CARNIVAL!!

We wouldn't feel right if we did not properly represent what made us who we are today. We're talking about the Carribbean! Haiti and Trinidad hold a special place within & Carribean people in general and overall just have a certain aura about them that is incomparable. If you've never ventured outside the U.S. to party now's the time and it doesnt have to break your pockets either. The key is to think ahead! The two biggest caribbean events are coming sooner than you think. Sorry Boston and New York. In this case were referring to Toronto's Caribana and Trinidad's Infamous Carnival. Toronto's Caribana Parade on August 2nd is anything short of amazing, and you can get there for as little as $1 and as much as $40 on Mega Bus(1).
In Trinidad the actual festivities span for about 10 days from February 15th ends on Ash Wednesday February24th. Ticket prices fluctuate but the ideal time to buy is around Oct-Nov. I have seen tickets as low as $200-$300 round trip so get that vacation time up!

-Urs'