By GREG MINOR & BRYANT VENOSDEL, Student Reporter
South Padre Island (SPI)
Students seize their opportunity away from school in March, to head to this beach cramming in their cars to the coastal tip of Texas. Beach bashes going on for 24-hours, looking to have some fun in the sun and a week on the beach this is the place to be. There’s more than just the Beach revelry and the lively parties going on. SPI has several options to explore including boating, fishing, diving, kiteboarding and surfing. You could even have the opportunity to go on a dolphin cruise. SPI is #5 in best cheap Spring break destinations in the U.S. Even though it’s a tiny island town it consists of several other attractions such as the Laguna Madre Nature Trail, Sea Turtle Inc. (Where you can get up close a personal with the turtles), Isla Blanca Park and Museums of Port Isabel.
Panama City Beach (PCB)
The “Spring Break Capitol of the World” as the #1 choice for students looking to get away for the ultimate spring break fiasco. PCB is located in Panama Florida between Tallahassee and Pensacola. This year’s celebrities that will be attending will be TY DOLLA $IGN (to perform Monday March 13th at Club La Vela), Jake Owen (to perform Tuesday March 14th for the Beach Bash Music Fest) and more. With hotels and condos on the beach right behind the party, there are deals available that you can find before your travels.
Reno Tahoe
Instead of being in the sun and going crazy on the beach, how about going to a ski resort with your friends Located in Nevada. The Lake can be reached from major cities such as Sacramento, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. Reno Tahoe is a large fresh water lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. There is more than just the skiing aspect, Reno offers several different events, Night clubs, dining, casinos, shopping and more. Known as the “Biggest Little City in the World.”
Lake Havasu
The west coast is the best coast for spring break. Located in Arizona, at the boarder of California and Arizona Lake Havasu is the place to be. With the sun setting into the night, life on the beach doesn’t stop with bars, upscale Night Clubs for dancing and socializing all night long. During the day Havasu offers Boat rentals (Cruise the hot spots around the beach), Cabana Boat rentals (You and up to 15 people can enjoy the luxury of this fully equipped boat with sofa, flat screen TV, Barbeque etc.), Watersports rentals (Includes Personal watercrafts, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and kayaks) and more.
Myrtle Beach
A choice for budget-conscious travelers, who look to have some fun in South Carolina. From nightlife options to parties hosted by big-name DJs in the area. On the strip at night there are several different clubs and parties such as the Foam Party, Marti Gras Party, Glow parties and more. Beach party housing available for college students during their stay on Myrtle Beach along the strip. The Boardwalk on the beach is for your shopping, amusement and partying.