Now is a great time to go for vacation at the Outer Banks because everyone has retreated back home for the fall/winter months leaving now the prime time to go on your vacations. We all know that summer is always a super busy time to try and take a vacation as a family that is why we typically wait until fall or winter to get our little getaways in. When do you take your vacation? When do you usually go? By going on vacation either really late in the season or really early you can save money on things like hotel rooms.