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Posted by nancy On January - 11 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
There are plenty of free things to do during your Ocean City trip. The Travel Channel named the Ocean City boardwalk one of the country’s “Top Great Boardwalks.” Families can begin their day with a bike ride on the delightful boardwalk. Day and night the boardwalk provides free entertainment. During the evening the boardwalk is filled with music and fun.

Enjoy the free shows on the Ocean City boardwalk or have fun watching the exotic kites dancing in the sky. Kids enjoy the Aquarium Room with its sea creatures. It’s located at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. During the summer free family activities are available six nights every week including bonfires, concerts and movies. Stroll along the beautiful beaches; you may see dolphins.

While staying at one of the excellent Ocean City vacation rentals visit the Assateague Island National Seashore and check out the wonderful wild horses and ponies. The island is also home to numerous bird species and mammals.

Have fun playing volleyball at the Dorchester Volleyball Park. Other nets are located along the beach. The whole family has a great time playing volleyball.

The popular Northside Park has lighted softball/baseball fields, a multipurpose field, a soccer field, two playgrounds, a fishing lagoon and a sports center annex. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the great picnic sites. It’s within easy reach of Ocean City vacation rentals.

Ocean City has hundreds of square miles of fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. Catch mako, white marline, blue marlin or mahi-mahi. Trout, sea bass and flounder are plentiful in the bay. Ocean City has several public piers. If you have a boat the area has boat ramps.

Enjoy the free fun activities during your Ocean City vacation.

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Posted by nancy On December - 20 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

One of America’s favorite beach vacation destinations, vacationers flock to Ocean City, Maryland during the summer months to relax on its beautiful beaches, frolic in the refreshing waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and enjoy the delights of one of the top boardwalks in the U.S. With the hot sun shimmering on its sandy beaches and sparkling off the blue Atlantic, Ocean City in summer is a dazzling sight. But the view is no less dazzling during the winter holidays when Ocean City cloaks itself in thousands of twinkling Christmas lights for its famous Winterfest of Lights.

From November 17 through January 1, Winterfest transforms Ocean City into a magical wonderland. Named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association for several years running, Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights brightens the night with dozens of spectacular holiday displays. Sure to be the holiday highlight of your winter-break Ocean City vacation, Winterfest takes place at Northside Park on Ocean City’s waterfront at 125th Street and the bay. Admission to Winterfest Village is free, although there is a small charge to ride the Winterfest Express, a handicap-accessible tram ride that takes Winterfest visitors along a mile-long route past spectacular holiday light displays.

After touring the light displays, Ocean City vacationers will want to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate at Winterfest Village. In the village, visitors can enjoy musical entertainment, shop for holiday gifts and Ocean City souvenirs at the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop, and have their pictures taken with Santa (only through December 23 when Santa has to leave for the North Pole to pack his sleigh).

If you’re planning to experience Winterfest during your Ocean City vacation, reserve beautiful Ocean City vacation rentals on iTrip.net today.

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Posted by stacy On October - 19 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

This week Itrip is featuring its Tiki Too #3 custom-built duplex in Ocean City Maryland. The spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex sleeps eight people in four beds. The attractive bedrooms have a homey atmosphere. Enjoy the wonderful ocean views from the spacious deck. During the evening enjoy beautiful sunsets from the deck or private balconies. If you’ve been thinking about an Ocean City vacation this duplex is for you! It’s a great place for a family vacation; much more space than a motel room. The comfortable family room provides a warm atmosphere. The duplex is just a short walk from the pristine beaches along Ocean City.

After a fun day filled with activities, make a tasty local dish in the full-kitchen. Ocean City offers plenty of fresh seafood. The vacation rental also includes a TV and DVD for times when your family just wants to relax in the spacious living room and enjoy some entertainment. After a day of surfing, relax and surf the Internet in this comfortable vacation rental. When the pile of dirty clothes gets too high, no problem, the duplex has a laundry facility.

