With the nearly limitless choices of Spring Break destinations, students can find the right trip for the right price with a little research. Although planning a ski trip creates a long list of charges, a simple road trip can keep the wallet fuller. Whatever the choice, a worthwhile escape from classes allows for a good breather.
Spring Break provides much needed relaxation for all students to take advantage of in one way or another.
From the beach to the slopes, two destinations offer students out-of-state fun and relaxation.
Sky-high prices
Many students would love to hit the icy slopes of Colorado for Spring Break. However, the cost becomes a problem.
A trip to Breckenridge, Colo., ranges from $534 to $4,243 for a flight to Denver and a hotel room for a week, according to Travelocity’s Web site. The price range depends on what airline is used, as well as how nice the hotel is. The flight alone can cost $318 to $614.
Of course, the flight and hotel room are just the tip of the expense iceberg. Fees for lift tickets and ski rentals also weigh down the trip’s bill.
A one-day lift ticket costs $86, four days cost $344 and six days cost $516, according to the Breckenridge Web site.
The prices of ski rentals vary depending on whether the equipment is reserved ahead of time. It costs about $40 a day to rent skis without a reservation.
With a reservation, ski rentals would cost about $30 a day, according to the Ski Rentals Web site for Breckenridge.
Renting a snowboard and boots costs about $35 a day without a reservation.
With a reservation, a snowboard would cost about $28 a day, according to the site.
So when planning a ski or snowboard trip, it pays to make a reservation in advance.
Breckenridge offers plenty of dining and shopping opportunities for those who need a break from the slopes.
Although a trip to Breckenridge might be more expensive than the average college student can afford, many would argue that the experience is worth the cost.
However, if your wallet feels a little light at the moment, there is another cost effective way to have an adventurous spring break.
Sea-level prices
Jumping into the car and road tripping to Corpus Christi, Texas, can be an enjoyable and exciting Spring Break adventure.
It is geographically convenient, and the price is right.
The beautiful thing about this road trip is that the only big cost is gasoline.
With about 650 miles of open road between Stillwater and Corpus Christi, expect an 11-hour drive.
Nonetheless, based on average gas prices, a round trip would cost about $150.
Combat gas prices by splitting the cost with anyone who jumps in the car along the way.
Once you arrive, take in the sun because you are on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
If you close your eyes, you can pretend you are in Cozumel.
When it comes to finding a place to sleep, just set out a tent.
Half the crew can crash in the tent, and the rest can sleep in the car.
With shelter covered, the only other human necessity is gathering food.
A suggestion is to make friends with the various dollar menus of fast food restaurants; they will save your wallet and your stomach.
Overall, students can enjoy spring break in a multitude of ways.
Hopefully you can find one that makes you and your wallet happy.
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