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Spring Break - booking tips

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

spring break idea - Mayan Riviera

Spring break idea: Mayan Riviera (Photo courtesy of Sunscape Tulum.)

Book early for Spring Break, especially if there's 5 of you!

When November rolls around, it's time to start thinking about spring break and Easter vacations, especially if you've got in mind a stay at an all-inclusive beach resort.

Spring Break usually means ten days off school; dates vary in different parts of the country, but typically fall mid-March to mid-April.

Below are some tips from VacationKids.com founder Sally Black, for beating the rush for popular resorts.

Spring Break Tips

  • Martin Luther King day (January 15 2007): Many school districts tag on an extra day or two for teachers' meetings/ professional days. This is a good chance to enjoy a pre-spring break getaway during Caribbean high season, without paying the REALLY high season prices.
  • Presidents Day (Monday February 19 2007): Many school districts give kids the entire week off. Book early; and hotel rates are at a premium.
  • Easter (Sunday April 8 2007): many Christian/parochial schools take their spring break during Easter week. Again, expect high prices and plan ahead.

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