Enjoying Spring Break as an Adult
As an adult, you either look forward to spring break with great fondness or great annoyance. When you’re no longer a student, the typical hot spots no longer do.
Overrun with drunk co-eds and expensive parties, these places lose their luster when you’re just looking to relax for a week. If you want to get away from the crowds, choose a destination that’s not typically known for attracting college students.
While some years you might be looking for spring break family vacations, it’s understandable if you want to take a trip that’s just for adults now and again! No matter if you’re looking for some high octane adventure, rich culture, or slow paced places to de-stress, these spring break for adults destinations are sure to satisfy your tastes.
Savannah, Georgia, USA
If culture and history are what you’re after, but you don’t want to travel too far from home, Savannah is a top destination for spring break for adults. Full of museums, breweries and antique shops, there’s plenty to do amid the Historic District of the city.
Stroll down cobblestone streets filled with the largest number of historic landmarks in the United States and enjoy the city market. Watch a reenactment at one of the old forts or take a romantic cruise on the Savannah River.
If you’re looking for something a little more unique and don’t mind getting the creepie-crawlies, Savannah also offers some of the most highly rated ghost tours in America.
Negril, Jamaica
In Negril, you can choose to party all night or escape from the world into a luxurious state of rest and relaxation. Negril has some of the most beautiful oceanfront in the entire world — seven miles of it in fact — and offers a protected natural reef and marine park that’s perfect for snorkeling and diving.
Known for their all-inclusive resorts, if you want to get away from the college crowds, choose one of the many couples or adult-only resorts. One such resort, Hedonism II, boasts a clothing optional environment if you’re feeling a bit adventurous!
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Aarhus, Denmark
Recently voted a top European destination by Lonely Planet and named the European Capital of Culture for 2017, Aarhus is having a moment. The city has many Michelin starred attractions and restaurants including the must-see Den Gamle By, an open-air, interactive museum that includes a special district built to resemble life in 1970’s Denmark.
There are tons of inspiring events and things to do in the spring, including The Festival of Centuries, which puts a spotlight on art and science from the 1950s to 2000s.
Tulum, Mexico
If Mexico still tops your list for spring break destinations, ditch Cancun and try Tulum on for size. Just south of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Tulum remains relatively undeveloped despite its proximity to popular destinations, making it the perfect spring break destination for couples.
Charming boutique hotels line the beachfront where coffee is delivered to your room each morning. There are a number of eco-friendly and vegetarian restaurants in the area, which make eating healthy a lot easier than many other spring break destinations.
Besides visiting the beach every day, you can explore the ruins along the water and swim in cave sinkholes where the water is a crystal clear blue.
St. Augustine, Florida, USA
Another great American destination that boasts a rich history and a wide variety of local activities, St. Augustine has all the charm of a European city, but with better year round weather. You can take a horse drawn carriage or trolley down the cobblestone streets and admire the Spanish Colonial architecture.
Visit the Castillo de San Marcos to see the reenactors fire a real cannon or drink from the springs of the Fountain of Youth. There are also plenty of parks and museums in the area to wander around in that’ll give you a hearty appetite to enjoy one of the city’s top rated restaurants.
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Halkidiki, Greece
Some of the most stunning beaches in the world are found in Greece, particularly the Halkidiki peninsula, surrounded by turquoise water and white sand. In Kassandra, the westernmost part of the peninsula, you’ll find modern resorts and bumping nightlife that’ll allow you to go from relaxation to partying and back again.
Nicknamed “the land of Aristotle,” Halkidiki is home to the philosopher’s birthplace and also boasts an ancient cave where a 700,000 year old skull was found.
Vanuatu Islands, Melanesia
Located off the east coast of Australia, the Vanuatu Islands are a little taste of paradise filled with a variety of natural attractions and outdoor activities. Divers can explore a World War II shipwreck and the underwater dump for American military equipment, Million Dollar Point.
There are still tribal villages that remain where local dances are performed for tourists and young men participate in a bungee jumping type experience called naghol (or land diving). Mount Yasur, an active volcano in East Tanna accessible by 4WD vehicle or by foot, also boasts the only post office on top of a volcano.