Preparations crucial when planning spring break trips
Ashley Bushman
Issue date: 3/3/10 Section: Lifestyles
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Spring break is three days away and students at DSC are planning trips to get out and let their hair down.
With the current economy there are many ways to have fun and stay within budget. All it takes is thoughtful planning and you're on your way to a week of freedom.
Angie Jensen, a travel specialist working in St. George for Hess Travel, 150 N. Main Street in Bountiful, said there are several things that can be done to plan properly.
Step one is to set the limit of how much money you are planning on spending. It's easier if you know how much to spend rather than spending too much.
Step two is to find the package deals. These are usually the least expensive since they include a hotel room, food, drinks and transportation. These deals are usually reserved for places like Cancun and Mexico.
Jensen said, "Inclusive deals are best. That's why Cancun is so popular. You get everything for one set price."
Step three is to split the
cost. Figure out how much money everyone in your group is going to spend. Sharing a room and splitting the cost saves you more. A cheap away trip could be Mexico.
Jensen said her favorite place to go is Mexico.
"I'm a huge fan of Mexico. It's less expensive to go there, and it's less expensive when you get there too. The beaches, culture, people and sites are wonderful," Jensen said.
There are some great beaches that are in the states as well, such as those on the West Coast.
Gary Sorensen, manager of Morris Murdock Travel, 1386 E. 100 South, said: "It's best to get a hotel off the beach, inland a couple of miles so you can save some money. You also have a better opportunity of finding some deals if you go inland rather than right on the beach."
Another place that isn't far away but could require some planning is Vegas.
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