I think traveling is one of the smartest things you can do. A week of sun and sand with a Groupon affordable price? Count me in.
That said, a week in Mexico for spring break is less of a traveling experience and more of an introspective experience into how you act in certain environments. For your next spring break, I've compiled a list of 11 mistakes you can make while you embark into a week you'll never forget (if you remember at all, that is).
1. Pack the night before.
No matter what state you're in, this leads to either overpacking (you don't need a pair of jeans or multiple pairs of flip flops) or forgetting all your makeup. There is no in between.
2. Buy drinks at the airport bar.
After spending $80 (each) at the airport bar, realize that a fifth from duty free is $20. Whatever -- you live and you learn.
3. Don't bring currency.
Sure you're in Mexico, but why buy currency beforehand, or at all? Make sure even if you do have pesos, you don't have enough for the bus ride, cab ride, or margarita in between the two.
4. Don't drink water.
We all know not to drink the water from a tap over yonder, but fail to recognize the need for bottled water. Don't drink any water consistently throughout the day. Especially not if you're drinking or laying in the Cancun sun.
5. Don't wear sunscreen.
Make sure you get a nice crisp burn on the first day so you learn your lesson quickly and switch off between aloe (otherwise known as ow-loe) and sunscreen for the remainder of your vacation.
6. Throw your phone in the ocean.
On purpose, or by accident.
7. Don't find out what all-inclusive means.
Don't ask what amenities you have paid for or the hours of specific places. Figure out that you could be eating at the buffet after you've spent three days surviving on drinks and french fries from the poolside bar. Then, by all means, eat away.
8. Get food poisoning.
I mean, what'd you expect? They said don't drink the water. But you can brush your teeth with it, right? If you're that dehydrated in the morning, isn't it better to drink some kind of water than none?
Probably not. Food poisoning causes morning sickness and hours spent in bed instead of vacationing. It's
9. Make inappropriate jokes.
Whether this is an inappropriate Easter joke to the bartender named Jesus or not, I advise you not to.
10. Destroy things rented.
This includes biting off the snorkel piece because you bit it too hard as well as breaking the scuba mask strap. Also make sure to lose several room keys throughout your stay.
11. Miss your flight home.
Sprang break forever, right? Wrong; spend $250 on a new ticket.
