5. South Padre Island, Texas
Y’all will have a blast during Spring Break 2015 if you come to this tiny island just across a bridge from the tip of Texas. It’s well established as “the” party central for hordes of students in the southern States, but everyone is welcome. There are lots of cheap and cheerful hotels, condos and accommodation choices for groups of friends to share. The main attraction is Coca Cola Beach, which really knows how to cater to the college crowd. There are endless beachfront concerts, pool parties, dance-a-thons, crazy contests, interactive games, beach volleyball tournaments, banana boat rides, you name it. You can’t help but meet people and have fun, which is what it’s all about. FYI, it’s legal to drink on the beach here.
6. Puerto Rico
American students can enjoy a Caribbean island getaway without a passport by heading to Puerto Rico for Spring Break 2015. The legal drinking age is 18 here, so even freshmen can get into the spirit. Urban seekers will find San Juan a vibrant, sexy city with salsa clubs, casinos, fabulous food and flowing rum (it’s the birthplace of the pina colada, after all). Beach lovers can flock to nearby Isla Verde Beach or Sun Bay Beach in Vieques. Outdoorsy types can check out the El Yunque tropical rainforest, go zip lining and waterfall rappelling. You’ll find plenty of food, drink and entertainment options to keep the party hopping. Look for the bargain flight/hotel packages on offer to entice students down in March.
