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Bald Head Island
“Local Secret, Big Find”
Our society is
a fast-paced, stressful one. We have somewhere to go pretty much all
the time. There are kids to shuttle around, full-time jobs to attend
to, and our leisure activities are almost as taxing as our work. But
stress is the precursor to 50% of the illnesses in the country! So
we go on vacation. Most of us once a year or so, and we are looking
for a well-deserved respite from the lives we lead. However, for
those who have the tendency to pack vacations with activities at the
same fast pace as their lives and may be looking for something a
little different this year, Bald Head Island is the perfect
vacation. Located two miles off the southwestern coast of North
Carolina and accessible only by boat or ferry, this quiet getaway is
a wonderful spot for people who are looking for a holiday as well as
an escape. Free of the usual movie theaters, amusement parks and
outlet malls of the typical tourist spot, Bald Head Island offers an
experience that is reminiscent of a simpler time. 14 miles of
beaches, beautiful forests, a championship golf course and a host of
family activities at the island offer families and friends a chance
to relax, reconnect, and rejuvenate. This quiet getaway is perfect
for vacationers; but can also be the perfect setting for family
reunions, corporate retreats or wedding ceremonies and receptions.
A mere
20-minute ferry ride takes you a half a world away from the hustle
bustle of the city. On Bald Head Island, there are no cars – only
golf carts. The speed limit is 18 miles per hour. Any other source
of transportation, with the exception of the electric tram that
delivers guests from the marina to their property, is in the form of
bicycles and walking. A full-time recreation department serves up a
wide variety of family-friendly programs, such as bird watching, day
camp, cooking classes and kids night out or teen beach parties.
There is plenty to do offshore too, from fishing and crabbing to
boating at the Yacht Club. The Conservancy offers a wide variety of
environmentally-oriented curriculums, including the sea turtle
protection program. Plus, history abounds! Stories about pirates,
Indians, lighthouse keepers, soldiers and ruffians of all types make
interesting, colorful fun for the history buff.
Of the 12,000
acres of land on the island, 10,000 are permanently protected.
Residents of the island, as well as visitors and people who are
thinking of purchasing a second home there appreciate the fact that
so much of the island will remain undeveloped. So many of us watch
with chagrin the rampant development in our own communities. How
many times have we returned even to a favorite vacation spot and
seen that it has grown so appreciably that it is not the same as we
remember? This simply will not happen on Bald Head. The island is
scrupulously protected, building is very closely regulated, and
development is restricted to only that which is environmentally
sensitive. As a result, a vacation on the island is a wonderful way
to escape; a true respite from all we are inundated with on a daily
basis. After a vacation like this one, there is no doubt families
will be ready anew to face the busy lives they lead when they return
to them.
Bald Head
Island boasts six distinct environments. Three distinct shorelines;
West, South and East Beaches; the Marsh and Creek recreational area,
the Maritime Forest and the Harbor Village and Golf Course guarantee
visitors with different taste an experience they are sure to enjoy.
Even families and friends with differing ideas of what makes for a
good vacation will have the kind of diversity they need on Bald Head
Island to find something they are sure to enjoy.
Free of the
usual tourist traps, this quiet respite promises the kind of
vacation, retreat, or family experience sure to bring people back
year after year. For more information or to book your next vacation
or get-together, visit their web site at
www.baldheadisland.com.
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