April 6, 2023

A Visitor’s Guide to Nags Head Woods Preserve

Off the shores of the Roanoke Sound is a hidden oasis often overlooked by Outer Banks travelers. Nestled between Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, you’ll find the secluded Nags Head Woods Preserve.  This preserve is home to one of the largest remaining East Coast maritime forests in the US. This natural sanctuary offers a
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March 21, 2023

A Visitor’s Guide toFort Raleigh National Historic Site

If you are staying at a vacation home in the Outer Banks, visiting Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in Dare County is a unique and historically rich experience. Reviews of Fort Raleigh National Historic Park on Roanoke Island are overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors praising the park’s historical significance and beauty.
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March 9, 2023

The Dreamiest Wedding Venues in the Outer Banks

Dreaming of a wedding on a sandy beach? The Outer Banks can provide a perfect backdrop for anyone’s dream wedding. Rich with history, beautiful scenery and so many amazing excursions, this North Carolina chain of barrier islands is the perfect place to host your destination wedding. Your guests will find no shortage of ocea
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February 13, 2023

11 Most Delish Restaurants in Kill Devil Hills

Nestled between Nags Head and Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills is the largest town in the Outer Banks. This family-friendly location is the perfect place to spend a week away in North Carolina, with stunning beaches, waterfront rentals, attractions, and delicious restaurants all tucked away in this small beach town.   After a d
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February 3, 2023

10 Tastiest Restaurants in Corolla, NC

There is no better way to enjoy Corolla, North Carolina, than with some local, fresh fare straight from the Eastern Seaboard; we’re talking about food you can only get in the OBX!   The Outer Banks offers endless opportunities to explore from our Kill Devil Hills luxury vacation rentals. Below are some of the tastiest,
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January 17, 2023

5 Reasons Townhomes are the Perfect Vacation Rental for your Next Outer Banks Vacation

Townhomes were steadily becoming more popular throughout 2022. With the start of 2023, First Flight Rentals has added three new townhome communities to our list of rentals which include Bermuda Bay, Colington Pointe, and coming soon Ocean Breeze in Kill Devil Hills.  Townhome rentals on the Outer Banks offer so much more than
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January 12, 2023

Top Things to Do in Corolla, NC

Wild horses, lighthouses, nature preserves, historic mansions — it’s all waiting during a visit to Corolla, North Carolina. This charming village at the northern end of the Outer Banks is one of the best spots to connect with nature, from birding at a national wildlife refuge to kayaking in the Currituck Sound to bounc
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January 11, 2023

Roanoke Island Festival Park: A Visitor’s Guide

If you’re looking for fun things to do with the family during your vacation in the Outer Banks, you don’t want to miss a visit to the Roanoke Island Festival Park. Located across from Downtown Manteo and the Manteo Waterfront attractions, this excursion includes something for everybody.   The park is near the sit
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December 23, 2022

Most Delish Restaurants in Kitty Hawk 

Kitty Hawk is one of the Outer Banks’ most centrally placed cities and is home to some of the best vacation rental homes and condos in the area. Along with great places to stay, a pristine beach, and plenty of fun things to do, it’s also home to some of the best restaurants in the area. Kitty Hawk restaurants make dini
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December 13, 2022

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge: A Visitor’s Guide

Wildlife lovers and adventurous travelers who are visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina will love a trip to the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Located in Corolla in the northernmost stretches of the Outer Banks, you and your family will love getting back to nature here.   A short drive from your vacation rent
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