spring break

March is here, which means students and educators everywhere are anxiously eying the calendar, counting down the days until a much deserved week break. By this time, most people have booked their spring break travel plans, either close to home or in a far, far off land with sun and sea. No matter what you do over break, here are some tips for not “breaking the bank” and having to take on a part-time job to pay down your credit card bill from one week of revelry. With a little vigilance, you can have a great time while not spending excessively.

We’re already well into February already and those of us who live in chilly winter climates (or even those who don’t) are craving a spring break getaway. However, many spring break trips quickly add up, leaving our savings accounts depleted (or our credit card balances unreasonably high) for the rest of the spring and summer. But that doesn’t mean you should abstain from your well-deserved escape, it just means you need to think creatively (and frugally). To get you started, here are some ideas for spring break trips that won’t break the bank.

With Spring Break just around the corner, now is the perfect time to book your vacation. Students have the excellent advantage of being privy to amazing travel discounts. If you’re a student, check out sites such as STA travel and other discount vendors that offer discounts to students. You can save hundreds of dollars on […]

If you want to take a different approach to spring break, then consider heading to the mountains as opposed to the beach during your spring break. Beach trips to Cabo San Lucas can be pretty steep on a college budget. You have to pay for expensive airfare and lodging, plus all the expenses that go […]

Now is an excellent time to fly into Mexico and the Caribbean from the States. Right now through Travelocity you can find one-way tickets into Mexico and the Caribbean for as low as $99 each way. Most major airline carriers that access US cities such as NY, Boston, San Diego, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Detroit, […]