{"id":416156,"date":"2024-01-17T00:01:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T06:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=416156"},"modified":"2024-01-17T09:44:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T15:44:46","slug":"where-are-chicagos-college-students-going-for-spring-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/where-are-chicagos-college-students-going-for-spring-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are Chicago’s College Students Going for Spring Break?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you still trying to figure out what to do for spring break? While time is ticking, there is still time to find your perfect SB24 destination. And what better way to do that than to take some inspiration from what your fellow Chicago-area collegiate travelers are doing? Whether it be Northwestern or University of Illinois, DePaul to UIC; the Chicagoland 18-22 year-olds are looking for a much-needed escape from the frozen tundra.<\/p>\n

So, whether you\u2019re stuck as a solo traveler, or looking for the best accommodations for a potential group; companies such as JusCollege<\/a> are here to help you craft your perfect college spring break. <\/span>Here are 10 destinations cooking up the very best that spring break has to offer. From the luxury and status of Las Vegas to the sunshine and sandy cheeks of Cancun, we have you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fort Lauderdale<\/h2>\n

Looking to stay local for Spring Break and don\u2019t want to deal with the chaos of Miami? Then head 45 minutes north and enjoy your brand of Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Listen, we get it. You\u2019re growing up and have already done the Panama City Beach or Cancun things. You\u2019re looking for something that blends \u2018Spring Break\u2019 and \u201cI\u2019m just trying to reset and recharge.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

JusCollege understands that the ultimate Spring Break experience is all relative. Fort Lauderdale is your spot for that ultimate balance; featuring some of the best hotels in the city, world-renowned beaches, and an unmatched lineup of events.<\/span><\/p>\n

Las Vegas<\/h2>\n

Viva! Vegas is 100 percent a year-round destination. And truthfully, might be better suited for your Spring Break Mini Getaway because try and find me someone with the bandwidth to spend more than 4 days in Vegas. Regardless, Vegas is basically four cities in one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter your brand of break or the goal you and your crew have. Vegas suffices. Perhaps Vegas isn\u2019t your spring break destination of choice. It\u2019s damn good as a Fall Break spot<\/a> if you\u2019re looking for something in the lap of luxury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cancun<\/h2>\n

The Godfather of Spring Break is easily Cancun. Are there <\/span>better<\/span><\/i> college Spring Break destinations out there? I\u2019m sure, yeah. Is it \u2018unoriginal\u2019 to do Spring Break in Cancun? I\u2019m sure some people might say that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But you know what, who gives a damn. Smash two beers together like Steve Austin and get ready because if there\u2019s one thing we know about Spring Break in Cancun it\u2019s that it never fails you. Recreate all the greatness of OG Spring Break on the beaches of the Caribbean. There\u2019s a reason LeBron is still scoring 30 a game at the age of 38. The GOAT\u2019s remain the GOAT\u2019s no matter how swiftly generations pass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All of this is to say\u2014there\u2019s nothing wrong with trusting in what\u2019s always come through to deliver yet again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Playa del Carmen<\/h2>\n

Playa del Carmen presents a college spring break experience that\u2019s just one step tamer than Canc\u00fan but still displays all the makings of a premiere destination. Playa provides the perfect level of luxurious resorts, shopping, nightlife, delicious food, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps Playa presents a bit more laid back, family-friendly version of the Yucatan peninsula but don\u2019t let that stand in your way of the perfect escape in the sun. After all, we love to party but you\u2019re busy enough with school that you also deserve to relax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Punta Cana<\/h2>\n

Going to Punta Cana and going to Cabo aren\u2019t all that different. It\u2019s like going to Vegas and having to choose between staying at the Aria or the Bellagio. They\u2019re both luxe but it really just depends on what particular brand of vodka you\u2019re looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Punta Cana you\u2019re getting the plush white sand coastline with more IG worthy captures than a European in New York City for the first time. The nightime provides modern clubs fit for dressing to the nines, relaxing daytime activities on a catamaran, beach bonfires, or ziplining through the jungle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cabo San Lucas<\/h2>\n

Refer to the above analogy when envisioning your Cabo experiences, but just know that when you go to Cabo you\u2019re basically committing to Debaucherous Summer Camp for 6 days straight. Cabo is the who\u2019s who of Spring Break so much so that you\u2019ll likely be gravitating toward returning sometime in your early 30\u2019s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the best concerts, beach clubs, spending more money than you probably have, and hanging out with tens of thousands of students your age; Cabo is absolutely the place to be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Puerto Vallarta<\/h2>\n

PV used to have this rep as a place for old people. Maybe that\u2019s just me because it\u2019s where my parents went for their honeymoon in like 1995. Or maybe my parents just party. I don\u2019t know. Either way, SBPV is back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The lineups are set for a week-long concert extravaganza, the legendary scenic backdrop of mountainside estates, and sexy party-ready travelers on gorgeous beaches make this a can\u2019t-miss spring break encore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Puerto Rico<\/h2>\n

Puerto Rico is a great Spring Break destination for two reasons (there are a lot more than two but play along with me here for a second):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n