The Southport and Oak Island NC area offers fun things to do throughout the year – many of which are FREE! Of course, our favorite free thing to do is to visit the 14 miles of beautiful beaches. Whether for a sunrise or sunset stroll,...
Planning a family beach vacation can be quite overwhelming, with packing for the trip being one of the most dreaded tasks on your "to do" list.
Vacationers traveling to the Southport and Oak Island area can sigh in relief this summer. Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with NC State University's Fork to Farmer project and local farmers to provide our guests with locally-grown...
36 years ago, Congress passed a resolution that established National Travel and Tourism Week – a time when we can celebrate tourism’s contributions to the economy and local businesses. Margaret Rudd &...
Summer in coastal North Carolina ushers in more than just warm weather and vacationers.
Well, to be honest, any season will bring a bit of unsavory weather complete with thunderstorms, heavy winds and rain. Oak Island offers much more than just sandy shorelines and gorgeous...
The popularity and prevalence of third-party online travel agencies (OTAs) like VRBO, Airbnb, Expedia, Booking.com (and the list goes on) has soared in recent years. Short term rentals (including vacation rentals) are a hot topic of debate among municipalities and communities across the country. Another...
You’ve been planning your family vacation for months, and then it hits you….what are we going to do with the dog?!?
Unfortunately, many accommodations carry strict no-pet policies for guests. Those fortunate enough to find a hotel within a convenient distance from their vacation...
