YOUR GUIDE TO SPRING BREAK! FOR OVER 75 YEARS, the college Spring Break getaway has been an American tradition. In 1936, Fort Lauderdale, Florida became the first Spring Break destination. When MTV decided to film their inaugural Spring Break special from DAYTONA BEACH in 1986, a new hot spot was established, and up to 200,000 students began to flock to the Daytona scene year after year. Today, Florida still stands as the number one destination— specifically PANAMA CITY BEACH, which has become widely regarded as the ‘Spring Break Capital of the World’, hosting more than half a million students each year! SOUTH PADRE ISLAND offers students an affordable alternative to Florida Spring Breaking. Close to 150,000 students visit this Texas destination each year, making it a popular place to be each March. The white sand beaches and perfect weather of NORTH MYRTLE AND MYRTLE BEACH have made this popular tourist destination a vibrant Spring Break scene, equipped with all the amenities which have students taking notice. For over 20 years now, the Spring Break Guide has provided students with information for college Spring Break. We’ve presented affordable travel options, always keeping your monetary budget in mind. We’ve encouraged getting the most from Spring Break by featuring a variety of activities, points of interest, party spots, travel tips and a whole lot more. THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO OUT THERE, AND WE WANT TO HELP YOU FIND IT AND ENJOY IT. THAT’S OUR MISSION.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PANAMA CITY BEACH PLANNING SPRING BREAK BEACH BASH MUSIC FEST GOING GREEK 5 BAD SPRING BREAK MOVIES HOTTEST MOBILE APPS TOP FITNESS APPS PCB PARTY LUKE BRYAN INTERVIEW SPRING BREAK ON A BUDGET SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
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SPRING BREAK SURVIVAL 10 WAYS TO KILL A FIRST DATE 33 WAYS TO BE A BADASS STUDENT UME FESTIVAL DAYTONA BEACH DAYTONA AFTER DARK WEIRDEST COLLEGE MASCOTS MYRTLE BEACH MYRTLE BEACH NIGHTLIFE SPRING BREAK PLAYLIST
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PANAMA CITYBEACH DAYTIME BEACH PARTIES, CELEBRITIES, & LIVE CONCERTS AT SUPERCLUBS!
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA IS THE SPRING BREAK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! This huge Spring Break party takes place on 18 miles of sugar white sand beaches that lie on the edge of the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. According to Travel and Leisure Magazine, this destination has one of “the most beautiful beaches in the world”. Don’t miss the awesome nightlife that this Spring Break destination has to offer. Some of the largest and best beach clubs in the country call Panama City Beach home and they are all open until 4 am every night. You only need to be 18 years old to enter these clubs (21 to drink) and you can party and dance all night long! Every March Panama City Beach offers a bevy of live concerts, MTV celebrity appearances and special events that add the final touch to a perfect Spring Break trip. 5
Panama City Beach is easily traveled to by automobile from most anywhere in the U.S. If you prefer to fly, the brand new Northwest Florida International Airport is just a stone’s throw from the beach. You will find once you arrive, that virtually all the hotels and condos are gulf front and almost every room faces this gorgeous beach. You will really enjoy the warmth and sunshine of this tropical climate and participating in beach activities like volleyball, parasailing and jet skiing. Don’t believe us? Ask one of the 500,000 students that choose Panama City Beach every year as their Spring Break destination of choice. Don’t miss out on all the action for Spring Break 2014! For more information or to book direct with any of the hotels listed in the guide visit the “Official Spring Break Website” for Panama City Beach at www.pcbeachspringbreak.com.
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...and there’s only 1 location that can deliver - Seahaven Beach Resorts! No place in Panama City Beach gives Spring Breakers access to a massive beach, endless fun and a never-ending party like Seahaven Beach Resorts. And deals? Yeah, we’ve got that, too. Or is it three? Offering some of the finest and most versatile accommodations you’ll find, Seahaven hosts The Reef, Seahaven Beach Hotel and the livin’ large, Origin Condominium. Rates start at a low $28 per night*. So ya got a deal, and a great place to crash. And that place you’ll crash at? It’s right next door to this year’s Beach Bash, Sharky’s Beach Club - location is everything! You want the best? Stay and play with Seahaven Beach Resorts and Experience it All for Spring Break 2014! Book early at SpringBreakGO.com and we’ll throw in a Seahaven Party Pass... free!
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With winter in full gear, you may find yourself daydreaming about relaxing on a sunny beach without a care in the world. Be sure that your spring break vacation will be as perfect as you imagine, and make your travel arrangements today.
