Whether we earn personal time off at a rate determined by our employer or we’re granted a specific amount of days off each year, we consistently leave time on the table. Those who travel report being happier in all areas of their lives, with even the act of planning a vacation contributing to overall well-being. Join MRA as we celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day and encourage everyone to plan ahead this year.
Honor the women in your life this Valentine's Day with a Galentine's Day filled with good times, laughs, some bubbly and quality time around town in Southport and Oak Island. Check out this list of fantastic ideas for your own Galentine's Day celebration!
As we ring in the New Year, many are focused on their personal development and growth. Then, all of a sudden, BAM! It's Valentine's Day. To help you plan the most romantic and special "love" day, we've compiled a list of 10 gifts and experiences for the sweetest of days!
Whether this will be your first winter "flying south" or you're looking to try out a new winter home for a month or so, Oak Island, NC should be on your shortlist of snowbird destinations. Not only is the weather mild...
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.
You know summer is winding down when Labor Day comes knocking at the door. It's a great time to squeeze in one last beach vacation. Labor Day weekend along the Oak Island beaches and Southport officially marks the end of the summer and the busiest...
The Oak Island and Southport area is a renowned seafood destination. For decades, visitors from around the world have blessed our shores in search of seabass, blue crab, trout, wahoo, flounder, yellowfin tuna, snapper, grouper, shrimp, king mackerel, oysters,...
Times are challenging, and it continues to be so as schools, teachers, parents, and students grapple with full- and part-time distance learning and, in some cases, shutdowns. We, at Margaret Rudd & Associates, truly feel for families with school-age children as...
Booking your Oak Island vacation through a reputable property management agency certainly helps avoid nightmares that guests have reported when using an OTA. Read through our suggestions for a few additional ways you may avoid any shocking or scary situations during your getaway.
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 &...
