Xplorie’s Top 3 Spring Break Destinations for 2022

February 15, 2022

It’s not too late to start planning your spring break vacation and we’re here to help you narrow down your choices with our Top 3 Spring Break Destinations for 2022! Whether you’re seeking a fun, affordable family spring break, a boho road trip with your college mates, or an indulgent oceanfront escape, our epic spring break destinations offer both relaxation and excitement, endless activities and attractions, and a refreshing start to a new semester and season.

Before you know it, you’ll be sunbathing on tropical beaches, sailing the seas on a cruise (or party boat!), spending quality time with family, making new friends, and adding new experiences to your memory palace in the ultimate warm-weather spring break destination.

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach is an award-winning travel destination with a string of prestigious travel accolades, including one of the best and most affordable spring break destinations in the US. If you’re searching for a family-friendly destination with white sandy beaches, beach boardwalk attractions, fun-filled activities, and warm sunny days, it’s hard to beat Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach is best known for the 60-mile long award-winning Grand Strand with white sand beaches, beachfront entertainment, and water sports of every kind! The beaches are warm enough for a classic beach day with rows of inviting colored beach chairs and umbrellas, calming (and slightly cool) waves and watersports galore!

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There’s nothing like a Myrtle Beach Sunrise!

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Speed around the track!

The need for speed attracts all ages and there’s plenty of it to be found in Myrtle Beach. Ride turbo-boosted go-karts, play combat laser tag, hang out in a virtual reality arena, or roller skate with your buddies to cool tunes at the Fun Warehouse. For extra thrills head to Broadway Grand Prix with tracks for all speedsters, family bumper cars, and pint-size playtime for future racers.

Tupelo Bay Golf Center

Whatever your skill level you’ll find the perfect play on the fairways of Tupelo Bay, or gather the kids and challenge them to a round of mini-golf at the only active volcano along the Grand Strand, Molten Mountain! The 50-ft volcano erupts every 30 minutes with flames of fire and dramatic steam giving the kids loads of excitement to share in their back-to-school stories!

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Plenty of options for golf and mini-golf!

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See Bottlenose Dolphins on the Voyager!

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach is a prime destination for dolphin encounters and eco-adventures. Climb aboard the Voyager for a dolphin adventure cruise along the inland waterways into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean in search of shrimp boats, sharks, and dolphins. A bucket-list experience for the whole family.

Xplorie partners with the top property managers to bring you a diverse selection of affordable and family-friendly vacation rentals in the top neighborhoods of Myrtle Beach. Stay on the quieter shores of North Myrtle Beach with iTrip North Myrtle Beach or North Beach Realty, or on the family-friendly shores of Surfside Beach with iTrip South Myrtle Beach. Regardless of your spring break style, you’ll find the best package to stay and play in Myrtle Beach this spring break.

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There’s fun for the whole family in Myrtle Beach!

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Fort Myers Beach is located on Estero Island along the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida and is consistently voted among the Top 10 Spring Break Destinations in the US! Surrounded by breathtaking coastal and barrier islands, sunny Fort Myers boasts seven miles of fabulous white sand beaches and gorgeous gulf waters, endless outdoor adventures, thrilling (and relaxing!) water sports, and a fun island vibe with a mix of family-friendly things to do and party mecca hotspots for college crowds.

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Paddle boarding is fun for everyone!

The sun-soaked beaches are the biggest attraction in Fort Myers Beach and with highs in the upper 70s in spring, it’s always a good day for the beach! Join the spring break revelers in Times Square, find solitude in the back bays at Bowditch Park or go birdwatching and beachcombing on the quiet beaches on Lovers Key. You’ll find a beach to suit your style in Fort Myers Beach.

Getting out on the gulf waters is a must and Adventure Water Sports FMB makes it easy! The shoreline is lined with their wave runners, sailboats, and ocean kayak rentals and you’ll find their booth on the beach next to the Salty Crab, a vibey beach bar and grill with fresh seafood, wicked rum buckets, and perfect sunsets overlooking the Fort Myers Beach Pier.

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Relax on the beach in Fort Myers

For the ultimate Fort Myers Beach spring break experience, gather your crew, take off in a smiley face chute and float on air 500 ft above the spring break crowds with Paradise Parasail. Parasailing the skies offers the best aerial views of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and marine life in the clear blue waters, and, on request, your crew will touch your toes or get you soaked in the gulf waters, the choice is yours!

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Get a view of paradise!

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See a variety of marine life with Banana Bay Tour Company!

Embark on a unique dolphin eco-tour with the Banana Bay Tour Company, an award-winning Fort Myers Beach activity. Cruise from Mazantas Pass through Estero Bay with a Master Naturalist to learn the history and ecology of Southwest Florida’s waterways or embark on a tranquil sunset cruise. Both experiences offer educational and engaging encounters with local marine wildlife and spectacular sightseeing of Fort Myers Beach.

If you haven’t booked your spring break vacation yet, no worries! You can stay in style and save money in Fort Myers Beach with our selection of iTrip vacation rentals from Bowditch Point through the bustling Times Square and down to Bonito Beach, with guest freebies and complimentary offers for the best activities in Fort Myers Beach!

Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina

Whether you’re traveling with small kids, teens, or a car full of friends, Charleston is the Best City to Visit in the US! Cradled between the tranquil barrier islands along the South Carolina coastline, Charleston is extra spectacular in spring. The weather is perfect, colorful blooms and walls of fragrant jasmine line the streets, and historical charm and southern hospitality greets you at every turn.

Indulge in an enchanting island getaway away from the crowds only 25 minutes from the urban vibe and iconic attractions of historic Charleston. Seabrook Island is Charleston’s only truly private oceanfront community with old-world charm, world-class amenities, natural beauty, private beaches, and an abundance of outdoor activities in lush Lowcountry landscapes.

Charleston is a small and walkable city with so much to see! Indulge in a classic horse-drawn carriage tour of Charleston or take a self-guided walk to view the iconic homes in Rainbow Row, Holy City churches, historical and haunted attractions, and quaint cobblestone streets in the French Quarter.

Colorful Rainbow Row.

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Pirate fun in Charleston!

For memorable spring break spoils, take a pirate adventure cruise along the Charleston shoreline with the Pirates of Charleston. Memories will be made from the moment you climb aboard the Black Ghost with a feisty crew determined to regain stolen treasure from fallen pirate and scallywag Sneaky Pete.

Discover Historic Charleston

The best way to get around and see the top sights and attractions on Kiawah, Seabrook, and Charleston is by bike. Explore miles of trails connecting the beaches and island activities, take an early Sunday morning ride around the narrow streets of Downtown Charleston, or ride the Battery2Beach bike path over the Ravenel Bridge to explore Mount Pleasant. Spring weather, flat landscapes, miles of trails, free bike racks, and bike rentals for the whole gang make it fun and easy to explore on two wheels.

Experience the best of both worlds and stay in Charleston’s private oceanfront community, Seabrook Island. For the best spring break rentals on Seabrook Island, true southern hospitality, and free Charleston activities for each day of your stay, look no further than Coastal Getaways on Seabrook Island, SC.

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The best way to explore Charleston is on a bike!

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