Corporate Blog

For all the college students who are up to their necks in papers, midterms, and study sessions, Spring Break is not only welcomed, it’s practically a necessity! An annual trip to Miami/Las Vegas/San Diego/etc., can be the perfect remedy for students who need their batteries refreshed. We understand the need for a Spring Break as much as the next person, and when you combine all the past Spring Break experience we have at the navigation group of TCS, you could essentially call us experts. With that said, we want to pass along some knowledge and give you our 5 Tips for having a great Spring Break.

1. Take a road trip.  While there are definitely some traditional spring break spots that will always be a good time, sometimes it pays to be different. Hitting the road with some friends is a great way to explore the country and enjoy your break, and with voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, you never have to worry about getting lost (although sometimes with a road trip, getting lost is not a bad thing).

2. Avoid the in-car navigation system. If you happen to be renting a car for your vacation, don’t let them charge you extra for an in-car nav system. As long as you have your cell phone with you, you will have access to all the navigation you could possibly want, and you can save your money for more important things—like a surfboard or a new swimsuit.

3. Tell your friends where you are. With many mobile navigation solutions (such as Gokivo or VZ Navigator), you now have the option to share your location, whether this is by text message, or through social networks like Facebook. You never know who you will find on Spring Break, so make sure your friends know where you are, and how to find the good times.

4. Explore the nightlife. A huge advantage to using mobile navigation is the ability to search for points of interest around you, no matter where you are. When you are on spring break, you should really be exploring all that your destination has to offer, and with your mobile nav system, you can find and navigate to the closest restaurants and dance clubs.

5. Check the weather. The search functionalities of mobile navigation devices go beyond simply looking for points of interest. You can also search for all kinds of other information, including the weather. Many times, the more tropical Spring Break destinations have variable weather patterns, so make sure to check the forecast on your nav device and plan your day accordingly.