Now that summer has officially kicked off it’s time for summers partner in crime, pool parties and vacations. You can kill two birds with one stone at one desert hot spot. LAS VEGAS!

It’s the season that  most Los Angelenos look forward to every year. No not summer time, Vegas season. You know the time when spring is coming to an end and all that is on the horizon is pool parties infused with vice. Whether you’re pulling a 24-hour, sin filled, red eye trip or finally executing that dream EDC trip, Vegas is always a summer time destination. Before you hop in the car and cruise down the 15 blasting “Viva Las Vegas“, there are a few things that are essential to making your trip successful.

Bathing Suit- It’s almost for certain  you will be lounging by a pool, enjoying a frozen miracle in a cup, during your Vegas excursion. Make sure you have something that meets Vegas pool standards. For guys no Hawaiian or gym short and ladies no one piece or something your mother would wear, but most importantly for both genders make sure it fits. Enough said

Clear Mind Set- Leave your  morals and responsibilities in L.A. Don’t stress out about the test next week or an upcoming work project, you’re on vacation think like it.

Vegas Playlist- Whether you driving or flying to the strip a great music playlist must be included. The playlist sets the tempo for the whole weekend. One rule though make sure you get creative, nothing spoils a playlist more than  repetition. We want to hear Wiz Khalifa, Jay-Z, Kaskade, Bon Iver, and  The Weeknd

Party Favors- Whatever you poison might be booze, coke, crank, cigarettes weed, or molly make sure you pick up before leaving L.A. Nothing is worse then walking around Vegas at 5 am inebriated trying to pick up.

Money- It’s Vegas not a night out in downtown, stock your wallet accordingly. Always remember that ATM daily withdraw limits.

Packing- Make sure you remember everything because once you’re in Vegas it’s too late. Do a necessities pat down before departing ID, wallet, keys,  and cell phone.