Proactive Vacations Blog

As summer kicks into high gear and inventory with local rental companies is becoming booked, it may be tempting to look elsewhere for your Holden Beach vacation rental. Picture this: you find the nearly perfect vacation rental that is available the week you want to vacation. You exchange a few emails with the owner and agree to the terms of the rental. You give them your credit card information or...

You’ve enjoyed a week of sand, surf and sun at Holden Beach and are ready to head back home. What to do with all of the left over food? Why not donate it to A Second Helping? A Second Helping A Second Helping is a volunteer organization that collects food and other items from vacationers as they leave Holden Beach. Food items are then distributed to the needy in our...

Pack your bags, leave the guys, kids, and worries at home and head to Holden Beach with the girls! There’s nothing quite like a little time with your girlfriends to help you unwind, reset and relax. Girls trips are all about reconnecting with yourself and your friends, taking some time out to laugh and just have fun. Rather you spend a long weekend with the girls or you have time...

Prepping for a Holden Beach Vacation with Kids If you’re planning on booking a Holden Beach vacation rental this year for a Holden Beach vacation with kids, rest assured your family will enjoy all the attractions and amenities this area has to offer. Luckily for you, Holden Beach is rated the top beach in the country according to National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine. From toddlers to teens, there is something to appeal...

Holden Golden Mailboxes They have no address and you can’t mail a letter from them. But Holden Beach has three mailboxes filled with poetry, memories, funny stories and letters to lost loved ones. These Holden Golden mailboxes are similar to the “Kindred Spirit” mailbox in Sunset Beach and are filled with notebooks and pens where you read the entries left by others and leave your own mark as well. Half...

Holden Beach has time and time again been rated as one the best family beaches with good reason. Holden Beach has something for everyone! Whether your family has small children, teenagers, children of the 4-legged variety or multiple generations, here are 5 reasons why Holden Beach should be your next family vacation destination. 1. Atmosphere As you cross over the bridge onto the island, it’s almost as if you are...

Everyone could use a break from time to time. When you’re ready to pack your bags and get out of town in pursuit of more scenic and exciting horizons, Holden Beach, North Carolina should be the first stop on your list! This inviting vacation destination is wonderful whether you’re looking to enjoy an immersive outdoor experience filled with recreation, or you can’t wait to kick back and relax in style....

Following the end of November, and Thanksgiving, December brings in the peak holiday season. It’s a beautiful time to spend with friends and family making memories to last a lifetime. If you were to just watch television, anywhere from sitcoms to commercials, it depicts this time of year with cold weather and snow, not to mention also busy shopping days. What if you were to make a new tradition by...

The summer season is officially over, crowds are low, and the weather is cooling off. October in Brunswick County is the perfect getaway for a calm and quiet beach vacation. Although many options are available, you’ll find one of the best family beaches on Holden Beach, NC. Located right in the middle of Brunswick County, Holden Beach offers easy access to a plethora of fall beach vacation options. Sand and...