oh brother we need to talk..I go to over there 2 times a year to surf fish.. Usually from Avon to Ocracoke..It's an awesome place.
Now to answer the other question..about letting her have the kids..I have two thoughts,
1. If things have been pretty civil and nice and you are about co-parenting then I think it is alright to work with your W on this issue..Remember if you do this then at some point then I think it is only fair that she work with you.
2. Use this as a reward for her. In other words if she has been acting up then I think it is perfectly fine to use the agreement you have to the letter and not make exceptions. On the other hand if she is being extremely nice then you could make an exception to reward her for being nice.
Boy I envy you going over to the OBX. I missed my spring trip due to my sitch..hope I can make a fall trip.