12 Great Ideas For Your Family’s Spring Getaway
It’s not too late to plan a Spring Getaway. In fact, According to CheapOair, one of the world’s leading online travel agencies, families as well as those traveling without kids are waiting to book less than a month in advance. Growing numbers want to take a road trip, camping or RVing along the way, though that may change giving the sudden spikes in gas prices.
Beach getaways, not surprisingly, are top choices according to a new survey from Upgradedpoints.com that analyzed top spring break searches in each state. For example, those in Alaska as well as in Colorado zeroed in on Destin, Fla. Key West, and Destin, in fact, account for 33 out of the 50 states plus Washington DC top domestic results. There are also plenty of snow towns to celebrate spring, including two East Coast Mountain Escapes worth the drive.
Despite the recent turmoil in Mexico, Cancun is the top searched international spring break destination with Greece coming in second and Belize third.
Be forewarned that because of the continued war in the Middle East, gas prices have been rising fast. This doesn’t only impact gas at the pump, but airline prices as well so lock in flights sooner rather than later. Consider packages that bundle flights and hotels.
Wherever you go and for however long, invest in travel insurance, According to Squaremouth, interest in Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage has surged roughly 27% since the start of March amid recent global events.. This benefit functions as an extension of standard cancellation coverage, allowing travelers to cancel for reasons standard policies typically exclude, including government-mandated airspace closures and visiting regions with level 4 travel advisories, and still receive partial reimbursement for prepaid, non-refundable trip costs.
This is also the time to travel more sustainably. Earth Day is coming up April 22 and there are many opportunities for how you can help. Pack reusable water bottles and totes; turn off lights and AC when you leave a hotel or vacation rental. Shop local; recycle. Use public transport, walking or bike.
Here are 12 of our Best Spring Break Getaways:
1. EAST COAST FOR SKI OR SUN
Mud season in Stowe, Vermont and Lake Placid, NY comes with a silver lining at Topnotch Resort, a premier Vermont Spa destination, and High Peaks Resort in the Adirondacks. There are more than 100 rejuvenating treatments at the Topnotch Spa, tennis and pickleball at Topnotch Tennis, biking or walking on the paved Stowe Recreation Path winding 5.3 miles past farms and meadows, and Maple Open House Weekend (March 21–22), when more than 90 sugarhouses across the state open for tastings, tours, and pancake breakfasts. Trout season opens April 11, brewery and cidery tours are always in play, and the Stowe Spa and Stay package at Topnotch Resort bundles accommodations and a 50-minute massage or facial treatment per person per night, making it the perfect opportunity to slow down, unwind and restore balance.
Spring arrives on its own schedule in the Adirondacks, and High Peaks Resort is a natural base for all of it, from March skiing at Whiteface Mountain (soft snow, shorter lines) and Adirondack Maple Weekends at local sugarhouses, to May wildflower hikes and the thundering snowmelt waterfalls at High Falls Gorge. The Great Camp-inspired lobby at High Peaks Resort makes lingering just as appealing as heading out. Groups will find the More the Merrier package hard to pass up: $50–$100 per room per night in credits (depending on how many rooms booked), welcome beverages, a curated Adirondack Fragrance Farm gift bag, and access to resort amenities including two indoor pools.
2. SPRING SKIING IN THE WEST
It’s true this has been a terrible season snow-wise in most Western States. But spring skiing offers plenty of sunshine, terrific views, and special events—music on the mountains, après celebrations, festivals and more. Deer Valley, UTAH, is offering $100 half day lift tickets until the end of the season; Antlers at Vail is touting up to 25 per cent off select winter dates while Sundance Resort in Utah offers night skiing that kids and teens love and the resort’s first slopeside hotel. Off the slopes, explore Aspen’s vibrant arts and culture scene with performances at the Wheeler Opera House, Shortsfest film screenings and a variety of museums and art galleries. The Gant Aspen has a bluebird sale with 15 per cent savings on three or more nights (until April 13).
3. BE THE FIRST TO UNCOVER A HIDDEN GEM
Spring break doesn’t have to mean fighting crowds in Barcelona or elbowing through the Louvre. A growing number of Americans are going deeper into Europe this season — and spending less doing it. According to Omio’s NowNext 2025–2026 report, nearly one-fifth of American travelers are actively seeking lesser-known destinations, drawn by lower prices, fewer crowds, and more authentic experiences, and booking data shows travel to secondary cities on Omio’s platform is up 30% year-over-year. The trick is pairing a major hub with a secondary gem: Fly into a capital like Madrid and then take a train to Salamanca or Segovia, for example. Fly to Bari, the second largest city in southern Italy and take a train to Monopoli or Polignano a Mare. Multi-modal booking platforms like Omio show price comparisons across all transport modes and handling booking and management in one place, in one’s preferred language and currency, making secondary cities easier to reach than ever this spring.
4. CRUISE AWAY
You might even be able to cruise from a port driven from your home saving the cost and aggravation of flying, whether from NY, Galveston, LA, or Florida. CruiseCritic.com lists each day’s top cruise deals and last minute deals. See which cruise lines currently offer kids-free deals. If you want to book with extended family or friends, look for special deals, including kids free on select sailings like on Royal Caribbean , MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Go with friends and family for special deals.
5. ARIZONA IN SPRING
At least game tickets can be a bargain with some teams offering lawn tickets as low as $15, though tickets for more popular teams typically cost more. Another plus, with such affordable tickets, no worries if the kids don’t want to stay until the end. the weather, the food, the Grand Canyon and of course Spring Training. But this is high season and hotels near the stadiums are pricey. Stay in surrounding cities like Tempe, Mesa or Glendale for better rates, the Arizona Republic suggests. Treat yourself for a few days at a resort with lots of water features and family activities, like the Fairmont Princess. You also have plenty of festivals to choose from including the annual Arizona Dragon Boat Festival (March 28-29) , Arizona Bike Week (April 8-12) and Arizona Restaurant Week (May 15-24).
