Hi,
Thinking of Lake Havasu for Spring Break 2008 or 2009. Just started looking at it as a possible spot today though so I don%26#39;t know a whole lot about it.
So far I checked out the London Bridge Resort. Looks pretty nice. Wondering though for hotels on the water how much do you think that will cost per person if you have say 6 people going?
Also read a little about possibly camping. And I noticed it looks like you would want a boat down there. Is there places that rent campers and boats? What%26#39;s the price for camping usually compared to staying at a hotel? And what is the price usually if you want to rent a boat for a week if you can even do that there?
Transportation I think would be the issue for me. Live in Indiana and it would be a 28 hour drive. And flying always jacks the price of stuff real high. But isn%26#39;t the nearest airport like Phoenix so you still a few hours to drive? In your opinion, given the distance, would flying be cheaper than driving? Guessing probably would take 300-350 to fly.
I know I asked a lot but I don%26#39;t know a lot about Lake Havasu. Just looks like a really awesome place to be for Spring Break and defiantly a different kind of place to be. Not like Cancun or Florida. (granted I loved Cancun.) Anyways thanks to anyone who can help me out.
spring break
Havasu is definitly a hot spot for spring breakers! You may even want to consider flying into Las Vegas instead of Phoenix. Phoenix is still about 5 hours from Lake Havasu. And Vegas is closer. Plus you can always make check out of Havasu early and spend a night or two in Vegas that is if your 21..its no fun if your not of legal age lol.
The 28 hour drive seems way to long! Not to mention the price of gas, and the wear and tear on the car.... I would check flights to Vegas alot, and book that way.
If you are planning a Havasu trip..Book as soon as possible. They fill up fast! And see if you all can rent a boat! Thats where the most fun is.
spring break
Im from northern california and have spring breaked in lake havasu in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Also went to havasu for memorial day weekend in 2006 as well.
First off, check Arizona state and university website and figure out when THEIR spring break is. This is the BEST week to go. In 2004 i was unemployed and not going to school so i went that week and had an absolute blast.
2005 and 2006 were consequently weak, because my community colleges spring break was the week after, so everyone i met was either from montana, or arizona, because my colleges break wasnt even the same as much of southern california.
You say you will have 6 people going? If one of you guys has access to a van, i HIGHLY reccomend you drive, you will save a lot of money compared to flying. If you do choose to fly you can go with either Las Vegas NV or Phoenix, AZ ... both are within 3 hours of lake havasu.
Boat rentals are plentiful, expect to spend $300 per day or so, i reccomend getting a pontoon. 2006 i just bought an aluminum fishing boat for $500 and towed it out there, my gas mileage suffered and i had the crappiest boat on the lake, but i didnt have to bum rides to copper canyon from other boaters. If you have more GIRLS in your group than guys and they are reasonable attractive, you can normally just hang out on the channel for a while and ask boaters if they are headed to the canyon or sandbar, and a lot of times they will let you on. In 04 and 05 i normally offered people beer, and since i was by my self, i could get out to the canyon before the day was over.
London bridge hotel is the hotspot, because the bridge and channel are the central hub for everything. However there are at least 5 other hotels within a mile radius of the london bridge hotel which are many times cheaper.
If you guys choose to camp, you have two options. You can either camp at the crazy horse which i think is over $20 per night during ';holiday periods'; ... otherwise you can go to BLM land which is free. I have always camped north of the airport without any problems, but if you feel more adventerous about 1 mile south of the london bridge is also BLM between AZ95 and the lake, many people launch boats there so its a highly trafficed area so you may be more suseptible to vandalism, ive never camped there myself but am seriously thinking about it for 2008. One note about camping is dont drink too heartily and park your car right behind your tent on the east side so you will have a little bit more shade from the morning desert sun.
Best of luck with your trip and maybe i will see you in 2008 if i am able to head down there.
if your looking to go for spring break this year i would just rent a house for the week. go to craigslist.org and go to arizona and click vacation rentels. try allthe countys in az you will find something for the week . it will be much cheaper for the 6 of you to do it that way . check out my myspace tons of pics from havasu even a few vids good luck
andre webster
norco ca
www.myspace.com/officialboobieinspector
The Only problem is that you need to stay cool about how much fun you try to have. Havasu cops have been ruling with an Iron Fist the last few years. So don%26#39;t drink enough to blow over .08. Also the locals have a real issue with the skimpy suits and pasties. Havasu not what it use to be. I would say. Fly into Bullhead instead. Get an inexpensive room in Laughlin. And Party on Lake Mohave.
is lake mojave a new hot spot?
during my spring break i normally go mountain biking in other areas of arizona then come to lake havasu for the remainder of my spring break ... this year i was thinking of skipping it entirely and heading to utah for more riding
Lake Mohave not really.... more likely less crowded. I%26#39;ve gone scuba diving there for the clean up days and you know there%26#39;s actually a vehicle and a road sign at the bottom of that lake.
http://summitdivers.com/_sgt/m8m9_1.htm
Go to Utah hit Moab loads of places to go riding.
yea my list goes
st george
moab
ely, nv
austin, nv
if i have enough gas and idaho hasnt recieved much snow i may continue to head north
I suggest you google havasu corrupt cops before you decide to go to Havasu.
