Spring break

Spring Breakers Take Flight: Domestic And International Travel Soars

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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RICHMOND, Va., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The number of Americans packing their bags for stateside Spring Break trips increased 24% over the past year, with an 18% increase in international getaways, according to Allianz Global Assistance 's Top 10 Spring Break Destinations survey.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The number of Americans packing their bags for stateside Spring Break trips increased 24% over the past year, with an 18% increase in international getaways, according to Allianz Global Assistance 's Top 10 Spring Break Destinations survey.
  • "It's heartening to see that Americans are bullish on Spring Break despite recent headlines and that both domestic and international destinations will see an increased influx of visitors," said Daniel Durazo, director of marketing and communications for Allianz Global Assistance USA.
  • Buying trip protection when you book your travel can put your mind at ease -- make sure you add it to your pre-trip checklist, along with sunscreen."
  • Allianz Global Assistance offers travel insurance** through most major U.S. airlines, leading travel agents, online travel agencies, other travel suppliers and directly to consumers.

2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders® Young Guns Competition Kicks Off During Spring Break

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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The SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Regional Competition makes its 2020 debut at the Heat Wave Spring Break Jam, March 7-8, in South Padre Island, Texas.

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  • The SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Regional Competition makes its 2020 debut at the Heat Wave Spring Break Jam, March 7-8, in South Padre Island, Texas.
  • The 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Regional Competition kicks off at the Heat Wave Spring Break Jam in South Padre Island, Texas.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Young Guns competition is open to anyone ages 27 or younger (as of Nov. 6, 2020) who builds their vehicle primarily on their own.
  • Interested builders are encouraged to register immediately for the opportunity to compete amongst their peers at the Spring Break Jam event.

How to Save on Spring Break Travel

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Travel technology, Travel, OpenTravel Alliance, Service industries, Types of tourism, Expedia Group, Travel management, Expedia, Spring break

Spring can be a busy time to travel, especially to the warm-weather and family-friendly destinations popular with the spring break crowd.

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  • Spring can be a busy time to travel, especially to the warm-weather and family-friendly destinations popular with the spring break crowd.
  • Luckily, there are still a few ways to ensure your ideal spring break trip meets your ideal budget, and a lot of it comes down to timing.
  • According to Expedia data, the sweet spot for booking spring break airfare is 21-30 days in advance of your trip.
  • These are the cheapest weeks to travel during spring:
    Shop the Expedia Spring Savings event between February 24 and March 1 and save up to 40% off on select hotels and activities.

Aéropostale Partners with United Way to Host Alternative Spring Break In Malibu, California March 10 – March 15, 2019

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Monday, March 11, 2019
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Aropostale ( Aeropostale.com ) and United Way Worldwide ( unitedway.org ) today announced that they will host 30 youth volunteers for an Alternative Spring Break to help rebuild fire-ravaged areas in Southern California.

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  • Aropostale ( Aeropostale.com ) and United Way Worldwide ( unitedway.org ) today announced that they will host 30 youth volunteers for an Alternative Spring Break to help rebuild fire-ravaged areas in Southern California.
  • We are excited to collaborate with United Way to provide Aropostale customers a chance to give back to those in need through the Alternative Spring Break program, said Natasha Fishman, EVP of Marketing at ABG, the owner of Aropostale.
  • Our partnership with United Way provides an important platform through which Aropostale customers can support those effected by the deadly fires in Southern California.
  • Since its inception Alternative Spring Break has hosted 5,000 students in 15 communities delivering more than 150,000 hours of volunteer service.

Spring Break Is Sexy and Safe with Health Tips from myLAB Box

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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For example, it was reported that the Gallatin City County Health Department saw 70 cases of chlamydia 10 weeks prior to spring break and 103 cases after spring break.

