Spring Break Airfare Price Drops by 12% vs. last year

Our analysis of spring break airfare pricing from around 50 US departure cities to South Padre Island, Texas for spring break reveals that airfare has decreased in price approximately 12% on average. We feel that the safety of going on college spring break to Texas, combined with the travel deal that seems to exists points to the fact that South Padre Island should be one of the hottest spring break 2010 destinations this year.

Saida is THE place to stay with Inertia on Spring Break in South Padre

Inertia Tours offers complete spring break trip packages with airfare, included airport transfers, condos at the Saida Towers, and 2 dine around restaurant meals per day.
Trip prices with airfare run $649 to $1099 per person with all fees included. Visit http://www.inertiatours.com for more details on this exciting destination or call us toll free 800 821 2176 x 1
or email chad@inertiatours.com

The Three Nation Vacation

Over the years, I’ve heard folks refer to South Padre as a “Two Nation Vacation,” since it’s about 40 minutes from the island to Matamoros, Mexico.

Accordingly, in the past, it was a cheap, easy compromise for folks who wanted to spend a little time south of the border–without flying all the way down to Cancun or Mazatlan.

This has changed in the last few years, as passport requirements have gotten stricter. One of the side effects is a more pronounced interest/influence of Texas on the island.

On the whole, the island has a unique feel as it’s distinctly tropical and laidback and has the atmosphere you’d expect from an island. But our closeness with Mexico is tangible, too. And Texans will be quick to remind you that Texas was a nation unto itself before merging with the U.S.

The point I’d like to make isn’t a sophisticated one–as there are loads of communities with overlapping influences. But there’s something about the fact that this takes place on an island, in particular, that sets South Padre apart both literally and figuratively.

The more things change…

I found a picture of spring break in South Padre from back in 1988. My first impulse was to say that the only major change on the beach (other than the crowd size and corporate sponsorship) is the fashion, but with the resurgence of neon in the last couple years, even that’s debatable.

South Padre Then:

South Padre Now:

South Padre by Any Other Name

One of the phenomena on South Padre Island is it’s penchant for fouling up folks’ pronunciations and spellings.

Some of them are just oversights, like the constant references to “Mooncussers” as “Mooncrushers.”

Much of it has to do with foreign names. One of the restaurants on our meal plan is La Jaiba (Spanish for “The Crab”). Most of our staff (myself included) tend to call it “La Hy-E-Ba.” But the locals insist the restaurant is “La Hy-Ba.” Conversely, one of the most popular condo complexes on the island is Saida. But, in this case, the “I” is pronounced so that it’s spoken “Sy-E-Da.” (Though nearly all of the spring breakers call it “Sadey-Uh”).

Going the other way, the Spanish-speaking DJs on the island are constantly referring to Inertia Tours as “Interita Tours,” when talking on the mic during parties.

And before folks ever get down here, we get a lot of calls in the office from parents who want to know more before sending their kid off to spring break on “San Padre/San Pedro/South Padre/etc.”

Spring Break Party Contests

I’d hoped to write a little something up regarding the various contests that go on during spring break, usually at the end of the night at a club.

But, they’re actually pretty self-explanatory. So, a list may suffice.

There are Wet-T shirt contests, which are sort of a staple. Prior to actually coming on spring break, I don’t think I understood how few of the T-shirts stay on. Probably this is because I’d grown up watching MTVs spring break specials–during which the shirts have to stay on.

There’s also the best thong contest. Most of the time, the thongs do actually stay on–though I have seen a stray girl enter the contest commando. But, it never goes well.

Sexy Dance contest…I’ve never seen two dudes in this one, just two ladies. I wonder if girls feel gypped with the lack of writhing men in most of the contests.

I also think there might be a Sex with Your Clothes On contest. But, this might actually be the same as the Sexy Dance contest–as they’re both just a bunch of wiggling around provacatively.

I’ve seen more than a few Girl Kissing Girl contests (again, no Guy Kissing Guy contests).

And Bikini contests, though these are usually limited to the daytime.

These all tend to rule the clubs, though our party cruise is smaller and allows for smaller contests like the Clothing Exchange, Relays, and so on.

And there’s always the one on one games like Beer Pong, Bong Races, Keg Stands–though these tend to happen on the beach or at random.

Where the Locals Drink in South Padre

A lot of what folks come on spring break for is to hit up the arena-style clubs they might not have at home. And the island has no shortage of them–Louie’s and Mooncusser’s (formerly Tequila Frogs) are particularly huge.

The flipside, of course, is that with that many people–getting a drink isn’t always easy. And occasionally, you just want something more intimate. So, the favorite change of pace on South Padre is a little place way up at the north end of the island called the Coral Reef.

There’s not much here that’ll surprise you. Not many spring breakers. Long lines for karaoke, but short lines at the bar. They don’t have ginger ale (but will mix Coke and Sprite together, if you’re desperate). And the bathrooms (the men’s at least) are covered with pictures of the an older man (the owner? I don’t know) groping the breasts of several exotic dancers.