Hotel revenues on decline
Officials, businesses point to oil prices, home sales
By Tony Raap
Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:52 PM MST
Hotel revenue fell sharply in September as concerns about the overall economy deterred many vacationers from traveling over Labor Day, officials said.
The latest financial snapshot of the local tourism industry, released Thursday by the city’s Finance Department, showed that hotel revenue in September dropped by more than $440,000, or 18 percent. First-quarter revenue was down more than $560,000, or 7.65 percent.
Leo Biasucci, general manager of the Island Inn, wasn’t surprised by the figures. He said rising oil prices and falling home sales have hurt tourism.
“Obviously, the economy is not as strong as it used to be,” he said. “People are crunching their bank accounts. The first that goes is traveling.”
The city’s strict behavioral ordinance also might have played a role, Biasucci said.
The law, which imposes heavy fines for public intoxication and nudity, has been praised for making the Bridgewater Channel more family friendly. But critics say it has hurt the local economy by driving away tourists. FOR FULL STORY, SEE TODAY%26#39;S NEWS-HERALD.
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CARL wrote on Mar 7, 2008 2:25 PM:
'; COPS IN HAVASU ARE CORRUPT I GOT A TICKET FOR 3 MILES OVER THE SPEED LIMIT WHICH WAS NOT CALLED SPEEDING BUT EXCESSIVE USE OF FUEL, AS I POINTED OUT TO THE LOCAL IDIOT ITS IS AND ELECTRIC CAR SO I GUESS IT WAS FOR UNEXCESSIVE USE GO FIGURE WELCOME TO HAVASUK ';
open ur eyes people wrote on Nov 22, 2007 11:57 PM:
'; Public intoxication, nudity(the pasties are a joke), trash, gang bangers, loud music, drugs, theft and it is not safe to boat in Havasu as a family when the boats are doing 100+ all around you, thats like letting your kids play on a race track. Right there are a few reasons that nobody wants to come to Havasu anymore. ';
Teri wrote on Nov 22, 2007 6:50 AM:
'; Hotel revenues you idiots pay attention. ';
a sharp crayon wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:54 PM:
'; How do you know they deserved to be arrested? Because a cop said so? So in Havasu you are convicted upon arrest? which is basically what the people who say the police are corrupt and the Judge is idiot are saying. So you are proving the point! You are not the sharpest crayon in the box. Most likely you ARE the judge. ';
A police story wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:07 AM:
'; I happened to be at a resturant bar by the main hotels and a young cop came in to meet his family while he was on duty. He just couldn%26#39;t sit and act friendly like everyone else, he walked in and looked at everyone as if he were looking for someone. This ruined the hole vibe. He cleared the place out and the owners were angy at the fact that he did that. He didn%26#39;t have to come in with that give me an excuse and I%26#39;ll arrest you attitude. That%26#39;s just one story. I%26#39;m not taking sides. These guys need dealing with the public mangement classes. Sorry Havasu cop lovers. ';
Attention Parole Officers wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:10 AM:
'; Get these criminals off the computers and welfare and have them get a job. Of the thousands of people who visited only a few got arrested and deservedly so. It was the drunk, scuzy bimbos and fat, loud mouthed, tattoo%26#39;d gang bangers can cry all they want on this post. Boo Hoo! ';
Juan wrote on Nov 20, 2007 10:59 AM:
'; Why do some uneducated readers try to hijack what the article was about and change it to their own political statement? ';
Wyatt wrote on Nov 20, 2007 6:19 AM:
'; The only anchor we have in LHC is morons who cant accept their own guilt.They wanna play lawyer and declare their innocence above the facts.Do the crime do the time felon boy. ';
anchor wrote on Nov 19, 2007 8:22 PM:
'; Economy is the same all over but add the anchor of corrupt police and judge and it really drags down the economy here ';
Sissy 1 wrote on Nov 19, 2007 9:28 AM:
'; Ted, the economy is the same all over America. Ressessions have happened before. Time for everyone to hunker down. ';
Ted Bell wrote on Nov 18, 2007 9:31 PM:
'; Here we go, I told my neighbors (they said ';predicted'; -- but it was me telling them) that this is going to be a continuing slide. Are you worried yet ? Do you want me to tell you (or predict --whichever you prefer) what will happen next ? Are you worried about the slumping dollar in concurrence with rising gas prices, and the city%26#39;s only recourse is to sell it%26#39;s land in a down market and raise taxes ? This is going to get worse before it gets better folks...sad to say, I feel for those who aren%26#39;t able to sell their home or might have invested in businesses within the last 2 years here in LHC. ';
