Whimstay is an alternative to Airbnb and VRBO with a specific focus -- last minute deals. It offers hefty discounts on stays within 30 days. These are homes that are also listed on Airbnb and/or VRBO, but they're less expensive on Whimstay. Whimstay has a "Tax Season" special going on right now. Save up to 60% on vacation rentals at trending destinations, beach spots, mountain cabins and more. … [Read more...] about Tax Season Special: Up to 60% off travel deals
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Last minute travel? Here’s a way to save money!
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As you make travel plans, especially if you're planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a rental through Whimstay. Whimstay is a relatively new online travel service. It's similar to Airbnb and VRBO (with a familiar user interface if you use those services) with one really major difference. What is different about Whimstay? Rental prices (for the same homes) are less expensive than on … [Read more...] about Last minute travel? Here’s a way to save money!
Save 40¢ per gallon at Circle K on Jan. 15
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Circle K is offering 40 cents off per gallon of fuel to Inner Circle Rewards Members at participating locations. Customers can fuel up and receive the discount at more than 5,000 Circle K locations across 29 states. The discount will be valid all day, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., local time. You'll need to enter the phone number linked to your Inner Circles … [Read more...] about Save 40¢ per gallon at Circle K on Jan. 15
12 family day trips from the Triangle
Looking for some new things to do with kids? If you have kids, you know that there are plenty of fun, inexpensive things for kids Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, including parks, museums, splash pads and much more. But it's worth the short drive to check out some of these slightly out-of-town attractions. All are within two hours from the Triangle. Know of others … [Read more...] about 12 family day trips from the Triangle
Where to ski in North Carolina — and the opening date of each resort
Where to Ski in North Carolina There are six ski resorts in Western North Carolina. Three of them are clustered in the northern part of the North Carolina mountains, near Boone: Sugar Mountain Resort, Appalachian Ski Mtn., and Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Hatley Pointe (formerly Wolf Ridge) is in Mars Hill, near Asheville. Cataloochee Ski Area is in Maggie Valley, near Cherokee, Waynesville, … [Read more...] about Where to ski in North Carolina — and the opening date of each resort
Find the cheapest gas in the Triangle
Find the cheapest gas prices in the Triangle here. Powered by Gas Buddy. The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas in Raleigh, but you can plug in any zip code to zero in on your area. Below the map are several charts that show the cheapest gas in different parts of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and more. All information is supplied by … [Read more...] about Find the cheapest gas in the Triangle
NC Trail Days in Elkin June 5-8
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The towns of Elkin and Jonesville, North Carolina, are holding the 5th annual NC Trail Days from June 5 to 8, 2025. This festival celebrates the outdoors, the NC Mountains to Sea Trail, and the local trails in Elkin. Elkin is a 146 miles to the west of Raleigh, in the western Foothills in the Yadkin Valley, perfect for a weekend getaway. Its openness to trails, its friendliness to the people … [Read more...] about NC Trail Days in Elkin June 5-8
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in Elkin — the perfect weekend getaway!
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Come taste the wines of the Yadkin Valley at the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival on May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event is the valley's biggest, showcasing the best wineries in North Carolina wine country. It takes place in Elkin Municipal Park, 399 North Carolina 268 West, Elkin, NC. Plan on arriving in Elkin the night before to enjoy the music in the Friday Night Live Explore … [Read more...] about Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in Elkin — the perfect weekend getaway!
Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of nine North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff and Triangle on the Cheap, will inspire you to go on a road trip to explore one or two of these natural beauties. Since most of these waterfalls are in Western North Carolina, they're a bit of a trek from the Triangle, but we think they're definitely worth it! We've included … [Read more...] about Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
Elkin, North Carolina, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Good Times, Great Trails, and Groovy Small-Town Vibes
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Looking for good times, great trails, and groovy small town vibes? There's no better place to spend a day, an evening, weekend or week away from the city than Elkin, NC – in the heart of the Yadkin Valley wine region! From raising a pint to enjoying live music or soaking in the festive atmosphere, Elkin has no shortage of ways to relax, unwind or recharge. Full of lively celebrations, small-town … [Read more...] about Elkin, North Carolina, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Good Times, Great Trails, and Groovy Small-Town Vibes
