My family has been going to Hatteras Island for 15-20 years. It's our favorite vacation spot, and we're bringing up our 3rd generation of OBX lovers.

If you're looking for a lot to do - stay at Nags Head & Kitty Hawk where all the name brand restaurants are.

If you want to relax & enjoy life - stay here!

A week at Hatteras Village will restore your knowledge that the beaches of North Carolina are world class. This is not a spot for those who want large development and a cookie cutter restaurant chain on every corner. No Starbucks, no chain hotels, just family run and cared for places.

If you need the above try Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head.

Great fishing, historical tours and PEACE.

The only downside to the entire trip was that we had to wait and see what Hurricane Ophelia was going to do to the coast. Luckily, it scooted along before the start of our vacation and it was absolutely perfect down there! Of course, I'm not going to tell you exactly where we stayed because I'd like to pretend that it's just our ...