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The top 10 destinations for spring break this year -- according to Google Flight searches
Andrea M. Rotondo has traveled to 50+ countries using points and miles. She's a luxury, small-ship cruise expert and hotel maven who can share the not-to-be-missed spots in her adopted home state of Florida. She will also talk all day long about her ancestral homeland: Italy.
February 26, 2020 • 10 min read
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Quick summary
Google Flights data highlights the top 10 trending North American destinations for spring break travel in 2020.
Popular locations include Palm Springs, Sarasota, Los Cabos, Fort Myers, Cancun, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Vail, Austin and Phoenix.
Each destination offers a range of hotel options, many of which can be booked using points from major hotel loyalty programs.
The article provides recommendations for both family-friendly resorts and upscale properties.
What to consider
Some offers and point redemption rates mentioned may no longer be available, as noted in the article update.
Hotel point requirements vary by property, date and loyalty program, so travelers should confirm current rates before booking.
Certain all-inclusive resorts may require additional points for extra guests or children.
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A detailed breakdown of specific hotel options, point requirements and booking strategies for each top spring break destination.
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This time of year, there's no shortage of "top 10" lists for eager spring breakers -- and that's great news for anyone out there who hasn't yet made vacation plans. There's still time! And, according to Google Flights, here are the top trending destinations in North America based on round-trip searches from U.S. gateways for trips from March 20–April 6, 2020.
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Palm Springs, California
Airport: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Who flies there? Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Contour Aviation, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country and United Airlines
Where to stay? While the Andaz Palm Springs is on TPG's list of 20 new hotels we can't wait to book in 2020, you can't stay there just yet. It opens later this year. But, here are some other hotel options in the Palm Springs area:
Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection: Marriott Category 5, 35k points per night on standard dates or use a 35k reward night certificate
Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Ron and Patty Thomas/Getty Images)
Sarasota, Florida
Airport: Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Who flies there? Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Elite Airways, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country and United Airlines
Where to stay? The Sarasota area is blessed with some of Florida's best beaches and is a popular spring break choice -- especially for families and anyone looking to stretch their travel budget.
Hyatt Regency Sarasota (Photo courtesy of Booking.com)
Los Cabos, Mexico
Airport: Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) (Google Flights searches for San Jose del Cabo, Mexico)
Who flies there? Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United Airlines and VivaAerobus
Where to stay? There are so many fabulous places to stay in Los Cabos -- especially on points. We think one of the best values in the area is the JW Marriott Los Cabos (Category 6, 50k Marriott points per night on standard dates.
You can also check out the Solaz, a Luxury Collection Hotel (Marriott Bonvoy Category 7, 60 points per night on standard dates) or book an all-inclusive like either the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos or Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos for 20,000 World of Hyatt points per night for double occupancy (10k points per night additional for kids over 3).
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa (Photo courtesy of the hotel)
Fort Myers, Florida
Airport: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Who flies there? American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country and United Airlines
Where to stay? When flying into RSW, you can opt to stay close by on Fort Myers Beach, head to either Sanibel or Captiva islands or even head further south to Naples or Marco Island. The choice is yours. Check out the Wyndham Gardens Fort Myers Beach (15k Wyndham Rewards points per night) or book any of the cottages or condos on Sanibel and "erase" the charge (as long as it's posted as a travel expense) with your Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.
Fort Myers Beach pier. (Photo by lightkey/Getty Images)
Cancun, Mexico
Airport: Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Who flies there? Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Interjet, JetBlue, LATAM Airlines, Spirit, Southwest, Sun Country, United Airlines and VivaAerobus
Where to stay? Cancun is another destination where terrific points hotels are abundant. Look at the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa (Category 6, from 50k points per night on standard dates), the all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva Cancun (from 25k World of Hyatt points per night for double occupancy; plus 12.5k for additional kids older than 2 or adults in the room) or The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun (Marriott Category 6, from 50k points per night on standard dates).
Who flies there? American Airlines, Cayman Airways, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United Airlines
Where to stay? If you've got IHG Rewards Club points -- or Chase Ultimate Rewards points that you can transfer to your IHG account -- look at the Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa (from 70k IHG points), which is getting terrific reviews from travelers.
Other options include The Westin Grand Cayman (Marriott Category 7, from 60k points per night on standard dates) or The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (Marriott Category 8, from 85k points per night on standard dates).
Related: Where to use hotel points in Grand Cayman
Kimpton Seafire Resort on Grand Cayman (Photo by Scott Mayerowitz/The Points Guy)
Vail, Colorado
Airport: Eagle Colorado Regional Airport (EGE)
Who flies there? American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines
Where to stay? TPG's own Summer Hull recently stayed at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort (Category 7, from 60k points per night on standard dates). Other points options -- for 30k World of Hyatt points per night -- include the Grand Hyatt Vail and Christiania Lodge (a Destination Hotel participating in the World of Hyatt program). Or, you could go all-out at the Four Seasons Resort Vail, bookable through the Amex FHR program.
Sneak in one more ski trip this season. (Photo by SEASTOCK/Getty Images)
Austin, Texas
Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Who flies there? Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country and United Airlines
Where to stay? TPG staff have a soft spot for Austin since it's home to one of parent company Red Ventures' offices. And, there are so many cool places to stay. The Otis, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, just opened in the city's Campus District. It's a Category 6 from 50k points per night on standard dates.
Who flies there? Advanced Air, Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Boutique Air, Contour Aviation, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, JetSuiteX, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country and United Airlines
It's not too late to plan a terrific spring break this year. As you can see from these top 10 destinations trending via Google Flights searches, plenty of other travelers are still on the hunt for the perfect getaway. Do you know where you're going for spring break? Let us know in the comments section below.
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