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.

Affordable Spring Break Destinations for College

StudentsMaKayla 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 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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