With spring break season on the horizon, you may find yourself looking for the top spring break destinations to go on an unforgettable trip with your closest friends. If you’re asking yourself where to go for spring break, you’re not alone! It can be daunting to dive into a search for the best spring break location, with each destination having so many different activities and plenty of other factors to consider. We want to make sure that planning a holiday away with your favorite sexy designer bikini is a fun experience rather than a stressful one, which is why we’ve put together a Best Spring Break Destinations 2019 Guide to help simplify your search and get you excited for your travel plans. Keep reading for our top picks for where to go for spring break and what each of these popular destinations has to offer you on your trip. Plus, don’t forget to check out our Summer 2019 Swimsuit Styles so you can be a trendsetter and ahead of the curve on your vacation!

Spring break can be a wonderful time to get away from the responsibilities of normal life and enjoy time away in a beautiful place, but how do you choose where to go? We always recommend sitting down and thinking through what type of spring break trip you are looking for before you leave to help guide you to locations that will deliver the type of experience you are looking for. ⁶ Whether you’re looking for a spring break spent soaking up the sun on the beach with your favorite drink in hand or exploring a new city, we’ve got you covered! Below is our guide to the top spring break destinations 2019.¹

If you’re looking for one of the hottest spring break destinations year after year, Cancún is always topping the travel list for a destination that will deliver a fun, tropical spring break vacation. Cancún is located in southeastern Mexico and is a great spring break destination because it offers sprawling sandy beaches with unforgettable views, fun local nightlife, and many other fun activities you can choose to enjoy during your vacation. If you’re looking for adventure, you can spend your time out in the beautiful blue ocean parasailing and jet skiing the day away. More low-key? You can opt for snorkeling during the day or stick with hanging out on the sand beaches sipping drinks and soaking up the sun in your favorite swimsuit. If you want a one-of-a-kind experience during your spring break trip, you can check out one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, a nearby Mayan archaeological site called Chichén Itzá.²

In search of one of the best spring break locations for delivering unforgettably beautiful views? Look no further than the Bahamas. Located in the Caribbean, the Bahamas is comprised of roughly seven hundred islands that attract millions of people from all over the world to flock to this destination. What makes it a great contender for one of the best spring break destinations 2019? The Bahamas has something for everyone and can deliver many different types of spring break experiences depending on what you are looking for. If you want a luxury resort experience on your spring break getaway, there are many different large, elegant resorts to choose from that will give you a comfortable and curated spring break experience. Want something a bit more off the beaten path?

You can venture outside the large hotel chains to get out into the beautiful wilderness of this unique part of the world. When you’re visiting the Bahamas, you can spend your days relaxing on white sand beaches in your favorite bikini, swimming among the sea life on a scuba diving excursion, shopping at duty-free shops, or exploring one-of-a-kind views of nature in Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama Island or Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve on Eleuthera. The Bahamas is truly a choose your own tropical vacation that will give you a memorable spring break vacation.³

If you’re on the hunt for a destination that will give you sunny beach views and access to the sea while still offering a bustling nightlife and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Miami Beach may be the ideal spring break destination for you. Home to many celebrities, it’s easy to see why people fall in love with Miami Beach. With stunning beach views and no shortage of ocean activities, high-end restaurants to enjoy upscale meals at, fashion stores to curate your perfect spring break style, and nightclubs to spend the evenings dancing the night away at, you can have the spring break trip of a lifetime in Miami Beach. Some favorite Miami activities are happy hour on a rooftop bar, shopping at the Lincoln Road Mall, and walking down the South Pointe Pier during the day to make spring break memories that will last far beyond the end of your adventure.⁴

If you want the experience of a vacation in the Bahamas with a more budget-friendly price tag, check out Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic as a great spring break destination. In Punta Cana, you can have a luxury resort experience that will keep you feeling pampered and taken care of on every day of your vacation. Keep in mind that if you’re looking for a spring break destination with ample access to adventure, it may be better to skip Punta Cana since it may not have the same volume of options as other destinations on this list, but if you are looking for relaxation on your spring break, this could be your perfect fit. With golden sand beaches that will make you wonder how they could possibly be real, you will get the perfect tropical spring break vacation vibes at this spring break destination.⁵

