Spring fever has struck the College at Brockport campus. Thankfully, spring break is sooner than later.

Students are traveling more than ever this time of year and their main destination is tropical getaways.

“Destination hot spots and cruises are most popular,” said Mitzy Peglow, Orleans travel agent. Peglow says the college-age demographic is going out of the states and vacationing somewhere closer to the equator.

Whether students are flying to a Mexican resort, or sailing away on a fancy cruise ship, this is one time of year when they do not have to worry about exams and term papers. Students can forget the stresses of classes and study sessions, and simply relax.

“On spring break, I totally bum out,” said student John Beckler. When Beckler travels, he says, he’s not a party-goer, but instead relaxes with his nephew in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Students who do not have family members who live in vacation destinations may consider packages that discount booking flight and hotel deals.

“All inclusive deals are the best for college students,” said Peglow, “eat, drink and play packages at Caribbean resorts are what to look for.”

Peglow says the top getaways this spring include cruises (which require you to be 21 years of age) to the Riviera in Mexico, the Caribbean and Cancun, Mexico.

“If I had the money, I would go on a cruise,” student Allison Feger said.

Peglow says families are most likely to jump on Disney and other cruises, while students travel further south.

What is making these other countries so appealing to college students? why not vacation in Myrtle Beach or Orlando?

“Myrtle Beach is too cold,” said Peglow.

According to the Weather Channel online, Tuesday, March 16 in Panama City, Panama, the forecast is partly cloudy, yet 97 degrees Fahrenheit.

“MTV’s Spring Break” is stationed in Acapulco, Mexico this year and with vacation rates of fewer than $500, students are saying goodbye books and hello to tropical fiestas.

Students travel South for spring break