This Outer Banks Island Has 70 Miles of Wild Beaches and the Tallest Lighthouse in the U.S.

"You can’t go to Buxton’s Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe without ordering the famous Apple Ugly (basically an apple fritter), and while you’re there it’s worth picking up donuts, walnut sticky buns, and cheese danishes—perfect vacation treats." - 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