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March 26, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Spring Break Packing Round 1. This Florida city is considered the birthplace of spring break. FORT LAUDERDALE 2. The popular spring break destination of Steamboat Springs offers all of these except MAINE MOUNTAIN SCENERY . 3. This beach resort on the central Pacific coast in Mexico is called "pearl of the Pacific." MAZATLAN 4. Many spring breakers rent houseboats at this lake on the Arizona/Utah border. LAKE POWELL 5. A causeway links South Padre Island to this city on the southern tip of Texas. PORT ISABEL 6. This South Carolina spot noted for its "grand strand" is popular with east coast students. MYRTLE Picture of red rock arch Departure Round 1. This Mexican liquor has a worm in every bottle. MEZCAL 2. The main attraction at Acapulco's "tianguis turistico" held every April is SHOPPING . 3. This 1960 movie and its 1984 remake focus on spring break in Fort Lauderdale. WHERE THE BOYS ARE 4. Spring break in Palm Springs includes an aerial tram that ascends into the SAN JACINTO Mountains. 5. Dedicated surfers might spend spring break in Puerto ESCONDIDO , called the Mexican pipeline. Picture of corner building with red canopy On Tour Round 1. This explorer was the first European to discover Florida. PONCE DE LEON 2. Athletic-minded spring breakers will enjoy Ft. Lauderdale's SWIMMING Hall of Fame. 3. If you're tanning at Playa Medano and trying a variety of tequilas at Poncho's, you're in CABO SAN LUCAS . 4. This third largest island in the Caribbean has become a popular spring break haven. JAMAICA 5. These are all popular beaches in Acapulco except OLAS ALTAS . 6. It is believed that this unusual Florida aquatic animal gave rise to the legend of the mermaid. MANATEE 7. West coast students like this Baja California spot that was once a sleepy fishing village. SAN FELIPE Picture of trees and mountain in background 8. Pickup trucks with partying students roar right on the beach in CORPUS CHRISTI , Texas. 9. Mazatlan is not just a spring break destination but the SHRIMP capital of the world. 10. All of these were forerunners of reggae music except SALSA . 11. This former Van Halen singer/guitarist owns the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas. SAMMY HAGAR 12. You can indulge in all of these activities on a Bahama's party cruise except WATCHING CLIFF DIVERS . Bonus question 1 The city of Cancun is on the mainland but its Zona HOTELERA is a carefully developed island. Bonus question 2 Where on the map of Mexico is Cancun found? Section 5 Picture of a London bridge Slide Show 1. This landmark in the Lake Powell area is the world's largest natural bridge. RAINBOW BRIDGE 2. Pastel art deco hotels are landmarks in this Miami Beach area popular with spring breakers. SOUTH BEACH 3. Acapulco visitors should try not to miss this fort/museum. FUERTE DE SAN DIEGO 4. The 170-year-old London bridge was transported from England to become a landmark in LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona. Clues for next week's game... Cap Sunscreen Water bottle Peanuts |