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If you want to make the most out of your spring break, then take a look at these best places to go for spring break. They’re beautiful places, to begin with, yet get even more lovely in spring with the pleasantly mild weather and the flower blooms that only such season brings.
Before we give you the best places to go for spring break, let us first list the advantages of traveling in the spring. During spring…
- airfare and hotel rates are cheaper since it’s shoulder season.
- these travel destinations are not too crowded or deserted.
- flowers are beginning to bloom everywhere.
Are you convinced yet? So here are the best places to go for spring break.
Best Places to Go for Spring Break
1. Japan
Let’s go far east and start with Japan.
Japan, where ancient meets modern, and with its fascinating culture, more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites, beautiful age-old temples, sushi, sashimi, and maki (yum), makes for one best place to go for a spring break.
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Even more so in spring when Japan enjoys its best weather—gone is the frigid winter and it’s months away before the arrival of the sweltering heat of summer.
Spring also brings in beautiful cherry blossoms. There are plenty of picturesque gardens to soak in that beauty. You can also take part in and enjoy the many festivals of the season. All these make your spring break a one-of-a-kind experience.
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2. Washington D.C.
If you’re in the US and want to spend your break close to home, then the best place to go for spring break in the US is in the capital, Washington D.C.
Soak in the newness and freshness of spring near the Tidal Basin, along the shores of East Potomac Park, and to Hains Point, where you can see and enjoy the most number of cherry blossoms.
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Booking.com3. Amsterdam
If you love tulips, hyacinths, crocuses, daffodils, and more, then head on to flower heaven, The Netherlands in Europe.
The Netherlands produces 70% of the world’s flower needs, and for that alone, it is the best place to go for a spring break filled with lovely and fragrant floral immersion.
Start your spring break trip in Amsterdam, the capital, where you can see the canals and gabled-top houses lining them. Take a boat cruise to get the full experience. Stop by the market to get a taste of the famous Dutch tulips.
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Then head off to Keukenhof Gardens just outside Amsterdam, where you’ll be treated to a vast 32 hectares of over 7 million flowers—amazing, right?
And lastly, don’t miss The Flower Strip, a long strip of flower fields stretching across 20 miles, where your eyes will delight in flowers and flowers in full bloom. This happens only in spring, of course.
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4. Paris
I love Paris in the springtime. No, I’m not just repeating Meg Ryan’s song in the French Kiss, but I truly love Paris in the spring.
Nothing beats Paris in the springtime. Yes, Paris is beautiful whatever the season, and even as Audrey Hepburn aptly put it when she said that “Paris is always a good idea”, I still think that springtime gives Paris a different flavor.
With that freshness and sense of a new beginning in the air, Paris is alive and more beautiful. Add to that the budding blooms scattered around the city and it’s just more magical. Plus, the weather is warm enough to allow you to sit at a sidewalk café.
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Booking.com5. Spain
If you’re up for a more exotic locale with plenty of attractions to delight in and an interesting culture to soak into, then your best place to go for spring break is Spain on the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain with its diversity offers many different kinds of allure. The booming capital of Madrid for its artistic heritage and colorful nightlife, Barcelona for its rich culture and delicious cuisines, and the region of Andalusia for its captivating ancient cities, architecture, and flamencos. The list goes on, and whatever you choose, you’ll never go wrong.
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6. Germany
Fairy tale and storybook-worthy towns, anyone? If you love the whimsical and fancy, a great place to go for spring break would be in Deutschland.
You can spend your spring break in the bigger cities like Berlin and Munich if you’re so inclined, however. They offer both modern and historical amusements that are just as enlightening as they are enjoyable. Munich, for instance, has the BMW Museum and other museums, and grand palaces.
If you’re up for some small-town escape, there are a lot of fairy tale small towns you can enjoy. With castles, cobbled-laned old towns, and half-timbered structures to see, you’ll be spending a many guten morgens in no time.
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7. Rome
One of the best places to go for spring break is Rome in Italy.
Spring is the best time to visit Rome. Being such a popular tourist destination, Rome can get crazy crowded most of the time. But since spring is a shoulder season in travel, there are just a few tourists around, making sightseeing not tedious. You don’t have to stand in long lines or pay a hefty price to get into the sights. Of course, you can always book online ahead of time to skip the lines.
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Also, the weather in Rome during spring is great. Not too hot like in the summertime nor cold as when in autumn or winter. Just like in Paris, it’s warm enough in Rome that you can sit around the piazzas.
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8. London
London in spring is glorious. All those flowering trees and plants in full bloom in the English gardens and around the city are a sight to behold. There are the cherry blossoms, of course, then the wonderful wisterias you can see on the houses, the pretty peonies, and many more.
Just like Rome, London in spring has a smaller influx of tourists too. While the weather is pleasantly mild, it can get unpredictable, however, as it is most of the year, but nothing that an umbrella or raincoat can’t handle.
If you’ve got time to spare, head on to the English countryside for an even lovelier English vista. The Cotswolds is one great place to soak in the spring beauty in England with its thatched roof cottages, beautiful English gardens, and delicious afternoon tea.
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Booking.comWhere is the cheapest place for spring break?
Consider budget-friendly destinations like national parks, camping grounds, or nearby cities offering affordable accommodations. Opt for off-peak destinations to avoid high prices. Explore options for road trips or discounted travel packages. Prioritize cost-effective activities such as hiking, picnicking, or visiting free attractions. Research and plan for the best deals.
Conclusion
So there you have it, the best places to go for spring break. Whichever place you choose, we hope you’ll have a lovely time there! Happy travels, as always!
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Wow, gorgeous suggestions! I’d love to go to Japan but wouldn’t have thought of Rome.
Thank you 🙂 Yes, Rome is lovely in the spring when the weather is at its nicest. It’s not too crowded like summer, too. And I find airfare and hotel prices are cheaper.