Fortunately, Spring Break is just around the corner, which means planning for your getaway should start sooner rather than later. For most college students, finding the right trip means not breaking the bank, so starting early is key in order to find the best deals for your budget. Besides taking on a few more hours at your campus job, start by talking to your friends about what kind of trip they’d want to take. Near or far? Beach or otherwise? You also all need to have a candid conversation about money, and how much you are willing to spend and not spend. The trip you plan should try to accommodate as much as possible without going overboard, but be prepared to spend a little more than you’d like for erroneous expenses you might have forgotten about.
Websites like pcbeachspringbreak.com and panamaniacclubcard.com offer student-geared pricing on hotels and information on events that is extremely helpful. Some of the most popular Spring Break destinations like Panama City Beach, South Padre Island, and Daytona Beach are often booked quickly, so the earlier you start the better! Whatever plans are made for Spring Break, this time should be used as a respite from school to recharge, let loose and prepare yourself for the second half of the spring semester. Whether your destination is warm or cold, spring break is a week to look forward to, either as a distraction from winter or a preparation for spring.
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BBEACH E A C H BASH BASH SPRING BREAK’S ULTIMATE BEACH EVENT THIS CLASSIC BEACH PARTY IS STILL THE BIGGEST AND THE MOST TALKED ABOUT DAYTIME EVENT ON SPRING BREAK. For the past 20 years, Panama City Beach, Florida has enjoyed the distinction of being recognized as the Spring Break Capital of the World. Its gorgeous wide open 27 miles of sugar sand beaches, large open air venues, and generous hospitality attribute to its famous reputation. The small beach town quickly grew in popularity for its high energy party scene, which included the Beach Bash at Sharky’s – a weekly event that promoted getting together with a few thousand fellow spring breakers for some fun, sun and entertainment.
Two decades later – and now renamed the Beach Bash Music Fest – Spring Break’s ultimate beach event still stands out among other Spring Break daytime parties as the one place to be at each week. It is here that popular music acts are able to perform to massive crowds on Spring Break’s largest beach stage. Sponsors are able to present their brands to thousands of students in the hopes of attracting a consumer audience, and all within a safe, fun and friendly environment.
most successfully organized ticketed event on the beach. It was a concert few spring breakers will ever forget and will serve as a benchmark for what the Beach Bash Music Fest will continue to be for years to come.
Of the many live acts that performed in 2013, the biggest came during Spring Break’s peak week (second week in March). Award winning country stars Florida Georgia Line (famous for their hit song “Cruise”) performed a 90 minute set to more than 7,000 students, making it the
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THIS SPRING, A VAST NUMBER OF COLLEGE STUDENTS WILL BE FACED WITH THE DECISION OF WHETHER OR NOT TO BECOME A POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM) OF A SORORITY OR FRATERNITY—OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “GOING GREEK.” If you become involved in a Greek organization, you will come to realize the membership within a Sorority or Fraternity is more about building relationships and creating networks than it is about organized partying (although there is usually a lot of that, too!). Greek organizations are commited not only to social engagements, but also to fundraising for reputible organizations, as well as academic excellence. How does one know if the Greek life is the right way to go? Before rushing into
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the decision, consider that there are usually multiple Greek organizations on campus, and they’re all very different. The first group you meet may not necessarily be the right fit for you, so be patient and selective. Ask questions and learn about the different Fraternity/Sorority houses before making your decision. Remember that not all organizations are free. Some have a one-time fee, while others collect dues every semester. There can also be a initiation fee, and don’t forget that social outings aren’t free! Ultimately you want to be yourself throughout the process. Share your interests and explain what you are looking for in an organization. Don’t commit on the spot and don’t feel pressured into making your decision. This is about you and the role you will take moving forward in your college career. Good luck!
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SPRING BREAK SHARK ATTACK Like many made-for-TV movies, this one is terrbile. But watching sexy actors being eaten by sharks makes it watchable. And there are explosions and stuff...
AMERICAN PIE 2 This movie doesn’t take place at Panama City Beach Spring Break, but this second installment of the American Pie series reminds us of the excitement of taking a beach vacation with some of your best friends. There are hook-ups, beach parties and sticky situations!
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SPRING BREAKDOWN Three nerdy middle-aged women are sent to spring break to protect their boss’ young, spring-breaking daughter, and end up having the time of their lives. They complete a few Spring Break party essentials, including a “walk of shame.”
SPRING BREAKERS Four fun-loving ladies don’t have money for a Spring Break vacation, and the only logical thing to do is to rob a restaurant for some fast cash (probably not something they learned in college). Like many criminals, they end up in jail. A drug dealer comes to the rescue, but the girls’ bail comes with a price.
