Top 5: Places to Spend Spring Break

Spring break is quickly approaching and students are scrambling to put together last-minute spring break vacation plans that are affordable yet popular. Usually students looking for the ultimate destination find themselves on a beach, with hundreds of other college students. We’ve created a list of the top five places to spend spring break that may or may not require a beach.

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New Orleans, La.

This is the prime destination for those seeking an epic nightlife mixed with Southern comfort food. While airfare may be expensive, Airbnb can help with accommodation deals, especially if you stay removed from the action of the French Quarter.

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Panama City Beach, Fla.

Panama City Beach, or PCB, caters to college masses with daytime pool parties, live concerts, buffets and late-night party venues. If you need last-minute help, this is your go-to site for events, hotels, celebrity sightings, eating, shopping and more.

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Cancun, Mexico

Cancun offers massive entertainment venues, all-inclusive deals and miles of beaches — it sounds like the ultimate spring break. This is the ultimate party option for those looking to party internationally, especially those younger than 21. If you’re looking for the best deals and most current information, check out Spring Break Cancun.

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Punta Cana’s all-inclusive resorts boast 24,000 affordable hotel rooms for the budget-friendly spring break traveler. The stretch of beaches, clear waters and chill environment attract many spring breakers. StudentCity, one of the student travel industry leaders for winter, spring and summer break trips, provides students a one-stop-shop offering unique experiences and travel packages.

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Nashville, Tenn.

For those country music lovers looking for a spring break to remember, Music City is your spot. Nashville offers music venues, history, attractions, concerts, arts, the outdoors and much more. Check out the elaborate bar scene along Broadway or one of the various breweries like Yazoo Brewing Company — there’s plenty to do and see in the city. With the unpredictable spring weather, hotel and airfare prices may be relatively low.