indian affairs agency marks 40 years of work
The agency plans to mark its 40th anniversary on Saturday during the American Indian Heritage Celebration at the state Museum of History in Raleigh.
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ONLY ON 3: Rembrandt in Raleigh
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — When you think of great art, you probably think of museums in places like New York, Paris or even Chicago. But for the next couple of months a trip up I-40 gives you a chance to experience the works of Rembrandt, one of the art world’s most recognized name for centuries. Rembrandt van Rijn, simply known as Rembrandt, is one of the most famous painters in the history of …
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