comments wrote on Nov 18, 2007 5:57 PM:
'; Read the comments on TRIP ADVISOR. Many have said that their motel rooms were dirty, needed updating, the staff was rude, bugs, noise, overpriced, ripped carpet, no hot water, smelly, on and on. Who wants to stay in a room like that? Suppose they can%26#39;t afford to repair them after the rude tourists left. Maybe everyone should take a step back and look at the WHOLE picture. As far as the London Bridge area, that is up to the owner. Wish he would get a move on and do something constructive. ';
Shelly wrote on Nov 18, 2007 9:46 AM:
'; Donald is 100% correct, rooms are over-priced ';
It%26#39;s no wonder wrote on Nov 18, 2007 8:45 AM:
'; When you can stay in Laughlin for $18-22 during the week and 40ish on the weekend, it%26#39;s no wonder people don%26#39;t want to come here. 1st, our rooms are over priced. 2nd, Havasu has made it very clear that we don%26#39;t want the visitors. ';
Get the facts wrote on Nov 18, 2007 7:49 AM:
'; Don%26#39;t listen to these criminals who post here lying about our police. I just checked Laughlin%26#39;s occupancy rates and they are down 14%. The economy sinks, gas is $4 a gallon in California, and we have been getting nation wide coverage of that unfortunate boy who was killed by the very rare ameoba that eats your brain scaring the crap out of visitors. It all adds up. And who cares about drunk loud mouth tourists coming here anyway? Tell them Lake Mohave is just a left turn next time. You local trailer park trash can join them. The welfare is the same in Bullhead. ';
those who compare wrote on Nov 18, 2007 4:12 AM:
'; The people who compare Havasu to LA are the cops who are posting here tying to tell us how better of we are that they are corrupt and make up charges against innocent people. Its the lemmings of a bad judge who post here telling us how good we have that he or she is in black with little education for the job and tamples on the rights of people for a fair trial. ';
Sissy 1 wrote on Nov 17, 2007 9:58 PM:
'; People are not going to stop their travel on a holiday-no matter what. It is the rest of the times that are suffering. They will do without, to travel to grandmas house:%26gt;) That is why travel is Up THIS WEEK. ';
Gazer wrote on Nov 17, 2007 7:32 PM:
'; I%26#39;ll add one more why live here if life is so bad?Just end it all or at least move and put yourself out of misery. ';
Gazer wrote on Nov 17, 2007 7:30 PM:
'; So your comparing LHC to LA?You really need a mental evaluation.You are a danger to normal folk. ';
why come here? wrote on Nov 17, 2007 5:00 PM:
'; Just check a decent hotel for a trip to LA for next weekend. $250 a night. So $125 is a steal for some but when you ad the night in jail, court costs and fines after being wrongly accused it is still cheaper to go to Hawaii (airfair included) ';
Donald wrote on Nov 17, 2007 3:15 PM:
'; My heart really goes out to the hotel owners with their 125$ a night prices.I would ratyher camp bt the river than make these baboons rich. ';
let the intimidation begin wrote on Nov 17, 2007 2:54 PM:
'; It looks like Reality check is trying to intimidate someone. Reality Check must be a cop. I wonder how those who say gas prices are the problem can say that now when the newpaper prints an article today that says travel by car is up? The corrupt cops and bad judges are the issue here. The more the online intimidation, threats and insults go on the more I believe Cops in Havasu are corrupt as well as the Judge. When you can%26#39;t dispute the facts you insult, threaten, and try to marginalize those who tell the facts. And no, I am not ';DB'; ';
It%26#39;s the economy stupid wrote on Nov 17, 2007 2:32 PM:
'; Not to mention the gas in California is nearing $4 a gallon due to California taxes. Our police doing their job arresting drunk loud mouth pukes the problem? No way - get a brain. Who ever thinks enforcing the law is causing this is lame. I refuse to let out city get trashed so a couple of liquor store and cheap flop houses rake in tons of money. It%26#39;s only down 18% - the world is not ending. ';
Reality Check wrote on Nov 17, 2007 9:23 AM:
'; It%26#39;s only one person posting about the cops...he has many many screen names he uses. Some of us know who you are, DB, and we know your pseudonyms. ';
Sissy 1 wrote on Nov 16, 2007 9:21 PM:
