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26.03.2024 - 17:50 / travelpulse.com / Patrick Clarke / April
Spring has officially sprung and the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures means more opportunities to get out and see the world.
Whether traveling for a special event like the total solar eclipse or March Madness' Final Four, enjoying a last-minute spring break vacation or seeking a new adventure, the possibilities are endless and thus planning can be paralyzing.
If you're ready to travel this coming April but need help settling on a destination, here's some inspiration.
The April 8 total solar eclipse will cross a large swath of North America and those who miss it will have to wait until August 2044 for the next one.
Fortunately, there are some notable destinations predicted to be in the path of totality, including Dallas, Cleveland, Buffalo and Little Rock, among others.
Don't miss the total solar eclipse. (Photo Credit: DCPmedia/Adobe)
Travelers heading to the Lone Star State to catch the total solar eclipse should consider a visit to the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. The property's seven-acre Sculpture Garden will be the ideal place to experience the eclipse with complimentary glasses and specialty cocktails and snacks.
While crowds are certain to gather along the path of totality, eclipse chasers can beat some of the rush and discover charming waterfront cities in places like Paducah, Kentucky; Evansville, Indiana and Burlington, Vermont this spring.
When it comes to popularity, Florida and Mexico are two of the hottest destinations for spring break 2024 but travelers can escape the crowds of Miami and Cancun in more underrated destinations like Cannon Beach, Oregon; Hot Springs, Arkansas and St. George, Utah, for example.
Travelers can also seek out cold weather destinations to save some money and avoid hordes of tourists. Venture to New England to explore Maine's Acadia National Park or pay a visit to Calgary, Alberta north of the border in Canada to check out picturesque Banff National Park before the summer rush.
The sun-drenched desert is calling this April. (Photo Credit: Royal Palms Resort & Spa)
Basketball fans and March Madness enthusiasts will want to circle Cleveland, Ohio and Phoenix, Arizona for the first weekend in April on the calendars.
The underrated Rust Belt city of Cleveland will host the 2024 NCAA Women's Final Four along the shores of Lake Erie from April 5-7 (sports fans can stick around for the total solar eclipse on April 8) while the 2024 NCAA Men's Final Four will return to the Arizona desert in Glendale from April 6-8.
Meanwhile, golf fans will descend on Augusta, Georgia for the 2024 Masters Tournament from April 11-14. However, the festivities at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club will kick off as early as April 8, with the always entertaining Par3 Contest being held on
Travel brands are busy preparing for the upcoming summer season, and travel demand is xpected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. What are the major trends for this summer?
The totality of an eclipse is never long enough. My first total solar eclipse experience in 2017 made for the shortest two minutes of my life: the sun transforming into a blazing diamond ring, the beautiful delirium of darkness, that perfect circle in the sky. Before I knew it, the eclipse was over—and my friends and I were plotting how we could catch our next.
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