"If you want to learn to kiteboard, take a class with Kitty Hawk Kites on the Pamlico Sound—the consistent winds and flat, shallow water make Hatteras Island a top place to learn." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines