As we look ahead to spring break 2022, it’s the perfect time to start researching the top spring break destinations whether it’s a girls’ trip, couples trip or you just need a quick getaway to recharge.
While you may be used to going somewhere warm and tropical or staying close to home, spring break 2022 is your chance to branch out and try something new—wherever you go, there will be plenty of parties and fun in the sun.
If partying is not what you need for the perfect spring break destination my list includes destinations that allow you to unwind and take a much-needed break from social media.
Whether you’re just graduating from college or have been on spring break every year since you were 18, we know where you need to go this year—it’s time to make your travel plans!
Spring break is a much-needed vacation following the holidays and the frigid months of December, January, and February. The wintery weather is finally breaking making March and April the best times to take a short vacation.
When it comes to spring break destinations, these transitional months bring about relatively mild weather and smaller crowds.
I’ve rounded up 9 must-visit spring break destinations for 2022.
Luckily it’s never too early to think about what your next spring break vacation might look like especially since hotels fill up quickly.
This is why I’ve created a list of my favorite upcoming spring break vacation hot spots along with the best hotels in each destination.
Before you book your spring break vacation for 2022, make sure to check out each destination’s COVID-19 restrictions and quarantine rules before booking.
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New Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S.
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Exemptions will be considered on an extremely limited basis.
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Top Spring Break Destinations 2022!
1. San Antonio, TX
A city rich in history and booming with modern attractions, San Antonio invites visitors to be inspired, be curious, and be hungry.
Walk, bike, hike, and play through the city’s spectacular parks, gardens, and outdoor spaces. Experience the city’s historical significance through tours, festivals, and seasonal events.
Shop, drink, and dine at local favorites across their diverse neighborhoods.
A visit to the Alamo is an absolute must, as is taking in a show at the ornate Majestic Theatre. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is dotted with 18th-century buildings and features, making for an enriching excursion.
As one of America’s top vacation destinations, San Antonio attracts nearly 9 million visitors each year.
This city, rich in history and culture, provides an affordable Spring Break Destination where guests can experience a variety of outdoor activities including hiking along nature trails, exploring museums and taking tours of notable landmarks like the Alamo.
Visitors can spend their evenings dining at some of San Antonio’s most popular restaurants or dancing to live music at one of its many nightclubs.
If you need a little rest and relaxation pack a picnic, go to one of the many parks, and simply enjoy the scenery and spring bloom. San Antonio is the perfect spot for spring break with your best girlfriend or a romantic getaway!
Where to Stay in San Antonio
The Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk is the perfect place to relax and recharge. Situated on the iconic San Antonio Riverwalk near The Alamo & Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
This brand new lifestyle hotel is a shining example of bringing together the past, present, and future from the modern design of the hotel, the beautiful rooms, to curated culinary discoveries at the riverfront restaurant Domingo and elevated terrace bar, Otro.
The Canopy by Hilton is right on the River Walk. The Alamo, La Villita Historic Arts Village, and San Fernando Cathedral are a half-mile away.
Market Square and the convention center are within 10 minutes of our door. Our Domingo Restaurant offers all-day dining, and we have a bar.
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2. Tempe, Arizona
March marks the return of spring break season, but it also means we made it another year through this pandemic, and if you are itching to travel you are probably looking for somewhere with open spaces and lots of outdoor activities.
Due to Covid-19 spring break options are not as endless as they were once where so you have to look for destinations that will not be overcrowded but yet tons of things to do no matter who you are traveling with for spring break 2022.
There are lots of fun destinations to explore on a day trip from Tempe. So, after a couple of days of relaxing, shopping, eating and outdoor fun in Tempe, stay an extra night to check out a great part of Arizona that you can see in just one day.
Tempe, Arizona is an iconic hot spot. The weather averages 80 degrees Fahrenheit during spring break, and it consistently ranks at or near the top of US cities in terms of quality of life.
Tempe provides everything travelers look for in a spring break vacation: world-class dining, entertainment, arts, and culture.
There are just as many things to do in Tempe as there are in downtown Phoenix (home to 20 museums), including paddle boarding on Tempe Town Lake or going rock climbing at Horseshoe Bend.
You can also rent a car and explore the following day trips from Tempe:
Day Trips from Tempe: Cave Creek – Discover scenic Cave Creek, a place that is within 45 minutes to an hour north of Tempe. It’s known for beautiful Sonoran Desert hiking trails, wide-open spaces, and spots that are reminiscent of the Wild West.
Day Trips from Tempe: Salt River Rafting – From February through May, Salt River Rafting can take you on a relaxing and exhilarating trip down the scenic Salt River. Just make sure to stop in Globe, Arizona before or after rafting for seriously good Mexican food.
If you’re planning a visit to Arizona, remember that spring is peak season so book your hotel reservations well in advance.