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1 PIRAHANNA 3D A bunch of spring breakers are ready to hit the water to get out of the hot sun, the only problem is that an underwater tremor has set free schools of prehistoric piranhas. A group of spring breakers must come together to put a stop to the carnage! 21
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APPS EVERYONE IS EAGER TO SHARE ACTIVITIES AND MOMENTS WITH SOCIAL NETWORKS. THESE SUPERHOT VIDEO APPS ARE SURE TO HELP YOU SHARE YOUR SPRING BREAK MISHAPS AND MEMORIES: VINE Vine has exploded! This international App has exploded, and even spawned a new form of celebrity — those called,“Vine famous”. The perfect spring break Vine with the right amount of “revines” could send anyone into this world of stardom! You’ve only got 6 seconds to capture that amazing or hilarious Spring Break party moment, so record selectively!
SNAPCHAT Snapchat is perfect for those, “What happens at spring break stays at Spring Break” moments. Snapchat provides 15 seconds of video recording time. The defining charateristic of Snapchat videos is that, once the videos are viewed, poof, they’re gone! Like a secret-agent’s documents, videos self-destruct right after viewing. With all the crazy things that can happen at Spring Break, this App may be the safest choice for sharing videos.
INSTAGRAM VIDEO Originally Instagram was just for pictures. Last June Instagram shocked the mobile world when they introduced INSTAVID, featuring 15-second videos sparkle in full HD. Like with Instagram photos, you can add one of those dreamy or vintage-inspired Instagram filters, but the App’s best offering is the camera-steadying feature.
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TOP 5 FITNESS APPS: GET YOUR BODY RIGHT FOR SPRING BREAK! Everyone is trying to get the perfect spring break body, and everyone wants a little help doing it. Look no further than your smartphone for some of the best fitness and health help. Here then is a breakdown of the best apps to help you be the best and healthiest version of yourself! NIKE TRAINING CLUB This Nike created fitness app is like having your very own personal trainer. This app takes you (step by step) through all different types of workouts for different body types. Unlike other apps Nike Training Club lets you play your own custom playlists while using the app during a work out.
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MY FITNESS PAL My Fitness Pal is that perfect workout buddy. My Fitness Pal doubles as an exercise tracker as well as a food diary. You can track your calories and daily food intake. It even comes with a food barcode scanner that tells you EXACTLY what you are eating! MEN’S HEALTH WORKOUTS This is the app for all the hardcore fitness buffs! Men’s Health Workouts takes you step by step through extreme workouts, including: Circuit Training, Cross-fit, and Power lifting. It also has a workout stopwatch for workout times and resting times. Get jacked with Men’s Health Workouts! LIVESTRONG Livestrong is a globally recognized health brand. Their app doesn’t disappoint that brand. This is an all in one style health food app. It includes: Calorie counters, Diet Tracking, Calorie burning Tips and Optimum weight assistance. The perfect fitness app for the spring break body! SLEEP CYCLE Sleep is often neglected when talking about health. However sleep may be the most important part of a healthy lifestyle. The Sleep Cycle App is the perfect partner in the fight against sleepless nights. Sleep Cycle has amazing and revolutionary features such as: movement tracking, natural slow place waking, sleep tracking, sleep tips, and the app will even give you full analytical graphs and read outs of your sleep habits! 27
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PARTY SPINNAKER - The Club that started it all, Spin Spin-naker boasts an amazing atmosphere, and it’s one awesome place to party! Sitting right on a stunning shoreline, Spinnaker is the perfect beach destination, complete with an open-air deck and sparkling waterwaterfall, an outdoor concert stage, and shaded bar stations. Spinnaker’s interior displays a sophisticated club atatmosphere, and makes everyone feel like a VIP. SpinSpinnaker is part of the Panamaniac Club Card Network. 8795 S. Thomas Dr. 850-234-7882.
