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Caroline Makepeace

Caroline Makepeace is the co-founder of This is Raleigh, a platform for anyone looking to explore the best of Wake County, and YTravelBlog, one of the world’s most influential travel blogs. Travel has been the core focus of her life since 1997. She has lived in 5 countries, traveled to over 60, and traveled 7 years full time with her two daughters. It’s her mission to inspire and empower others to travel more and create a life they love. Follow their Raleigh adventures on Instagram @ThisisRaleigh.

A Symphony of Romance: Festivals, Live Music, and Culinary Delights on the Crystal Coast

By Caroline Makepeace on Apr. 26, 2024

Imagine waking up to dolphins at breakfast, kayaking past wild horses at noon, and savoring local flavors while dancing to live music in the evening hours. This is just another day on the Crystal Coast. Keep the kids at home lovers! It’s time for a spring romantic rendezvous guaranteed to make you…

A Symphony of Romance: Festivals, Live Music, and Culinary Delights on the Crystal Coast

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