Going on Vacation from Louisiana? 9 Rules You Need to Know

While a lot of us weren't paying attention, the calendar quietly flipped another page, and it's May. That means Louisiana moms will get their special day this Sunday. And it won't be too much longer until graduates from high schools in Lafayette, St Martinville, Kaplan, and Crowley will don caps and gowns and parade in front of proud parents as those students receive their diplomas.

When is Graduation in Louisiana This Year?

Naturally, after all the dust has settled for Mother's Day and graduation, the next big event on most South Louisiana social calendars is the annual pilgrimage to L.A. No, not southern California, our L.A. is Lower Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

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You'd think going on vacation wouldn't need a set of rules or requirements, but some people's children just didn't get the quality home training that folks like you and me got. So we asked you, what are some things that everyone should consider when making that annual summer sojourn to where the map turns blue?

What Are the "Rules" for the Best Beach Vacations?

As usual, you didn't let us down, and as usual, you left plenty of room for folks to disagree. So, you go take a look for yourself and let us know if we left any important edicts out or if there are some rules that need to be excluded from our list. 

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The bottom line is this: understand the rip currents, bring your sunscreen, and just because you aren't in your own hometown doesn't mean you should be acting the donkey. Remember, the folks in Gulf Shores and Pensacola have already dealt with spring break this year, and they will have very little patience for your tomfoolery either.