SHARKY’S BEACH CLUB – Home of the world famous Beach Bash! You‘ve read about it in Rolling Stone magazine and you’ve seen it on MTV, so don’t waste another minute — go experience it for youryourself! The dance floor is packed every night with DJ “J” and the party wheel. Get there early for the FREE KEG PARTY NIGHTLY and the always enterentertaining and wild contests. Sharky’s is also the venue for the biggest daytime beach bash in PCB! Sharky’s is part of the Pana- maniac Club Card Network. 15201 Front Beach Rd. 850-235-2420
HARPOON HARRY’S – The College bar on the beach. Harry’s makes you feel like you’ve walked into your favorite bar back on campus, only this bar sits right on the Gulf of Mexico! Hang out all day and partake in daytime beach contests and enjoy tons of free giveaways. After dark, Harry’s becomes an energetic party bar with 29
DJ Smiley Jay spinning all your favorites. Harpoon Harry’s is part of the Panamaniac Club Card Network. 12627 Front Beach Rd. 850-234-6060
HAMMERHEAD FRED’S – The party starts early every night at Hammerhead Fred’s – with 40 FREE KEGS of ice-cold draft! Dance all night with top colcollege DJ’s and get lathered in foam at their weekly foam party extravaganza. Go to Fred’s when you’re ready to really party! Hammerhead Fred’s is part of the PanamaPanamaniac Club Card Net- work. 8752 Thomas Dr. (across from The Summit) 850-233-3907
TIKI BAR – Tropical oasis by day, world-famous club by night. The Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort is the only Spring Break Hotel in Panama City Beach with a bumpin’club like the Tiki Bar on the same property! Thousands of spring breakers party at the Tiki Bar, and your spring break isn’t complete until you ‘get freaky in the Tiki!’ 17403 Front Beach Rd. 1-800-488-8828 COYOTE UGLY – Party Ugly! You’ve seen the movie about the bar, but have you experienced it? Yes, hot girls do dance on the bar. And yes, you will be hosed down if they disapprove of your drink choice. It’s wild, rowdy, and it’s ugly! Get there early, it gets packed fast. Coyote Ugly is a part of the Panamaniac Club Card Network. 10512 Front Beach Rd. 850-236-5965
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FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS, A COLLEGE SPRING BREAK TRIP TO PANAMA CITY BEACH TO TAKE IN A FREE LUKE BRYAN CONCERT AT SPINNAKER BEACH CLUB HAS BECOME ALMOST AS MUCH A TRATRADITION AS SPRING BREAK ITSELF. Country superstar Luke Bryan knows that spring time is the best time to party. He’s made a habit out of showcasing Panama City Beach, Florida as a main backdrop for some of his hit songs, videos and albums, and he’s made this popular beach destination a return stop year after year in order to spend some valuable time with his closest fans. Over the course of the five years that he’s come to Panama City Beach to perform free live concerts; Luke Bryan has increasingly become a household name in the country music ranks. He’s won major awards and he’s earned chart topping success, enough that might make one figure he’d be ready to leave his small town Georgia roots in the dust. Not so fast. He’s never forgotten what’s helped him get to the top and that’s why he keeps coming back. Bryan’s hit album release “Spring Break…Here to Party” has really connected with college crowds and has made him famous among the Spring Break demographic – so much so, people are expecting to see him return to Panama City Beach each year where his free Spring Break concerts at Spinnaker Beach Club prove to be an event not to be missed. Always interactive with his cheerful fans – whether it’s sharing football tosses and cold drinks or jumping out in the crowd during one of his songs – Luke Bryan has mastered the art of getting personal with his supporters and it’s reassuring to see that he’s loving every moment of it. Will he be back in 2014? Stay tuned…
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LUKE OPENS UP ABOUT SPRING BREAK WHY PANAMA CITY BEACH FOR SPRING BREAK? “Growing up in South Georgia, Panama City (Beach) was where we always went to. That’s where we always did Spring Break. It seemed like the right location. It’s a fun area and we know a lot of spring breakers that go down there.”