Where to Stay in Tempe, AZ
The Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown is a boutique hotel featuring locally inspired rooms.
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown spans 14 floors and features unique dining options, a gym, more than 3,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and a rooftop pool with a terrace bar, cabanas, and a fire pit.
Canopy Hotel offers two distinct dining venues helmed by seasoned Valley Chef Ken Arneson: Alter Ego on the ground floor, featuring elevated fusion cuisine and crafted cocktails, and Alibi, the East Valley’s only full-service pool and bar on the 14th floor.
Canopy Tempe will be implementing Hilton CleanStay procedures, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection, created in partnership with Lysol.
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3. Scottsdale, AZ
One of the best things to do in Scottsdale is to check out their thriving art scene and highly rated museums. Explore the galleries along with Marshall Way Arts District, home to a popular and long-running weekly downtown gallery art walk.
Scottsdale is a place that can offer everything you could possibly want for your spring break vacation. With many luxury resorts and hotels available, it makes it easy to enjoy a spring break vacation with your friends or family.
While Scottsdale may not be affordable for everyone, there are still plenty of places to explore without breaking your bank account.
Take some time and check out some of Scottsdale’s historic landmarks and beautiful landscapes that will make your spring break memorable!
If you are looking for a culinary experience check Scottsdale’s busiest and most popular restaurant district which is located in Old Town Scottsdale.
Here you’ll find cafes, restaurants, gastropubs, and wine bars packed into a few city blocks. For fine dining, the city’s top-notch luxury resorts host some of Scottsdale’s most elegant and highly rated dining rooms.
In Scottsdale, outdoor activities are always fair game. Sunny skies and plenty of trail systems mean you’ll be able to explore the great outdoors while keeping your distance from other groups.
Take an Instagrammable photo on Camelback Mountain, or try some lesser-known yet equally stunning trail systems like Papago Park and Pinnacle Peak Park.
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is also a breathtaking place to get outside. Located just 20 minutes from The Scottsdale Resort, this conservancy offers up more than 30,500 acres of Sonoran Desert.
Where to Stay in Scottsdale, AZ
Cradled in the heart of Scottsdale, The Canopy Hotel is thoughtfully designed while taking direction from the curated fine arts and artisan community surrounding it.
The palette focuses on plucking notes from the area, working with native dramatic natural features.
Local stone, tile, wood, plaster, copper mining, and glass work together to promote a sense of modern elegance and intimacy while paying homage to the essential natural elements distinctive to the city.
This Lifestyle Hotel will invite the persona of Scottsdale indoors by intricately combining the stunning craftmanship of local creative talent and a scheme of rich crimsons and deep golds pulled straight from the sundrenched Vistas of Arizona.
The Hilton Canopy bikes will promote a better way to connect with the neighborhood and the hotel café and bar will provide the stage for meaningful public gatherings both for the guests and locals alike.
Guestrooms here strive to strike the balance between an appreciation for simple form and the elegance of nature, and familiarity and peace of the home away from home.
While the rooftop bar offers an elevated experience of crafted drinks and posh bites, all in front of the breathtaking backdrops of the saturated western sunsets, an expansive vista of Camelback Mountain, and a glint of the Milky way’s shimmer in the clear night skies.
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4. Sao Paulo, Brazil
With more than 21 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, São Paulo is the largest city in the Western Hemisphere and has no shortage of amazing cultural sites, city vistas, and green outdoor spaces.
Art lovers may find themselves pulled in many different directions (there are multiple art museums throughout the city); culture hounds should definitely plan to stop in the Museu de Arte de São Paulo, Pinacoteca do Estado, and Museu Afro Brasil to get a true feel for Brazil’s art scene.
São Paulo is mainly known as the financial hub and the epicenter of Brazil’s economy, but it’s also a real melting pot of cultures and is famous for its gastronomy.
Sau Paulo has been dubbed the foodie’s heaven of South America due to its ethnically diverse culinary scene and world-class restaurants.
If you are visiting Sao Paulo for spring break walking will likely be a big part of your visit so make sure you check out Avenida Paulista, browse the goods and food at Mercado Municipal, and enjoy Ibirapuera Park’s walking paths.
Don’t forget to save some time to marvel at the city from a bird’s-eye view (at Edifício Italia) and to immerse yourself in Brazil’s favorite pastime at the Museu do Futebol.
Where to Stay in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Hilton’s lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, is a place in the neighborhood to relax and recharge, offering simple guest-directed service, comfortable spaces and thoughtfully local choices.
Each hotel is designed as a natural extension of its neighborhood and delivers a fresh approach to hospitality and the guest experience.
The first Canopy by Hilton property in South America, is the 98-room Canopy by Hilton São Paulo Jardins.
