bigruss Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 So Im trying to plan a spring break trip for a bunch of seniors, and we thought South Padre Island, TX would be awesome to go to, so I found a great place on the beach for a reasonable price but when I emailed them for more details they said if we need a parent present, even though all of us would be 21. Im trying to keep the costs low, and renting a house seems like the best choice, but any ideas on how to convince them or alternatives for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'm in the same process. Going to Vegas though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:51 PM) I'm in the same process. Going to Vegas though. Ditto and probably ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 03:43 PM) So Im trying to plan a spring break trip for a bunch of seniors, and we thought South Padre Island, TX would be awesome to go to, so I found a great place on the beach for a reasonable price but when I emailed them for more details they said if we need a parent present, even though all of us would be 21. Im trying to keep the costs low, and renting a house seems like the best choice, but any ideas on how to convince them or alternatives for us? Well that's just absurd. Just call and b**** at the guy for a bit. I've had plenty of friends rent a place for spring break trips and they never had problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 03:43 PM) So Im trying to plan a spring break trip for a bunch of seniors, and we thought South Padre Island, TX would be awesome to go to, so I found a great place on the beach for a reasonable price but when I emailed them for more details they said if we need a parent present, even though all of us would be 21. Im trying to keep the costs low, and renting a house seems like the best choice, but any ideas on how to convince them or alternatives for us? A parent? That's weird. We never had to do anything like that (though I went to Fort Lauderdale and Panama City, never to South Padre). I had some friends who went to South Padre, they had a blast. Panama City was fun, but wow...that place is nuts. Apparently 50 people died there from 2000-2010 during the 6-week spring break period, and I would believe it...but honestly I think the number should be higher. I'm not saying it's not a lot of fun, because it's awesome...but it's WILD, and I'm surprised more people don't get wasted and fall off balconies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 When is spring break? If you need a parent can one of you guys knock some chick up before that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 03:43 PM) So Im trying to plan a spring break trip for a bunch of seniors, and we thought South Padre Island, TX would be awesome to go to, so I found a great place on the beach for a reasonable price but when I emailed them for more details they said if we need a parent present, even though all of us would be 21. Im trying to keep the costs low, and renting a house seems like the best choice, but any ideas on how to convince them or alternatives for us? Weird. I went to South Padre this past Spring Break and we never had that problem. A lot of the places would request that all people staying are over 21, but I never heard of having a parent present. That's just odd. If you want me to link you to the place I stayed (beautiful condo, slept 7 I believe) shoot me a PM. I had a blast there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I spent all of my spring breaks in Normal, IL. It's the ultimate spring break destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 03:43 PM) So Im trying to plan a spring break trip for a bunch of seniors, and we thought South Padre Island, TX would be awesome to go to, so I found a great place on the beach for a reasonable price but when I emailed them for more details they said if we need a parent present, even though all of us would be 21. Im trying to keep the costs low, and renting a house seems like the best choice, but any ideas on how to convince them or alternatives for us? What week are you planning on coming down? There are a lot of rental companies, each with different standards. Being on the beach isn't really that important. From the bay to the surf, the width of the island, is less than a half mile. The entertainment district is the middle of the island and the bay side. Surf side is nice during the day, but seriously if you can walk a block or two, you are at the beach. Most condos only require 21, some will even go lower if a parent provides a credit card. I use to suggest a trip to Mexico, but with the cartel violence in Matamoros, I would not recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 There are a number of private residences that people will rent out during March. It's a good time for locals to take a vacation. So imagine your parents renting out your family home to college students on spring break. They can set some strict rules, and they will get families to rent their places. Safer for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 07:18 PM) I spent all of my spring breaks in Normal, IL. It's the ultimate spring break destination. Ha, when I was in school I definitely spent all my spring breaks in Carbondale just because I couldn't bare to miss any of March Madness. Now, we're talking about going to Vegas for the first week of March Madness which is going to be amazing/horrendous for my wallet, car, limbs, whatever else I can bet when I'm down there, can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 11:32 PM) Ha, when I was in school I definitely spent all my spring breaks in Carbondale just because I couldn't bare to miss any of March Madness. Now, we're talking about going to Vegas for the first week of March Madness which is going to be amazing/horrendous for my wallet, car, limbs, whatever else I can bet when I'm down there, can't wait! There just wasn't a way in hell I could afford any kind of trip in college. Arch Madness was the extent of any kind of trip I went on. Of course I didn't know anyone that ever went anywhere either so that was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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