{"id":21177,"date":"2023-08-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasee.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=essay&p=21177"},"modified":"2024-03-26T15:08:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T19:08:17","slug":"sasee-gets-personal-with-leigh-simmons-surf-unlimited-mercantile-owner","status":"publish","type":"essay","link":"https:\/\/sasee.com\/ro\/essay\/sasee-gets-personal-with-leigh-simmons-surf-unlimited-mercantile-owner\/","title":{"rendered":"Sasee Gets Personal with Leigh Simmons: Surf Unlimited Mercantile Owner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Q: Why should locals and visitors explore your shop this summer?<\/strong>
\u201cOur shop is a treasured gem that has evolved into an integral part of the Island. Overflowing with local quality brands, it is such a fun boutique to explore. We provide shopping for the whole family and pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of clothing, shoes, and accessories as well as an extensive selection of premium eyewear. For folks who like vacay t-shirts, all of ours are locally designed and screen printed, so all are truly unique to us!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Do you have a favorite travel memory?<\/strong>
\u201cWe travel extensively so we have accumulated many adventurous memories. Hands down one of our coolest would be snowmobiling through Yellowstone, just us surrounded by snowy silence and being up close to moose and elk and emerging in front of Old Faithful erupting. I also love when our trips are with family. When my daughter got married in New Zealand, all my siblings, their children, and all my children along with my only grandchild at the time spent 2 weeks exploring the north island of NZ. We rented big houses and had the best time ever. We were removed from the real world, making it an unforgettable treat that ended with a spectacular wedding on a family farm in rural Waikato. We are also huge live music lovers and often travel to see artists in various cool venues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What adventure are you dreaming of next?<\/strong>
\u201cI am so excited about several upcoming trips. In September, my youngest daughter and I will spend 10 days in Italy exploring, eating delicious food, and of course, beaching! In January, we will have our annual Costa Rica Surf Trip with a group of our buddies, which is always so low-key and easy\u2026we surf, hike, and enjoy being off the grid in the jungle. We are also taking my husband\u2019s trip of a lifetime in February and heading to Peru. We will hike Machu Picchu and then head north to surf the longest wave in the world in Chicama.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How would you describe your perfect day of vacation?<\/strong>
\u201cThe perfect vacation totally depends on where I am. I adore the ocean and islands and beaches all over the world and am perfectly content to sit, explore, and surf as often as we can. I also love hiking and outdoor adventure. I would say a perfect vacation is enjoying family time with my husband and as many of my kids and grandkids that can join\u2026those are the best days!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What do you believe are the benefits of experiencing new adventures?<\/strong>
\u201cWe are so lucky to live in an area that visitors choose to come to for their one-week vacation every year, but I also believe there are many beautiful places everywhere just waiting for us to discover. Traveling, meeting people, trying new foods\u2026experiencing adventures makes life feel even more fulfilling!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surf Unlimited Mercantile<\/strong>
Ocean Isle Beach, NC \u2022 910-579-1525 \u2022 @surfunlimited<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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