Hey, after a long and brutal winter studying, take a short spring break trip to recharge and relax. As a college student, what issues do you care most about spring break travel? Where to go? Where to live? What are the best travel booking services? How to have fun and save money?
Don’t worry, this article has both recommendations and guidance to support your spring break and keep your wallet. Use Expedia.com to check hotel details. Use Expedia coupon code to save accommodation budget. Or you can check the 2023 complete guide to save at Expedia, which is very helpful.
How do you choose hotels?
We comprehensively considered the distance from the hotel to the local tourist resources, whether Expedia’s price is student-friendly, the hotel has complete amenities, and the beautiful scenery can be enjoyed, etc.
The prices in this article do not represent the results you see when you search, as Expedia’s offers are subject to change.
1. Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, located along the Gulf Coast, is a waterfront town and vacation destination in northwest Florida. It’s known for miles of white-sand beaches fronting the calm, which claims to be “The World’s Most Beautiful Beach”, and the “Spring Break Capital of the World”.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson – Right for Family/Friends
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Panama City Beaches – 16 min walk
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Thomas Drive – 8 min walk
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Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) – 26 min drive
Average Subtotal: $182 per night, sleeps 5
Average Taxes & fees: $48
Important Information
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Spring Break deposit: $200 per stay for guests under 25 years old staying between 1 March – 18 April
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Early check-in fee: $40 (subject to availability)
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Pets are not allowed.
Bikini Beach Resort – Beach View
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Panama City Beaches – 2 min walk
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Edgewater Gulf Beach – 5 min walk
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Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) – 24 min drive
Price Details
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Average Subtotal: From $189 per night, sleeps 2 to $259 per night, sleeps 4
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Average Taxes & fees: From $50 to $68
Important Information
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Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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LGBTQ friendly
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Pets are not allowed.
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Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees.
2. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is a city along the United State’s east coast that is a 60-mile of beachfront running along the northern coast of South Carolina. In addition to the beautiful sandy beaches, you can also see the old-fashioned Family Kingdom amusement park and the Ferris Wheels. The cost is college friendly and hotels are relatively cheap.
South Seas – Ocean View
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Myrtle Beach Beaches – 1 min walk
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Family Kingdom Amusement Park – 11 min walk
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Midway Park – 17 min walk
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Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) – 5 min drive
Price Details
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Average Subtotal: $92 per night, sleeps 4
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Average Taxes & fees: $24
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Resort fee: $10 per accommodation, per night
Important Information
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Deposit: $100 per accommodation, per stay
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No pets or service animals allowed
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Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort – Rich Room Types
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Myrtle Beach Beaches – 1 min walk
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Family Kingdom Amusement Park – 6 min walk
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Myrtle Beach Boardwalk – 9 min walk
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Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) – 5 min drive
Price Details
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Average Subtotal: From $108 per night, sleeps 2 to $138 per night, sleeps 5
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Average Taxes & fees: Around $60
Important Information
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Pets are not allowed.
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Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees.
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Deposit: $100 per accommodation, per stay
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Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately $2–$20 for adults
3. New Orleans, Louisiana
If you love jazz and dancing, want to make more friends and pursue a freewheeling nightlife, come to New Orleans! Go to Bourbon Street, the life of a party town is definitely something you can’t resist playing all night.
As the birthplace of jazz and cocktails, you can easily find jazz clubs and bars in New Orleans, including gay-friendly bars. It’s also a foodie’s paradise. You can chow down on jambalaya, Creole food, muffalettas, juicy fresh foods and French pastries.
The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Canal Street – 3 min walk
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Bourbon Street – 8 min walk
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Harrah’s New Orleans Casino – 12 min walk
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New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) – 18 min drive
Price Details
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Average Subtotal: From $153 per night, sleeps 2 to $214 per night, sleeps 4
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Average Taxes & fees: $50-$70
Important Information
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Pets are not allowed.
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Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees.
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Deposit: $50.00 per night
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Fee for full breakfast: approximately $8–$20 per person
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Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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LGBTQ friendly
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans
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Canal Street – 2 min walk
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Bourbon Street – 8 min walk
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Harrah’s New Orleans Casino – 12 min walk
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New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) – 19 min drive
Price Details
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Average Subtotal: From $185 per night, sleeps 3 to $294 per night, sleeps 5
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Average Taxes & fees: $60-$90
Important Information
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Pets allowed for an extra charge of $75 per pet, per week (2 per room)
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Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees.