'; THANK YOU STELLA! Finally, someone with sense! Every post turns into cop bashing. Can we stick to the subject at hand? Go outside of LH-way outside-tourism is down all over. Even in the froozen tundra where people love their snowmobiles. But they take gas too and gas to haul them. People are using their money for food and mortgages-well, most of them are, some can%26#39;t afford their mortage any longer--so are they going to come to LH and spend money? No, they are going to stay home because their credit cards are maxed. ';
LHC newbie wrote on Nov 16, 2007 7:46 PM:
'; Overpriced dirty rooms ';
Manny from Mesa wrote on Nov 16, 2007 4:59 PM:
'; Yea its the police and law enforcement running people outa town,are you really that stupid.Crimals clog these threads about the police hoping their felon boyfriends get to run free like in CA. ';
ur wrong wrote on Nov 16, 2007 4:53 PM:
'; It is so nice to see the police telling us they are doing a great job at falsely accusing people of crimes to get the bad judge into the black. The fact is simple, we good citizens who never have done so much as speed want a police force that do not violate the law. If you want police a police force that tramples on peoples rights then move to Iran. ';
Stella wrote on Nov 16, 2007 4:21 PM:
'; I thought this article was about ';Hotel revenues?Why are some bozo%26#39;s turning every article into a bash session about the Police? ';
Wanda wrote on Nov 16, 2007 4:18 PM:
'; Because the 2000 pound gorilla ,the criminal element,thinks if they cry enough we%26#39;ll go back to the 1880%26#39;s when AZ Territory was a wide open wilderness.I think the police do a fine job . ';
why would you? wrote on Nov 16, 2007 1:50 PM:
'; Corrupt cops and bad Judges are the heart of the problem, Hog wash. Why ignore the 500 lbs gorilla in the room? ';
Angela Housley wrote on Nov 16, 2007 1:04 PM:
'; I have not been a victim of the police yet, not has anyone I know. I have heard enough around town about this judge and this police department to know it must be something behind it. I have lived in 4 towns over the last 50 years and never have I heard what I have about this city%26#39;s police and Judicial sytem. I strongly suspect that those who are tired of talking about are the police. ';
SingleCell wrote on Nov 16, 2007 11:17 AM:
'; What a surprise. Hotel revenue is down? Maybe TNH should publish another aritcle about amoebas. Just wait until they find MRSA in the school lockerooms (have you ever been in the High School%26#39;s?) We may well make up for the lost revenue by selling rooms to the CDC while they visit the new %26#39;Hot Zone';. ';
Hog Wash! wrote on Nov 16, 2007 10:25 AM:
'; first of all AND James: ENOUGH OF BASHING THE COPS HERE!! WE ARE SICK OF HEARING YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT THE COPS IN EVERY ARTICLE THAT IS PRINTED!! JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE CRIMINALS DOES NOT MAKE THE POLICE BAD FOR DOING THEIR JOB! A MAJORITY HERE THINK THE POLICE ARE DOING A GOOD JOB, YOU ARE IN THE MINORITY. SHUT UP ALREADY!!! It is the ECONOMY that is keeping people from vacationing here and NOT the cops. Gas prices are so high no one can afford vacations anymore, especially DRIVING VACATIONS! ';
Sheila wrote on Nov 16, 2007 7:25 AM:
'; Well maybe hotel owners will come out of their fantasy land of prices,way way over-priced. ';
Fran wrote on Nov 16, 2007 5:55 AM:
'; Revenues will continue to drop until people rally behind law enforcement.LHC is being drowned by crime and its elements and most people think thats OK. ';
James wrote on Nov 16, 2007 2:15 AM:
'; Why would anyone be surprised at this latest report. One would have to be blind to think tourism would continue to increase when the city and police go out of there way to run them out and just look at the London Bridge area. Just think the city now wants to put the taxpayers in debt for another useless second bridge. You think it is any wonder people are leaving big time? ';
first of all wrote on Nov 15, 2007 11:22 PM:
'; First, I recommend all new people to google ';corrupt cops lake havasu'; to see the previous news article and comments that paper will no longer on dispite still outpacing any other article currently on. Secondly, its obvious the corrupt police have played a large part in deterring people from vacationing here. Reuters news had an article today about the fact that people are DRIVING to more places for vacation and not FLYING. I do not recall boats in the check-in luggage. ';
dude, up the meds.
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