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WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE SPRING BREAK MOMENT? “Spring 1999 with a big group – my (future) wife and I jumped in the water the first night and it was about 50 degrees. The rest of the week, we had the flu. So we kinda laid in the bed and had the cold sweats the rest of the week. So that’s a pretty funny memory.” WHAT IS THE CRAZIEST THING YOU EVER DID ON SPRING BREAK? “I was always pretty tame – other than just maybe drinking a little too much. In high school (around 1994 or ‘95 in Panama City Beach), one of my buddies turned (the car) into a strip mall and drove all up on the curb. We shouldn’t have been driving, to say the least. A cop came up and wrote us a ticket for driving up on the sidewalk and that’s how the ticket read. I don’t think my parents would have been too proud of the description of the ticket.” INTERVIEW FILES COURTESY OF MICHAEL BIALAS
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SPRING BREAK ON A BUDGET GOING ON A SPRING BREAK TRIP THIS COMING SEASON DOESN’T HAVE TO BE AN OCCASION THAT WILL BREAK THE BANK. If you’re vigilant about saving money, you can have a great spring break, without going broke. HERE ARE SOME POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR WALLET—BEFORE AND DURING SPRING BREAK: BOOK WITH THE HOTEL DIRECTLY Booking directly with the hotel allows you to cut out the middle-man fee. Most hotels offer the opportunity to book online via their electronic booking agent – so all you really need is a credit card and you’re set! BUDGET ACCORDINGLY Take a realistic look at your finances to determine how much money you can afford to spend. When considering your budget it is important to prepare for the unexpected, so assume everything will cost ten percent more. 34
ROAD TRIP Gas isn’t cheap, but driving to your destination is much less expensive than flying. If you’re traveling with friends, they can pitch in for gas, making it even less costly for you. PACK EVERYTHING YOU NEED If you have to buy common tourist items once you reach your destination, you will pay much more than you would have at home. Make a list so you don’t forget stuff like sunglasses, sunblock, hat, clothes, and sandals, and whatever else you need. GET GROCERIES Keep your food costs in check. Dining out can be one of the largest expenses on a multi-day vacation. Stop by the grocery store and pick up at least enough food for breakfasts, lunches and snacks to cut down on overpriced restaurant meals. DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAMS In addition to the coupon-filled brochures in hotel lobbies, most Spring Break destinations offer students a discount party pass which includes free covers/drink specials at bars and clubs plus a wide range of discounts. For example, Panama City Beach offers the Panamaniac Club Card.
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You walk into a department store on the hunt for the perfect swimsuit. As you peruse the racks, you don’t find anything impressive. You begin feel the weight of your hunt, and you wonder why swimsuit shopping has to be so much work. The truth is it shouldn’t be. Swimwear shopping should be a fun! At UjENA, we know that your swimsuit represents the hopes a great Spring Break and the coming summer. A swimsuit can say a lot about you; with the right fit and style you’ll be feeling both sexy and confident as you hit the beach.Express yourself in a made for you UjENA Swimsuit. We’ve been designing and manufacturing the largest selection of women’s swimwear in the world since 1984.
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SOUTH EVERYTHING’S BIGGER IN TEXAS!
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERNMOST A host of clubs and bars also keep the party after the sun sets. Louie’s Backyard TIP OF TEXAS,SPI going hosts nightly live concerts with top name national acts, Hawaiian Tropic bikini conHOSTS A HUGE tests, DJs and dancing, bungee jumping, TEXAS-SIZED rock wall climbing, go carts, and more. It is the signature club and this hot spot PARTY EVERY YEAR! perhaps definitely lives up to the hype. Having been This tropical resort area, or the “Island”, as locals call it, is surrounded by the tranquil waters of Laguna Madre Bay on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. The four miles of award winning sand beaches come alive during Spring Break, hosting some of the most active and wildest events, proudly living up to the slogan “Everything’s Big in Texas!” The tropical weather is perfect to compliment your favorite daytime activities. Jet skis, banana boat rides, parasailing, snorkeling and more are all available for rental. There are also plenty of beach volleyball games that are free and a fun way to meet other people. 41
featured on MTV, E!, The Travel Channel, and more, this party spot is always jumping for Spring Break. Getting To “The Island” is easy whether you are flying or driving. If you choose to fly most people fly into Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport which is located approx. 30 minutes away. They also have inexpensive shuttles that travel back and forth regularly. With the sheer volume of Spring Breakers flooding into this resort town, it’s not uncommon for entire bars and hotels to become hubs of Spring Break activity. In fact, the entire island can feel like an exclusive Spring Break party.
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SPRING BREAK IS A BREAK FROM CLASSES, JOBS, AND STRESS—BUT IT ISN’T A BREAK FROM COMMON SENSE! COME HOME FEELING LIKE IT WAS THE BEST WEEK OF YOUR LIFE; KEEP THESE POINTS IN MIND:
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USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM: Hang out in groups and ALWAYS use the buddy system. Never allow a friend to leave a party alone. Always travel with a buddy in a taxi, bus, or public transportation. If you lose your buddy, ask a proper authority to escort you home.
TRANSPORTATION: Check with the hotel front desk for guidance on the cheapest, easiest, and most reliable transportation. Use only licensed taxis and limos, and negotiate the fare before entering hired vehicles. Always travel with a buddy.
RESPECT YOUR HOTEL: Inspect your hotel room upon check-in and report any damage immediately. Do not hang out on the balconies of the hotel after partying. Do not damage any hotel property, including your room. Do NOT remove your hotel wristband as they are used by secu- rity for guest identification and hotel access purposes.