Families have a great time at the excellent nearby beach; fly kites, swim, surf or play sports. Ocean City vacation rentals are within easy reach of restaurants and shopping. Ocean City also has fun amusement parks and a lively boardwalk. On days your family feels like dining out visit Phillips Seafood House (Philadelphia Avenue), voted Ocean City’s “Best seafood restaurant” by Metropolitan Magazine. Everyone should bring their appetite and treat themselves to the scrumptious all-you-can-eat seafood buffet.

Ocean City provides fun for people of all ages. Have a wonderful vacation while staying at one of the excellent Ocean City vacation rentals.




Posted by stacy On September - 28 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

This week iTrip is featuring the ocean-front vacation rental Surfside 84, located in the popular resort town, Ocean City, Maryland. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo sleeps eight in four beds. It’s one of the great Ocean City vacation rentals for families. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and a 19 inch TV. The second bedroom includes one full-size bed and two bunk-beds. The attractive living area, with its beautiful floor, has a comfortable queen-size sleeper sofa as well as a 21 inch TV, DVD and VCR. All the rooms are tastefully decorated.

The well-furnished balcony offers great ocean views; sit back and relax. It’s also a great place to read a book. When you don’t feel like going out to dinner, make a tasty meal in the modern full-kitchen. Save money by making some of your own meals. Shake things up by making some local dishes. The dining area features a table for four and four barstools at the bar area. When your pile of dirty clothes gets too high, no problem, the building has a laundry facility. All the units in the building have central-air.

Have a great time at the wonderful nearby beach; fly kites, surf, swim or play sports.  After a fun day at the beach relax in this attractive, spacious condo. The building also has a great pool. Ocean City vacation rentals are within easy reach of shopping and restaurants. On days you feel like dining out try Phillips Seafood House (Philadelphia Avenue), voted Ocean City’s “Best seafood restaurant” by Metropolitan Magazine. The restaurant offers a scrumptious all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. Ocean City also offers fun amusement parks and a lively boardwalk.

View more Surfside 84 photos, amenities, availability and rates at iTrip.net!




Posted by stacy On August - 9 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Our beach vacation rentals are available in a number of different coastal locations to allow you to choose your favorite, or to become a beach connoisseur by experiencing every type of coastline that North and Central America have to offer.

In the Northeast, Delaware Shores and Maryland’s Ocean City give you miles of beautiful Atlantic beaches as well as one of the country’s top boardwalks. The Atlantic Ocean on the Delaware and Maryland coasts offer some of the best recreational opportunities available — swimming, sunbathing, surf fishing, boating, deep sea fishing, surfing, skimboarding, dolphin watching, beachcombing, a relaxing walk. The ocean warms up to swimmable temperatures in May and remains warm enough to swim in as late as October. 

In South Carolina, vacation rentals in Charleston and North Myrtle Beach offer Southern hospitality and powdery sands. Exciting activities for the entire family include miniature golf parks, water sports, seaside amusement parks, theatres and of course the dance craze that was born in North Myrtle’s Ocean Drive, The Shag!

Along the Gulf of Mexico, in Alabama and Florida, we have Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, as well as Perdido Key, South Walton, Panama City, and Destin.  The Emerald Coast has sugary soft sand and mesmerizing green waters, as well as environmentally certified clean beaches. Further south, we offer vacation rentals around the award-winning St. Petersburg and Clearwater beaches, too.  

Going even further south into Central America, experience the exotic in vacation rentals in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Then, on your way up the West Coast, stop in Mexico’s Baja California and visit Cabo San Lucas.  And as you travel up past San Diego toward Los Angeles, you can experience the warmth and glamour of Southern California beaches with vacation rentals in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. 

Let iTrip.net help you and your family become beach connoisseurs!




Posted by stacy On July - 25 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Photo: Bernt Rostad

The popular resort town, Ocean City, is known for its great beaches but it also has fun attractions.  Check out our top five Ocean City attractions – they’re a must!  

Jolly Roger Amusement Park, the Eastern Shore’s largest amusement park, offers fun rides, shows and attractions for all ages. The world class water park, Splashmountain, has almost every water park feature you want. Have a good time drifting down the lazy river, or roaring down a water slide or splashing in the wave pool. The Jolly Roger Amusement Park also has two miniature golf courses.

