If you have children, are in school, work in education you may already be thinking of Spring Break. In some cases (like my own) counting the days until it is here! I thought I would share some fun, last minute, not overly expensive ideas for those of us that haven’t got it together enough to have booked in September.
**I also just want to say that I always always recommend Airbnb. It is usually cheaper to find a home/apartment to stay in rather than hotels especially if there are more than 2 of you and you might need more than one room. Also, kitchens can save you plenty of money even if it is just to make breakfast or pack up lunches! **
Super Last Minute
I want to start with the super last minute stuff because the reality is that in January some of us are still recouping from Christmas, waiting for some tax money to vacation with or simply don’t have the time to sit and do the research right now!
- Check out sites like Last Minute, Priceline, TravelZoo for super last minute deals and pick a place!
- Plan a Staycation: Pick a fun hotel with an indoor pool, plan for a couple places you want to see in town, some fun eats and enjoy staying somewhere you don’t have to clean up!
- Get outdoors: If you live in a mild enough climate you can camp. Get yourself outside, hike, swim, explore and enjoy the outdoors for a few days or the whole week before you (or your kids) have to go back to that fluorescent lighting for 8 hours a day.
Avoid the Typical
- Costa Rica – While everyone else is heading to Mexico and the Caribbean check out this beautiful country with a mix of cities, beaches and volcanos! Spring weather there is gorgeous too!
- Washington, DC– First of all…Cherry Blossom season! Instead of beaches and the hassle of passports road trip or look for a reasonable flight to DC. Man of the museums are free so that lowers the expense.
- National Parks – ties into the get outdoors but travel to one or maybe two?
- Mexico City – Rather than the beaches head to this beautiful city and check out all the amazing food & culture
- Think places that you might not usually go to for Spring Break!
Out of the box
- Home Swapping – If you are really looking for a way to save some money a great way to do this is a home swap. By giving someone the opportunity to stay in your home while you are away you can stay in their place! There are sites for this but also consider your friends and family. If they live in another city that you would like to visit, you can propose switching spots for spring breaks!
- Amtrak– Plan a trip on the train! Look at where they go from your city, pick a place and enjoy the ride! (Kids 2-12 are 1/2 price and infants are free) If you are a family that can save a lot!
I’d love to hear any ideas about Spring Break! Have you gone somewhere different? Did you plan your Spring Break yet?
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