Top 5 Spring Break Destinations
Where do you want to go for spring break?
From the ski resorts in British Columbia, Canada, and the winding country roads in Ireland to the beaches of Montego Bay and celebrity hotspots in Los Angeles, depending on your preferences, here are five top spring break destinations we’re sharing with you.
1. Whistler, Canada
Get ready to hit the slopes at
Whistler Blackcomb, a magical place and a skier’s paradise. Whistler is
79 miles from Vancouver and
569 miles from Calgary. There are over 8,100 acres of snow-covered slopes cater to beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Join skiing and snowboarding classes if you’re a beginner or if you want to improve your skills. Snowshoeing, winter zip-lining, and snowmobiling are also available at Whistler Blackcomb.
Most tourists look forward to the 11-minute and 2.73 mile Peak 2 Peak gondola ride that connects Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. You can include this incredible experience with a free mountain tour, behind-the-scenes look at the machinery, visit the 2010 Olympic displays at Roundhouse Lodge, and more.
2. Ireland
In Ireland, nature abounds around every corner. The best way to see and enjoy it all is by bike.
Ireland.com offers three cycling trip ideas:
- Great Western Gateway
- Cycling the Waterford Greenway
- Comber to Newcastle Greenway
The time you have and your level of fitness will help determine which itinerary suits you best. If you're very fit and have only a week, we suggest the four-day Great Western Gateway itinerary. You’ll cycle about 26 miles for four days starting in Westport and ending in Achill Island.
Westport is
101 miles from Shannon. You can fly into
Shannon Airport with British Airways via London or catch a direct flight to Shannon on Aer Lingus from New York or Boston.
3. Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay offers terrific opportunities to enjoy sunny skies, calming blue waters, and stretches of white sand fringed with palm trees and luxurious resorts. It’s definitely the place to be to get away from all the pressures of the world.
Choose the all-inclusive resorts where all your food and drinks are included. These resorts also provide daily activities, nightly entertainment, and all sorts of water sports.
Check out:
- Breezes Runaway Bay Resort and Golf Club
- Sandals Montego Bay
- Melia Braco Village Resort
- Royalton Blue Waters
- Secrets St, James Montego Bay
4. Tampa
Don’t want to bring your passport and go through all the hassle of airport security but still want to have a spring break? Drive to Tampa if you like road trips. Tampa is about
1,136 miles from New York City,
1,107 miles from Dallas, and
989 miles from Indianapolis. You would need at least a day or two to drive from these cities to Tampa.
When in Tampa, check out the following places:
- Historic Ybor City
- Busch Gardens Tampa
- Lowry Park Zoo
- Florida Aquarium
Combine your Tampa vacation with a few days at Clearwater Beach, voted the number one beach in America 2018. Stay at the Hilton Clearwater Beach or Sandpearl Resort, excellent choices for relaxation by the pool or the beach.
5. Los Angeles
If you’ve heard all about
Los Angeles and have never been, you should visit “The City of Angels” this spring break. Most classic itineraries in Los Angeles include:
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier
- Behind the Scenes Hollywood Tour
- Dolby Theater guided tour
- Celebrity homes tour
- Griffith Park to see the Hollywood sign
Those who want to see and learn more about celebrities in LA should join a Paparazzi Celebrity Tour. Go with a professional guide for celebrity sightings and visit all the celebrity hotspots.