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Deposit: $250 per accommodation, per stay (2-bedroom suite bookings)
The general deposit is $100 per stay for studio and 1-bedroom suite bookings.
4. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is a resort with a Mexican flair, located on Puerto Vallarta’s coastline with the Pacific Ocean. The tourist season here begins on Thanksgiving and draws to a close around spring, coinciding college spring break. Take a Mexico food tour, enjoy Tequila, Tacos, and Mexican Cocktails.
During spring break, Puerto Vallarta turns into a world of sunshine, and you can indulge in outdoor adventures like zip line, speedboat ride, the Chorullo Bridge experience and snorkel cruises. We chose two hotels, one close to the beach, the other close to the Rio Cuale river, where we can enjoy the sea river view.
San Marino – Near Olas Altas Street & Sea View
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Playa de los Muertos – 1 min walk
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Cuale Island – 10 min walk
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Olas Altas Beach – 15 min walk
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Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) – 36 min drive
Price Details
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Average Subtotal: $203 per night, sleeps 2
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Average Taxes & fees: $77
Important Information
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Non-Refundable: If you change or cancel your booking you will not get a refund or credit to use for a future stay.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 599 for adults
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Late check-out fee: MXN 700.00 (subject to availability)
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Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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LGBTQ friendly
Rivera del Rio Boutique Hotel – Expedia VIP Access & River/ Mountain View
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Cuale Island – 2 min walk
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Playa de los Muertos – 12 min walk
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Olas Altas – 15 min walk
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Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) – 33 min drive
Price Details
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Average Subtotal: From $95 per night, sleeps 2 to $143 per night, sleeps 2
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Average Taxes & fees: From $30 to $60
Important Information
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Non-Refundable: If you change or cancel your booking you will not get a refund or credit to use for a future stay.
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Pets allowed for an extra charge of MXN 400 per pet, per night.
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Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees.
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Fee for full breakfast: approximately MXN 240 for adults
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Late check-in fee: MXN 600 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
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Late check-out fee: MXN 600 (subject to availability)
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Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
More Help You May Need When Book Hotel at Expedia
1. Change your hotel or vacation rental booking
Most of the time, you can make your changes online. Expedia won’t charge you a fee, but the hotel might. Stroll down on the hotel booking page and you can see related policies.
Some hotels will charge a late check-in fee or late check-out fee, so please complete check-in and check-out on time.
Some hotel rooms are fully or partly refundable, while others are non-refundable.
Vacation rentals work a little differently than regular hotels. You’ll have to get a hold of your property manager to cancel.
Try changing your booking instead of canceling it, if it’s possible.
2. Hotel payment options
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Pay now online. It means pay in full.
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Book now, pay later
You’ll pay the hotel when you check-in or check-out, in their local currency.
Accepted debit/credit cards vary by hotel. Call ahead and check to see if they take your card.
If you’re paying later, you may be able to make the booking without entering any credit or debit card details. Most properties will likely still require this information, however.
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Reserve with a deposit, pay later
Some hotels give you the option to reserve your booking with a deposit, and then pay the rest when you get there.
Accepted debit/credit cards vary by hotel.
3. Please note that not all hotels are all-inclusive.
This has the biggest impact on your dietary choices (you may have to pay for meals).
All-inclusive hotels and resorts include:
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at specific hotel restaurants
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Local (domestic) or limited alcoholic beverages
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Non-alcoholic beverages
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Local activities, such as dinner shows, water sports, and activities for children
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Transportation to and from the hotel
4. Filters can help you find the right hotel.
Step 1: Sort settings at the top of the hotel search page. Type in where you want to go, down to the street.
Step 2: Order search results to your preference, such as price, verified review score, and other criteria.
Step 3: Hotel ads first. Stroll down to see other hotels.
Step 4: Using the filter on the left, select the criteria you need. Such as:
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Payment type
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Property type (hotel, motel, hostel/backpacker accommodation, etc.)
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Popular locations (depends on your destination)
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Meal plans available
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Amenities
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Traveler experience (LGBTQ welcoming, business friendly, family friendly)