I tried to find a website for them, to find a better picture–but all I could find on-line was an explanation for how their beer is so cold. Apparently they use this:

It’s a pitcher with ice built into it! So the beer stays cold, without getting diluted!

Partying by Day in South Padre

While there are several megaclubs on in South Padre, by far the largest venue on South Padre is Coca Cola Beach. It actually changes names depending on who sponsors it. So, folks tend to think of it as Coca Cola Beach even on the years when it’s been Full Throttle Beach or Sprite Remix Beach.

Regardless, it’s located behind the ISLA GRAND BEACH RESORT–which has undergone a name change itself, since it was a Radisson last year. And its party stage attracts daily crowds between 12,000 and 18,000 at for games, drinking, a lot of banter about whose college is best, all competing with a 50,000 watt sound system.

Cheap Spring Break Deals

http://www.InertiaTours.com
Inertia Tours specializes in Spring Break Deals & Cheap Spring Break trips $499 & less per person.

The following trips fall under this budget:

*South Padre Island Spring Break
*Mazatlan, Mexico on our spring break party buses
*Panama City Beach Spring Break
*Spring Break Ski Trips to Colorado

There are no “strings” nor catches involved in the prices we quote & post on this blog – they are real. You can email me directly chad@inertiatours.com or call me 800 821 2176 x 4 when it is answered.

Questions:

Q: Is airfare included in the $499 price?
A: No. You drive down (well, we have a party bus included for your transportation for Mazatlan, however)

Q: Does it matter how many people we have?
A: Sort of. We can still get you a $499/person trip with 2 people, but it would be for 4 nights instead of 7 to South Padre Island, Texas.

Q: Do I have to be 21 to go?
A: No, 18. All clubs on the Texas & Mazatlan trip are 18+

Q: Why is this spring break trip this cheap?
A: It’s a road trip. We are including a condo, meals, and parties. NO transportation (except Mazatlan from Texas or Arizona departure cities)

Q: Will there be alot of people on this trip?
A: THOUSANDS!!!!

Q: DO I have to pay for this trip all at once?
A: NO! We take a $150/down payment deposit per person (comes off the trip price) and you have 3 weeks to pay off the balance. Those terms are pretty easy to live with & afford as a college student.

Email: chad@inertiatours.com or call 800 821 2176 or visit http://www.inertiatours.com for more details.

Low Cost Spring Break Trips is all we do – and we do it bad ass!!!

Chadillac

South Padre Spring Break clubs & bars – described & broken down

If you plan on going to South Padre Island, Texas this spring break season, chances are you are looking forward to seeing what the island has to offer in terms of nightlife.

I’ll break this down by the “major” spring break clubs to the other possibly fun bars to go to – South Padre does a pretty good job of covering most peoples’ tastes with clubs & bars.

we will provide a basic description, as well as the “pro’s” of the spring break parties there

A major thing to understand about Padre is that it does not offer super club, indoor feel nightclubs. It’s a nice change up from Acapulco if you’ve went there before – South Padre is a casual destination you can wear flip flops to the bars, and not wear pants or slacks as a guy – which we always thought was gay.

Major Spring Break Bars/Clubs Include:
*Louies Backyard
*Club Pelican West
*Tequila Frogs
*Chaos
*Skky Bar & Lounge

Fun Bars to go to
*Palm Street Pier
*Tequila Sunsets
*Amberjacks
*Wanna Wanna Beach Bar
*Jakes

*Louies Backyard
Description:
Louies is a huge venue on the bayside of South Padre Island. In March, June, July, & August,
this restaurant opens up its decking area to become a huge dance party on the water.

Positives of Louies
-Biggest club in South Padre
-Professional, safe, and clean restrooms
-Restaurant has some excellent choices – Steak Fajitas & Ahi Tuna to name two
-Big time concerts on spring break from top artists like Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Ying Yang Twins,
We the Kings, and Cartel.
-Venue has a huge dance floor, and is outside/inside

*Club Pelican West
Description:
Pelican West is the closet approximation of a true nightclub experience you will find on the Island

Positives
-Incredibly nice inside. Huge sound system, if bad weather great choice
-Gives you one night to get really dressed up
-Two levels
-Hosts appearances by Paris Hilton’s My New BFF cast after the booze cruise
-New, nice, very clean

*Tequila Frogs
Description
Tequila Frogs is the venerable bayfront club with the huge froggies specialty drinks and the
wet t shirt contests. It is mostly an outdoor venue. UPDATE: club may night be reopening
for spring break 2009

Positives
-Over the water, huge contest stage
-Huge specialty drinks like the Froggy and Beauty
-Outdoor venue when the weather is nice, its really nice to party outside

*Chaos
Description
Chaos is a huge old shopping mall of t shirt shops that they converted to a club of sorts
It is located right on the main drag in South Padre – you can’t miss it. It is only open in
March for spring break on select nights

Positives
-This place is mostly covered up/inside so if inclement weather it’s good
-Location – noticeable & easy to get to.

