Spring Break 2011 – Where To Go
These are some of the main destinations for the next rest plan! Although this list speaks of destinations for spring breakers and parents alike, they should not be confused with one another! The last thing a parent of young children needs is a hotel room in a hotel full of belligerent twenty-one-year-olds.
South Padre Island, Texas. This hotspot is fast becoming one of the hottest spots, attracting a huge number of wild college students looking to have a good time. Good weather, warm water and above all; a great welcoming committee. South Padre is one of the few places (like Daytona in the past) that really caters to this rowdy crowd. Sure, there are some companies and places that don’t support it; but for the most part, the island welcomes them.
Steamboat Springs, CO. A great family atmosphere for late spring skiing. Across North America, it’s the peaks of Colorado that typically still offer snow caps and fresh runs. But be sure to bring the suntan lotion—you’re likely to get a big “snowburn” on those little kids’ faces if you don’t reapply it often.
Panama City, Fla. This hotspot has become one of the most student-friendly places in recent years. It’s also where MTV has chosen to set up shop to cover the infamous Spring Break tradition. Levels of fun and beach partying are high throughout the spring break season.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This is one where a little bit of cross-pollination could happen and be fine. After all, it is a medium-sized city with room for everyone. Downtown, with its bars and nightlife, is experiencing a renaissance of college students during spring break. While outlying hotels and all-inclusive resorts make huge profits from vacationing families.
Havasu City, AZ. Usually a dusty and sleepy town 300 days a year, this little enclave comes to life during the spring when scores of muscular men in bikinis arrive with speedboats in tow. The lake literally dazzles not with sunlight, but with the shine of polished metal. The boats are often tied together, one after the other, creating an extended party that begins in early March and continues throughout the season. This is definitely a place you don’t want to get stuck with youngsters. This is BYOB and for older and more experienced party people. I am even sure that twenty years will pass in which this place will bring out the best of itself.
Disneyland, CA. Located in sunny Anaheim, California, this family-favorite perennial still comes into its own during spring break. California’s climate serves as a beacon for those just digging across the country. And those big ears and wide eyes attract youngsters. Be sure to purchase a California pass and gain access to both California Adventureland park and Disney land to boot.