By Forbes.
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
$151
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.
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.
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.
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.
,
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.
Roger Sand
–
As
a
travel
journalist
for
three
decades,
my
articles
have
appeared
in
The
New
York
Times,
the
Philadelphia
Inquirer,
BELLA
NYC,
US
News
&
World
Report
and
many
other
media
outlets.
When
not
on
the
ski
slopes,
I
can
usually
be
found
enjoying
afternoon
tea.
.