The hotel is situated in the heart of São Paulo’s neighborhood of Jardins, known for its high-end clothing stores, fine dining, and a culturally rich experience with museums such as the São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound and Sao Paulo Museum of Art.
The property is within a 20 minute’ walk of Ibirapuera Park, Paulista Avenue, and Oscar Freire Street shops.
The Museum de Arte de São Paulo and Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation are less than four kilometers, and a metro stop is a few blocks away.
Enjoy the complimentary Canopy Bikes and evening tastings at the restaurant and the WiFi is on them of course.
Additionally, the hotel has the first clean energy gas-powered air conditioning system in Brazil.
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5. West Palm Beach
With sunny skies, nearly perfect year-round weather, and a range of outdoor and cultural attractions, West Palm Beach presents the ideal setting for a spring break escape.
When you think of Florida and you probably think of sunshine, sand, and surf—all essential parts of a classic spring break. The state is a little more diverse than most people realize, though.
It’s home to a number of great places that combine all those traditional elements with many others to make it an even better vacation destination.
One perfect example is West Palm Beach. Just south of Miami (and sharing many of its cultural elements), it makes for an excellent transition from cold winter weather to sunny spring break fun at any time of year.
It’s also conveniently located between Orlando and Miami so you can fit in visits to some other great locations if time allows.
Enjoy a game of golf at a number of pristine local courses or hit the beach for a day of relaxation in the sun and catching up on your reading.
You can never go wrong with West Palm Beach as your spring break destination of choice for 2022.
Where to Stay in West Palm Beach
Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown is located in West Palm Beach. Rosemary Square and Clematis Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area’s popular attractions can visit Rapids Water Park.
With its stunning glass facade and fiber optic art hanging in the atrium, our hotel is a destination in itself and is within minutes of the convention center diverse dining premier nightlife waterfront activities and cultural attractions.
The rooms have modern decor – local art for that West Palm Beach flair as well as the comforts you expect like a 55-inch HDTV free WiFi refrigerated drawer and Nespresso machine.
Their signature Canopy bed helps you get a great night’s sleep. Deluxe rooms feature ocean or city views while the more spacious suites include a living room private bedroom and cozy extras.
Welcome the day in the cafe with a delicious artisanal breakfast made with fresh ingredients and local produce or have a Canopy Break Fast bag delivered to your door.
You’ll find fresh Latin-inspired options and sushi at Ban.tr for lunch and dinner plus complimentary evening tastings of local food and drinks.
For handcrafted cocktails and stunning views head up to 13.e.v for a rooftop bar and dining experience beside the infinity pool.
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6. Cancun, Mexico
It’s hard to look at Cancun and not think about tequila, beachside carousels, and sandcastles. In fact, people from all over visit Mexico every year specifically for Spring Break.
If you want an out-of-control experience, you won’t find a better destination than Cancun. There are so many things to do: parasailing, jet skiing, water skiing, snorkeling, and more.
Nightlife is just as amazing with several nightclubs featuring top DJs from around the world (and some pretty well-known artists too). And don’t forget those margaritas!
Cancun attracts a lot of tourists in general; people go there to relax by the pool, hit up the beach, or even have a once-in-a-lifetime experience on a superyacht.
But if you’re planning on going during Spring Break be prepared for it to get really crowded…like REALLY crowded. Be sure to book rooms months in advance if possible.
Where to Stay in Cancun
Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla is an urban hotel in the heart of Cancun, overlooking the Nichupté Lagoon and Caribbean Sea. The hotel is directly connected to La Isla Entertainment Village, with the beach and nightlife area just a few minutes away.
Rooms and suites feature contemporary décor, with art by local muralists reflecting curated scenes of the jungle, flowers, and a cenote-inspired ladder.
Suites boast panoramic views with separate living and sleeping areas as well as a private dining area for six.
Azulinda Café & Bar offers authentic local specialties crafted from ingredients sourced from local vendors and artisans. Savor light appetizers paired with a cocktail in the relaxed Canopy Central or enjoy a refreshing drink and live music at Wander Rooftop.
Unwind in a hanging chair overlooking the outdoor pool, with sweeping views of the water. Visit the rooftop fitness center for an energizing workout before a day of relaxation.
Spend your day on the white-sand beaches or splashing in the sparkling water. Enjoy premier shopping and dining options at La Isla Entertainment Village.
Explore Cancun’s traditional downtown area, El Centro, or take a day trip to the famed ruins of Tulum.
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7. New Orleans (opening in Jan)
New Orleans is a fun and energetic city located in Louisiana. This city attracts tourists from around the world, but it also has one of America’s most storied histories.
Visitors can experience New Orleans culture first-hand as they explore voodoo shops, mardi gras celebrations, and many restaurants with great local cuisine.
