| Spring break packages come in all shapes and | | | | for four nights. The cruise is only seven hours off |
| sizes. Some trips include hotel only, others include | | | | the coast of Fort Lauderdale. It's a great way to |
| transportation and accommodations. Finding the | | | | experience tropical waters and a beautiful island |
| perfect match for your needs(and the needs of | | | | for a very low price. |
| your group) can be challenging. I've outlined a few | | | | Third, don't make quick impulsive decisions. This |
| key points that may steer you in the right | | | | seems like an obvious point, but you would be |
| direction. | | | | surprised at how many college students book the |
| First, decide if you want an all-inclusive package. | | | | first spring break trip they come across on the |
| This will eliminate many options from the start. | | | | internet. It really pays to spend some quality time |
| Most spring break trips are not true all inclusive. | | | | researching. Weigh all your options before you |
| Only packages that include everything, and I do | | | | commit to one spring break package. Don't be |
| mean everything, would fall into this category. It | | | | stuck with a non-refundable deposit you can't get |
| must include transportation, hotel | | | | out of. |
| accommodations, and food at the hotel. If it | | | | Last, look for great incentives. Some spring break |
| doesn't, then it's not a true all-inclusive package. | | | | packages include free summer trips if you book |
| Second, have everyone in your group decide on a | | | | with one particular agency. They will also usually |
| maximum per person price they are willing to | | | | offer group discounts or cash back if you have 12 |
| spend on their spring break vacation. This will | | | | or more people traveling with you. It's important |
| narrow your options down ever further. If | | | | to note that only one person should book the trip |
| everyone in your group can spend one thousand | | | | for the entire group. Student groups often |
| dollars per person then you may want to consider | | | | receive incorrect information from their group |
| Cancun, Acapulco, or Jamaica. Spring break trips | | | | leader. This can lead to date and accommodation |
| that include those three destinations rarely fall | | | | errors if more than one person communicates |
| below the one thousand dollar mark. If they do, | | | | with the travel agent. |
| then your most likely in a very bad area or in a | | | | The key is to get started early for spring break |
| very low quality hotel. The Bahamas, Myrtle | | | | 2009. Most packages are sold out by October |
| Beach, Daytona Beach, and other domestic spring | | | | 15th each year. Yes, that is six months in |
| break packages start around the three hundred | | | | advance. Only New Years packages sell out |
| dollar mark per person. You will notice that I | | | | quicker. If you wait to long to decide you will |
| included the Bahamas in that list. I did that | | | | most likely be stuck with the hotel or destination |
| because you can find great spring break cruises | | | | that nobody wanted. Plan early, research early, |
| to the bahamas for $350 per person. That price | | | | and talk to your friends. |
| often includes transportation and accommodations | | | | Make spring break 2009 the best ever! |