DRINK RESPONSIBLY: Know your limit. Note the amount of drinks per hour you are consuming. Do NOT accept drinks from strangers. Do not carry open containers of alcohol in the street. DRINK WATER!: Staying hydrated can keep you from getting sick, losing your voice, and prevents sun stroke.
WEAR SUNSCREEN: Returning home tanned is great, but coming home cancer-free is better. Use the lotion! Re-apply every three hours—the sun is most intense mid-day, the time when you’ll most likely be on the beach. WATER AND BEACH SAFETY: Do NOT swim in the Gulf/Ocean at night. You’ll be swimming at your own risk if a lifeguard isn’t on duty. Follow all beach patrol warnings. Pay attention to flags or posted markers on the beach that are used to warn you about dangerous tides, harsh water conditions. HAVE FUN!: This is your vacation and it should be stress free. 45
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THE WORD “DATE” MIGHT NOT BE THE APPROPRIATE WAY TO DESCRIBE A BUDDING SPRING BREAK RELATIONSHIP, BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF ROMANTICS OUT THERE WHO THINK OTHERWISE. What you say on a date is more important than what you wear, how you do your hair, or what you smell like. Keep these lines from ruining your perfect date: “Hey, my ex has that exact same Spring Break t-shirt!” “I hope you’re okay with meeting my parents after. They’re at my hotel...” “You look way different than the photos you have on your Facebook” “I don’t I have any kids; but who can be sure with all these hook-ups?” “The last time I was on Spring Break, George W. Bush was just beginning his Presidential term…oops, did I just give away my age there?” “Gosh, you know, you remind me of my Mom when you do that.” “Are you ready to get matching tattoos yet?” “Just so you know, I’m on the pill. I’m not making that mistake again.” “I think you hooked up with my roommate a couple nights ago.” 48
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33 WAYS TO BE A BADASS COLLEGE STUDENT! Your Ultimate College Guide WORDS: SAM SUMPTER PHOTOS: PRESS
WAYS TO NOT SUCK AS A ROOMMATE Because, unlike your roommates for the last 18 years (i.e. your parents), this stranger isn’t required to love you unconditionally
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DON’T BE PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE… OR AGGRESSIVE Got a problem? Don’t write it on a Post-It. Also, don’t punch your roommate in the face. Act like an adult—it’s called compromise.
2. BE CONSIDERATE Sharing a dorm room? Don’t invite your bf over to bang. Your roommate has a test the next day? Don’t invite the whole floor over for flip cup. Remember the golden rule, and don’t be a douche. 3.
SPLIT COSTS This is more of an issue in an apartment than a dorm, but when it comes to utilities, split it down the middle and don’t get fancy with the division. If you only shower once a week (ew), consider the water bill more of a body odor fee.
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DON’T PLAY THE BLAME GAME Oh my—the bathroom’s dirty? We’re sure you had, like, nothing to do with that. Teamwork makes the dream work, so don’t point fingers until you know how to pee without hitting the toilet seat.
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INVEST IN HEADPHONES Whether it’s to block out their snoring or save them from your Nickleback, headphones are an easy, $14 way to save a roommate relationship.
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SHARE RESPONSIBLY If you’re all about renting out your wardrobe to friends, go for it, but keep in mind it’s a risk and not an obligation. If you see pizza stains on their shirt, don’t feel pressured to share yours. And if YOU borrow something, be sure to return it in perfect condition. And clean.
COLLEGE CODE WORDS: DORM ROOM DEFINITIONS 1.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT (RA) (n.): The head honcho on the dorm floor officially responsible for soliciting advice, ruining fun, and—occasionally— handing out condoms - Brandon felt like his RA was a lot like his grumpy 80-year-old neighbor at home when she came by, shook her fist and said “Hey you kids, cut that out!” after receiving the fifth noise complaint.
2. HOOK UP (v.): (open to interpretation, often causing confusion) To make out, practice oral sex, receive oral sex, and/or have sex - When Allison texted Travis to come over so they could hook up, he, expecting some below-the-belt action, was very disappointed upon realizing all she had in mind was an intense dry humping sesh. 3.
FOAM PARTY (n.): Rowdy shindig in which large area is filled with suds and bubbles, facilitating wet and wild behavior often credited for the contraction of STDs. - Lauren was shocked when she fought through a wall of foam on the dance floor, only to find the fraternity president grinding furiously on her soaked and slippery roommate.
4. SYLLABUS WEEK (n.): A five-day rainforest genocide in which professors pass out 3-inch-thick packets of paper and feel the need to waste everyone’s time reading them aloud. - Derrick woke up for the first day of class really hungover, got out of bed, threw up in his roommate’s shoe, and thought to himself, “Eh, it’s just syllabus week—screw it,” before going back to bed. 5.
