Top 10 Spring Break Destinations

BET.com gives you a guide to the top 10 most popular spring break destinations for spring bling

Spring Breakers! - What’s poppin’ for spring break 2009?<BR><BR>Get the scoop on the top 10 spring break destinations and join the craziness during March and April.

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Spring Breakers! - What’s poppin’ for spring break 2009?<BR><BR>Get the scoop on the top 10 spring break destinations and join the craziness during March and April.

Honolulu, Hawaii - Hawaii’s capital city, Honolulu, makes for a great tropical spring break. Temperature averages in the low 80s so it’s a great place to tan, but better place to explore. Rent a surfboard and ride the waves of Waikiki, parasail above the coral reefs, take a hike up Manoa Falls or go to a luau for a hula lesson. Fun and adventure will beckon you to visit.

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Honolulu, Hawaii - Hawaii’s capital city, Honolulu, makes for a great tropical spring break. Temperature averages in the low 80s so it’s a great place to tan, but better place to explore. Rent a surfboard and ride the waves of Waikiki, parasail above the coral reefs, take a hike up Manoa Falls or go to a luau for a hula lesson. Fun and adventure will beckon you to visit.

South Padre Island, Texas - Do it up big on South Padre Island, Texas; the #1 domestic spring break destination in the United States. This island comes alive with thousands of spring breakers each year getting intimate in search of sand, sun and fun. The party’s over here at this easygoing U.S. beach town, where you can find every kind of water sport imaginable, along with events galore.

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South Padre Island, Texas - Do it up big on South Padre Island, Texas; the #1 domestic spring break destination in the United States. This island comes alive with thousands of spring breakers each year getting intimate in search of sand, sun and fun. The party’s over here at this easygoing U.S. beach town, where you can find every kind of water sport imaginable, along with events galore.

Florida - Florida still dominates, with a massive influx of students doing the spring thing in South Beach and Miami Beach. It is much more popular this year thanks to everyone’s dime-saving efforts (road trip!). Sandy Florida is extremely cool. Good-looking people, sunny days, a hot club scene and fast-paced fun for partygoers who want to people-watch all day and dance all night.

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Florida - Florida still dominates, with a massive influx of students doing the spring thing in South Beach and Miami Beach. It is much more popular this year thanks to everyone’s dime-saving efforts (road trip!). Sandy Florida is extremely cool. Good-looking people, sunny days, a hot club scene and fast-paced fun for partygoers who want to people-watch all day and dance all night.

Nassau, Bahamas - Nassau, Bahamas will bring boatloads of breakers to its beautiful blue waters and pearl white sandy beaches in 2009. The spring break packages are pretty cheap and worth every penny. Rent a scooter and cruise down the coast. Park poolside at the infamous Atlantis for cool drinks or gamble at nearby Paradise Island.

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Nassau, Bahamas - Nassau, Bahamas will bring boatloads of breakers to its beautiful blue waters and pearl white sandy beaches in 2009. The spring break packages are pretty cheap and worth every penny. Rent a scooter and cruise down the coast. Park poolside at the infamous Atlantis for cool drinks or gamble at nearby Paradise Island.

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New York City, New York - Embark on a spring break adventure to the Big Apple. A sure bet for the kind of fantastic fun that makes a break memorable for the rest of your life. Hop on the Staten Island Ferry for a free glimpse of the Statue of Liberty; or the subway to Central Park, Times Square and Ground Zero. There’s plenty more to see and do at Coney Island and the Empire State Building, but a Broadway show, shopping and dining is an absolute must.

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New York City, New York - Embark on a spring break adventure to the Big Apple. A sure bet for the kind of fantastic fun that makes a break memorable for the rest of your life. Hop on the Staten Island Ferry for a free glimpse of the Statue of Liberty; or the subway to Central Park, Times Square and Ground Zero. There’s plenty more to see and do at Coney Island and the Empire State Building, but a Broadway show, shopping and dining is an absolute must.

Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico is fast becoming a travel hot spot, and not only because of its beautiful beaches and safe tap water. With the rising violence from drug cartels and gangs in Mexico, more vacationers are crossing out Mexico and penciling-in Puerto Rico on thier list of “Top Vacations.&quot;

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San Juan, Puerto Rico - Ahhh, yes… The party does not stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Round up a group of friends for beaching, hot salsa dancing, horseback riding and more super fun activities on the island. A beautiful and historic city, San Juan draws a refreshingly mixed crowd that love to party ‘til the sun comes up.

San Francisco, California - While New York has its perks and Florida has its beaches, the Golden State glitters during spring break. San Francisco, California might not immediately come to mind as a top spot destination, but it makes a strong case because of its many unique attractions and its Golden Gate Bridge. Avoid the college crowd this spring break and make memories in San Fran.

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San Francisco, California - While New York has its perks and Florida has its beaches, the Golden State glitters during spring break. San Francisco, California might not immediately come to mind as a top spot destination, but it makes a strong case because of its many unique attractions and its Golden Gate Bridge. Avoid the college crowd this spring break and make memories in San Fran.

Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas is the perfect trip for all those looking for 24-hour non-stop entertainment. Stroll down Venice’s Grand Canal, do a little sightseeing at the Eiffel Tower; or visit the Stratosphere, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the U.S. at 1,149 feet. But above all, gamble, be entertained by the live shows and enjoy the wilder side of Sin City (wink, wink).

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas is the perfect trip for all those looking for 24-hour non-stop entertainment. Stroll down Venice’s Grand Canal, do a little sightseeing at the Eiffel Tower; or visit the Stratosphere, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the U.S. at 1,149 feet. But above all, gamble, be entertained by the live shows and enjoy the wilder side of Sin City (wink, wink).

Jamaica - Every year students make the trip to Jamaica (Negril and Montego Bay are the most popular) for a week of partying, rum punch and fun in the sun. What better way to unwind than on miles and miles of sandy beaches. The weather is superb, the people are friendly and the live Reggae bands be jammin’.

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Jamaica - Every year students make the trip to Jamaica (Negril and Montego Bay are the most popular) for a week of partying, rum punch and fun in the sun. What better way to unwind than on miles and miles of sandy beaches. The weather is superb, the people are friendly and the live Reggae bands be jammin’.

Costa Rica - Considering spring break in Central America? From Manzanillo on the Caribbean to Manuel Antonio on the Pacific, there’s a Costa Rican beach for everyone. But a spring break on the beach doesn’t stop with tanning; fun attractions like island tours, kayaking, snorkeling and Scuba diving will keep the party pumpin’. Forget pricier Caribbean islands — Costa Rica is just as unforgettable.

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Costa Rica - Considering spring break in Central America? From Manzanillo on the Caribbean to Manuel Antonio on the Pacific, there’s a Costa Rican beach for everyone. But a spring break on the beach doesn’t stop with tanning; fun attractions like island tours, kayaking, snorkeling and Scuba diving will keep the party pumpin’. Forget pricier Caribbean islands — Costa Rica is just as unforgettable.