Spring Break has a way of going from so chill to non-stop chaos real fast. One minute, you’re imagining lazy beach days and fruity drinks, and the next, you’re stuck in a rental car with someone who insists on playing their “vibes-only” playlist (which is somehow all sad songs?).
But here’s the thing—some of the best Spring Break moments aren’t the big, perfectly planned ones. They’re the unexpected, in-between moments where you actually slow down, laugh until you cry, or have a conversation you’ll remember long after the trip ends. So, if you’re looking to add more meaning (without adding stress), here are a few bestie-approved ideas to try.
1. The “No-Phones” Meal
I know, I know—controversial. But just hear me out. Pick one meal where everyone (yes, everyone) puts their phones away. No texts, no snaps, no “Wait, let me Google that real quick.” Just food, actual eye contact, and conversation that isn’t interrupted by someone scrolling mid-sentence.
Will it feel weird at first? Maybe. But trust me, once you get past the initial withdrawal symptoms, it’s actually kind of… fun? (And way less awkward than watching five people eat in silence while staring at their screens.)
2. The “Throwback Night”
Nothing bonds people faster than reliving their most unhinged fashion choices. Grab old travel photos, scroll back way too far on your camera roll, and prepare for some serious secondhand embarrassment. Remember that matching visor-and-poncho combo you thought was a serve? Yeah. We do, too.
Take turns telling the funniest travel stories, reenact past vacation fails, or even recreate an old vacation photo—bonus points if you still own the questionable outfit.
3. The “Question Game”
Spring Break usually involves a lot of downtime—long car rides, lazy poolside hangs, nights when no one wants to be the first to say “I’m exhausted” and go to bed. That’s where The Question Game comes in. It’s easy: just ask each other questions you wouldn’t normally think to ask, and see where the conversation goes.
Need a few to get started? I got you.
• What’s one vacation moment you’ll never forget (for better or worse)?
• If we could plan a trip anywhere right now, where would we go?
• What’s something you wish you did more often?
• If you had to sum up this trip in three words, what would they be?
The best part? No wrong answers, and you just might learn something new about the people you’re with. (Like the fact that your best friend has very strong opinions about hotel breakfast buffets.)
The Takeaway? Slow Down & Soak It In.
Spring Break doesn’t have to be go-go-go to be amazing. Some of the best memories happen when you pause, look up, and just be with the people you love.
Now tell us—where are you headed for Spring Break? And more importantly…what’s the snack situation for the road trip?
