Everyone knows spring break as just a crazy party week when everyone can go wild with no regrets. If you are planning a spring break trip where you know things may get out of hand, I have prepared a nifty survival guide of do's and don'ts that will hopefully help those who will be in need of it.
DO:
PACK LIGHTLY!
If you are staying with a ton of people in a cramped space, you don't want all of the things you packed to end up scattered everywhere and possibly mixed up with your friends' stuff! Try to pack lightly by bringing a few bathing suits, a few bottoms and tops, and plan on mixing and matching outfits rather than bringing full new outfits for each day.
WEAR SUNSCREEN!
This is self-explanatory. Everyone knows there is nothing worse than a bad burn, so don't be that person who doesn't wear sunscreen because "you don't burn." You never know when a bad sunburn is coming, so be prepared and wear lots and lots of sunscreen - you will still get a tan, I promise.
STAY HYDRATED!
If you're having too much fun, getting a little intoxicated that is, stay hydrated with lots and lots of water! You don't want to be getting sick on the beach, in the bar, or even back at your hotel, so staying hydrated and drinking water all day along with some alcoholic beverages will be a life saver!
DON'T:
LOSE YOUR FRIENDS!
If you are spring breaking in a place that's unfamiliar to you, always try and use the buddy system if leaving a large group. You never want to find yourself alone in a place you don't know very well because it could turn out to be a very dangerous situation. Don't lose your friends and you will be sure to have a fun and safe week.
LOSE YOUR PHONE!
If you actually DO end up losing your friends, your phone needs to be the backup plan. Losing your phone and your friends = bad situation. Keep track of your friends most importantly, but if you can't do that, always hold on to your phone so that you can find them if you DO end up losing them.
FORGET TO HAVE FUN!
You're there for a reason! To have a fun vacation and break from school with your friends. So live it up, don't forget to have fun, and keep all of these do's and don'ts in mind while you're there! Happy spring breaking!
