Hottest Spring Break ‘08 Destinations

Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, Fiji, Hawaii, Barbados, Costa Rica, Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)….sunshine, great beaches, parties all day long, clubbing all night. No wonder these destinations are on everyone’s must-do list.

• Jennifer Apple, Manager - George Washington University Branch said, "Jamaica is always popular in our office and so far, this year seems to be no exception. Our clients especially love the villas because they are a great deal and offer beachfront locations with more privacy, yet still central enough to be near all the nightlife. We also think Punta Cana is going to be huge this year! It's a great deal because all the properties are all-inclusive. It's so much easier when all your food and drinks are pre-paid and the beaches there are amazing."

"Most students right now are asking about Jamaica, Acapulco and Cancun – which is where they always want to go," said Amanda Charpentier, Manager - University of PittsburghBranch.

With any of our beach destinations, the only thing you have to worry about is deciding what to pack and which SPF you want. DON’T use mineral oil like the chick in “The Heartbreak Kid,” you know, Ben Stiller’s new flick. All we can say is O-U-C-H.

A EUROPEAN VACATION from $461

Europe is fantastic during the spring because the weather is great and our package deals make it possible to hit some of the hottest cities without having to organize anything.

For example, we’ve set up a deal where you can go to London, Paris and Amsterdam and airfare, accommodation and train tickets from city to city are already arranged. Same goes for package deals to Spain and to Germany.

• "We're also getting a lot of interest in Paris, Amsterdam and London, which, again, are always really popular for spring breakers," said Amanda Charpentier, Manager -University of Pittsburgh Branch.

Find them all appealing? We don’t blame you. Europe is always our top destination for college students and with great reason. There’s something for everyone there and no matter how often you go, you’ll always find something new to love and enjoy.

Kaleena Obregon, Manager - Northeastern University Branch said, "London and Paris are huge draws for students looking to take an advantage of off-season rates to Europe." 

We’ve also picked out some of the great discounts you can get with an International Student ID Card. You’ve heard of these, right? They’re nickname is ISIC? Yea, use these to get $100s in discounts on everything from airfare to sightseeing. They’re definitelty worth it.

Breckenridge is always especially popular because it’s called the “Gem of the West” for its amazing snow, 146 trails, almost 800 acres of bowl skiing, 27 lifts and an elevation of 9,600 feet! It’s also considered Colorado’s biggest party town. There are plenty of ways to have fun and get into trouble there. You and three friends can enjoy Spring Break here from $395 each. That includes accommodation and lift ticket.

You could volunteer to build homes, a project that puts you alongside the families in need to build better homes with local, sustainable materials. You would be working with a housing association founded in 1989, which now specializes in providing housing to rural populations.

You could also Surf and Save Sea Turtles, seriously. Turtles are under threat in Costa Rica and volunteers are needed to help with conservation efforts. This project takes to you to the beautiful beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula, where you can pack a truly wonderful experience into one week.

PLAN NOW AND SAVE!

So, even though you’re in a fall-ish mood, let your mind drift ahead a few months to the week you’ll have off from class. Make your plans now and you’ll be partying on the beach, chillin’ in Europe, perfecting your moves on the slopes, or helping out people in need in Costa Rica. We want you on Spring Break and we want you to have a ball! With STA Travel, you can.

As always, happy travels.