MaKayla Kinney and Iris Senter. Introduction In 2010, Didi’s World projected that 1.5 million student’s travel for spring break every year, where they.
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Introduction In 2010, Didi’s World projected that 1.5 million student’s
travel for spring break every year, where they spend a whopping 1 billon dollars.
Comparison of the best inexpensive destinations for a group of four college students to vacation to during spring break.
Recommendation of the most affordable destination on a $600 budget.
It is important for college students to know that they do have the option to vacation on a lower budget.
Methods South Padre Island, Cancun, Panama City, and Port Aransas will be our four
destinations.
The criteria will consist of transportation, lodging, attractions, and food costs for each destination.
Prices may differentiate due to seasonal changes.
The earlier you book your destination the more options may be available.
The minimum age to book a hotel is eighteen.
When traveling to Cancun you must obtain a passport.
The best method of transportation was decided by considering the time of travel and the cost of travel.
According to Google, the current average gas mileage for all vehicles is twenty five miles per gallon and the average tank size for a midsized car is fourteen gallons. The gas prices in the results section are computed on this information.
South Padre IslandTransportation Lubbock South Padre Island
LodgingLa Copa Inn
From Lubbock, Texas to South Padre Island, Texas is 680.1 miles. This would calculate to a total of $36.96 a person for a group of four.
This package includes two queen size beds and a free continental breakfast.
La Copa Inn nightly rate of $76.21 10 days and 9 nights=$685.89 $171.48 per person
South Padre IslandFood
Attractions
-Sea Ranch Restaurant -Gabriella’s Italian
Grill
Meals range from $20 to $25 Meals range from $20 to
$25
-Dolphin Watch eco-tour -Schlitterbahn
Sunset tour-$16 a person $29.22 admission
Port AransasTransportationLubbock Port Aransas
LodgingDays Inn
To travel from Lubbock, Texas to Port Aransas, Texas it is a total of 566.4 miles. Each person in a group of four would need to pay $36.96.
This package includes two Nightly ratings are $95queen size beds and a free 10 days, 9 nights=$855continental breakfast. $213.75 per person
Port Aransas Food
Attractions
-Shell’s Restaurant -La Playa Mexican Grille
Meals range from $20 to $25 Meals range from $10 to $15
-Deep Sea Fishing Trip -Red Dragon Pirate Sunset Cruise
5 hour trip-$65 a person 2 hour cruise-$36 a person
CancunTransportationLubbock Dallas
Dallas Cancun
LodgingSotavento & Yacht Club
The trip is approximately 312 miles.Round Trip: $16.10 per person
Flying via Spirit Airlines for the following dates: 01/10/2016 to 01/19/2016 for $258.31 per person
The nightly rate is $50. Each person will pay $84.72
This package includes 2 double queen beds.
CancunFood -The Mango Café
Attractions
Meals range from $5-$15
-Greenverde
Meals range from
$5-$9
-Casa del Bueco
Snorkling package $45
-Ultramar Isla Mujeres
FerryFerry ride from Cancun to Isle
Mujeres for $19 (roundtrip)
Panama CityTransportationLubbock Panama City
LodgingDays Inn Panama City Beach
Traveling via Greyhound for the following dates: 01/10/2016 to 01/19/2016 for $178 per person
This package includes The nightly rate is $50,2 double queen beds. which calculates to each
person paying $84.72
Panama City Food
Attractions
-Bayou Joe’s
Meals range from $2.29 to $11.99
-Hunt’s Oyster Bar
Meals range from $5-$25
-Panama City Parasail The “Tame
Ride” is 600ft of line with a 2 mile course that does not include a dip in the water for $45.
-Dolphin and Snorkel ToursThis package includes all equipment and it lasts for an hour and a half for $65.
Conclusion
South PadreTotal Expenses: $298.66
Port AransasTotal Expenses:
$391.71
CancunTotal
Expenses:$428.13
Panama CityTotal
Expenses:$409.71
Recommendation Many college students think that vacationing
for spring break has to cost a large sum of money, when in reality there are many different destination options that offer a reasonable price.
We recommend that you choose to vacation to South Padre Island because of its cost efficacy.
South Padre Island has the cheapest transportation, food and attractions, compared to Port Aransas, Cancun, and Panama City.
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