Wilmington & Beaches

When my parents visited from Australia, a requested experience from them was to visit Wilmington. We passed through here for a day over a decade ago on our East Coast Road trip from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Savannah, Georgia, and they loved the feel of the small, historic North Carolina town on the Cape Fear River

Just a two-hour drive from Raleigh, and you’ve landed in the charming historic city of Wilmington, where the tree-lined streets are backed by historic homes with antebellum porches, framed by azalea trees, and enveloped in a slow-paced atmosphere. Wilmington, North Carolina is a popular port city, with several notable areas to stay in. You can

Ready to trade your work suit for sunglasses and flip flops? The quaint coastal town of Carolina Beach is one of our favorite destinations for an escape from the hustle and bustle of life in Raleigh. It’s a small town where mornings begin slowly with a craft coffee and where days are spent surfing the

With sand between your toes and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean hitting the shore, the beach town of Wrightsville Beach is calling you for an oceanside getaway from Raleigh. Wrightsville is a smallish town and doesn’t have an endless supply of hotels and resorts considering how popular it is, although Wilmington is only 10-minutes’

The quaint and charming city of Wilmington is one of our favorite getaways from Raleigh, not just because it’s only a 2-hour drive away, but because it has oodles of history to soak up, it’s free of flashy neon-lit attractions and commercialized resorts, has laid-back beach vibes, thriving craft beer scene, and tons of locally

Dive into Wrightsville Beach, where the sun always shines, the waves are made to be surfed, and the food scene will make your stomach growl with anticipation. Although there are only a handful of places to eat in Wrightsville Beach, this coastal gem is known for its high-quality, fresh seafood. And it’s not just seafood

Nothing makes me happier than beachfront accommodation where the sounds of waves lapping against the shore lulls me to sleep. One that provides expansive ocean views from my room and resort style amenities that help me switch off from reality. This is what we experienced at the Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach. Typically,

We’ve just returned from another overnight trip to Wilmington – this time with my parents visiting from Australia. This was our third stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton on the Wilmington Riverfront, and each time I walk away saying how impressed I am with this Hilton hotel. I’ve stayed at an Embassy Suites hotel