WATCH A MOVIE (v.): Hook up (see definition above) - Bobby invited Susie over to watch a movie, and the morning after, she had to make an emergency trip to the clinic on campus to have a nurse check out some suspicious bumps down below.
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TAKE A SPORTS CLASS One way to ensure you’ll actually work out? Make your grade dependant on it. The bonus is it’s also a GPA booster…unless for some godforsaken reason you manage to fail Aerobics for Beginners.
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DRINK WATER Basic? Duh. But trading your daily Big Gulp for a few glasses of H20 saves hundreds of calories that will be better spent on that free pizza they’re handing out at the library. And if you need the caffeine for class, it’s called black coffee, k?
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DAYTONA IT’S HOTTER IN DAYTONA BEACH!
THIS TROPICAL RESORT PARADISE HAS BEEN A HAVEN FOR SPRING sand and great live entertainment. Razzles is a state of the art night club that has received BREAKERS FOR national acclaim. DECADES. Daytona Beach is easy to get to by car with Located directly on the Atlantic Ocean with its balmy breezes, and surrounded by the inter-coastal water way where dolphins play with jet ski and paddle board riders. The beach is home to miles of oceanfront hotels, many of which host daily pool deck parties with music and contests. There is no shortage of night life in Daytona, with legendary clubs like the Ocean Deck and Razzles, both of which have been featured on the Travel Channel. The Ocean Deck is host to outrageous nightly beach parties with a huge stage directly on the
interstate highways 95 and 4 connecting to the city. If traveling by air, Daytona Beach International Airport is located five minutes from the beach with loads of daily flights on Delta and U.S. Air. There is no need to drive your car to the clubs at night because Daytona’s party bus will get you there safely. This unique, English style red double decker bus provides free rides for Spring Breakers all night long. The party bus makes regular stops at all the major beach hotels and all the best nightclubs and beach bars. For Spring Break 2014, Daytona Beach is your destination. IT’S HOTTER IN DAYTONA BEACH!
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AFTER DARK RAZZLE’S – Razzle’s Nightclub has been electrifying Daytona Beach’s nightlife for over two decades. Lo-cated in the heart of the Beachside Party District, Razzle’s offers a world class nightlife experience, immersimmersing party-goers in a world of sound, light, and video technology. Hit the dance floor and let the 50,000 watts of pulse pumping power run through your veins, or party it up in the elevated VIP environment: The Ultra Lounge. With over 15,000 square feet of party- ing space, Razzle’s offers the largest nighttime hotspot in Daytona Beach and will make your special night com- plete. 611 Seabreeze Blvd (386) 257-6236
GRANDVIEW LIVE – GrandGrandview Live comedy club provides a great mix of live entertainment ranging from today’s best comcomedy acts featuring the only Bonkerz comedy club in Daytona Beach, and great live music. Located in the heart of the Seabreeze EntertainEntertainment District directly behind RazRazzle’s Nightclub and Maui Nix Surf Shop. In addition to live entertainentertainment, Grandview Live provides a great lounge and bar environment in Daytona Beach with a superb lineup of craft beers, fresh cocktails, and today’s finest spirits. 640 N Grandview Ave. (386) 523-0922
OCEAN DECK RESTAURANT & BEACH CLUB – Hit the Deck! No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem! Kick back and relax in a Caribbean style atmosphere of warm tropitropical breezes and live island music. This open air bar/restaurant is the perfect place to experience the laid back culture of the Caribbean. With tons of free giveaways and no cover before 10pm, the Ocean Deck is a place you won’t soon forget. 127 South Ocean Avenue (386) 253-5224
THE OYSTER PUB SPORTS BAR & GRILL – A Daytona TraTradition! Located in the heart of DayDaytona’s Beachside Party District, The Oyster Pub has been catering to spring breakers for nearly 30 years! Quite simply, it’s the best environenvironment to enjoy live sporting events with 45+ TV’s serv- ing up all the action. When it gets late, their DJs swoop in to keep the crowd gogoing. Go for their amazing food, stay for the addictive atmosphere. 555 Seabreeze Blvd. (386) 255-6348 63
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WEIRDEST COLLEGE MASCOTS 1 SAM THE MINUTE MAN
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2 BIG RED Western Kentucky thinks bigger is better… 3 LIL’ RED …But Nebraska knows size doesn’t matter
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4 THE FIGHTING OKRA Sounds, umm, delicious, Delta State?
