Spring Break Deals
Spring Break is the perfect time to escape the daily grind and enjoy a little fun in the sun, but many people end up staying in because they’re afraid most destinations will break the bank.
The truth is you can actually find great deals on Spring Break vacations; you just have to know where to look and follow a few important tips.
Tip #1 – Book Early
If you’re planning on hitting one of the major Spring Break destinations like South Padre Island in Texas, Panama City or Daytona Beach in Florida, or Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas or Cancun in Mexico, then you need to book your reservations early, very early. Rooms in these locations will fill up quickly and if you wait too long, you will have to pay premium prices to get in.
Tip #2 – Visit A Big City
You don’t have to follow the crowd and hit the beach this Spring Break. Instead, consider choosing one big city and exploring it for the week. You can find great deals on hotels or hostels online and even tickets for games and many other attractions that big cities have to offer. Best of all, major cities are much cheaper to travel to than exotic beaches.
Tip #3 – Empty Cruise Cabins Are Cheap
Believe it or not, you can often find great deals on empty cruise cabins, even during such a busy time as Spring Break because not every school district and college campus closes at the same time. That means you can find four and even seven day cruises for huge discounts as the cruise lines try and fill empty cabins at the last minute.
Tip #4 – Check Special Offer Pages
Many resorts like Walt Disney World have special pages on their website where they offer steep discounts, often 25% or more, on selected rooms. You’ll need to book early to take advantage of these deals because they don’t last long, but it can significantly reduce the cost of your trip to Disney or other theme parks.
Tip #5 – Book Your Airfare ASAP
When planning your Spring Break vacation, the worst thing you can do is wait to book your airfare. As soon as your destination is decided, immediately shop around for airfare deals. Check each airline’s special offer pages for discounted airfares or use one of the many online airfare comparison websites.
Tip #6 – Visit A National Park
During the summer, popular national parks in the United States and Canada quickly fill up and campsites become difficult, if not impossible to find. This year, consider beating the crowd by visiting a national park in the Spring when they are less crowded. No matter where you live, chances are there is a beautiful national park within a day’s drive and they make the perfect destination for Spring Break.
Tip #7 – Go Abroad
Taking your Spring Break out of the country doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, March and April are very slow tourism months in Europe, which means you can often find great deals on European vacations.