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Home to the world-famous Walt Disney World & Epcot Center, Orlando is a family-friendly destination year-round for good reason! The great beaches and fantastic weather make the area popular for students as well. If you’re coming from the east coast, you’ll get the best airfares – deals around $300 can be found online.
Whether you’re a family looking for kid-friendly activities or college students in search of a more urban holiday, the city that never sleeps is hardwired not to disappoint! World-class museums, shopping, dining, plays, parks and events will keep you busy. Many flights to New York keep Spring Break price spikes at bay.
Multicultural Miami brings the spice (in recent years Miami has seen an influx of international tourists) wooed by its nightlife and Art Deco architecture. Ft. Lauderdale is Spring Break done old school – one of the most legendary of all the college destinations. Book early. The deals don’t last in this neck of the woods.
Getting to Cancun will cost you a few bones (upwards of $600 from most gateways), but it’s the land of reasonably priced resorts. Stunning beaches a stones throw away from Mayan ruins make this picturesque spot a hit. Students take over Cancun proper for Spring Break every year – eco-friendly Tulum is a more relaxing spot just under two hour’s drive from Cancun.
Phoenix is Mecca to golfers and Spring Break is high season for it’s many resorts. It’s not terribly expensive to fly to Phoenix, but you’ll pay a premium in the spring for the higher-end resort experience. Having said that? The resorts are amazing. Splurge a little and indulge in a spa experience unparalleled.
Jamaica’s most visited resort city is a bit more expensive and more exotic than a hop to Florida for Spring Break, but we’re banking on you falling in love with the laid-back lifestyle and adventure activities. Lounge on the beach and soak in the Caribbean breeze or spend the day zip lining! Montego Bay is Spring Break at it’s most chilled out!
For a high-end spring break that includes pristine beaches and crystal clear waters, you could do a lot worse than Paradise Island in Nassau, the Bahamas. Atlantis is the self-contained resort catering to a family’s every need, and you can also find fan shopping, casinos, colonial architecture and the world’s largest waterpark!
Don’t be surprised if you stumble upon a wedding as you wander on the beach – Maui has long-catered to lovebirds and honeymooners. If the international party circuit is more your speed, you might want to skip it. However, if you’re looking for some R & R and stunning landscapes, Maui might be just the ticket. There are loads of local businesses aimed at offering family amenities and just about every kind of outdoor activity – from sea kayaking to cycling to snorkeling and scuba. Tickets hover around $600 from the pacific coast.
Oh Nola, we love you. The people are warm and welcoming, the libations are plentiful and strong. The cuisine will knock you out. Midrange costs for airfare and hotel stays, make New Orleans attractive to families and students alike. Check out Spring Break on Bourbon Street – you’ll be glad you did!
Locals will tell you that springtime can be better for beach culture than early summer (when foggy June Gloom hangs over the coast). There is a little something for everyone in Los Angeles – the foodies, the kiddies and the beach bums. The casual dress code at most restaurants make L.A. the perfect spot to relax. Just put on your sunnies and get ready to people-watch like a pro.
No longer just for the grown-ups, Las Vegas touts itself as a premier family-friendly destination. But let’s be real. The decadent pool parties and nightclubs have made Las Vegas catnip to party-people everywhere. World-class DJ’s, concerts and dining make ‘Lost Wages’ a no-brainer for Spring Break. Sin City has great fares from every corner of the country. It’s a sure thing for fun.
March 3, 2016
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February 8, 2016
Are you ready for the Spring Break of your dreams? Whether you’re booking a super low-budget, seat-of-your-pants vacay or the plan is to go huge or go home, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the CheapAir.com take on where to go so you don’t have FOMO nightmares this time around. Read more »