Last-Minute Spring Break Travel Ideas for 2024

Every March and April, thousands of college students descend upon beaches in Florida, Mexico or sometimes even the Caribbean. 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning spring breakers about vacation scams ahead of the hugely popular travel season.

Step aside, Hollywood, there's a new nepo baby in town.

SeaWorld is turning 60 this year, and the parks have revealed big plans to celebrate all year long. The party officially gets started on March 21st – 60 years to the day that SeaWorld first opened its gates in 1964 – and will be in full swing through the weekend and continue throughout the year. The parks are teasing what’s to come as the 60th celebrations get underway, including all-new themed rides and attractions coming this spring, exciting new presentations and shows this summer and more exclusive, collectible merchandise dropping throughout the rest of the year.

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast! 

Bright and early on a Saturday morning last March, I boarded a flight southbound to Florida with hundreds of other college students.

“All hotels for the eclipse sold out months ago—you’re too late.” It’s a common refrain from people who booked their rooms months ago and want to feel good about that, but it’s inaccurate.

This spring break, travelers may want to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and lots of patience. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently shared guidance that they predict a six percent increase in passenger screenings for this spring break season, versus the same time in 2023. If those estimates hold true, this would be one of the busiest spring break ever.  “TSA screened a record number of passengers in 2023, and we expect that trend to continue this year,” the TSA’s Administrator David Pekoske said in a news release. For travelers navigating airports, the TSA says the busiest travel days will be between March 7 and March 25.

Miami Beach has long been a primary destination for college students on Spring Break. Each March, rowdy crowds descend upon the beach destination to make it their playground for a week, perhaps forgetting that not everyone there is on vacation. 

The city of Miami Beach is enforcing stricter rules when it comes to visitors heading to the popular spring break destination this year.

Miami Beach has a message to unruly Spring Breakers: Don’t come this March—seriously.

Miami Beach in Florida is trying to break up with spring break - but it's not yet clear whether spring break will take the hint.