OT- Spring Break
February 5th, 2010 at 2:23 PM ^
Well the answer I'll give you depends on whether or not you're a shady old man.
Actually, really just go to Ibiza.
February 6th, 2010 at 9:49 AM ^
the best spring break in the world is in Negril Jamaica. Stay on 7 mile beach. Live reggae. Topless coed volleyball. Redstripe. Ganja. Ricks Cafe cliff diving. Jerk Chicken......
February 5th, 2010 at 2:23 PM ^
The exact opposite time of UM's.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:13 PM ^
That is 100% true this year.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:40 PM ^
U of M's spring break coincides with flight specials though for what it's worth
February 5th, 2010 at 2:27 PM ^
This year I'll be spending my spring break at home working on my Accounting project. It's gonna be sweet.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:27 PM ^
Fairlane Center represent.
February 5th, 2010 at 2:30 PM ^
I was thinking myrtle beach or fort lauderdale since theyre both not too far
February 5th, 2010 at 2:52 PM ^
Drew Sharp wants you to stay away from Dorsey's hood. It's dangerous.
February 5th, 2010 at 2:34 PM ^
Damn double-posts..
February 5th, 2010 at 2:32 PM ^
Oh yeah, Myrtle Beach is good. I got tons of butt there in my heyday...
...no, no I didn't. But you could imagine what it'd be like if I did.
February 5th, 2010 at 2:43 PM ^
Chris Farley reference from Billy Madison. Love it!
+1 to you!
February 5th, 2010 at 2:47 PM ^
If you are intent on staying inside the U.S., check and see if UofM spring break is at the same time as Mardi Gras this year. I went last year for SB, and it was fantastic.
Otherwise, I recommend somewhere in Mexico other than Cancun (Acapulco, Puerto Valarta).
February 5th, 2010 at 3:19 PM ^
Go to Mardi Gras! Seriously - go!
I went for spring break my senior year as part of a cruise like 50 of us went on. Being at Mardi Gras was beyond epic.
Buy one beer - get 2 free. For realz. Let alone giant hand grenade shaped beverages made entirely of hard alcohol.
February 5th, 2010 at 2:46 PM ^
http://studenttravel.about.com/od/springbrea1/tp/to_spring_break.htm
1. Cancun
2. Acapulco
3. Panama City, FL
4. Bahamas / Jamaica
5. Puerto Vallarta
6. South Padre Island, TX
7. Europe ??
8. North America Ski Resorts
9. Cabo
10. Puerto Rico
February 5th, 2010 at 3:01 PM ^
is awesome, but make sure you go during one of the busy times. It's amazing. I would avoid Myrtle Beach as that is for families, golfers, and high school kids.
I also went to Acapulco, which is the upscale version of Cancun (you dress nicely, the clubs are beautiful, the crowd a little older, like Seniors and grad students).
February 5th, 2010 at 2:49 PM ^
I spent last spring break in the fishbowl writing my senior thesis. If you're looking for a rocking good time and tremendous computer availability (both Mac and PC!) I highly recommend it.
February 5th, 2010 at 2:50 PM ^
just go to gainesville, everyday is like spring break down there. I use to go visit my buddy from hs who goes to UF during michigan's spring breaks...tons of girls going out everynight, needless to say, i would also get seasonal depression after the trip...
February 5th, 2010 at 3:00 PM ^
Tally is the place to go. It is a magical place with amazing drink specials that I had a hard time believing was real.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:30 PM ^
i'm heading to tally monday for the second time for work. the rest of the city is not good. but yes, everything near the campus is "magical" and "amazing" and un"believing"able. good call.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:00 PM ^
I like to time travel on spring break.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:03 PM ^
i'm heading to the Virgin Islands. apparently there are lots of virgins there or so i hear.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:14 PM ^
Vegas
February 5th, 2010 at 3:17 PM ^
You won't regret the trip, but you might regret what you don't remember.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:19 PM ^
Keller, TX. If you want to go to the suburbs of a land locked city where it won't be exceptionally warm out, look no further.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:37 PM ^
I went to Acapulco in '04 along with what seemed like UM's entire campus and it was a blast. Like always there was only like 3 schools on break at the same time as us but it was still packed with spring breakers
Have fun...
February 5th, 2010 at 3:46 PM ^
I live in Pensacola, which is next to Panama City. It's always fun to see our beaches overrun with very pasty midwestern girls. Nothing against pasty people, its just a rare sight down here.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:56 PM ^
we were looking into that but when would the most people show up.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:47 PM ^
Going skiing is way cooler than going someplace warm for spring break. Beach=boring, Slopes=awesome. Sure it might be a little colder, but that's why the hot tubs are so much fun! If you have a little money, head to one of the Colorado resorts with an actual town nearby (like Aspen). Or, if you're like me and my roommates, be cheap and go to Canada--drinking age is 19 in Ontario, and Canadians are some of the nicest people ever.
February 5th, 2010 at 4:08 PM ^
i used to work for a mtv spring break company studentcity.com, ive been lucky enough to go to alot of hot spots. Panama city is #1 for the US, outside of the US Cancun #1 Acapulco and Mazatlan are tied for 2nd. Honestly it depends on what you are trying to accomplish for me it was girls and drinking, in panama city anyone can get laid.
February 5th, 2010 at 4:30 PM ^
I went there in 07 and it was an entire week of getting shitfaced all day with hot girls on the beach. So if your in HS or college and need some kitty id reccomend it.
What really surprised me though was how many people bring their families there...there were a lot of little kids amongst the masses of drunk college kids. Kinda weird
February 6th, 2010 at 10:17 AM ^
My parents (now just father) have lived in Panama City Beach for 15 years (have been visiting since 85') it has become a major Spring Break hot-spot in recent years, but they actually have a ton of tourism all year long.
The summer is considered their busiest season however, because traditionally it's where everyone from the south (Alabama, Georgia) goes on vacation. (It used to be called the "Redneck Riviera")
Most students arrive in March, and are concentrated on about a 1-2 strip on the eastern edge of PCB, but the actual strip is about 15 miles long, plenty of room for families, AND drunken topless coeds.
I head down with my wife and daughter in late April for about 7-10 days but but mostly all of the students have left by then. Which makes it much easier for a family to get around, and the weather is better.
February 5th, 2010 at 4:28 PM ^
Daytona one year. Unbeknownst to us, our Spring Break fell during the same time as Bike Week.......
The down side is that biker crowds and college kids don't always mix.
The up side was that biker girls seemed to be very fond of wet t-shirt contests.
Another year, I was broke and just went to Chicago for a few days. It ended up being more fun than you might think. It was surprising how many other people ended up there.
February 6th, 2010 at 3:03 AM ^
I went to Paris one year for SB, it was cold but awesome!
February 6th, 2010 at 3:10 AM ^
You MUST go to Key West for spring break. It's a laid back, liberal town where you can do just about anything you want. The food is local and exotic, and most importantly....delicious. I highly recommend the conk fritters. You can walk the streets with a beer and mingle with the locals and other spring breakers alike while enjoying the tropical weather. Best. Vacation. Ever.