North Carolina Explorer

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Charlotte. Upon arrival collect your car rental and drive to your hotel where you’ll spend the first two nights of this North Carolina adventure.

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Omni Hotel, Charlotte

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Omni Hotel, Charlotte

Each of the guestrooms features spacious floor plans, plush bedding and feather pillows, soothing hues, and spectacular city views. Each room comes complete with a flat-screen television, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini-fridge and coffee maker. Executive and Parlour Suites are also available offering additional space and upgraded amenities.

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Charlotte is a city with several personalities. It’s famous as the epicentre of thrilling NASCAR auto racing, but it is also a refined, cosmopolitan metropolis with numerous stately neighbourhoods, notable museums and memorable restaurants. In addition to its warm Southern hospitality, Charlotte features great spots for outdoor recreation and specialty shopping that draws visitors from all over the country.

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Omni Hotel, Charlotte

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Omni Hotel, Charlotte

Each of the guestrooms features spacious floor plans, plush bedding and feather pillows, soothing hues, and spectacular city views. Each room comes complete with a flat-screen television, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini-fridge and coffee maker. Executive and Parlour Suites are also available offering additional space and upgraded amenities.

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Over the next two days soak up the sublime atmosphere of The Grand Bohemian, a fabulous hotel located on the edge of the Biltmore Estate and just a short stroll from shops and restaurants. Enjoy its beautiful surroundings, which are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Make sure to visit the spectacular Great Smoky Mountains during your stay and stop by Chimney Rock Park for another stunning view of this amazing area.

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Grand Bohemian Hotel, Asheville

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Grand Bohemian Hotel, Asheville

This intimate, tudor-inspired boutique hotel has beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites. Antique fixtures and hand-carved wooden furnishings echo through the accommodation, reflecting the hotels grand elegance. All rooms enjoy flat screen televisions, coffee makers, marble bathrooms and pillow-top mattresses adorned with lush linens.

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This morning, set off for a leisurely drive to Pinehurst in central North Carolina. This is a beautiful drive so keep your cameras ready for the spectacular scenery. En route we suggest a stop at Winston Salem, which is rich in African American history and home to Bethabara Parak: an early colonial town which showcases life in 1788. Wine connoisseurs will also love Yadkin Valley, filled with vineyards, amny of which are open for tastings! Pinehurst is legendary, and even if you’re not a golfer you’ll be charmed by the elegance of the 2,000 acre resort, which also offers tennis, croquet and a wonderful spa.

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Pinehurst Hotel, Pinehurst

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Pinehurst Hotel, Pinehurst

Comprising three hotels, the historic Holly Inn, grand Carolina Hotel and sports lodge-style Manor Inn, in addition to 44 villa rooms and 30 condominiums, Pinehurst offers a choice of accommodations to suit every taste. The guestrooms offer a variety of amenities and are individually furnished, but all reflect Pinehurst’s fabled heritage.

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Today continue your journey east towards coastal North Carolina, and the quaint seaside town of Duck. En route you may choose to stop for lunch in Raleigh, which specialises in BBQ treats. For the next two nights soak up the tranquil setting of The Sanderling Resort & Spa, which is perched on the shoreline overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Why not take a leisurely morning stroll on the secluded beach or take advantage of the exquisite spa, indoor pool and fitness centre.

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Sanderling Resort, Duck

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Sanderling Resort, Duck

At the Sanderling Resort, casually elegant amenities blend seamlessly with the spectacular landscape. Accommodations are located in three buildings; The North Inn, The South Inn and The Beach House, each benefitting from a generous deck which complements the natural setting. Although individual in design, all guestrooms feature a flat screen television and wireless internet. A selection of upgraded rooms and suites boast large living spaces and impressive ocean views.

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Your final two nights will be spent in the coastal town of Wrightsville Beach, renowned for its clear waters, wide sandy shores, and lush surroundings. With a lively social scene and a range of water-based activities available year-round, there’s always something to enjoy. Try kayaking or paddleboarding, take on the area’s world-class surf, cast a line for an impressive catch, or simply relax and take in the stunning views on an evening harbour cruise.

Accommodation: Trailborn Surf & Sound, Wrightsville Beach

There’s time for some last minute shopping or sightseeing this morning before you return your rental car and check in for your flight to the UK.