Visitors Get Creative With Carolina Beach, N.C. Winter Getaways

Jan. 12, 2012 - PRLog -- CAROLINA BEACH, N.C.–This winter, the adventurous are skipping the trip westward and trading their snowmen for sand castles. Why hit the slopes when you can hit the sand with an original winter getaway at Carolina Beach?

For some travelers, Carolina Beach (http://www.carolinabeachgetaway.com) puts a decidedly original spin on the winter getaway they seek. Lively local festivities, including the 147th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher, complement a fantastic variety of area amenities, including locally owned shops and restaurants, as well as rentals and accommodations at discounted rates.

Budget-Friendly Beach
Looking for a wallet-friendly winter getaway after the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Carolina Beach makes it easy to plan for a long weekend or extended family getaway with rental options for any budget. Motels, hotels and many beach condos offer low off-season rates that make Carolina Beach an attractive destination during the winter and throughout the year(http://www.carolinabeachgetaway.com/lodging/). Others might check out the special offers at area hotels and motels (http://www.carolinabeachgetaway.com/lodging/hotels_motels...).

A Different Kind Of Winter Chill
With high temperatures often reaching into the 60s in January, Carolina Beach offers milder winter getaway weather than other traditional destinations. Outdoor adventurers seeking an active getaway will be pleasantly surprised at nature’s bounty this time of year. Speckled trout and striped bass are especially plentiful in area waters, much to the delight of both seasoned and amateur anglers (http://bit.ly/pLY3Uv). And an array of unique birds make their winter homes at Carolina Beach State Park, from the belted kingfisher and Boat-tailed Grackle, to Bonaparte’s Gull, the Bufflehead, Forster’s Tern and more (http://bit.ly/oY5L9N). Bundle up and hike along one of the park’s six nature trails. Sugarloaf Trail, named for the 50-foot sand dune near the bank of the Cape Fear River, offers a three-mile journey that is an excellent place for watching water birds, exploring the tidal marsh, and observing fiddler crabs as they travel over the mudflats.

Move Forward In The New Year By Going Back In Time
On Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 22, nearby Kure Beach hosts a celebration of original local culture and history by commemorating the N.C. Civil War Sesquicentennial with “The Lights of the Great Armada: 147th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher” (http://bit.ly/rIRoiw), the largest amphibious operation of the Civil War. Historians and re-enactors will be on hand to regale visitors with stories of the Union Navy and Marine Corps operations, as well as Confederate military personnel.

To find out about more about original winter getaways at Carolina Beach, visit http://www.carolinabeachgetaway.com/.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Lights of the Great Armada: 147th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher
Saturday, Jan. 21-Sunday, Jan. 22  

N.C. Jazz Festival
Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 (in nearby Wilmington)

Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival
Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 (in nearby Wilmington)

The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers a variety of weekly programs and events.

For all event information, visit http://bit.ly/rIRoiw.

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ABOUT CAROLINA BEACH, N.C.:
Carolina Beach is an original and unique North Carolina beach. This recently renovated seaside town offers family-friendly fun all year long where visitors can experience a classic boardwalk, interesting festivals and colorful characters. For more information, visit http://www.CarolinaBeachGetaway.com or call (800) 641-7082.

Jake Potter
MMI Public Relations
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