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UME Travel Guide: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
This year, people from all over the world are coming to dance with us at Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a South Padre Island virgin, you shouldn’t have to stress about traveling… especially if you’re on spring break. Fortunately, the vacation hot-spot has tons of ways for people to get around. Even on any type of budget. Near, far, wherever you are, we’ve compiled this list of transportation services to help plan your trip to the Ultimate Music Experience.
Planes
Flying to South Padre Island isn’t necessarily the most viable option for everyone traveling to the Ultimate Music Experience, but it is an option for some of you. For those that want to soar into your sun-filled spring break, here are a list of the closest area airports.
Valley International Airport – Harlingen (VIA)
3002 Heritage Way Harlingen, TX 78550
956-430-8600
South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
700 S. Minnesota Ave. Brownsville, TX 78521
800-525-0280
McAllen International Airport (MFE)
2500 S. Bicentennial McAllen, TX 78503
956-682-9101
Trains (Shuttles)
There aren’t any trains to speak of on South Padre, but saying planes, shuttles, and automobiles doesn’t have the same flow. Well luckily, shuttles are faster and cheaper than trains, so we hope you don’t mind our improvisation. Here are some popular shuttle services that will get you to the festival. Remember, many hotels offer shuttles, so call the one you’ve booked with to find out if they provide that service.
The Wave
South Padre Island’s Free Shuttle Transportation Service
956-761-3864 or 956-761-3245
South Padre Shuttle
Offering service between Valley International Airport and South Padre Island!
877-774-0050
Island Airport Shuttle
800-574-8322
Go with Jo Transportation Services
800-962-8497
Rio Grande Transit
956-428-4613
Valley Transit Company
800-580-4710
Automobiles
If your car just barely passed inspection, chances are you’re going to rent a car to make your way to UME. Here’s a list of the most popular rental car agencies and limo services.
- Advantage 800-777-5500
- Avis Rent-A-Car 800-831-2847
- Budget 800-460-3399
- National Car Rental 800-227-7368
- Dollar Rent-A-Car 800-800-4000
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-Rent-A-Car
- Hertz Rent-A-Car 800-654-3131
- Advantage Rent-A-Car 800-777-5500
- South Padre Limos 800-821-2176
- A-1 Limousine 956-761-9090
- All Valley Limousine Service, Inc. 956-630-5466
- Rio Grande Transit Limousine Service 956-428-4614
Notable
Island Hoppers – This service offers Vespa scooters, bicycles and paddle boards rentals. Travel South Padre in style.
AWOL Snow: Donald Glaude Artist Profile
It’s hard to believe that in just two weeks, Another Way Of Life: Snow will be underway in the beautiful town of Whistler, British Columbia. We agree the thought of playing in mountains full of snow is quite exciting, but what about music? As you know, AWOL has booked some amazing, award-winning talent, so why not learn more about them? Donald Glaude is a great start as he has been a pioneer of house music for well over two decades. Taking inspiration musical prodigies like George Clinton and Funkadelic, Glaude immediately drawn to the soulful rhythms and energetic vibe of house. After teaching himself how to mix, with a pair of non-matching turntables and a Radio Shack mixer, Glaude began to DJ at various venues in his hometown of Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, pioneering the DJing style and sound that helped to define the rave scene on the west coast.
Aiding Glaude in sparking Seattle’s party scene was friend, and fellow aspiring DJ, DJ Dan, who, coincidentally, was instrumental in Glaude becoming a permanent fixture at San Francisco’s legendary Funky Tekno Tribe. This gig may have put his name in the lips of many, but Glaude is not the type to want success on a mainstream level. He believes house music should be an experience that provokes the soul, which is another reason why he has an unparalleled ability have an emotional connection with any audience. Whether it’s his exuberant sets or talent on the decks, there is definitely a reason he is called the “James Brown of DJs.” Continuing to be “The Hardest Working American DJ,” we’re excited to host Donald Glaude at this years AWOL: Snow, March 1st-3rd.
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