Spring Break South Party Island 2008
South Padre Island is the ultimate Spring Break destination,
where over 100,000 spring break students party annually on a 5-mile strip in the
Gulf of Mexico, making it the #1 spring break travel point in not only the US,
but in the world!
Know as the most famous "drive down / road trip" destination in the US, acts
performing during Spring Break have included 50 Cent, Ludacris, Fat Joe, Paul
Oakenfold, Lil’ Flip, MTV’s DJ Skribble, and
MTV Spring Break Undercover, as well as the famous Coca-Cola sponsored Sprite
ReMix Beach. Plus, through our exclusive Spring Break partner, SouthPadre.Travel you enjoy exclusive events with MTV’s The Real World celebrities MJ from
Philly, and Danny from Austin. As well as FHM appearance parties & killer side
trips such as the Mexico Border Bash & Party Yacht Cruise at Tequila Frogs.
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La Copa Inn Resort
Photo Tour
Beach front hotel located on the south end of the Island. A short
walk to Coca Cola Beach where you'll find thousands of coeds
partying on the
beach daily during spring break 2008.
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All
Time Low
Live Concert at Louies Backyard
03/11/2008 - 03/11/2008
Come see All Time Low perform live at Louies Backyard Tuesday March 11,
2008.
Be sure to check out their music at
www.myspace.com/alltimelow
Cartel
Live Concert at Louies Backyard
03/13/2008 - 03/13/2008
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t's a familiar and garish sight — car after car with "Spring
Break 2008" or "Padre or Bust" scrawled across the windows in white shoe
polish crossing the bridge on highway 100 to South Padre Isla
nd.
Padre has always been a spring break party animal's paradise. Students reserve
hotel rooms in an effort to live even more cheaply than they
do back at college. Therefore, rates triple from mid to late March and the
island is overrun with partying 20-somethings.
The other 11 1/2 months of the year are perfect for
vacationing families and honeymooners. This beach is for the value-conscious
traveler. Although the town offers little in the way of luxury or
entertainment, there are scores of moderately priced and budget
accommodations, including well-known chains and one-of-a-kind motels with more
charm than class. Restaurants, bars, shops and a movie theater add to the
atmosphere. Water sports abound; just wander the bayside
to find combination bar and grills/water sport rental outfits, like Coconuts
and Parrot Eyes, that offer deep-sea fishing, diving, dolphin watches and
other ecological excursions. Both the town and the beach are clean and safe.
Off the coast of South Texas, Padre remains pleasant when the rest of the
state is at its coldest. Because of its moderate winter climate, Padre Island
is home away from home to hundreds of "winter Texans" — retirees who spend the
colder months in campers and condos on the island.
South Padre is the #1 U.S. Spring Break destination and
is featured on the travel channel best beaches, Girls Gone Wild and E! TV Wild
on Spring Break. Padre is just 30 miles north of the Mexico border, making it
the only destination to party at 2 nations with one vacation!
Padre is famous for hosting some of the hottest spring
break parties, concerts and acts including; MTV, 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. Padre is fun,
inexpensive and offers something for everyone!
Why Choose South
Padre Island for Spring Break?
Spring Break Info
Dining and Drinking
There are plenty of restaurants to satisfy all budgets. From fast food to
fine dining, South Padre offers it all. The legal drinking age in Texas is 21
yrs. of age. Most bars will allow entry at 18 yrs. of age. Some hotels require
at least one person to be 18yrs or older for check-in.
Dress Code
Technically, there isn't one in Padre. Wear shorts, pants, sandals or shoes,
the choice is up to you. The nights can get a bit cool and we recommend that you
bring a sweater or light jacket.
Electrical System
South Padre offers the same electrical outlets as you'll find in your own
home.
Government
South Padre is located in the State of Texas within the United States and is
governed by the same rules, regulations and laws found in the United States of
America.
Language
English is the primary language and Spanish is the second language.
Money
The U.S. dollar is the accepted form of currency.
Phone Calls
South Padre phone calls are the same as if dialing from home. Hotels may have
a surcharge, so inquire at your hotel before making a long distance call. Pay
phones and your own cell phone are the most economical methods of phone
communication.
Prescription Drugs
Keep all medication with you at all times. Do not put it in with your checked
luggage and keep them in their prescription bottle.
Time Zone
South Padre operates on Central Standard Time, changing accordingly with the
Daylight savings time.
Tipping
Every dollar counts when you are a college student, but please don't forget
to tip the people who are good to you; bartenders, waitresses, maids and
bellboys. The general custom is to tip 15% on restaurants and bar bills, $2 (US)
per person for bellboys and $2 (US) per room/per night for maids.
Transportation
The town offers a FREE shuttle system called "the wave" that runs from 7am to
9pm. Taxis are readily available in South Padre and tipping the driver is not
expected. Never share a taxi with strangers nor allow the driver to pick up
additional passengers. Taxis never cost more then $4 regardless of where you get
picked up or dropped off. Depending on your hotel locations, you may be within
walking distance to many of the area attractions.
Vendors/Locals
Most stores are open from 10am to 10pm Monday through Saturday.
Weather
Most of the days in March and April are filled with sunshine and an average
temperature around 80 degrees.
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