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5 ARTIE THE FIGHTING ARTICHOKE Alright, Scottsdale CC, props for, uhh, edibility
6 THE TREE Stanford, you’re smart, but what is this—LOTR? 7 SCROTIE It’s a scrotum. A SCROTUM. RISD, we’re gonna bust your balls a little bit
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EVERY YEAR MILLIONS OF SPRING BREAKERS travel to various destinations. One popular destination you may not know about is Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach South Carolina. WHITE SAND Beaches, perfect weather, and HOT Nightclubs make Myrtle Beach a popular Spring Break destination. Myrtle Beach is one of the country’s top tourist destinations, with about 14 million visitors annually, so it has everything you need for your vacation from high quality accommodations, incredible nightlife/entertainment, great restaurants, golf courses, and a vibrant Spring Break scene. Many great oceanfront resorts cater to students: The Sandcastle Oceanfront resort with their poolside tiki bar, the Polynesian with their covered pool in case of bad weather, and The Sea Dip located right on the famous strip. North Myrtle hosts huge beach houses (that can accommodate up to 20 people) like Retreat Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach Tours and Cherry Grove Beach Houses. Condo Rentals in North Myrtle are provided by Coastal
Condos. The area’s only stay and play location, Ocean Drive Resort, boasts its own nightclub—the famous Spanish Galleon. Myrtle Beach weather, comparable to Panama City Beach, FL, is incredibly nice and dry during March/April. Highs range from 70-75 degrees. Clubs/bars in Myrtle Beach are 18+ so all college students can enter. The House of Blues has concerts featuring top artists, and Rum Jungle, Club 2001, and Zulu Lounge make up an incredible party block. The premier night-life destination “Broadway at the Beach” has the #1 party club in the world—Senor Frog’s. You can also ride the bull at Rodeo or visit the dueling piano bar Crock Rocks. Spring Break events take place weekly. Everything from Foam and Glow Paint parties, MardiGras events, to live concerts. the Myrtlemaniac Party Card program allows free entry into all the major events at different area venues for your entire Spring Break. 71
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10 SONGS THAT BELONG ON EVERY SPRING BREAK PLAYLIST: 10. RIDE WIT ME BY NELLY Get the cheek Band-Aids out and start moving when this song comes on.
9.YOUNG, WILD AND FREE
BY WIZ KHALIFA & SNOOP DOGG
Two of rap’s greats come together to remind us how fun it is to be young. (They probably had some herbal inspiration while writing this track.)
8. CRUISE BY FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE Top down, cruising down the highway with the hot Florida wind in your face, it sounds like heaven. This song fully encompasses that feeling.
7. SAVE A HORSE (RIDE A COWBOY) BY BIG & RICH
Ladies, there’s going to be a lot of cowboys on Spring Break, you can be sure of it.
6. IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE
BY ALAN JACKSON AND JIMMY BUFFETT
Self-explanatory! Can you say Happy Hour?
5. SUNTAN CITY BY LUKE BRYAN Luke Bryan is the Country Music King of Spring Break in Panama City Beach. This song was inspired by Luke’s time there and it’s a country party anthem!
4. ALL SUMMER LONG
BY KID ROCK
If Luke Bryan is the King of Spring Break country, Kid Rock is its Godfather of rock. All Summer Long is the perfect addition to your party playlist!
3. GOOD FEELING BY FLO-RIDA You think we were going to make this Top 10 and not include Flo-rida!? The guy’s name is Florida! Also Spring Break is a non-stop Good Feeling!
2. MARGARITAVILLE BY JIMMY BUFFETT This song is so good they opened up a chain of restaurants! Period.
1. SWEET HOME ALABAMA BY LYNYRD SKYNYRD
You KNOW this classic southern party song is making this list. It’s got to be the number one feel-good song for every southerner east of the Mississippi.
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Perfect PlayList A lot of great moments in your life have probably been complimented by music; Music makes everything better! You know that your spring break is going to be one of those amazing “once in a lifetime” type of trips. The perfect Spring Break takes a lot of planning. Making the perfect play list to compliment your trip is just as important as planning the trip itself. The perfect play list can be played while packing for your trip (to get you in the Spring Break mood), and of course while you’re travelling to your desired destination. But how about when you get there? The perfect play list needs to be blasted in your hotel room and on the beach! It’s important to realize that the best playlists are always diverse and should have many different types of music on it so everyone is happy. There’s a ton of great new music out there right now, but some songs transcend time and will get you in the party mood no matter what! No matter how old or what genre, these are the songs that will have you and all your friends singing and dancing along a new memory lane.
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