Near perfect weather on the Carolina Coast

If you have never been to North Carolina's coast, and you can sneak away right now, you will never regret that decision.

In fact if things are a little rough, and you need to have your cares vantish for a weekend, going to the beach for October 13-14, 2007 might be just the ticket to a different outlook on life.

Since it was impossible to resist, we went for a walk on the beach this evening. The water temperature on the Emerald Isle beaches is still 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The air temperatures over the next few days are predicted to be in the mid-seventies. It doesn't get much better than that.

There are no crowds, the weather is perfect, the seafood plentiful, and the prices for lodging are cheaper. It is the best time of the year on the beach. We have the same pleasant temperatures in the spring, but the water is cold then.

It was so nice on the beach, I had visions of a pitching a tent, though I know the Emerald Isle Police would frown on that. Unfortunately according to their website the campground up on Ocracoke Island closed for the season yesterday.

This is no normal season, but there is no reason not to enjoy it, and renew your soul.

Here's my Emerald Isle Travel Guide to help you plan your vacation.