Lake
Havasu still a hot spot
By Amy Cucinella
On-line Forty-Niner
Lake
Havasu, located on the Colorado River in
Arizona, is always a top destination choice
for college students. The Travelchannel.com
Web site ranks it as the No. 3 best Spring
Break destination.
In many ways, Lake Havasu has formed the
modern college student’s conception of what
Spring Break vacations should entail — thousands
of partying college students, pristine coastlines,
every type of possible boating and water
activity, and a plentitude of outdoor adventure
possibilities such as hiking, rock climbing,
parasailing and horseback riding.
Cal State Long Beach students will not find
it necessary to fly as it is only a four
and a half hour drive from Long Beach, making
Havasu an economical spring break vacation.
Lake Havasu offers a variety of accommodation
options. If a large group of 15 to
20 people are going, consider renting a
houseboat for several nights which will
allow your group to party, sleep and have
water fun all in one place. House
boats rent out quickly during Spring Break
and it is recommended that reservations
are made as soon as possible. A house
boat rental will cost each person between
$60 and $90 a day, comparable to a hotel
room. Nautical Sports Center still
has a few house boats left to rent during
CSULB’s Spring Break and reservations can
be made by calling (928) 855-7000.
Camping is another great option for Havasu
vacationers as it usually does not cost
more than $20 a night for a site.
Lake Havasu State Park campsites provide
boat launch ramps, a walking trail, a garden,
beautiful beaches, restrooms and shower
facilities, and is located near the famous
London Bridge, which is an original bridge
purchased from London and reconstructed
in the city in 1971. The London Bridge
area is also a popular location for nightlife
in the city. Camping reservations
are recommended, especially during Spring
Break season and can be made for Lake Havasu
State Park campsites by calling (928) 855-2784.
There are also several other campsites,
and information on them can be found at
www.lakehavasu.com.
Those wishing to have a more typical vacation
can always stay in one of the dozen hotels
in the city. The London Bridge Resort
is the only waterfront all-suite condominium
resort in the city and provides five-star
accommodations set on 110 waterfront acres,
but it also will cost around $250 per night.
The Extra Holidays Havasu Dunes are a good
choice for those looking to save money and
range from $74 to $135 per night.
It is located near the lake, has three pools
and hot tubs, clubhouse activities and a
gym. Each room has a full kitchenette,
microwave and a television and VCR. There
are many other hotels to choose from although
the best location is on the Island or by
the English Village because you will be
with in walking distance to all of the on-land
action.
For more information on planning a trip
to Lake Havasu check out www.lakehavasuparty.com
or call the city’s tourism bureau at (520)
453-3444.
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