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Spring Break: Top Places to Visit

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Maine chapter.

 

Spring Break:  Top Places to Visit

By: Casie James

With Spring Break around the corner, there is still time to plan a last minute trip.  With so many places to choose from, where should you go on your next destination?  How about somewhere you have never been before or someplace you may not have considered going?  With these vacation hot spots ranking top places to go on Travel News, there may be an idea in the works.  Let’s visit some of these top 10 hot spots for you next unforgettable Spring Break trip.

 

Miami Beach

Although you may assume Miami is expensive, you don’t have to make it expensive.  With many hotels lining the Miami coast there are plenty of options.  There is also plenty to do in Miami.  From hanging out on the beach to plenty of shopping and restaurants it is the perfect, relaxing getaway you and your friends can go to unwind from busy college lives. 

Lincoln Road Mall that offers plenty of shopping, or a spa day at Delano with you and your friends?  The nightlife is also something to consider.  Clubs that are open into late hours of the night are found throughout Miami.  There is so much to do and a great getaway for your next trip!

 

South Padre Island

Head to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where you can find South Padre Island.  It is a unique place, but still offers sandy beaches and warm weather.  With funky hotels and bars, it still offers what places like Miami and Daytona offer just in a different setting.  With the island surrounded by ocean, there is plenty of seafood to get your hands on!  Not up for seafood?  There are plenty of restaurants that serve different foods from Italian to Polynesian.  There are lots to do in the island including Schlitterbahn Water Park, Isla Blanca Park and Laguna Madre Nature Trail.

           

 

Cancun

 

How about a trip to Cancun, Mexico?  One of the more affordable trips to take in the western hemisphere, Cancun has the night life, the beaches, and the dining.  With the chance to parasail and Jet Ski, the day at the beach sounds appealing.  With as many hotels as there are restaurants, Cancun provided travelers with many places to choose from when it comes to lodging and dining.  If you are in search for authentic Mexican food then try Calypso’s.  If you want to take in Mayan ruin scenes then head over to Chichen Itza.  With all the fun things to see and do Cancun would make a perfect destination for avis sight seers.

                   

 

Puerto Vallarta

Known as Vallarta, it is a small town in Mexico that boasts some of the most beautiful beach fronts.  With many dining options and hotels there is always the perfect place to stay and dine.  Shopping is in abundance at Zona Romantica for those who want to take home a souvenir.  Those who want to get down in Salsa dancing can at many Havana night clubs. 

 

Jamaica 

For years Jamaica has been the go-to place for Spring Break trips.  With many aquatic activities by day and a low key night life, Jamaica is good for those getting away on a relaxing vacation.  Surfing, golfing, and horseback riding are just some of the many things to do in beautiful Jamaica.  If you are into surfing, then head to Boston Beach Bay.  For hiking, take trails on the Blue Mountains.  Jamaica may just be your next vacation!