Spring break destinations for a warm-weather getaway
Leave the cold days of winter behind with a spring break vacation to sunnier climes. These destinations promise warm weather, new experiences, and inspirational escapism.
By Paul Oswell | December 18, 2025
Get ready for the ultimate spring break vacation. These warm-weather destinations promise more than just a trip — they're a chance for renewal, with sun-soaked landscapes that will restore vitality and recalibrate your energy levels. Here are our top picks for an unforgettable spring escape.
In this article: Best warm-weather destinations for spring break
Tulum, Mexico
Discover an idyllic stretch of coastline on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Tulum has evolved into a sophisticated, stylish resort town that melds upscale experiences with authentic, rustic ambiance. Explore evocative, historical sites, and wander among the remains of a thousand-year-old Mayan city. Sun yourself as you walk along dramatic clifftops, overlooking turquoise ocean waters. The pristine sands stretch right up to the grounds of Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort. It’s a natural sanctuary with beautiful, airy villas, framed by tropical flowers. The hotel’s thirteen restaurants and bars mean that you can enjoy an exciting variety of dining experiences, while the spa taps into traditional practices, using local herbs for oils and scrubs. Everything is taken care of at this all-inclusive resort, so you can relax into a slower pace for a while.
Orlando, Florida
Orlando’s sunshine and world-renowned theme parks light up family trips and friend group vacations, with warmth and thrilling experiences. There’s natural beauty to bask in, too, whether that’s from a bird’s-eye view on a hot air balloon ride or while kayaking through the serene emerald waterways of Central Florida. Hilton Orlando enjoys a plum location close to the city’s best theme parks, so you and your friends can make the most of your time. When you’re not exploring Orlando’s many attractions, enjoy the hotel’s on-site escape room, golfing simulator, and Pelton Bikes in the gym. The pools have water slides and a lazy river, or you can zone out at the more placid, adults-only pool with cabanas and loungers. For the ultimate relaxation, don’t miss out on the eforea Spa.
Las Vegas
A year-round entertainment hub, Las Vegas gleams in the desert sun by day and in a neon glow by night. Disrupt your routine and throw yourself into the escapism of high-end restaurants, glitzy cocktail lounges, and glamorous shows. You and your friends can balance a high-octane nightlife with self-care and downtime at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa. Just a short drive from The Strip, the resort is a gorgeous oasis, overlooked by the Mojave’s majestic mountains. Rejuvenate with a hot stone massage at Spa Ravella or stretch your legs with a day at any of the nearby golf courses. The resort offers golf bag storage, shuttles, and tee time reservations to make your experience as smooth as possible, and when you return, delicious meals await at the on-site restaurants. In Vegas, you can play hard and replenish even harder.
Honolulu
Join an endless summer in the vibrant heart of Honolulu, where Waikiki is a destination primed for making extraordinary memories. Commit to island life for a while, mixing some of the world’s best beaches with haute cuisine and enchanting Polynesian performances. Ride those gorgeous waves on an outrigger canoe or browse the designer boutiques along Kalakaua Avenue. One of the island’s most stylish resorts is The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, where a mid-century modern aesthetic welcomes discerning guests. Sit back on retro poolside loungers or reserve a plush cabana to soak up the glamor as you sip a tropical cocktail from the bar. Come dinnertime, the laidback Favorite Son restaurant is the perfect place to grab a meal with friends or family. It’ll be hard to leave Hawaii when your vacation is over, but you’ll all be sharing the memories forever.
Paul Oswell
Paul Oswell is a British award-winning journalist and published travel author based in New Orleans, Louisiana. His books include Bucket List North America and The Great American Road Trip, as well as New Orleans' Historic Hotels. He has also been an editor of and contributor to several guidebooks/editions published by Dorling Kindersley (owned by Penguin), including New Orleans, Florida, Orlando, Los Angeles, California, and The United States. His work has appeared in Conde Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure (both of which he has written multiple online travel guides for) and The Guardian, as well as dozens of international newspaper and magazine titles, and inflight magazines for major airlines.
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