Proactive Vacations Blog

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...

Packing for a day at the beach, let alone a whole week at the beach, can be quite stressful. That stress can lead to thoughts about forgetting something important or not having enough of something you need. We hope to take away a bit of that stress by covering seven beach day essentials for everyone and every family! While there are many more than seven items you’ll bring to the...

There are many locations you can go for a regular cup of coffee in Holden Beach. However, sometimes we want more. Nothing beats the atmosphere and menu of true Holden Beach coffee shops offering all the specialty drinks you can think of. From espresso, to iced, to smoothies and more; Holden Beach hosts two fully functioning coffee shops including Cafe Ahora and Ocean Boulevard Coffee. In this post, we will...

Holden Beach Among the Top 7 NC Beaches (According to NCTripping.com) North Carolina has many beaches to offer along it’s impressive three-hundred and twenty-two (322) mile shoreline. From highly populated and amusement-driven tourist areas to calmer more relaxing locations, the variety in NC Beaches offers a beach vacation for any style of vacationer. If you’re reading this, then the more relaxing option is likely your preferred vacation of choice. Keep...

June and July are the most coveted beach vacation months in Holden Beach. Kids being off from school, warm weather, and many jobs offering summer flexibility, create a rush for people to book beach vacations during this time. At PROACTIVE, many of our homes book for the following year around a year prior to the trip! So for those looking for the perfect beach vacation, but not finding that June...

Holden Beach Rainy Days Rain, rain, go away; here to stay, but let’s still play? What to do on Holden Beach Rainy Days: Everyone is excited for summer vacation, bags are all un-packed in the rental home, and everything is ready to hit the beach in the morning. Then, the next day brings cloudy skies and rain! Common thought is that a whole day is ruined. However, there are many...

There is nothing better than the Carolina sunshine warming your skin while you’re at the beach. You’re ready to make memories playing in the saltwater and building sand castles with the family.  The last thing on your mind is everything that could go wrong. Rip currents, jellyfish stings, and third degree burns are all things that you need to be prepared for before hitting the sand. Keep reading below to...

The Lockwood Folly River Stretching through the heart of Brunswick County you’ll find the Lockwood Folly River. Running from Supply, NC to Holden Beach, NC the Lockwood Folly is a tidal river; Draining water from the Green Swamp and emptying it into the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. As one of the most beautiful rivers in North Carolina, one boat cruise or kayaking trip down the bend might have you saying its...

Holden Beach Pet Vacation Holden Beach is an excellent vacation for you and your furry best friend. You can have fun splashing in the waves, playing fetch, and sticking your “paws” in the sand. Interested in having your very own Holden Beach pet vacation? Read below for more details and this year bring your dog with you to make it a vacation you will never forget in one of our...