These Destinations Are Ideal For Spring Break Travelers

Spring break usually suggests hordes of college students gathering at such hot spots as Miami Beach or Cabo San Lucas. It is estimated that 1.5 million college students travel during spring break each year.

However, spring break isn’t reserved for college students only. Spring break has also become a popular time for family travel, and hotels report a substantial uptick in reservations across all demographics during late March and early April. This often involves travel to far-away, exotic destinations. These hotels and resorts are offering specially discounted spring break packages:

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Punta Mita, Mexico

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita recently debuted three newly renovated beach homes with family groups in mind. Each oceanfront home ranges from 7,200 to 20,451 square feet of indoor/outdoor space with a variety of communal gathering areas, private pools that front beachfront and round-the-clock concierge service. One home even has a movie theater. Personalized in-home experiences include private tequila tastings guided by an expert mixologist and a private poolside piñata party for the whole family. While adults unwind at the Apuane Spa, children can find reprieve of their own with the brand new KidsWell program, which offers a series a free mindfulness activities for young guests.

Sentral’s Spring Escapes Package, Miami, Nashville, Scottsdale, Denver, Chicago or Austin

Those looking to travel to Miami, Nashville, Scottsdale, Denver, Chicago or Austin can take advantage of up to 20% savings with rates starting at just $88 per night through May 15. Sentral offers the convenience, connection and comfort of home. Guests can opt for one-night, one-month or even one-year stays in designer-furnished units with fully-equipped kitchens, high-end finishes and access to resort-style amenities, from rooftop pools and state-of-the-art fitness studios to inspiring common spaces to work remotely. Some spring highlights include Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival in late March, SXSW in Austin in mid-March and the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival and Nashville Comedy Festival in April.

The Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort at The Pavilion, The Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort South Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort at the Pavilion and The Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort South Beach sit on the beach with unbeatable views of the coast and easy access to the destination’s world-famous attractions. With four swimming pools and two lazy rivers between them, families can have endless fun on the property and easily stroll downtown to Myrtle Beach Pavilion, the 11-acre amusement park. Guests visiting between March 31 and April 2 will also be able to catch the popular Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival.

Kaimana Beach Hotel, Oahu, Hawaii

Situated along the quietest end of Oahu’s iconic Gold Coast, the recently re-imagined 122-room hotel is Waikiki’s only boutique property located directly on the sand. The onsite Hau Tree restaurant is the newest revitalized culinary concept in Waikiki and one of the only places you can dine steps from the ocean. Originally built in 1963, the beachfront hotel celebrates its mid-century architecture with a new modern boho aesthetic. Celebrating its 60^th anniversary this year, Kaimana is teaming up with surf legends Kai Sallas and Tommy Pierucki to offer incredible experiences for surfers of all levels and ages.

Rancho Santana, Rivas, Nicaragua

Rancho Santana, affectionately referred to as “The Ranch,” is a sprawling, sustainable private resort and residential community located on 2,700 acres of Nicaragua’s pristine Emerald Coast. Set where rolling hills of tropical forest meet stunning shorelines, the coastal retreat is both an adventurer’s paradise and a haven of wellness, with five unique beaches, three pools, a sea turtle sanctuary, 6,000-square-foot treetop retreat The Spa in El Bosque, ocean view yoga pavilion and four dining concepts featuring ingredients sourced from the property’s own 80-acre farm and two-acre garden. With the return of nonstop flights from the U.S. to Nicaragua’s capital of Managua, Rancho Santana is the ideal location for travelers during spring break and beyond.

Omni Hotels & Resorts, Nationwide

With the Take a Break This Spring package travelers save up to 20% on getaways from March 1 – June 3 at all Omni properties. Omni Amelia Island Resort, Florida, sits at the tip of a barrier island off the Florida coast and offers luxurious oceanfront accommodations with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class resort pools, championship golf and a full-service spa. The resort has no shortage of activities for all guests to enjoy. Whether you prefer to stroll 3.5 miles of pristine beach, spend the day kayaking through Amelia Island’s preserved marshlands or tee off on one of the spectacular golf courses, you’ll never run out of adventure in this idyllic destination.

Miraval Resorts & Spas, Austin, Tucson and the Berkshires

A global leader in well-being resorts and spas, Miraval’s three luxurious destinations are designed to help create balance through mindfulness and are perfect for spring travelers in search of peace and rejuvenation. Miraval’s three full-scale resorts, all of which are 18-plus properties, offer personalized, all-inclusive journeys that provide luxurious accommodations, all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, access to each property’s extensive list of activities and amenities, spa services, roundtrip airport shuttle transportation and a nightly $175 resort credit to use towards spa and fee-based activities.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Rangali Island, Maldives

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a dream destination for all ages. Highlights include a babysitting service, meals and activities like sports and games, arts and crafts and marine adventures that help junior guests enjoy the country’s rich culture in an age-appropriate way. The property also offers a dedicated kids pool on the family friendly island of Rangali-Finolhu which offers the opportunity for young ones to learn the basics of scuba diving and snorkeling through its specially designed “bubble making” classes. Those looking for the ultimate can also opt to stay in The Muraka, the world’s first undersea residence that features a swanky master bedroom submerged 16 feet below the Indian Ocean.