The Inside Scoop On . . .LAKE HAVASU

BEST Things About Lake Havasu

1. Waking up at 10 a.m. to your next door neighbor making mimosas
2. Free Rockstar energy drink hats, Frisbees, and drinks---it really does keep you wanting to party more
3. Students from Arizona State University and the University of Arizona getting along for a few days
4. The hot sun and cold water---nothing feels better than jumping in, be it from a boat or a huge cliff
5. The In-N-Out Burger that is open until 1:30 a.m. on weekends
6. Generous people with generous amounts of food they are willing to feed you---if you are nice
7. Reasonable prices compared to other spring break destinations
8. Water activities

WORST Things About Lake Havasu

1. Boring times in the hotel room for students without a boat or Jet Ski
2. Guys who bring their boats care more about the boat than meeting new people---even girls
3. Expensive, mediocre food
4. Getting sunburned on your first day out---make sure you wear sunscreen!
5. Hopping from boat to boat in Copper Canyon---the wake and the beer make it an obstacle course to try to successfully jump onto someone's boat
6. Not being able to sleep in because the music is bumping all over Lake Havasu in the morning
7. No nearby airport
8. Cops everywhere

Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Lake Havasu

• The heat of the desert radiates and bakes your skin. With alcohol, you tend to forget to lube up until the next day, when you have to stay inside because of how severely burnt you are.
• Beer is expensive once you are near the main hotels and boating area, so if you want to save a couple of bucks, make sure you bring your own booze.
• Bring an extra swimsuit, just in case. Thieves have been known to steal suits while they are out drying, so it'd be a good idea to have a second one.
• The locals know all of the good bars and clubs around and probably would love it if you joined them---so ask!
• Check the weather report a week or so in advance of your trip so you can plan accordingly if it's supposed to rain.

Lake Havasu Urban Legends

London Bridge
It is rumored that Robert McCulloch, purchaser of the London Bridge, thought he was bidding on the Tower Bridge instead, and when he realized his mistake, he allegedly killed himself.

Average Trip Expenses

EXPENSES	BROKE	BUDGET	BALLER
Travel & Lodging:	$175-$250/week	$400-$475/week	$700+/week
Food & Drink:	$20-$35/day	$45-$60/day	$75+/day
Spending Money:	$20-$45/day	$50-$75/day	$125+/day (incl. shared boat rental)
Total Expenses:	$450-$800/week	$1,050-$1,400/week	$2,000+/week

Did You Know?

Must-See Lake Havasu

• If you're here on spring break, you need to go to Copper Canyon at least once.
• Looking to get out of the sun? Check out the Havasu Landing Resort Casino.
• The famous London Bridge is a must-see for everyone coming to Havasu.

Students Speak Out On . . . LAKE HAVASU

"Our group of friends decided we weren't going to rent a boat. We were just going to use our charm and excellent persuasion to get a ride to the infamous party cove. Within minutes, we were speeding down Lake Havasu and heard the music roaring throughout the cove, echoing off of the cliffs and propelling back into our ears."

"It is true that bringing your own food and drinks saves a ton of money. Also, gathering up a huge group of people to split hotel fees saves even more. The only thing is, you can only eat a certain number of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before you start to get queasy, and Doritos do not fill you up after a log day on the lake."

"After a six-hour drive from Tucscon, we finally arrived at Lake Havasu and saw a massive lake covered in a layer of boats and college students with their engines revving and music blaring. It struck us then that this was going to be an epic spring break."

"Lake Havasu was something different than what I am used to for spring break. This really was my first party-themed spring break where drinking at 10 a.m. was mandatory, but it was worth it because I have so many pictures---aka blackmail---from this trip."

"Havasu was one of my top three spring breaks ever after Japan and Hawaii. It sounds strange, but all the people were great, the party scene was great, and it goes kind of like Vegas: 'What happens in Havasu, stays in Havasu.' That's my new motto for life."

"I think one spring break at Lake Havasu is enough for me. We met tons of kids who go there every year, but after all that partying and sun, my liver is killing me. No more beer for me---at least until next spring break."

The College Prowler Take On . . . LAKE HAVASU

If any trip that involves water and fast boats, Jet Skis, or wakeboarding is your style, then Lake Havasu fits those requirements to a "T." Taking a siesta after a day in the water and sun before you go out for the night is almost necessary because of how tiring it is on your body. While some people are quite capable of doing spring break without naps, you might get cranky if you don't get in a power nap.

Try to book your hotel in advance because many places jack up their prices for spring break. Boats, Jet Skis, and other outdoor adventures will cost you a lot, especially during the month of March. If you want to rent a boat, you will need to bring $300 to rent one each day. A way to cut costs is to go on a massive trip to the grocery store once you're there to buy all the booze and snacks you will need for your time there, and make sure your hotel refrigerator will hold all of it. Honestly, doing this will save a significant amount of money because you won't have to tip at restaurants, and you won't have to pay for so many drinks out at the bars because you can just drink in your hotel room before going out. Also, Googling "spring break Lake Havasu" seems to bring up tons of deals and bargains.