The nightlife in New Orleans is also worth exploring since bars and clubs stay open late into the night. There are plenty of attractions nearby to check out when you need a break from your spring break trip.
These include The National World War II Museum and The French Quarter, an entertainment district near Bourbon Street that gets very busy during spring break time.
Where to Stay in New Orleans
In the heart of downtown New Orleans, our hotel is a 10-minute walk to the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and endless iconic shops and restaurants.
Canopy Bikes are the perfect way to get around the neighborhood and explore the many museums, galleries, and historic sites. Grab a bite any time at the Creole Cantonese restaurant and lounge.
The property is scheduled to open in the spring of 2022 at 1100 Tulane Avenue in the heart of the Central Business District, immediately adjacent to the French Quarter.
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8. Portland, OR
Portland is a major metropolitan city in Oregon with a population of just over 2 million. Nicknamed Beervana thanks to its thriving craft beer scene, Portland is a fun and scenic destination filled with adventure and beauty.
This vibrant city has many exciting attractions, such as ziplining at Gresham’s Zip Tour or hiking through Forest Park—which is 1,200 acres of beautiful wilderness.
Throwback Thursday specials at various bars are extremely popular among locals, who love to wear their favorite vintage clothing from thrift stores or Goodwill shops.
No matter what day it is, there is always something happening in Portland that gets everyone out of their seat. With spring break right around the corner, hop on a flight and get ready for an unforgettable spring break vacation!
Where to Stay in Portland
Canopy by Hilton Portland is situated along the waterfront of Portland, Maine, the hotel is within four blocks of downtown.
Explore the neighborhood with the complimentary Canopy bikes and find dozens of unique shops, restaurants, galleries, and trails within a mile.
Truly reflective of Portland’s new direction, Canopy boasts modern comfort and style while being direct across from the city’s working waterfront.
The rooftop bar, Luna, has quickly become a popular hangout for both tourists and locals alike—as it turns out, the water views are universally appealing.
Indulge in platters of fresh oysters, shrimp, and crab claws, though more playful options such as “red snapper” corndogs also stand out. While they refer to them as “small plates,” many are substantial enough to make it a full dining destination easily.
Though it is a Hilton property, Canopy has plenty of unique character, and the clientele runs the gamut from vacationing families to hipster twentysomethings.
You will find some of the city’s most exciting art and food if you are looking for the best spring break destinations.
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9. Austin, TX
Austin, TX / Staycation Capital of America: Austin is Texas’s largest city and a pretty great place to get away from it all. It’s also full of great restaurants, music venues, and outdoor activities.
Plus there are plenty of major universities in town, making it a spring break destination for students from all over Texas as well as out-of-state visitors.
To top things off, Austin is also home to SXSW — an internationally known film festival that has served as inspiration for many writers over the years.
The best part? You don’t have to be a student or into partying to enjoy everything that Austin has to offer!
What’s more, is you can experience most of what Austin has to offer by staying right in town. Only a few hours outside of San Antonio, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin itself lie San Marcos (home to Texas State University) which makes for a very convenient spring break staycation option if you live anywhere near those areas.
Weather in Austin tends to be just right year-round; not too hot, not too cold with just enough rain thrown in at times (sorry South Florida). Austin now ranks as one of the top spring break vacations in the US!
Where to Stay in Austin
Located on West Sixth Street in the heart of the city’s business & entertainment district, an area known for its dynamic pop art & music, the Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown offers a unique urban oasis with a strong sense of place inspired by the history and culture of Austin.
Settle into one of their “Just-Right” Rooms with free WiFi, a 55” HDTV, refrigerator drawer, Nespresso® machine, décor that’s uniquely Austin, and a bed designed exclusively for Canopy.
The University of Texas and Zilker Metropolitan Park are within three miles. The complimentary Canopy Bikes are perfect for a ride along the trails of Lady Bird Lake.
Relax in a cabana at our elevated pool terrace with skyline views and a seasonal bar.
The Restaurant features barnyard contemporary fare delivered through a beautifully composed vegetable-forward menu that highlights regionally sourced meat and poultry.
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Conclusion of Best Places for Spring Break 2022
This year, Easter 2022 lands on April 17, with most US colleges and high schools planning their spring break dates ranging from late February through early and mid-March.
If last year was any indication, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica, Costa Rica, and Belize, continue to top the list of favorites.
However, even more popular spring break locations have lured visitors further south as, Cancun, Isla Mujeres, and Cabo San Lucas continue to be the overall top getaways for spring breakers.
If you are traveling to one of the international destinations make sure your passport is up to date and it has not expired. If you don’t have a passport apply for one NOW because wait times are longer than normal.
With heightened travel precautions, check out the latest air travel restrictions on what you can and cannot include in carry-on baggage and also check Covid-protocols because the travel restrictions are changing by the minute.
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