American Express Travel has compiled the best destinations for Spring Break travel this year, based on customer travel trends:
- Aruba
- Cancun
- Denver
- Fort Myers
- Fort Lauderdale
- Orlando
- Kahului
- London
- Miami
- Nassau
- New York
- Paris
- Phoenix
- Providenciales
- Puerto Vallarta
- Salt Lake City
- San Jose del Cabo
- St. Maarten
- St. Thomas
Late planners should also consider the tips and tricks from American Express Travel Counselors, below:
- It's never too early to flesh out holiday travel plans to have more flexibility and save money booking.
- Having the flexibility to shift the vacation one or two days (which can typically yield more flight options, especially for groups of four or more) is important. Conventional wisdom of avoid flying on weekends and holidays to save money is still fairly accurate due to supply and demand.
- All-inclusive resorts may be a better value for families traveling with older children or teenagers who tend to eat more. For properties that aren't all-inclusive, research if the hotel or resort provides complimentary breakfast to cut back on food costs. Consider shopping at a local grocery store to stock up on coffee for the vacation and buying groceries for a beach picnic for lunch. Travelers at resorts should inquire about any resort credits or bonuses for food, accommodations and even local destination tours/excursions.
- Travelers seeking the most bang for their buck should consider booking both their flight and hotel through a travel agent who can help land a good deal.