ECONOMIC STIMULUS CHECKS REACH TAXPAYERS IN SEARCH OF AFFORDABLE VACATION OPTIONS

North Carolina Coastal Towns Offer Ways To Stretch A Dollar Into A Great Family Beach Vacation

May 19, 2008, Carolina Beach, N.C. — Economic stimulus checks have begun reaching taxpayers’ pockets, making the idea of a family vacation at the beach feasible once again. But with the economy in a funk and gas prices high, it’s even more important to find ways to stretch those precious tax dollars while pursuing family fun. Here’s a look at two surprisingly affordable resort towns that deliver both quality and fun for less. 

Carolina Beach (CarolinaBeachGetaway.com) and Kure Beach (KureBeachstories.com) are a short drive from North Carolina cities like Raleigh, which is just a few hours away on Route 40. And, those who live in other major East Coast cities as far away as Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. can reach the towns on less than a tank of gas.

What makes these two places so affordable is that they both offer reasonably priced accommodations and lots of high quality free stuff to do with the kids. Relatively undiscovered, their pristine beaches are uncrowded and beautiful, much like the more famous Outer Banks resorts. But at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach,
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