*Skky Bar & Lounge
Skky at this time is closed. We will update you if we get word it is to re-open.

Fun Bars to go to
*Palm Street Pier
Description
Palm Street is a SUPER fun bar located over the water – they also have great food

Positives
-On the water, partially covered
-Good food – oysters on the half shell and the Burgers are great there
really inexpensive
-Has a “locals bar” feeling most people get comfortable with very quickly
-Great location near lots of hotels & condos
– Open year round

*Tequila Sunsets
Description
Tequila Sunsets is a cool little bar we feature on our Pub Crawl that always has live music.
It is also located bayside on the water so you can see incredible sunsets

Positives

-Outside, bayside, on the water
-Live bands & music if you like that
-close to Louies for late night partying

*Amberjacks
Description
Amberjacks is actually one of the Island’s very best restaurants. Located on the water, this is a
MUST try dinner place on your spring break. Upstairs, the new sports bar is simply outstanding.

Positives
-Prompt service that’s very good – hard to find in Padre
-EXCELLENT FRESH seafood & steak – go big when you order
-Really nice inside, but not stuffy
-Great location

*Wanna Wanna Beach Bar
Description
Wanna Wanna is one of the only actual bars in South Padre on the beach, and it is located next
to the International condos that http://www.InertiaTours.com offers for students on spring break

Positives
-Beachfront bar, you can grab a drink & set right on the beach
-Superb fried food baskets – shrimp, fish, and the burgers are all superb grubbin’ food
-The Wanna Wanna is a huge specialty drink you should really try
-Bring your crew & play sand volleyball one day

*Jakes
Description
Jakes is what we consider THE locals bar in South Padre. Super fun, great food – we eat there
all the time on staff – on our Padre Pub Crawl, huge outside courtyard with karaoke – MUST try.
Great choice if you and your friends one night want to just hang out & have a few drinks low key

Positives
-Great locals bar feel
-cheap food that’s real good
-nice choice for a night “off” of the mega-bars & clubs.
-Dirt cheap pitchers of beer
-Easy to get to Location right off of Padre Blvd (the main drag)

If you have any questions about South Padre Island on spring break, contact us toll free 800 821 2176 or email us: info@inertiatours.com. We’d be more than happy to help you book a perfect spring break travel package to South Padre, or give you advice on what’s the best down there. Inertia Chad can help you out!

What we love about Saida Towers in South Padre Island during spring break

One great reason to book your spring break trip to South Padre with Inertia Tours is that we have such a phenomenal & huge block of condos at Saida Towers. There are alot of “me-too” websites in this world, but ONLY Inertia guarantees you stay at Saida if you book it – no “bumpings” or “like kind” exchanges on Saida at the last minute. Not just this ….where are their videos? Where are their pictures? Saida is clearly demonstrated as Inertia’s headquarters party property – not Mister Rogers Tours.

Here’s a little video we did of the pool at Saida:

Why We Love Saida:

*That video shows one of the best reason to select Saida for your stay – 2 beachfront (and did we mention…HEATED) pools and two hot tubs you can see the waves from while you sip your cold brews.

* Great location – right on the beach, yet 5-6 blocks to the entertainment district. You can walk to the action if you stay here.

Need to see a map of what this might look like:
http://www.inertiatours.com/southpadreisland/map.php

*We love the view of the ocean from the Saida Units!
Here’s a video from the Balcony of Tower III where we have a ton of condos!

*Saida also has tremendous before & after parties during spring break – a big benefit to meeting other party people when you are on spring break

*Saida is located adjacent to the Full Throttle Beach & Entertainment stage during the day – where everyone parties during the day with kegs & ENORMOUS beer bongs

Here is a good video of the dance contest at the Full Throttle Beach stage they do everyday of spring break:

*The condos are “bad ass” nice inside – you get a full sized kitchen with a full sized fridge for your cold ones, and a big dining room table for beer pong, as well as multiple bathrooms (girls, think about getting ready – you need a few bathrooms or it will take hours upon hours!)

Here’s a great video of one of Inertia Tours 2 bedroom condos in South Padre at Saida:

*Saida Towers is also a “Cowboy Cadillac” in that it is surprisingly inexpensive – you can book this condo with your friends “almost all inclusive” with Inertia in that this package will have the condo, 2 dine around restaurant meals & more priced between $350 and $499 per person out the door!

*Saida represents accommodations that would be like you booking the Presidential Suite at a 4 star hotel – except that every single condo is that big & nice, and you don’t have to be the President to stay there.

*My favorite….Bens Liquor Warehouse is in the strip mall right in front of Saida Towers – you literally have to walk under 100 yards to get more hooch!

If you have any questions about Saida Towers, South Padre Island, or a great spring break trip – give us a chance at Inertia Tours to earn your business! Visit our website http://www.inertiatours.com/southpadreisland for more information, or call us toll free 800 821 2176. Emails are always appreciated too info@inertiatours.com

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