Holiday travel · March 1 – March 31, 2026
Top 20 Hotel Destinations for Spring Break
Spring break picks for families and couples alike: dry-season beaches, spring skiing, theme parks and the first cherry blossoms.
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Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
Why Spring Break
Disney and Orlando's theme parks in warm spring weather, with a resort lazy river for downtime.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); warm
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- family
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. Family resort inside Walt Disney World with a lazy river.
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Nayarit, Mexico
Why Spring Break
Dry season, calm water and the last of the whale season in Banderas Bay.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~81°F (27°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- family
- romance
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. Hillside casitas on a private peninsula with a Jack Nicklaus golf course.
Explore Punta Mita →Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands
Why Spring Break
Calm water and excellent visibility for snorkeling at Stingray City.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~84°F (29°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- family
Where we'd stay: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Seven Mile Beach resort with a Greg Norman golf course.
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Why Spring Break
Dry weather and calm, shallow water on Grace Bay for families.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~84°F (29°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- romance
- family
Where we'd stay: Grace Bay Club. Beachfront resort on Grace Bay with adults-only and family wings.
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Dorado, Puerto Rico
Why Spring Break
Beaches, El Yunque rainforest and Old San Juan with no passport needed for US travelers.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~83°F (28°C); mostly dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- family
- culture
Where we'd stay: St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico. A five-star stay in Rio Grande, a strong base for Puerto Rico.
Explore Puerto Rico →Hawaii, United States
Why Spring Break
Spring sunshine on Waikiki and the last of whale season.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~80°F (27°C); passing showers
- Crowds · season
- High · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- city
- family
Where we'd stay: Halekulani. Classic Waikiki beachfront hotel with Diamond Head views.
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Kona
Hawaii, United States
Why Spring Break
Dry Kona-coast weather, manta ray night snorkels and kid-friendly pools.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~81°F (27°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- adventure
- family
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Oceanfront resort with seven pools, including a snorkeling pool stocked with tropical fish.
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San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Why Spring Break
Dry season and calm Sea of Cortez days in Los Cabos.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~81°F (27°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- romance
- adventure
Where we'd stay: Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort. Secluded corridor resort known for its personal butlers and Sea of Cortez views.
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Ambergris Caye, Belize
Why Spring Break
Diving the Belize Barrier Reef in the dry season.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~83°F (28°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- adventure
- romance
Where we'd stay: Victoria House Resort & Spa. A five-star stay in San Pedro, a strong base for Belize.
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Soufrière, Saint Lucia
Why Spring Break
Hiking the Pitons and snorkeling in St. Lucia's dry season.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~84°F (29°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- romance
- adventure
Where we'd stay: Jade Mountain. Open-walled sanctuaries with infinity pools facing the Pitons.
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11Bahamas
Paradise Island, New Providence, Bahamas
Why Spring Break
Dry, warm Bahamas weather a short flight from the East Coast.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- family
- romance
Where we'd stay: The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort. Storied resort on Paradise Island with terraced Versailles Gardens.
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12Naples
Florida, United States
Why Spring Break
Gulf beaches and Everglades trips in Florida's dry season.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~80°F (27°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- family
Where we'd stay: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Mediterranean-style beachfront resort on the Gulf.
Explore Naples →- 13
Vail
Colorado, United States
Why Spring Break
Spring skiing in one of Colorado's snowiest months, with sunny bluebird days.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~40°F (4°C); mix of sun and snow
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- ski
- family
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail. Vail Village resort with ski concierge and a heated outdoor pool.
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Arizona, United States
Why Spring Break
Spring training baseball and warm desert pools.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~76°F (24°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- family
- city
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. A five-star stay in Scottsdale, a strong base for Scottsdale.
Explore Scottsdale →Canyon Point, Utah, United States
Why Spring Break
Slot canyon hikes in perfect spring temperatures.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
- adventure
- nature
Where we'd stay: Cliffrose Springdale, Curio Collection By Hilton. A four-star stay in Springdale, a strong base for Southern Utah.
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16Sedona
Arizona, United States
Why Spring Break
Red-rock hiking and jeep tours in ideal spring weather.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~65°F (18°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- nature
- adventure
- romance
Where we'd stay: L'Auberge de Sedona. Creekside cottages along Oak Creek with red-rock views.
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Why Spring Break
Cherry blossom season and free Smithsonian museums for families.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~57°F (14°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
- family
Where we'd stay: The Jefferson, Washington DC. Intimate Beaux-Arts hotel a few blocks from the White House.
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Mexico City, Mexico
Why Spring Break
Jacaranda season and warm, dry days for museums and markets.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City. Hacienda-style hotel with a courtyard garden on Paseo de la Reforma.
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19Kyoto
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Why Spring Break
Cherry blossoms usually begin opening in late March.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~59°F (15°C); cool
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- culture
- romance
- city
Where we'd stay: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. Riverside hotel on the Kamogawa with views toward the Higashiyama hills.
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20Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal
Why Spring Break
Mild spring weather and fewer crowds than summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); some showers
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Mid-century landmark overlooking Eduardo VII Park, with a rooftop running track.
Explore Lisbon →