Exotic Spring Break Trips Attract Students
Jeanette Hordge
2/9/07
Life & Style
Life & Style
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With five weeks left, many students are making plans for their Spring Break. Nonetheless, there are numerous students who are still trying to figure where to go. Fortunately, there are many exciting and relaxing hot spots willing to cater to college students.
The most popular spring break trip for all college students is Miami. This year, Riviera Beach will be hosting the Annual BET Spring Bling event, thus making it the hot spot for this year’s Spring Break.
LGI Entertainment plans to transport students to South Beach Miami for BET’s Spring Bling. Students from 18 colleges, including Howard, Morgan State University, University of Maryland, Delaware State, Virginia State, Hampton University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina State and other colleges and universities will be charged $350 for a round trip ticket and hotel accommodations.
Buses will be leaving the schools Thursday, March 22 at 9 p.m. and returning on Monday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Although the bulk of the Spring Bling tickets will go to students attending HBCUs such as Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Fla., Riviera Beach will still be popping with various parties open to all guests. In addition, this Spring Bling event will attract celebrities of all kinds which may result in guest appearances and unexpected encounters. What makes this trip a treat for Howard students, is that it takes place the weekend of Howard’s scheduled break. BET will be taping this three-day event from March 23-25.
Christina Nople, a freshman psychology major said, “I am thinking about going to Spring Bling. I would probably go with some floor mates. Usually I stay home, but since it’s my first year in college, I want to have a fun first year experience.”
Nevertheless, another exclusive trip catering to college students is the Black College Spring Break Cruise. This cruise will depart from Miami on March 16. It will then take a journey to the Bahamas and later return to Miami on March 19.
Dennis Rodgers, the organizer of the Young Professional Spring Break Trip and a graduate student at Howard said, “When I was an undergraduate student, I wanted to have a Spring Break experience that wasn’t too wild and crazy. I wanted to have fun but still have some organization. Therefore, I know there are students who want to have sophisticated fun, that’s why I have organized this trip.”
All-you-can-eat meals will be provided along with leadership and financial management seminars. This cruise will provide a great opportunity for students to network and relax with students throughout the country. At a bargain price of $399, students can find themselves on a trip to the Bahamas with entertainment and pampering aboard, in the all inclusive MA’AT Leadership Seminar package. For more information visit www.maat-enter.com/cruise/
Brittany Martin, a freshman legal communications major said, “A cruise to the Bahamas would be a great idea. Although money isn’t an issue, I just don’t want to spend that much this year.”
However, another exciting Spring Break vacation can include a visit to South Padre Island. South Padre is the No. 1 U.S. Spring Break destination, often featured on the Travel Channel’s “Best Beaches,” “Girls Gone Wild” and E! TV “Wild on Spring Break.” Padre is 30 miles north of the U.S.-Mexican border, making it one of the many destinations where students can party in two nations with one vacation.
Padre is famous for hosting some of the hottest Spring Break parties, concerts and acts including MTV Networks, 50 Cent, Ludacris, D-12, Fat Joe, Hawaiian Tropic and Girls Gone Wild! Padre is your “someplace different,” located on the Gulf of Mexico, at the southernmost tip of Texas.
In addition to the a trip to Miami, South Padre Island and taking a cruise to the Bahamas, a nice week at Daytona Beach may be the perfect vacation for some college students. Daytona Beach Spring Break trips remain popular year after year because of Daytona’s location and legendary parties. Daytona Beach also served as the home for BET’s Spring Bling event in 2005. Daytona Beach is located on the east coast of Florida and about 60 miles from Disney World. When going to Daytona Beach, students will want to stay near SeaBreeze Avenue. A Daytona Beach Spring Break is the perfect option for those looking for an inexpensive, yet eventful getaway.
Freshman accounting major Andrew Schell said, “ I usually go to the Jersey Shore during Spring Break, but this year I wanted to go to Florida to have some fun.”
Students can find many other hot spots and detailed information about possible vacation locations at visit: http://www.springbreaktravel.com.
The most popular spring break trip for all college students is Miami. This year, Riviera Beach will be hosting the Annual BET Spring Bling event, thus making it the hot spot for this year’s Spring Break.
LGI Entertainment plans to transport students to South Beach Miami for BET’s Spring Bling. Students from 18 colleges, including Howard, Morgan State University, University of Maryland, Delaware State, Virginia State, Hampton University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina State and other colleges and universities will be charged $350 for a round trip ticket and hotel accommodations.
Buses will be leaving the schools Thursday, March 22 at 9 p.m. and returning on Monday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Although the bulk of the Spring Bling tickets will go to students attending HBCUs such as Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Fla., Riviera Beach will still be popping with various parties open to all guests. In addition, this Spring Bling event will attract celebrities of all kinds which may result in guest appearances and unexpected encounters. What makes this trip a treat for Howard students, is that it takes place the weekend of Howard’s scheduled break. BET will be taping this three-day event from March 23-25.
Christina Nople, a freshman psychology major said, “I am thinking about going to Spring Bling. I would probably go with some floor mates. Usually I stay home, but since it’s my first year in college, I want to have a fun first year experience.”
Nevertheless, another exclusive trip catering to college students is the Black College Spring Break Cruise. This cruise will depart from Miami on March 16. It will then take a journey to the Bahamas and later return to Miami on March 19.
Dennis Rodgers, the organizer of the Young Professional Spring Break Trip and a graduate student at Howard said, “When I was an undergraduate student, I wanted to have a Spring Break experience that wasn’t too wild and crazy. I wanted to have fun but still have some organization. Therefore, I know there are students who want to have sophisticated fun, that’s why I have organized this trip.”
All-you-can-eat meals will be provided along with leadership and financial management seminars. This cruise will provide a great opportunity for students to network and relax with students throughout the country. At a bargain price of $399, students can find themselves on a trip to the Bahamas with entertainment and pampering aboard, in the all inclusive MA’AT Leadership Seminar package. For more information visit www.maat-enter.com/cruise/
Brittany Martin, a freshman legal communications major said, “A cruise to the Bahamas would be a great idea. Although money isn’t an issue, I just don’t want to spend that much this year.”
However, another exciting Spring Break vacation can include a visit to South Padre Island. South Padre is the No. 1 U.S. Spring Break destination, often featured on the Travel Channel’s “Best Beaches,” “Girls Gone Wild” and E! TV “Wild on Spring Break.” Padre is 30 miles north of the U.S.-Mexican border, making it one of the many destinations where students can party in two nations with one vacation.
Padre is famous for hosting some of the hottest Spring Break parties, concerts and acts including MTV Networks, 50 Cent, Ludacris, D-12, Fat Joe, Hawaiian Tropic and Girls Gone Wild! Padre is your “someplace different,” located on the Gulf of Mexico, at the southernmost tip of Texas.
In addition to the a trip to Miami, South Padre Island and taking a cruise to the Bahamas, a nice week at Daytona Beach may be the perfect vacation for some college students. Daytona Beach Spring Break trips remain popular year after year because of Daytona’s location and legendary parties. Daytona Beach also served as the home for BET’s Spring Bling event in 2005. Daytona Beach is located on the east coast of Florida and about 60 miles from Disney World. When going to Daytona Beach, students will want to stay near SeaBreeze Avenue. A Daytona Beach Spring Break is the perfect option for those looking for an inexpensive, yet eventful getaway.
Freshman accounting major Andrew Schell said, “ I usually go to the Jersey Shore during Spring Break, but this year I wanted to go to Florida to have some fun.”
Students can find many other hot spots and detailed information about possible vacation locations at visit: http://www.springbreaktravel.com.
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