Reach the People Who Are Already Planning Their Next Beach Trip
Your customers are on our site right now, researching Carolina beach vacations, comparing rentals, picking restaurants, and planning activities. We cover over 40 beaches, towns, and cities across the North and South Carolina coast, from Corolla to Hilton Head, organized into 9 regional guides. If your business serves those travelers, this is where you want to be seen.
Start Free, Upgrade When You Are Ready
Every independently owned Carolina coast business can claim a free basic listing on our site: your business name, location, a short description, and a link to your website. No cost, no catch.
The paid packages below put your business in front of far more travelers: premium placement, permanent articles, social media exposure, and now video.
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Winter Partner Rates: 50% Off Through January 31, 2027
Winter is when smart coastal businesses plan their year. Travelers are already dreaming about spring and summer trips, and the businesses they discover now are the ones they book later.
For a limited time, we are offering 50% off all advertising rates for businesses that book by January 31, 2027. Lock in your rate now, and it is yours, even as our traffic keeps growing. Standard rates apply starting February 1, 2027.
Bonus Winter Partner Perk: We will design your custom banner graphic for FREE (regularly $50).
Choose Your Advertising Package
- Regional Spotlight Banner (Monthly Recurring)
Your business featured in the sidebar of the most relevant regional guide, seen by travelers actively planning trips to your area.
• Winter Partner Rate: $50/month (Standard Rate: $100/month)
• Billed monthly, cancel anytime - Featured Business Spotlight Article (Lifetime Placement)
Our most powerful option. We write a professional, engaging article about your business in our editorial voice. It lives permanently on our site, driving traffic to you forever with no renewal fees.
• Winter Partner Rate: $150 one-time fee (Standard Rate: $300)
• One-time payment; the article never expires - The Ultimate Beach Launch Package (Best Value)
Everything you need to launch in front of Carolina Beach travelers:
• 3 months of the Regional Spotlight Banner
• 1 permanent Featured Business Spotlight Article
• Dedicated shoutouts across our social media channels (Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and X)
• NEW: A 30-second paid feature in a Tony & Casie’s Roadtrip YouTube video, with your link in the video description (clearly marked as a paid promotion, per YouTube rules)
• Winter Partner Rate: $250 one-time fee (Standard Rate: $500) - YouTube Feature Add-On
Add the video feature to any package above: a 30-second paid spot in a Tony & Casie’s Roadtrip video plus your link in the description. A great fit for inns, restaurants, tours, and attractions travelers love to see before they book.
• $75 one-time fee
Why Advertise With a Niche Site?
National travel platforms charge thousands to place you among hundreds of competitors. Reaching 1,000 people with average online ads costs $3 to $10, and most of them will never visit the Carolina coast.
Our winter partner rates put your business in front of a targeted coastal travel audience for a fraction of Google or Facebook ad costs, with the editorial credibility of a site travelers already trust.
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Who Reads Explore Carolina Beaches?
- Travelers planning Carolina beach vacations in 2026 and 2027
- People researching rentals, restaurants, and activities right now
- Primarily Gen X: established, travel-ready, and prepared to spend
- Located across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
- Engaged, repeat readers who come back trip after trip
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose my regional placement?
We help you. Tell us where your business is (for example, Wilmington) and we place your banner on the most relevant regional guide (in that case, the Cape Fear Coast page).
Can I advertise in more than one region?
Yes. Multi-region packages are available with custom pricing. Email us and we will build one for you.
How fast does my ad go live?
Within 48 to 72 hours of payment and receiving your ad materials.
What size is the sidebar banner?
300 x 250 pixels, JPEG or PNG, under 150KB.
Do you design the banner graphic?
Yes. Banner design is FREE for winter partners (regularly $50). Just send us your logo and any photos or text you want included.
What does the free basic listing include?
Your business name, location, a short description, and a link to your website, in the relevant directory on our site. Paid packages upgrade you to premium placement, permanent articles, and social and video exposure.
What exactly is the YouTube feature?
A 30-second paid segment about your business inside a Tony & Casie’s Roadtrip video, plus your website link in the video description. It is clearly labeled as a paid promotion, following YouTube’s rules. The channel has around 1,100 subscribers who love road trips and travel.
What is your refund policy?
If you need to cancel an active campaign with more than 14 days remaining, you receive a pro-rated refund.
Ready to Advertise?
Secure Your Winter Partner Rate. Our 50% off winter partner rates are only available for bookings made by January 31, 2027.
Option 1: Book fast online using the payment links below.
👉 Book the Regional Spotlight Banner ($50/mo)
👉 Book the Spotlight Article ($150 one-time)
👉 Book the Ultimate Beach Launch Package ($250 one-time)
👉 Book the YouTube Feature Add-On ($75 one-time)
Option 2: Prefer to talk first? Email us at advertise@explorecarolinabeaches.com and we will help you pick the right fit.
Need a custom mix or advertising across multiple regions? We are happy to help. 📧 Email us at advertise@explorecarolinabeaches.com.
Winter partner rates are available for bookings made by January 31, 2027. Standard rates apply after this date. All prices are in USD.
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