Spring break travel packages offer great deals for those on a budget. If you want to go somewhere warm and enjoy the sun for a week, the island of Grand Bahamas is very affordable and easily accessible. If you’re planning a fun spring break vacation, get your group together and book now. With limited hotel inventory available, it’s not too early to plan your spring break trip. Here are 10 tips to make your spring break trip go smoothly.

1. Get your group together and determine how many people and how many rooms you will need. This can be the hardest part of booking a vacation. If you become the leader of the group, you may be eligible for a discount on your vacation package.
2. Make sure everyone going has the proper travel documents. Going to the Bahamas requires a passport to leave and enter the United States. If there are members in your group who need to apply for a passport or renew their passport, the process can take up to 6 weeks and waiting until the last minute to expedite the passport will incur an additional cost.
3. Make sure everyone is aware of the cost of going. Expenses will include: flight to the Bahamas, hotel, food and beverages, and transportation. You can fly directly to the island or take the cruise from Florida to the Grand Bahamas. Most Bahamas travel consultants can arrange direct flights or cruises; It will depend on the size of the group and the budget. If you like the idea of ​​landing in Fort Lauderdale and meeting up with a group and then traveling to the island, then consider traveling on the Discovery Cruise Ship. The boat is a fun party on the island and a great time to meet new friends.
4. When booking your hotel or resort, consider all-inclusive spring break packages. These vacation packages include room, food, taxes and gratuities and all your drinks too. If you stay at the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach, which is located about 15 minutes from the airport, you won’t need to leave the resort. With its fabulous beachfront, large pool, basketball court, tennis, gym, restaurants and nightclubs, you’ll find everything you need. All-inclusive vacation packages are a great way to vacation on a budget.
5. Transportation to and from the hotel or resorts is usually not included in packages, so you’ll need to hire taxis or rent a car. If you are not interested in driving by the English rule (as opposed to the road) or your plans do not include leaving the resort, renting a vehicle is not recommended; however, if you wish to explore the island, you will need a driver’s license and proof of insurance, and be sure to confirm rental ages for cars with your travel consultant, as they can vary.
6. The dress code on the island may surprise you as it is considered very bad taste to go shirtless for men or in a bathing suit for women; most stores and restaurants will require covers and shoes. The same goes for walking through resort lobbies. So if you’re going to the beach and plan on going somewhere to grab a bite to eat, make sure you bring a shirt and shoes. In addition, the public display of affection is also frowned upon for heterosexual or homosexual couples.
7. The Grand Bahama Island has its own currency, but the US dollar is also expected, as are credit cards and traveler’s checks.
8. The main language on the island is English, but you may encounter heavy accents and dialects, so be patient.
9. Give yourself plenty of time on your return trip to the US, especially if you’re flying out of Grand Bahamas International Airport (FPO). You will go through immigration twice, once to leave the Bahamas and once to enter the US; this is time consuming and can take a few hours, especially during spring break.
10. Grand Bahamas Island is generally a very safe place to travel for US citizens, but like any foreign country, you need to be careful and aware of your surroundings. Don’t wander alone and if you decide to leave the resort grounds, travel with a friend.

Grand Bahamas Island is a wonderful vacation destination for spring break. The climate is tropical, the beaches are beautiful, and the cost is affordable. When booking any vacation, it is always recommended to book with a travel specialist.