Spring break is a week-long recess from classes observed by colleges, universities, and K-12 schools in the US, Canada, and other countries. It has evolved from a time when students worked at school to a time when they often travel to warm climates and exotic locations. Popular destinations include Fort Lauderdale and Cancun. Airlines offer discounted fares, and travel agencies offer packages that include airfare, hotel accommodations, daytime activities, and nightly entertainment. However, many colleges and universities close their facilities during this week, and dorms may be closed for cleaning or repairs.
Towards the end of the school year, colleges and universities in the United States suspend classes for a week or two, usually in March or April. Known as spring break — or in some countries, reading week or spring break — this recess from classes is typically observed by colleges and universities as well as K-12 schools in the United States and Canada, as well as many other countries. Spring break has evolved from a week off during which students worked at school into a time during which students often travel to warm climates and exotic locations.
Spring break generally occurs in March, but in some parts of the United States, it occurs in April instead. The timing of the break is generally left up to the school or school districts; some schools and districts prefer to have this break around Passover or Passover, while other schools or districts prefer to schedule the break in or around mid-term. The week-long break offers students the opportunity to come home from college or university to see family during the holidays, complete school assignments, or simply unwind from the stress of the semester. A more popular use of the break, however, is for pleasure travel to a variety of locations.
Over the course of several decades, several exotic locations have become synonymous with spring break. Students often travel to places like Fort Lauderdale, Florida which became a popular spring break destination after WWII. More recently, Cancun, Mexico has established itself as a popular spring break destination, as have other resorts in Mexico. Tijuana was another popular destination in Mexico until growing drug wars in the area made the city a hotbed of violence and murder. Due to the start of spring break, many students are looking for colder climates to enjoy spring skiing.
Several tourism industries specifically cater to “spring breakers” looking to escape school life for a week. Airlines often offer discounted fares to certain locations, and popular spring break destinations have developed bars, clubs and beaches to cater to students on break. Travel agencies can offer spring break packages that include airfare, hotel accommodations, daytime activities, and nightly entertainment.
Of course, students are free to do as they please during their break. However, many colleges and universities close their facilities during this week and therefore students will not be able to access them. Dorms may also be closed for cleaning or repairs, which may force some students off campus.
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