Best and Worst Family Spring Break Vacation Spots of 2024

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We’ve never had a bad spring break. We’ve done Aruba twice and loved it. 2nd time was no direct flights though which is why we chose Puerto Rico this year. Direct flights both ways. It’s hot but not humid. Old San Juan is gorgeous, we’re staying at the Embassy Suites in Dorado. Hotel itself is fine but no extras. Beach is small, and no on site water sports or kids activities. We came with friends so everyone is happy though.

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Mexico City has been pretty amazing.

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Best: anywhere but Florida
Worst: Florida. Anywhere( Miami Tampa Sarasota - the whole lot)

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Currently in park city for skiing and loving it! Bummed that spring break is mid April next year so the timing won’t work to return.

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Anonymous wrote:Well my in laws told us they were selling their cabin in junky East Tennessee this year, so we went there to see it one last time . Once there we were told they had actually changed their mind and also my husband’s uncle and aunt were there to stay as well!! Wheeee!! The 4 boomers were constantly cold so the house was at 74 degrees with a FIRE the whole time, almost no food since they don’t seem to eat at that age, and the uncle just yapped nonstop about nothing. Telling me all about his Facebook feed. Also the bed was uncomfortable. 0 stars, do not recommend.

Couldn’t you go out and buy food? Or are there no grocery stores in “junky” East TN??

Yeah, a real grocery store is 20 minutes away unless you want to eat all your meals from Dollar General, which, along with smoke shops, inexplicably proliferate the area. Going to the store and buying things to have on hand isn’t the same thing as having a fully stocked kitchen to actually prepare meals, but you knew that.

So you couldn't drive 20 mins? And who wants to make 3 squares a day while on vacation?

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we have a condo in Florida and avoid it during spring break.
instead, we go skiing in Montana. My sister owns a place in Helena and we ski at Great Divide - not big by ANY means but good for middle aged and newer skiiers.

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Anonymous wrote:Recommend: Keystone, CO for families who are newer to skiing. We went in February for winter spring break and it was a great experience. Kids 12 and under ski for free, and the town was quiet (with no hard core parties, no late night noise).

Don't Recommend: Florida in March at the moment. Especially Sarasota, Bradenton,Clearwater/Tampa, Orlando. Nonstop traffic, bad parking, long wait lines everywhere.

Love this

Yes Keystone for sure.

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Anonymous wrote:We have gotten horrible weather in AZ. We’ve still enjoyed the hikes and the scenery but everything is muddy, wet and cold. The last 2 days should be great but overall it’s been very disappointing weather wise. It was warmer at home. We didn’t expect it to be hot, but still.

Are talking about the entire state? It's like the 7th largest state in the country, with many different weather systems.

-- Former Arizonan, looking forward to retiring there in 6 years.

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In Paris now. We come every Spring Break. Too early for the Normandy beaches but next year Spring break is later in April so will be back for that.

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Anonymous wrote:We are in Chicago. It is chilly but not unbearably cold by any means. So much to see and do! And really freaking cheap.

Heading to Chicago tomorrow. Mind sharing what you all did?

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Staying home, reading good books and catching up on my favorite shows. Cooking great meals and enjoying my family.

Bliss.

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Anonymous wrote:Well my in laws told us they were selling their cabin in junky East Tennessee this year, so we went there to see it one last time . Once there we were told they had actually changed their mind and also my husband’s uncle and aunt were there to stay as well!! Wheeee!! The 4 boomers were constantly cold so the house was at 74 degrees with a FIRE the whole time, almost no food since they don’t seem to eat at that age, and the uncle just yapped nonstop about nothing. Telling me all about his Facebook feed. Also the bed was uncomfortable. 0 stars, do not recommend.

Couldn’t you go out and buy food? Or are there no grocery stores in “junky” East TN??

Yeah, a real grocery store is 20 minutes away unless you want to eat all your meals from Dollar General, which, along with smoke shops, inexplicably proliferate the area. Going to the store and buying things to have on hand isn’t the same thing as having a fully stocked kitchen to actually prepare meals, but you knew that.

So you couldn't drive 20 mins? And who wants to make 3 squares a day while on vacation?

Lady, what’s your deal? I vented briefly about the fact we canceled other spring break plans to go somewhere because we were under the impression that it was being sold when it isn’t and we could’ve gone another time and when another part of the extended family was there, which we weren’t told. All in all I would not have chosen to go during this particular week, and spent the time there cramped with other people, if I had known the house was not going anywhere, and here you are up my ass about it!

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Anonymous wrote:Staying home, reading good books and catching up on my favorite shows. Cooking great meals and enjoying my family.

Bliss.

Yes, next year I want to stay home for spring break. It’s just such a busy time of year that it feels too stressful to travel every year.

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Anonymous wrote:Well my in laws told us they were selling their cabin in junky East Tennessee this year, so we went there to see it one last time . Once there we were told they had actually changed their mind and also my husband’s uncle and aunt were there to stay as well!! Wheeee!! The 4 boomers were constantly cold so the house was at 74 degrees with a FIRE the whole time, almost no food since they don’t seem to eat at that age, and the uncle just yapped nonstop about nothing. Telling me all about his Facebook feed. Also the bed was uncomfortable. 0 stars, do not recommend.

Couldn’t you go out and buy food? Or are there no grocery stores in “junky” East TN??

Yeah, a real grocery store is 20 minutes away unless you want to eat all your meals from Dollar General, which, along with smoke shops, inexplicably proliferate the area. Going to the store and buying things to have on hand isn’t the same thing as having a fully stocked kitchen to actually prepare meals, but you knew that.

So you couldn't drive 20 mins? And who wants to make 3 squares a day while on vacation?

Lady, what’s your deal? I vented briefly about the fact we canceled other spring break plans to go somewhere because we were under the impression that it was being sold when it isn’t and we could’ve gone another time and when another part of the extended family was there, which we weren’t told. All in all I would not have chosen to go during this particular week, and spent the time there cramped with other people, if I had known the house was not going anywhere, and here you are up my ass about it!

You sound pretty awful, no wonder you can't have a good time.

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Anonymous wrote:Well my in laws told us they were selling their cabin in junky East Tennessee this year, so we went there to see it one last time . Once there we were told they had actually changed their mind and also my husband’s uncle and aunt were there to stay as well!! Wheeee!! The 4 boomers were constantly cold so the house was at 74 degrees with a FIRE the whole time, almost no food since they don’t seem to eat at that age, and the uncle just yapped nonstop about nothing. Telling me all about his Facebook feed. Also the bed was uncomfortable. 0 stars, do not recommend.

Couldn’t you go out and buy food? Or are there no grocery stores in “junky” East TN??

Yeah, a real grocery store is 20 minutes away unless you want to eat all your meals from Dollar General, which, along with smoke shops, inexplicably proliferate the area. Going to the store and buying things to have on hand isn’t the same thing as having a fully stocked kitchen to actually prepare meals, but you knew that.

So you couldn't drive 20 mins? And who wants to make 3 squares a day while on vacation?

Lady, what’s your deal? I vented briefly about the fact we canceled other spring break plans to go somewhere because we were under the impression that it was being sold when it isn’t and we could’ve gone another time and when another part of the extended family was there, which we weren’t told. All in all I would not have chosen to go during this particular week, and spent the time there cramped with other people, if I had known the house was not going anywhere, and here you are up my ass about it!

You sound pretty awful, no wonder you can't have a good time.

Not PP but I think their vacation "wins" for worst spring break so far. I would be salty about it too, and it's kinda weird people are piling on them for being in an objectionably crappy situation.