Grand Prix Family Amusements offers some of the lowest prices in Ocean City and also a lot of fun. Kids have a great time with go-carts, bumper boats, batting cages and a climbing wall.

Baja Amusements offers plenty of fun things to do, including go-karts, a video arcade, miniature golf, rides for kids and bumper boats. Baja Amusements is popular with tourists staying at Ocean City vacation rentals.

Thunder Lagoon Waterpark is home to the popular 400 foot themed Lazy River ride. The Thunder Lagoon Waterpark also has an 800 square foot pool for kids and a large activity pool.

The indoor and outdoor maze at Planet Maze & Laser Storm is a fun place for kids and adults. There’s jumping, sliding and climbing. Families have a great time playing laser tag. Have fun playing miniature golf.

After a fun time at an Ocean City attraction take the family to the popular Crab Alley (Golf Course Road). The restaurant serves scrumptious lobsters, steamed crabs, fresh fish, and delicious specialties. Enjoy the great view while dining on the deck.

You’re in luck! iTrip.net happens to offer the most affordable and beautiful Ocean City vacation rentals nearby these awesome attractions!




Posted by stacy On July - 18 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

July is a great time to start planning your Labor Day vacation. The Federal holiday is celebrated on September 5.

You can start your search for great Labor Day vacation destinations with us! How about the popular resort town Ocean City Maryland? Have fun at the amusement parks and the lively boardwalk. Enjoy the excellent beach and perhaps do some fishing on a charter boat. Did you know that Ocean City is known as the “White Marlin Capital of the World”?

Beachgoers can fly kites, take a swim or play sports. The beach includes lifeguards from April to October.

The boardwalk is the main entertainment area and shopping district in Ocean City.

The Jolly Roger Amusement Park, situated at the south end of town, was established over 100 years ago. The popular park offers a variety of rides. The whole family has fun!

If you enjoy surfing, Chauncey’s Surf Shop (2908 Coastal Highway) is recognized as one of the best surf shops in the area.

Dining options range from beachfront snack bars and all-you can eat seafood to waterfront dining and dinner cruises. Ocean City is known for its tasty soft-shell blue crabs and delicious crab cakes.

Phillips Seafood House (Philadelphia Avenue) was voted “Best seafood restaurant” in Ocean City by Metropolitan Magazine. Enjoy the tasty all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. It’s within easy reach of  Ocean City vacation rentals [http://www.itrip.net/ocean-city-vacation-rentals].

The popular Crab Alley (Golf Course Road) is known for serving delicious steamed crabs, lobsters, fresh fish, and tasty specialties. Enjoy the wonderful view while dining on the deck.

The spacious restaurant, Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grill (Coastal Highway), is a great place for families. The restaurant offers a variety of scrumptious meals.

Browse Ocean City vacation rentals on iTrip.net and find a great place to go for a Labor Day vacation!




Posted by stacy On July - 11 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Photo: Guy Schmidt

This year, Parents Day is on July 24th. There are plenty of things you can do to celebrate your parents. Surprise them with a trip to a popular resort town such as Ocean City, Maryland and have a great time! Dine at some of the top seafood restaurants and enjoy the gorgeous views. Try some scrumptious Maryland crab cakes.

You and your parents can take an invigorating walk on the boardwalk or a take a fun tram ride. At night, the boardwalk comes alive with arcades, fun rides, performers and a lot more. Take a walking tour of the historic downtown area. Visit the antique shops in nearby Berlin and Snow Hill. Just don’t call your parents antique!

You also can check out the famous Assateague’s wild ponies along with nature trails, wild animals and thousands of birds at nearby Assateague Island. Or live it up and enjoy the free Boogie on the Beach concerts at the Division Street beach.

Have great time fishing or crabbing at one of the free fishing peers located along the bay.  There’s also fun to be had fishing via a deep sea fishing excursion.

