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Whether you're headed East or West, to the beach or to the mountains, here's a look at what some students don't want you to miss if you party in their hometowns. Take a look at where to eat, where to stay, what to see and where to avoid if you're headed out. Take note, spring breakers, freedom is almost here. By Jennifer Denny
Destination: Los Angeles
Miles away: 1,322
Tour Guide: Tiffany Jones, sophomore
During the day
While visiting the Golden State, be sure to take in the restaurants, shopping, and surf at Venice Beach, Jones says. It's a warm, sunny beach, and artists and street performers give it a funky atmosphere. And if you're looking to spend money on a new wardrobe, check out Melrose Avenue to score some designer duds from Fred Segal, Von Dutch or Agent Provocateur.
Grab a bite
Miyagi's & Co Inc., 8225 W. Sunset Blvd., serves up great sushi and Japanese if you get hungry lugging all your purchases around town. If you
have breath mints handy, Jones says students should eat at The Stinking Rose, where all items on the menu have one thing in common: garlic. But if dessert is all you crave, head directly to Islands Restaurant, where Jones' mouth waters just thinking about the divine desserts served at the Hawaiian-themed restaurant, such as the Chocolate Lava — a fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, roasted almonds and a cherry.
Evening events
If you're looking for entertainment after dusk, head to Sunset Boulevard, where you can find clubs like the
House of Blues and the Viper Room that are frequented by Hollywood stars. "It's just one big party/traffic jam, but everyone is nice and talking to each other. It's fun," Jones says.
Words of advice
Jones warns spring breakers to steer clear of Travelodges. "It will look good on the Internet, but once you get there, it's not so good," she says. Instead, spend the extra cash to stay at a big hotel, such as the Hilton Checkers Los Angeles, 535 South Grand Avenue. Some of the cheaper hotels are in bad areas of the city, so spring breakers should be careful, Jones says.
Destination: Nassau, the Bahamas
Miles away: 1,412
Tour Guide: Anthon Bowleg, senior
Hot Spots
Don't miss out on the island culture if you're
traveling this far. Bowlegs suggests visitors stop by Cafe Johnny Canoe Restaurant in the Nassau Beach Hotel, a casual place to enjoy live authentic Bahamian and calypso music while devouring everything from grilled mahi mahi to a grouper fillet, a Bahamian classic.
much rock or pop as the U.S., but the drinks are cheap and it's where the natives go to party."
To experience real Bahamian nightlife, plan to dance to reggae music all evening at Fluid Lounge.
There's nothing better
Bowleg says.
But if you're looking for something more comparable to the music and atmosphere of It's Brothers Bar and Grill, 1105 Massachusetts St., in Lawrence, Bowleg suggests you stick to carousing at Senor Frogs, a name sure to sound familiar to spring breakers.
nightlife, plan to dance to reggae music all evening at Fluid Lounge. If you need time to "It's kind of a different club. They don't play as recuperate from the day before, enjoy
Other than that
snorkeling in the cove, walking around the Atlantis Hotel to look at the marina and magnificent pools and water slides, or shopping downtown.
Stay safe
Be aware of your surroundings when visiting this spring break destination. Be mindful of the taxis you hail outside the airport or hotels, because some scam artists will try to lure you into their vehicles and then charge you an outrageous fee. "It's better than Jamaica, but not 100-percent safe," Bowleg says. Also, feel free to venture out during the day, but be extra careful if you decide to embark on a nighttime journey.
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