Sunset Beach, NC News and Events

Oh, if only someone would invent a way to go on vacation that didn’t involve packing! No one likes it, but packing up is part of the process. We see a lot of vacationers come and go around here. Sunset Vacations has been in the business a long time (over 30 years!)... View the full post »

Packing for a trip can be the most stressful part! There is so much to consider, especially when you are going away for a week or more. A beach vacation is no exception. You need to think about meals, clothing, medications, toiletries, baby items, sports equipment, ga... View the full post »

Hold the phone... ...I should be downloading MORE apps? I thought the whole point of taking a vacation was to relax, get my family off their devices, and spend some quality time together! Well, we all know that phones are just a part of our lives now. We might as... View the full post »

Beating the summer heat during your North Carolina beach vacation can take a lot of work, but you don't have break a sweat worrying about how best to cool off! That's because our staff here at Sunset Vacations has your back. Check out our awesome list of ideas that... View the full post »

The beach can be tough place to maintain your carefully put-together style. Wind, saltwater, sand, heat, and humidity… The truth is, these environmental ingredients can easily turn your hairstyle into a potential hot mess. Keep reading here for some proven tips on how t... View the full post »

The beach can be a tough place for tender skin. Sunscreen, salt water, and sea breezes can all contribute to grimy skin and clogged pores. In addition, long hours spent playing in the sun and the Sunset Beach surf in combination with vacation eats and treats have conseque... View the full post »

There are so many things to think about while planning your perfect Sunset Beach vacation, especially if you intend to bring along the family dog. Since pet safety at the beach is one topic that is often forgotten during the preparation stage, we've put together this ... View the full post »

** This blog was updated for content and accuracy May 2021 **Being prepared for anything is part of the job description when you're a parent, and that won't change just because you happen to be catching up on some well-deserved R&R in Sunset Beach. Because we ... View the full post »

  Are you ready for spring?! We are here in Sunset Beach! The brilliant sunny weather that is coming our way now, along with the delicate new rainbow-colored blooms, are making us long to break out a new and fashionable spring wardrobe!  Here are 10 pieces you need to have in your wardr... View the full post »

Brilliant, light blue skies over a softly rolling sea. Pure white seagulls soaring and diving for their breakfast. A chilly morning on your balcony making you snuggle deeper into your plush blanket and wrap your hands a little tighter around your steaming cup of coffee…making you sigh in... View the full post »

Soft cocktail lounge jazz music wafts around you. You hear the rustle of stiff suits and soft dresses. Something vaguely vanilla and cinnamon spiced intrigues your sense of smell. Black gardenia enchants you. The flicker of softly dimmed lights and glittering candles sends a thrill of exci... View the full post »

The fire crackles as you curl your legs up beneath you. Steam from your hot chocolate curls up towards you, tantalizing your senses as you wait for the hot beverage to cool off. Beautiful creaminess awaits you in the cup, and beautiful dreaminess awaits you in the book that you hold on you... View the full post »

  The confetti settles. The champagne is flat. And the music on your stereo has died down. You have been so excited to start on your New Year's resolutions for the past several weeks! But how long will the excitement continue? Did you know that only 46% of New Year's resolutio... View the full post »

Hurry, hurry. Rush, rush. Time to shop for gifts! Find the perfect item to please everyone, and hope you don’t break the bank. You know some people will still be dissatisfied, but - oh well! - you tried your best. But you still wish there was something that you could find that would deligh... View the full post »

The scent of spiced apple cider and pumpkin muffins is in the air everywhere! And Thanksgiving spirit is on every airwave. It is time to hurry and make your Thanksgiving plans, if you haven’t already! Instead of hosting a crazy family Thanksgiving in your own home this year, consider... View the full post »