Still time to get some spring break deals, ideas

Spring Break is just around the corner and if you haven’t made travel plans yet you may be feeling a little stuck. Never fear, there are several last minute ideas that are both affordable and exciting.

If you need to get away this spring break but don’t have a lot of cash, there are still many options for last-minute spring break vacations. According to Phyllis Howe, travel agent with Edgerton Travel, resorts have really good last minute rates although airfares are more expensive.

Howe pulled up a trip to Cancun. With a two person room occupancy and flying out of O’Hare, Howe was able to find a trip to Cancun for only $918 per person. Howe also said that New Orleans is an easy train ride away and a fun town to spend time in. She pointed out that Florida isn’t always warm at this time of year and that for safety reasons students should steer clear of Mexican border towns.

Allegiant Air offers discounted flights from the Chicago Area to warmer climates like Las Vegas or Phoenix. Round trips start as low as $350. Additionally, booking a flight plus hotel through the MGM Mirage vacations website can get roundtrip airfare and a hotel for under $600 for a week in Vegas.

Other options for finding those great deals on airfare and accommodations are travel search engines such as Orbitz, Travelocity, Priceline, or CheapOAir. All three sites also offer last-minute hotel packages for this spring break. Check out these web sites to find your last minute deal.

Even if you don’t have the cash to take a vacation, there are still plenty of other fun things to do during spring break that won’t break the bank. Some fun ideas include taking day trips to a museum or a different city.

Chicago is an inexpensive South Shore ride away and features several attractions: The Shedd Aquarium, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, The Field Museum, Chicago History Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Dusable Museum, Clarke House Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, or the Chicago Botanical gardens.

Another idea is to spend a day playing at the Splash Universe water park in nearby Shipshewana. According to their website it is always a summery 84 degrees and close to home. The cost of admission is about $30. Check out their website for more information, www.splashuniverse.com.

Nevertheless, if you are truly broke, that is ok too. Try visiting friends at other colleges with a different spring break schedule. Throw a party. Curl up with a book you’ve been waiting to read. Spring break is about fun, relaxation, and recharging your batteries.

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