9. Bahamas Party Cruise
How about spending Spring Break 2015 on board a cruise ship to the Bahamas? There are often cheap deals to be had out of Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Some cruises take you around to different ports of call, while others drop you off in one destination like Freeport or Nassau for a few days before sailing back to the US. Food, accommodation, entertainment and transportation usually are all bundled into the package. You just have to budget for booze and excursions, although sometimes drinks are included too. Don’t mistake this for your grandma’s shuffleboard cruise. These ones cater to the high-energy, music loving, pool partying college set looking for a good time on the high seas.
10. Volunteer Vacations
It may be hard to believe, but not every young student is into 24/7 raucous partying. As an alternative, consider taking a week or two off from your studies and doing good somewhere in the world. Voluntourism opportunities that provide meaningful travel with charitable benefits are out there if you take some time to research and vet them. There are countless organizations and home and abroad looking for short-term manpower to help build houses, care for orphans, teach English, work on environmental projects and more. Note that most of these programs require some payment for the privilege of volunteering with them. The tangible work experience and sense of contribution is well worth it, though. Food and accommodation packages and language classes might be part of the deal. And while partying is not the main focus, you just may find yourself having fun and making lifelong friendships too.
