Anonymous
Post 01/27/2025 12:45     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Last I checked, there were good spring break flights to Puerto Rico


I haven’t checked, but I thought spring break was one of the most expensive times to fly to Puerto Rico Rico?


PP, here. I stand corrected. I just checked flights. Fares to San Juan are very cheap, if you fly Frontier or Spirit. Just over $200 roundtrip. Southwest and United are more expensive- $500 - $600 roundtrip.


If OP is OK with Frontier or Spirit, Puerto Rico might be a great option?
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 19:57     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Philadelphia. You can drive, plenty of things to do/see...add a hotel with a pool and that's perfect for little kids.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:42     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Anonymous wrote:Look on Expedia for deals where you can get a flight + hotel package. You can often get great deals on the hotel. You'll likely have better luck flying somewhere that's a less typical spring break destination. Last year we planned a trip to Atlanta to visit friends instead of a beach trip.

For a driving vacation, renting a beach house large enough to share with another family can keep costs down. Also going to a beach far enough north that spring break isn't in-season pricing yet...so SC or NC beaches instead of GA or FL.


The ocean is still too cold for swimming in NC or SC during Spring Break. You need to be in FL at the very least for the ocean to be swimmable.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:29     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Look on Expedia for deals where you can get a flight + hotel package. You can often get great deals on the hotel. You'll likely have better luck flying somewhere that's a less typical spring break destination. Last year we planned a trip to Atlanta to visit friends instead of a beach trip.

For a driving vacation, renting a beach house large enough to share with another family can keep costs down. Also going to a beach far enough north that spring break isn't in-season pricing yet...so SC or NC beaches instead of GA or FL.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:22     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
You're planning a trip during peak travel (spring break) and fir only a few days (keep in mind you lose 1 day on each end).

So how many days? It doesn't seem worth the cost OR time to fly anywhere. You'll blow $2k on flights/rental car alone during that premium travel week.

I'd go somewhere within driving distance - find a place like Busch Gardens, Hershey Park, or a 4-season ski resort (ziplining, many biking, lake activities) if you're budget truly is $2k .

Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:21     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Last I checked, there were good spring break flights to Puerto Rico


I haven’t checked, but I thought spring break was one of the most expensive times to fly to Puerto Rico Rico?


PP, here. I stand corrected. I just checked flights. Fares to San Juan are very cheap, if you fly Frontier or Spirit. Just over $200 roundtrip. Southwest and United are more expensive- $500 - $600 roundtrip.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:17     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Why do people keep saying the money will run out when she's said the $2000 is just for flight and hotel? She didn't say her budget is $0 for sightseeing/eating.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:17     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Anonymous wrote:Last I checked, there were good spring break flights to Puerto Rico


I haven’t checked, but I thought spring break was one of the most expensive times to fly to Puerto Rico Rico?
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:15     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:San Antonio, $290/person on Delta that week (various day combos), rental car is around $250, lots of points hotel options, pick one with breakfast included. Tons to do there with kids.


Omg no, there isn't. The only decent part is the Riverwalk.


San Antonio is boring. The Riverwalk is nice for an hour. I would prefer a weekend in Cleveland over San Antonio.

Also, budget sounds tight- $2000. If you spend $1000 on flights, Ubers, hotel room, the money runs out fast. I’m team drive. That way you can actually enjoy your vacation.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:13     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:San Antonio, $290/person on Delta that week (various day combos), rental car is around $250, lots of points hotel options, pick one with breakfast included. Tons to do there with kids.


Omg no, there isn't. The only decent part is the Riverwalk.


Different poster here. We've done spring break there. There's the Alamo, the other missions, Tower of the Americas which is near a cool playground, Market Square, and good food. The Saga light show is really cool. There's also a children's museum we didn't go to that I recently saw in a list of top children's museums. I'm sure there's more.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 15:29     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Anonymous wrote:San Antonio, $290/person on Delta that week (various day combos), rental car is around $250, lots of points hotel options, pick one with breakfast included. Tons to do there with kids.


Omg no, there isn't. The only decent part is the Riverwalk.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 15:26     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Last I checked, there were good spring break flights to Puerto Rico
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 14:30     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Virginia Beach
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 14:28     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
Anonymous wrote:Given your budget, I would scale back and look for a place you can drive or maybe take the train. I'm currently looking at flights now to FL and they're in the $200+ range which will eat up a good amount of your budget.
Trips I have been on with my daughter that age for SB were NYC and Philly. Lots of fun things to see and explore. Plus taking the train is a fun experience too. But we have also done the bus both to NYC and Philly. Super cheap and then you can spend the rest on hotels and food.


Did you miss that she only has 3 people to buy for and she only needs two nights in a hotel due to her points? She can easily spend half the budget on airfare.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 14:12     Subject: Spring Break for 3 - under $2k?
San Antonio, $290/person on Delta that week (various day combos), rental car is around $250, lots of points hotel options, pick one with breakfast included. Tons to do there with kids.