Trending destinations to enjoy a spring break focus on picture-perfect beaches blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine and impossibly blue skies. With schools typically scheduling a one week break during March and April, spring break provides the perfect opportunity to seek out warm weather spots to make the most of quality family time. An incomparable way for multi-generational groups to discover some of the most incredible locations is on a luxury yacht charter.
Whether looking to relax at home or explore the Caribbean and beyond, the options for fun in the sun at this time of year are endless…
#1 Key West, Florida
Vacation time in sun-baked Key West is an awesome experience. It’s easy to fall in love with this unique spring break destination, and no wonder that Ernest Hemingway found inspiration in this sun-dappled spot for some of his finest work. Dotted with pastel-colored, conch-style houses and amazing coral reefs for underwater adventures, this idyllic yacht charter location also delivers a great party scene combined with a totally tropical climate. Soak up hours of sunshine along the velvet swatches at scenic Smathers Beach, the longest in the Keys, where shallow waters invite leisurely wading to solitary sandbars and the views are exceptional. In the evening head to the pier at Mallory Square or Key West Harbor to join the nightly sunset celebrations with other spring breakers, made even more amazing by entertainment from street performers and artists.
Water sports are something of a national pastime in Key West, so launch the toys during your yacht charter to relish fun activities with friends and family. With the world’s third largest barrier reef located just seven miles offshore, this is nirvana for diving and snorkeling aficionados who can get up close and personal with some colorful marine life. Key West is also buzzing with diverse history, having been home to some notable figures such as President Harry Truman – jump on the Conch Tour Train to absorb the full island experience. Cuisine is another big draw when looking for places to go for spring break, with seafood featuring heavily in Key West, often known as the Conch republic. Visit Louie’s Backyard or BO’s Fish Wagon for some top-quality local fare or combine delicious eats with a stunning view at Bistro 245. Those looking to join the great party scene must make way to Sloppy Joe’s for live music, fabulous cocktails and a pulsating dance floor.
#2 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Offering the longest white-sand shoreline in the Caribbean and a perfect sub-tropical climate, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is a unique spring break destination and a yachting haven. The region is packed with opportunities to enjoy excursions and activities – whether exploring by dune buggy, surfing gnarly waves at Macao or the exhilarating zipline across the jungle interior, the choices are all exceptional. Leisure-seekers can choose to simply relax in the sun sailing along the coast, where warm turquoise water, sparkling sands and swaying palms combine along the shore. Visit Juanillo, a beautiful beach to anchor off and head ashore, packed with personality plus a lovely little restaurant. For a relaxed atmosphere make way to Playa Bavaro, the perfect spot to make use of water sports equipment.
A hotspot to sample the best of Caribbean nightlife in places to go for spring break, get dressed up and prepare to party like never before at one of Punta Cana’s magnificent nightclubs such as Coco Bongo or Imagine. Alternatively, for a more relaxed evening, take some chill time beachside to enjoy a bonfire with friends where your yacht crew can set up a barbecue to try some local delights.
#3 Cabo San Lucas, México
Trade your winter coat and gloves for shorts and flip flops at Baja’s most vibrant resort. Cabo is a firm family favorite during spring break, offering something for everyone along its sunny shores. Renowned for attracting Hollywood’s elite in the 1970’s, today it is dotted with world-class resorts, pristine golf courses and deluxe villas. Conveniently just a short flight from many major US cities, set on the southernmost tip of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas is well known for its hedonistic decadence and lively atmosphere. For those seeking unique spring break destinations filled with outdoor adventures, on offer are whale watching trips, Sea of Cortez expeditions, desert ATV-ing, scuba diving and a variety of eco-tours.
The gorgeous blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez provide coastlines famed for stunning ribbons of sand and fabulous fishing opportunities, indeed no spring break in Cabo is complete without a day spent at the beach. Ideally accessed by yacht, cosy up on the sands at tranquil Playa del Amor, near El Arco marking Lands’ End, and marvel at spectacular formations such as Neptune’s Finger. Popular Medano offers the best swimming in Cabo, with warm water and a chilled vibe, together with plenty of chances to have fun with the watersports equipment. Blue-flagged Chileno Beach is a pristine favorite, found on the Golden Corridor between Cabo and San Jose, where snorkeling is a popular pursuit. Trending as one of the party places to go for spring break, night owls will not be disappointed as Cabo is bursting with great bars, music venues, clubs and lounges that come alive when the sun goes down. Enjoy live musicians and DJs playing sets all night long in downtown Cabo, while El Squid Roe and Cabo Wabo nightclubs boast a fabulous 20-year history and are renowned for pumping tracks alongside jam-packed dancefloors delivering unlimited fun.
Beyond these specific unique spring break destinations there are a host of other locations across the USA, the Caribbean and beyond that are ideal to discover by yacht. Working with a knowledgeable yacht charter broker will ensure that planning the perfect spring break vacation is an entirely personal process, resulting in a bespoke getaway that creates some incredible memories along the way.