For many, visiting Jamaica for a spring break holiday is a dream come true. If you’ve only briefly heard of this popular destination, but never dug a bit deeper into why it is beloved by many all over the world, we’re here to explain why. Not only is Jamaica where reggae music was born, but it is also the third-largest island in the Caribbean. While you won’t be able to enjoy all that Jamaica has to offer in just one trip, there is no shortage of fun-filled activities to choose from to create the perfect spring break vacation experience. With many all-inclusive resorts to choose from, you can spend your time on beautiful beaches gazing and swimming in stunning turquoise water in your favorite swimsuit without having to worry about venturing away from the resort to find food or fun. If you want a more adventurous spring break, you can spend your time hiking in the Blue Mountains and climbing waterfalls like Dunn’s River. If you want to spend your time surfing in the clear blue waters, Port Antonio has surfing that you won’t want to miss - plus you can go river rafting along the Rio Grande if you’re searching for an extra thrill. With Jamaica, you will be immersed in natural beauty and can tailor your spring break to the type of experience you are looking for.

Another destination in Mexico to consider as a possible destination is Puerto Vallarta. This beach getaway location offers stunning oceanfront views with a unique and sophisticated environment to enjoy your stay in. With many different beautiful and all-inclusive resorts to choose from, you can have a spring break vacation that is curated to deliver the perfect experience you are looking for. You can indulge in luxury spa treatments at the upscale resorts and dine on delicious cuisine at the best restaurants. If you love going out and dancing on vacation, you can also check out local nightclubs that will have you dancing the night away in no time. You can take a taxi to Malecón, a boardwalk that is near Bandera Bay, to see local sights and explore different art galleries along the way. If your ideal spring break vacation is relaxing and being pampered in a beautiful seaside locale, then Puerto Vallarta may be the perfect destination for your upcoming holiday.⁷

Considered by some to be one of the top spring break destinations, Panama City Beach delivers an idyllic beach vacation getaway for your upcoming spring break. If you’re looking for a spring break destination that will give you all of the tropical getaway vibes you’re looking for along with stunning natural sights, Panama City Beach may be the perfect spring break destination for you. You can sprawl out on the shore of Panama City Beach’s white sand beaches in your favorite bikini with a book in hand and soak in the sun while letting your stress melt away. When you start to get too hot, you can take a dip in the beautiful blue ocean where you might be able to witness dolphins playing in the surf, as this area has one of the world’s highest concentrations of bottlenose dolphins. You can also visit nearby St. Andrews State Park and Shell Island to take in the local sights and explore your surroundings. Panama City Beach is a great low-key, relaxation filled spring break destination that will allow you to witness the beauty of nature in a serene and unique setting.⁸

If you're in search of a unique spring break experience that ventures outside of other popular tropical destinations like the Caribbean, Mexico, and Florida, take a look at South Padre Island off the coast of Texas. In South Padre Island, you’ll still be able to enjoy white sandy beaches, waves crashing against the seashore, and beautiful blue ocean water to gaze at as you relax. During your time on the island, you can partake in a variety of different activities depending on what you love, such as kiteboarding, embarking on an excursion to go dolphin-watching on the open water, or even a deep-sea fishing trip off the coast. South Padre Island can also be a great destination because of its relatively close proximity to major Texas cities, such as Dallas and Houston, which means that you can create a hybrid spring break vacation during which you can soak up the sun on the Texas coast and then venture into the city for the hustle and bustle of the city streets.⁹

When you’re choosing from these top spring break destinations, you can’t go wrong! Whether you’re in search of relaxation, adventure, nightlife, or anything in between, the perfect tropical getaway awaits for you to throw all of your favorite swimsuits in a suitcase and spend your time enjoying all of the beauty that the world has to offer. Check out our guide on resort attire meaning and style recommendations so you can make sure you are packing accordingly! Plus, we’ve also put together a guide on beach attire so you know exactly which clothing items you want to rock when you leave you resort for excursions and exploring. With tropical locations and stylish beachwear, we know you’ll be loving every minute!

Sources:

¹https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-spring-break-destinations/
²https://travel.usnews.com/Cancun_Mexico/
³https://travel.usnews.com/Bahamas/
⁴https://travel.usnews.com/Punta_Cana_Dominican_Republic/
⁵https://travel.usnews.com/Jamaica/
⁶https://travel.usnews.com/Miami_Beach_FL/
⁷https://travel.usnews.com/Puerto_Vallarta_Mexico/
⁸https://travel.usnews.com/Panama_City_Beach_FL/
⁹https://travel.usnews.com/South_Padre_Island_TX/