Spring Break Vacations: From the Slopes to the Desert!
Spring break vacations don’t have to be crowded excursions where you are surrounded by beer-guzzling college co-eds. Whether you’re thinking of an action-packed family trip or a romantic vacation à deux, here are a few out-of-the-box getaway suggestions for you.
Ski Time
It’s not too late to hit the slopes. Spring offers some of the season’s best ski conditions in Colorado, Idaho and California. Sun Valley, Idaho usually closes in mid-April, with the last days of the ski season featuring live concerts, outdoor barbecues and even an Easter egg hunt for the kids.
In Colorado, Aspen features varied terrain for the whole family and resorts stay open until the end of April. In addition to the slopes, charming Aspen village offers high-end restaurants, boutiques, museums and galleries. Nearby Vail and Beaver Creek are set in the beautiful White River National Forest and offer multiple mountains set around a Bavarian-style village. If you plan your trip the last week of March, you can catch a film at the Vail Film Festival.
In California, Mammoth Mountain Resort and Lake Tahoe’s North and South Shore ski mountains stay open into the early summer months. Skiers on Tahoe’s South Shore can enjoy a little après ski time in the casinos or date night at a casino show.
Sun and Fun
If basking by a pool is more what you had in mind, consider a getaway to Palm Springs, California. The city’s desert landscape and mid-century modern architecture lures visitors with its arid climate, luxe hotels, beautiful golf courses and great shopping. More than just a relaxing getaway, Palm Springs features two big events in the spring.
Tennis lovers can enjoy a day of championship tennis at the BNP Paribas Open, which takes place March 9-22 in Indian Wells. Or take in a day (and night) of music at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, April 10-19, featuring performances by Ariana Grande, Lana del Rey, Childish Gambino, Billie Eilish and more. In addition to arranging your Palm Springs trip, we can help you score tickets to these big-name events.
Please note due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak BNP Paribas Open has been canceled for 2020. However, Coachella has been moved to 2021. Stagecoach which is not mentioned above has been postponed to 2021.