Although it was uncovered that Spring Break (March 15th – April 30th) will be 4% more expensive than last year, there are still some well-known cities offering deals that even beat rates from 2015: Cancun (45% cheaper), Panama City Beach (11% cheaper) and San Diego (6% cheaper).
NEW YORK – In just a few weeks Americans will begin embarking on Spring Break trips throughout the U.S. and Caribbean – headed for sun-soaked beaches and cities ripe with entertainment and culture. For those still looking to book a trip, but aren’t sure where to go without breaking the bank, Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, is here to help. Although it was uncovered that Spring Break (March 15th – April 30th) will be 4% more expensive than last year, there are still some well-known cities offering deals that even beat rates from 2015: Cancun (45% cheaper), Panama City Beach (11% cheaper) and San Diego (6% cheaper).
The following week-to-week recommendations highlight additional great savings for travelers, where they will discover a variety of accommodations to choose from-from hotels and B&Bs, apartments to vacation homes, and even more unique properties.
Week of March 15th – March 21st
- Playa del Carmen, Mexico: 13% cheaper
- Santa Barbara: 10% cheaper
Week of March 22nd – March 28th
- Virginia Beach: 25% cheaper
- Reno: 16% cheaper
- San Antonio: 11% cheaper
- Las Vegas: 4% cheaper
Week of March 29th – April 4th
- South Padre Island: 30% cheaper
- Miami: 19% cheaper
- Atlanta: 11% cheaper
Week of April 5th – April 11th
- Corpus Christi: 38% cheaper
- Daytona Beach: 17% cheaper
- Palm Springs: 14% cheaper
- Key West: 3% cheaper
Week of April 12th – April 18th
- Ocean City: 19% cheaper
- Clearwater Beach: 15% cheaper
- Orlando: 4% cheaper
Week of April 19th – April 25th
- San Juan, Puerto Rico: 5% cheaper
Week of April 26th – May 1st
- Atlantic City: 36% cheaper
- New Orleans: 25% cheaper
- Monterey: 15% cheaper
- Savannah: 4% cheaper
And for those looking to get in on where everyone else is already planning to go, Booking.com found that the top cities this year, based on current bookings, include:
- Barcelona
- Big Bear Lake
- Charleston
- Kyoto
- Lisbon
- Moab
- Newport
- South Lake Tahoe
- Tulum
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