Spring Break! Few times of year fills college students’ hearts with more glee as the annual spring break migration of 18-22 year old south for a week of…well, let’s say fun and relaxation. Families with children who want to take spring break vacations are well advised to plan their trips accordingly. We’re talking about two very different types of spring break travel here, people!

Florida has long been a hot spot for spring break, and it’s easy to see why. The climate can’t be beat this time of year, especially for travelers heading south from chillier climates. Here are two great Florida vacation destinations for spring break.

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Spring break is just around the corner. If you’re planning to get out of town with your family, it’s decision-making time. Unless you’re willing to borrow a few school days, you’ll only have about a week.

I don’t know about you, but on a trip of that length, I’d rather minimize the flying and driving and maximize the fun. I usually look for destinations that are pretty close to home. No matter where you live, here are some tried and true spring break destinations to consider.

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My family and I are sitting in the Fiddlin’ Pig, watching the line dancers, eating the gigantic plates of barbecue in front of us, tapping our feet. It’s Saturday night, we’re in Asheville, North Carolina, and we’re in pig heaven. (Get it? PIG heaven?)

And it’s not just because the pork ribs at the Fiddlin’ Pig are super yummy and the fiddlers are fine; Asheville’s a treat for anyone who loves a college town, an artsy town, and a foodie town all rolled into one. Before the weekend’s over, we’ll have eaten enough good food to warrant another notch in our belts, strolled the studios down by the river, and, yes, even danced a bit with the Blue Mountain area cloggers who show up at the Fiddlin’ Pig every weekend night.

But let’s start at the beginning.

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There is no shortage of things to do in the third largest city in Texas, but a lot of the celebrations have a decidedly adult flavor. Looking for some wholesome family fun in Dallas? Look no further. Here are five great things to do in Dallas with kids.

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