You probably woke up this morning thinking that spring was on your doorstep and it was time to start planning vacations accordingly (ah, spring break). Well, guess what, winter isn’t going anywhere.
Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s cutest weather forecaster, has seen his shadow and as such six weeks of winter has been added to the calendar. The famous groundhog lives in Punxsutawney, PA, and has been looking at shadows for years, so he knows what he’s talking about (squeaking?).
What are you going to do with more winter? Another ski trip? Ice fishing? Take the kids sledding? The possibilities are endless. Kind of like winter.
This is what spring looks like in, I’m guessing, every part of the world but the one I live in (Seattle). Sure, we’ve got beautiful blooming trees, but it’s the backdrop that throws me. What is that? Blue sky?
Who does that?
But I digress, this is a Primavera tree growing nicely in Mexico.
I bet it’s warm there, too.
And that’s what spring is all about, people. It’s not just breaks and MTV on the beach — does MTV still do spring break on the beach?
MTV is still on, right?
Okay, back to me. This is a picture of spring as seen in Mexico and man, it looks nice. If you’re planning a nice spring vacation I highly recommend that you go there. Do not, and I cannot stress this enough, come to Seattle. Give us another month or two.
This photo is a Wordless Wednesday entry that has a bunch of words immediately adjacent to it. Please do not mix the two if you are operating heavy machinery (laptops are okay).
Spring break season is just around the corner, which means it’s a little late to start saving up for a really expensive getaway. The good news is, there’s several ways to cut costs and still have a memorable spring break vacation! Here’s a few ways to save on everything from transportation to drinks.
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Spring Break
1. Stay away from the hot spots.
You don’t have to party with MTV to have a good vacation. If you’re looking for tropical on a budget, look outside the United States for great deals in places like Costa Rica. You can also find dozens of small beach towns in Southern California, Florida and the Carolinas that offer the same sand and surf as popular spring break destinations for a fraction of the cost.
Ft. Lauderdale has long been a popular destination. While its spring break heyday has long past, the grown up version of the city is quite nice, thank you. But as with any place, some things are more worth your time and money than others. I’ve lived here for a long time and I’ve learned a few things along the way. Benefit from my experience. Here are FIVE THINGS NOT TO DO IN FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Read More »