6. FLORIDA
The Sunshine State is always a top spring break option for the beach, Orlando theme parks, space exploration and much more. At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (from March 9 through May 24, 2026 ) guests can purchase adult admission at the kids’ price of $67 plus tax with the new Adult at Kids Rate offer. You might get to meet an astronaut or watch a rocket launch!
If your kids are begging for a trip to Orlando, look for deals from Visit Orlando that can save you on stays, food, and activities. For example, save up to 20 per cent on a five-night stay at Marriott’s two-bedroom Cypress Harbour Villas or A three night stay at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Seaworld Orlando.
Fort Myers is also a good bet for Spring Training (The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins!) Visit Fort Myers is the first Florida destination to partner with Kind Traveler, through which visitors can give back with a with a portion of their booking at participating hotels going to a local organization that supports sustainable travel.
Destin, a favorite, affordable, drive-to destination for Southern families and Texans. You can now book nonstop flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport from Miami, JFK, and Boston. Take off 10% at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa if you’re Florida, Texas or Midwest residents (blue states may be eligible.) This Hilton has loyalty point offers as well as other deals. The staff organizes poolside games, beachfront yoga, soft watersports, beach bonfires, and Mommy & Me pedicures at the spa.
7. FOCUS ON WOMEN
March is Women’s History Month and there’s no better time to consider the many, many women who have contributed to helping our country grow. Visit the Women’s Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, NY that tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention in July, 1848 and the struggles for civil rights, equality that continue today. In Philadelphia, the Museum of the American Revolution is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring women’s roles in the nation’s founding. There are 13 National Parks focused on women’s history. For example, In Richmond California, celebrate the 18 million women who worked in shipyards and factories building ships, planes and munitions during World War II at the Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historic Park. They proved women could excel at traditionally physically demanding male jobs, but when the war ended, they were expected to return to homemaking and relinquish their jobs to returning soldiers. However, their “We Can Do It!” experience helped foster the fight for equal rights for women.
8. ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL
April is Autism Acceptance Month which aims to foster inclusion, understanding and support for those on the autism spectrum and their families. travel is becoming easier thanks to a plethora of awareness programs around the country in which staff at museums, water parks, zoos, hotels, theme parks and more that have been trained and certified in autism and sensory sensitivities by Autism Travel (IBCCES. Download their Accessibility APP that is location based and enables travelers to find accessible businesses and public locations for those with special needs. Just recently, for example, San Diego has become a Certified Autism Destination which means visitors have multiple options to choose from including entertainment, recreation, and lodging. Certified and sensory-inclusive San Diego partners include Legoland, Sesame Place and the San Diego Zoo. TravelAble that specializes in customized accessible travel including autism-friendly vacations and Autism on the Seas which works with many cruise lines.
9. ALL-INCLUSIVE FOR MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILIES
Turks & Caicos, famous for the white-sand beaches, is home to Treasure Beach Village, the newly opened $150 million expansion to Beaches Turks & Caicos designed for multigenerational travelers with multi-bedroom villages, private pools and a concierge and butlers to make the stay stress free. The village has its own infinity pool with slides, splash zones and swim-up bars, a new movie theater, international food hall, and an adult restaurant. Beaches is known for their supervised kids and teen programs, including the Sesame Street Programming and special amenities for those on the Autism Spectrum. Beaches Resorts was the first Caribbean all-inclusive resort company to attain the Advanced Certified Autism Center (ACAC) designation from IBCCES. have an array of assistance for these families, including sensory toys, a culinary concierge to support dietary restrictions, advanced training for staff, and an optional service of “One-on-One Beaches Buddy who is a staffer certified to work with those on the autism spectrum.
10. FOR DIVERS AND WANNABE DIVERS
You can’t do better than the island of Bonaire, out of the hurricane belt, warm and sunny all year. Just 24 miles long and 10 miles at its widest, Bonaire is home to just 27,000 people and has long been a divers’ and snorkelers’ paradise– The Bonaire National Marine Park was established in 1979 and rings the entire coast. The island has more than 80 official dive sites, including many that are just offshore and others around the nearby island of Klein Bonaire. It’s also a popular destination for kite surfers and wind surfers (the trade winds provide ideal conditions) Harbour Village Resort is a great base with its on-site dive shop, private beach and multi-bedroom units complete with kitchen and washer and drier.
11. LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN IN WASHINGTON DC
As the nation gears up for its 240th Birthday July 4, Washington DC has launched a year-long celebration with free events, special exhibits, openings and more throughout the year. (My Kid’s Guide to Washington, DC can help you explore.)
Come for the National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20-April 12) with special elements this year celebrating America’s big birthday and the planting of 250 new cherry trees, a gift from Japan. The Blossom Kite Festival (March 28) features a “Red, White and Bloom” theme this year, for example. There is no place but Washington DC to see the Declaration of Independence (at the National Archives which has recently completed a $40 million renovation. The new flagship exhibition, The American Story brings more than two million historic records to life thanks to AI. The U.S. Botanic Garden will display the official flowers of each U.S. State and territory, starting April 10 in the America’s State Flowers exhibit. Don’t miss the children’s garden!
12. GATHER YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE
How about a private adventure trip with your family and/or friends? With all Backroads trips, friends and families can make any scheduled departure their own provided no other guests have already booked. Private Trip Organizers receive savings ranging from 25 to 100 percent off their individual trip price when arranging travel for groups of 12 guests or more. It’s also possible to book a raft trip with companies including OARS or charter a yacht for your group from AdventureSmith Explorations.