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Interested in renting a Topsail Island rental home?  If you have never rented a vacation home before, the process might be a little bit intimidating. Even if you have rented a Topsail Island rental before, there are still things you need to know that will mak... View the full post »

We can learn a lot from a trip to the ocean. A beach vacation renews our relationships with family. Time spent staring at the ocean helps give us perspective we may have lost during the year, when we were busy with work, housekeeping, child rearing and bill paying. A mome... View the full post »

Do you love everything "beach"?  If so, you are gonna love this blog. Today we will give you some great ideas for bringing the beach to your holiday celebration. It's easy to sprinkle elements of your favorite place throughout your home, and it's especial... View the full post »

Documenting your beach vacation is part of the fun!  Today we are going to give you great tips for capturing your beach vacation through photography. Whether you have a professional SLR or are just using your phone's camera, there are several things you can do t... View the full post »

If you love the beach AND you love to craft, this blog is for you.  Here are a couple of crafts that are easy, don't require special materials, and are fun to create. Do you have an upcoming visit to Topsail Island already planned? Think ahead. While you... View the full post »

Topsail Island is known for great fishing!  Since we have so many winding streams, inlets, sounds and of course – the Atlantic Ocean – fishing here is always an adventure. If you are totally new to fishing in general or just new to fishing while visiting Topsa... View the full post »

Are you ready to plan your next Topsail vacation?  Today we will give you exactly the information you are looking for as you start thinking, planning and dreaming about Topsail Island. When you think about the perfect Topsail vacation experience, certain things m... View the full post »

Take the ultimate field trip! Did you know that Topsail Island might be one of the best places to bring your homeschool crew? Whether you have been a homeschooling family for years or are just getting started, our little island has everything you need for success. Ho... View the full post »

Packing for the beach requires skill! You definitely don't want to bring too much. But .... you don't want to leave anything important behind, either. Today we will tell you exactly what you should pack in your beach bag (and what you can leave at ho... View the full post »

Two of the most searched items for people on vacation are "coffee" and "ice cream". Today, we have compiled a list of Topsail Island's best coffee and ice cream shops all in one place. For such a small island, we have a surprising number of both! And that&#... View the full post »

The Greater Topsail Island area (which includes three incorporated areas—North Topsail Beach, Surf City, and Topsail Beach) supports thousands of full-time residents who live here all year long. And that number is growing! The secret is out – Topsail Island is ... View the full post »

Need a quick pick me up? Check out these happiness-inducing beach memes & quotes. Sit back, grab a cold drink, and take a break with a few beach memes that will get you longing for the beach! If you are ready to book a vacation – like, NOW – start per... View the full post »

The beach is a lot of fun just by itself, right? Sure. But if you find yourself with a couple of kids who (after several days on the beach) are getting a little bit antsy, hand out this simple scavenger hunt. It will take the focus off their sandy bathing suits and f... View the full post »

Yum! Yum! Yum!! Let's talk about shrimp! We understand that shrimp isn't for everyone. But for those of us who love this seafood specialty, it is a delicious treat. The best shrimp recipes are made with fresh shrimp. The very BEST shrimp comes from the waters here in... View the full post »

Let’s face it, a vacation isn’t really a memorable vacation without good eats. However, eating well while out on a trip or a break can be quite tricky. You can eat out for all three meals but doing that day in and day out can really mess up your vacation budget. If you�... View the full post »