Category: Travel Tips & Ideas

Enjoy a fun and safe vacation from your Emerald Isle vacation rental. Find ways to practice social distancing on your next Crystal Coast beach vacation!

Emerald Isle Realty has a wide variety of vacation rentals perfect for learning and working remotely on the beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

Here are just a few of Emerald Isle Realty’s top Pinterest boards to get you excited about your trip to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast!

From shelling and fishing to building sandcastles to magnificent sunsets, check out our favorite things to do at the beach in Emerald Isle this summer.

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Getting lost in a book can be a pleasant escape when you want to be transported to a new place or setting. A book can also make for a nice companion to bring along with you when you have some downtime or are looking to relax. If you have an upcoming trip to Emerald Isle […]

Here are a few fun DIY craft ideas using beach shells and your favorite vacation photos that will turn those family memories into cherished keepsakes.

Read the books and then visit the North Carolina beach towns that inspired the settings in romance novels written by Nicholas Sparks.

One of the best ways to get your mind off the daily grind is to do a little cooking! And what better way to really experience the coast than by treating yourself to some delicious seafood. Enjoy a little coastal living from the comforts of your own home with these tasty seafood recipes from Emerald […]

North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks are rich in natural beauty and offer and abundance of outdoor activities for young and old alike. Whether you’re looking for things to do outdoors on a long weekend getaway or entertaining the whole family for a week-long vacation, you’re sure to find something for everyone. Discover more ways to […]

When it comes to natural wonders, it’s hard to find anything more beautiful than a North Carolina sunset. Here are the best places to see unforgettable sunsets on the Crystal Coast.

Planning a vacation doesn’t stop when you pick a destination and book your accommodations. Pulling together an itinerary is the next step and fortunately for you, Emerald Isle is close to many local attractions, making it perfect for easy and entertaining day trips! For those who have their Emerald Isle vacation dates set or those […]

When you think of a beach vacation, you think about sunny days and endless waves. Emerald Isle is the perfect destination for just that and there are endless daytime activities for you to experience, from the playing at the beach to trying out some fishing or other exciting water activities. When the sun goes down […]

Plan on having a picnic while exploring the Emerald Isle area. Here’s our list of the best picnic spots to visit during a Crystal Coast vacation!

Loggerhead sea turtles are adorable and fascinating, but unfortunately, threatened. As Emerald Isle’s most precious wildlife and the destination being designated as an official sea turtle sanctuary, the area works hard to protect one of nature’s most interesting cycles: the sea turtle nesting season. From May to November, North Carolina catches a major wave of […]

It’s no secret that mothers provide a lot for the family and we can all agree that they deserve to be celebrated, loved and thanked. So, this Mother’s Day, plan on spending some much-needed quality time with mom and treat her to a week-long getaway or an extended Mother’s Day weekend! It’s the ultimate way […]

When planning a vacation to Emerald Isle, visiting the beach is often a top priority for our guests. We have beautiful emerald waters, pristine beaches and stunning views that are second-to-none, and we want you to experience it with ease and comfort. From a few of our local beach professionals, here are some of our […]

Find out why you should start planning your winter vacation to Emerald Isle, NC. The Crystal Coast is the ultimate winter destination and we'll tell you why!

There's no doubt that one of the biggest perks of vacation rental properties is having your own kitchen to prepare meals together with your family and friends. So, we're taking a look at the heart of the home and exploring seven Emerald Isle rental properties with stunning kitchens.

  The holidays are a time of cheer, and just the idea of being at the beach makes us feel jolly. Harness that feeling throughout your home this year and leap into a nautical holiday season. Here are 5 easy holiday beach crafts that will provide your home or vacation rental with a coastal holiday […]

Labor Day weekend will be here sooner than you think and with the kids heading back to school, it’s the perfect time for a last-minute Labor Day beach getaway!

  As the beach gets warmer, the beach-goers multiply, and so do many other hazards. Whether on a girl’s trip, a couple’s retreat, or a family getaway, it’s important to learn the warnings, regulations, and preventative measures ahead of time to make sure your trip is as safe as it is fun. Check the surf […]

They say if you’re lucky enough to live at the beach, you’re lucky enough. We’re not sure who they were – but we have a feeling they were talking about Emerald Isle, which has just been voted Best North Carolina Beach by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2018. On the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, the sun shines […]

Emerald Isle is the perfect destination for business meetings and company retreats with tons of activities for collaborating with your coworkers and building rapport.