Ocean City has scenic, challenging golf courses. Have a fun round of golf and enjoy a great meal at Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grill (Coastal Highway) or perhaps at The Hobbit Restaurant (81st street). Phillips Seafood House (Philadelphia Avenue) was voted Ocean City’s “Best seafood restaurant” by Metropolitan Magazine. Phillips Seafood House offers a scrumptious all-you-can-eat seafood buffet.

Have a great time celebrating Parents Day in Ocean City, Maryland. If you’re looking for a place to stay, peruse iTrip.net’s Ocean City Maryland condo rentals!




Posted by stacy On June - 8 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Ocean City MD, a popular resort town, has an abundance of seafood restaurants. The city is known for its soft-shell blue crabs and scrumptious crab cakes. Fresh seafood is brought in daily by local fishermen. 

Photo Compliments of Vanessa Pike-Russell

While staying at one of the superb Ocean City condo rentals enjoy great seafood and gorgeous views at one of the top seafood restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland. An assortment of excellent seafood restaraunts are within easy reach of iTrip’s Ocean City vacation rentals.

Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grill (Coastal Highway) has a rustic appearance, with wood floors and sturdy wood tables. The spacious restaurant is great for all ages. Dine in the open area right along the beach and enjoy the gorgeous views.

PGN Crab House (Philadelphia Avenue), a small hole in the wall restaurant, is known for its succulent crabs. Visitors are delighted with the all-you-can-eat crab option. The restaurant also offers a variety of tasty seafood.

The Hobbit Restaurant (81st street), established in 1977, has moved three times since its initial opening. They moved due to a booming business. The restaurant offers some of Ocean City’s best seafood. The tastefully decorated restaurant is well known for its scrumptious crab cakes. Enjoy the spectacular views.

Phillips Seafood House (Philadelphia Avenue) was voted Ocean City’s “Best seafood restaurant” by Metropolitan Magazine. The restaurant provides a scrumptious all-you-can-eat seafood buffet.

Crab Alley (Golf Course Road) offers the finest in Maryland steamed crabs, fresh fish, lobsters and tasty specialties. Dining on the deck provides spectacular views. Watch the boats come back to the commercial harbor while having a meal. It’s not a fancy restaurant but it serves great food.

Bahama Mamas (Wicomico Street) has the honor of being voted “best crabs” 10 years in a row!

Enjoy the beaches and tasty seafood while staying at one of the quality Ocean City condo rentals.




Posted by stacy On June - 7 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Celebrate America’s coast-to-coast birthday bash with a weekend getaway to one of the 5 best places to spend the 4th of July: 

  1. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Gather some blankets from your Pigeon Forge vacation rental and head to Patriot Park for a day of down-home fun with games, free Kids’ Karnival, fabulous food and entertainment by country crooners Restless Heart and Randy Montana. Fireworks cap a perfect day in the Smoky Mountains.
  2. Orlando, Florida. Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World light up the night after a day filled with special parades and entertainment, but Orlando also offers plenty to do within easy reach of your Orlando vacation home. Show off your moves at the Celebration Town Center All American Sock Hop; then dance over to Lake Eola Park for fireworks. Both events feature live music and children’s activities.
  3. Ocean City, Maryland. From your Ocean City vacation rental, you can join the Jamboree in the Park uptown at Northside Park for food, old-fashioned games, kids’ activities, musical entertainment, pie-eating contests and an arts and crafts show. Or spend the day at the North Division Street beach downtown. Enjoy a simultaneous concert and fireworks at both sites.
  4. Newport Beach, California. Leave your Newport Beach vacation rental early to watch the Old Glory Boat Parade before heading for the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina for carnival games, music and barbecue. Seaside fireworks are visible from public beaches around the harbor.
  5. Panama City Beach, Florida. Enjoy live entertainment at the Legacy by the Sea celebration on Front Beach Road, just minutes from your Panama City Beach rental. The day features a golf cart decorating contest, patriotic pet parade, watermelon seed-spitting contest, F-15 flyover and beachside fireworks. 

For a spectacular 4th of July weekend, book your vacation rental on iTrip.net today.