Forget the wicks

Candles with wicks aren’t for everyone, but customers who want the aroma of the coast without the flame can accomplish that with wax melts. Many of the companies that make candles also make melts that can be burned without fire by heating them in a wax melt fragrance warmer that plugs into an outlet.

Bon Secour owner Tara Giffort says wax melts are great for households with children or pets because they are flame free. Soy melts are also great for dorm rooms or other places where candles aren't allowed. Folks can get extra creative by melting two different scents together to create their own unique fragrance.

The Outer Banks Candle Co. offers room sprays as a popular way to add coastal ambience instantly or when burning a candle isn’t an option. In addition to candles, Inis the Energy of the Sea offers Home & Linen Mist and a fragrance diffuser using reeds.