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  • For example, it was reported that the Gallatin City County Health Department saw 70 cases of chlamydia 10 weeks prior to spring break and 103 cases after spring break.
  • The myth of "what happens on spring break, stays on spring break" is a lie.
  • We hope these tips will be a good reminder to college students who are enjoying Spring Break to practice safe sex."
  • All myLAB Box tests are validated by fully licensed CLIA-certified myLAB Box lab affiliates with extensive experience in testing for infectious diseases.

Survey: Daytona Beach Is the Most Affordable Spring Break Destination in Florida

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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MIAMI, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Daytona Beach is the most affordable destination in Florida for spring break, according to a new survey conducted by MiamiHotels.org .

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  • MIAMI, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Daytona Beach is the most affordable destination in Florida for spring break, according to a new survey conducted by MiamiHotels.org .
  • For those seeking a luxury spring break experience, the survey also found the most expensive spring break destinations in Florida.
  • The following tables list the most and least affordable destinations in Florida for spring break.
  • Most affordable Florida spring break destinations:

TxDOT Urges Young Drivers to Plan for Sober Ride Ahead of Spring Break

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Monday, March 4, 2019
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As college students and young adults head to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texas Department of Transportations Plan While You Can campaign reminds them to make a plan for a sober ride before the party starts.

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  • As college students and young adults head to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texas Department of Transportations Plan While You Can campaign reminds them to make a plan for a sober ride before the party starts.
  • We urge young drivers to make responsible choices during the Spring Break holiday.
  • Before heading out, please plan ahead for a sober ride to ensure you get to and from your destination safely.
  • During last years Spring Break* in Texas, there were 444 crashes involving young drivers who were driving under the influence of alcohol.

Puerto Rico Returns To Top Spring Break Destinations For First Time Since Hurricane Maria

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
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The island dropped off the list in 2018 as it recovered from 2017's Hurricane Maria.

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  • The island dropped off the list in 2018 as it recovered from 2017's Hurricane Maria.
  • Reappearing on the 2019 Top 10 Spring Break Destinations list is Salt Lake City, Utah, where skiers are heading to get in a few more runs this season.
  • The Allianz findings also show the most popular flight days for Spring Break travel in 2019.
  • Most Spring Break travelers are spending five days in domestic destinations (31 percent) and eight in international (52 percent).

College Consensus Publishes Ranking of the Best Spring Break Destinations

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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"Thanks mostly to MTV and teen comedies," though, according to Consensus, "college spring break trips have become a rite of passage."

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  • "Thanks mostly to MTV and teen comedies," though, according to Consensus, "college spring break trips have become a rite of passage."
  • Certainly, "Some students want their college spring break trips to be luxurious and expensive, so they can live like Instagram stars for a few days," but the majority of sun-seeking college students "just can't wait to get to hit the beach, and some of the best spring break trip ideas are the simplest."
  • Consensus editors admit that ranking the best spring break destinations is a challenging task: "Is it really up to us to say a Cancun spring break is better than a Bahamas spring break?"
  • Instead of making a completely subjective list, "College Consensus applied the tried-and-true Consensus method to create an aggregate ranking of the best college spring break trips."

Vacationing in Cancun Still Safe For Spring Break Despite Recent Strip Club Shootings

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Sunday, February 24, 2019
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"We've been monitoring the situation and assessing its impact to traveler's safety given the fast approaching spring break season," Davis said, noting that MTV's Spring Break is set to be held in Cancun in just a few weeks.

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  • "We've been monitoring the situation and assessing its impact to traveler's safety given the fast approaching spring break season," Davis said, noting that MTV's Spring Break is set to be held in Cancun in just a few weeks.
  • The strip club that was attacked over the weekend caters to a local clientele and is not a tourist destination, Davis says.
  • "When Travelyze prepares safety assessments for Cancun travelers, we advise them on how to stay safe in Cancun and still have a fun filled vacation experience."
  • Recently, over 80 new police vehicles were added to the Hotel Zone and along with military patrols, provide a high level of security for Spring Break visitors.