Even though summer is in full swing, it's not too late to plan the best Topsail Island vacation! We still have several fantastic vacation rentals available for summer, just waiting to be enjoyed by your family! Keep reading for a few great tips on planning your memorable Topsail Island vacation.

Pick the Perfect Rental

Here at Coastline Realty, we have a large selection of beautiful vacation rentals that can accommodate almost any wish or need! Whether you're looking something oceanfront, on the sound, near the pier, or dog friendly- we've got you covered! Click here to start a custom search, where you can find the perfect rental based off your vacation dates, as well as specific amenities. Speaking of amenities, we have so many great extras to make your vacation one to remember! Check out this useful blog post and learn all about our fantastic amenities.

It's Never Too Early to Start Saving

Vacations, no matter how big or small, are an investment. We want your Topsail Island vacation to be as stress-free as possible, and one of the ways to ensure that is to start saving ahead of time. When you start a vacation savings fund a few months before your arrival, it allows for so much more flexibility and fun! So, you have four kids and each wants to do a different, fun activity during your vacation? No problem, you saved for that! Your spouse wants to treat you to a fancy dinner? Awesome! You saved for that! Get your children involved in the vacation savings fund and you'll be surprised how quickly a little extra here and there adds up.

A Great Beach Vacation Starts at Home

Before you can hit the beaches of Topsail Island and relax under the sun, a little bit of planning needs to be done. You've got your Topsail Island beach vacation rental booked and now it's time to pack! Nothing can drag a vacation down quite like getting to your destination and realizing you left a necessary item at home. A couple of weeks before your vacation, we suggest making a list of any and everything you'll need during your stay. If it helps, walk through each room of your house and think about what you might need from that room. It's always better to overpack than get here and be missing things! 

Make Plans for the Family Dog

Topsail Island loves dogs, and we are happy to offer dog friendly vacation rentals! Instead of leaving your beloved dog behind at a boarding facility, spending all that extra money, and worrying about them during your vacation, bring them with you and let them enjoy fun under the Topsail sun. 

Plan Your Activities Ahead of Time

There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do and see here on Topsail Island! Researching what's available and planning things out ahead of time is beneficial for several reasons. First of all, it prevents the activity from being overbooked when you get there and missing out on something you really wanted to do. Second, it helps prevent wasted time during your vacation. We've all been on vacation, sitting around with our family having a conversation that goes something like this... "What do you want to do today?" "I don't know, what do you want to do?" And next thing you know, you've wasted two hours trying to make plans for the day. Planning your fun activities ahead of time cuts that out and allows for maximum fun! This blog post lists just a few of the many fun things available for your enjoyment here on Topsail Island. 

Plan Your Meals Ahead of Time

When you plan your meals ahead of time, your vacation instantly becomes even more stress-free. Most of our vacation rentals have well-equipped kitchens where you can easily cook meals as you would at home. Bonus to cooking in your vacation rental? It saves money. Of course, you'll want to eat out at some of our fantastic local restaurants, so here is a quick guide to a few of the best ones around. 

All of the tips above are a great place to start when planning your Topsail Island beach vacation! So... what are you waiting for? Book your vacation rental, start planning the fun, and be on your way to enjoying our little slice of paradise in no time! We'll "sea you soon!"