Whether you are in school and enjoy a spring break off or not, taking a holiday in March can revitalize a winter weary soul. While spring break is typically considered a high time for travel, the world economic downturn has changed things dramatically. People are not traveling as much and resort prices have dropped significantly over even last year’s rates. Thus, there are many great deals that will let you head south to the sun without breaking the bank.
For parents with younger children on holiday from school, consider a trip to Disney World or Disneyland. Both have great weather and offer special park ticket prices during the spring break periods.
If you want to lay on the beach and have cocktails, the Caribbean is a great destination. Prices there have dropped dramatically in the last year. A 3-star hotel in Barbados is 72% cheaper than they were this time last year. Those same 3-star hotels in Puerto Rico are over 50% less, the Dominican Republic rates have declined almost as much, and St. Lucia and Turks & Caicos hotels are down 34%.
Cruises are another way to get to warm weather with great inclusive packages, and their prices have also gone down significantly. Leaving from Florida, you can find cruises for well under $300 per person, and sometimes less than even half of that. Most of these specials offer rates that are over 70% off brochure prices.
Flights to the southern US are also going cheap. There are deals that will take you to Miami for under $300 round trip. Similarly priced flights are available from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Those rates, with discounts available at resorts and on cruises make for an affordable warm holiday!
Unfortunately, the weather across Canada and in the northern US is temperamental in March, which may lead to canceled flights or delays in your plans. In case your plans fall through, you might want to look for travel insurance Canada to your destination. This assurance voyage will protect you from bad weather, emergencies at home, or other conditions that would make you cancel your trip.