Spring Break is a rite of passage for most college students and young adults all over the country. Every year, during spring time, college students travel to tropical climate destinations to experience wild parties, sandy beaches and debauchery.
Some popular places to visit during spring break are Daytona Beach, Panama City and Miami. While these destinations are absolutely beautiful they can also be very expensive.
For college students who study tirelessly, a great spring break serves as an incentive to make it through the rest of the semester.
With all of the spring break destination possibilities, deciding where to go or what to do is not the problem. How to afford a fun spring break is. Funding poses a major issue for many students who depend on financial aid from the government as their only source of income. This is usually the story for many college students who cannot afford a hotel or other accommodations.
“I don’t have a lot of money to spend for Spring Break especially since I’m an out-of-state student, but some of my friends are renting condos and time-shares. I made a deal to buy all the food for the house if they let me bum on the couch for a few nights,” said Mary Chestang, 20.
For those of us who can’t necessarily afford a cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to Cancun, here’s a list for you.
Perhaps one of the most popular spots is Panama City, Florida. Panama City is seated on the panhandle of the state of Florida and its beaches meet the Gulf of Mexico. Many college students go to there each year from all over America. If you’re looking for a good time this may be your spot, it’s only a two-hour drive from Tallahassee, just take it easy on the public intoxication.
Another favorite of college students is South Beach. This is a much more posh type of spring break. Miami’s South Beach has an expensive nightlife but it is well worth the spree to possibly see a celebrity or just to dodge the average college students. There’s lots to do in Miami from the beaches to shopping and even bus tours around the city.
Daytona Beach is another preferred spring break spot. The temperature is always fair and its not as busy as South Beach or Panama City. Your lodging and accommodations will most likely be much cheaper. Many students enjoy the boardwalk while they are there.
Lastly, Orlando. This may not be the ideal vacation spot because there is no beach, however there are many theme parks to visit and a lot to do in this centrally located city. People enjoy a visit to Lake Eola which is in walking distance of a bar. If you want to escape the beaches and enjoy a more PG-13 spring break, Orlando might be right for you.