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Slideshow: Best Spring Break destinations for 2012

by Nakita Austin | March 12, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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Florida’s panhandle is home to a Spring Break destination that’s not as hot, (temperature wise) as some of the other Sunshine State cities but the parties still go on in Panama Beach City, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

Florida’s panhandle is home to a Spring Break destination that’s not as hot, (temperature wise) as some of the other Sunshine State cities but the parties still go on in Panama Beach City, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

South Beach, Florida is also home to Urban Beach Weekend around Memorial Day and serves as a Spring Break favorite with exotic cars and beautiful models lined up along Ocean Drive. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

South Beach, Florida is also home to Urban Beach Weekend around Memorial Day and serves as a Spring Break favorite with exotic cars and beautiful models lined up along Ocean Drive. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Though it’s not a beach location for Spring Break, Las Vegas is still home to the best pool parties in the world hosted in hotels like this one here at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Though it’s not a beach location for Spring Break, Las Vegas is still home to the best pool parties in the world hosted in hotels like this one here at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Down in Mexico, Acapulco is home to beautiful resort and condo-lined beaches and mountains that are lapped by Pacific Ocean waters. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Down in Mexico, Acapulco is home to beautiful resort and condo-lined beaches and mountains that are lapped by Pacific Ocean waters. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Just coming off of their noteworthy Carnival celebration this February, Trinidad still has a lot of partying left to do. For great nightlife and street parties visit the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Just coming off of their noteworthy Carnival celebration this February, Trinidad still has a lot of partying left to do. For great nightlife and street parties visit the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Cancun, Mexico is known worldwide as a Spring Break hot spot. This city is famous for its non-stop parties and 12-mile long beach strip. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

Cancun, Mexico is known worldwide as a Spring Break hot spot. This city is famous for its non-stop parties and 12-mile long beach strip. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

For some easy Caribbean flare, visit Jamaica to get your Spring Break party on in cities like Montego Bay, or get adventurous around the cliffs of Negril.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images.)

For some easy Caribbean flare, visit Jamaica to get your Spring Break party on in cities like Montego Bay, or get adventurous around the cliffs of Negril. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images.)

Also home to Bike Week, Daytona Beach, Florida is another great destination for beautiful beaches and parties on the east coast of the Sunshine State. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images.)

Also home to Bike Week, Daytona Beach, Florida is another great destination for beautiful beaches and parties on the east coast of the Sunshine State. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images.)

If you’re in a need of a more serene environment, head down to Aruba for a relaxing Spring Break trip. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.)

If you’re in a need of a more serene environment, head down to Aruba for a relaxing Spring Break trip. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.)

The Bahamas is a great choice thanks to their clear blue waters and plethora of all-inclusive hotels. To make this trip even more exciting, get to the islands in style on a yacht from the coast of Florida, or climb aboard one of their party cruise ships.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

The Bahamas is a great choice thanks to their clear blue waters and plethora of all-inclusive hotels. To make this trip even more exciting, get to the islands in style on a yacht from the coast of Florida, or climb aboard one of their party cruise ships. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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It’s that time of the year again. College students from all over the country are making big plans to go to the best party destinations and experience that epic Spring Break trip. When it comes to planning, vacationers are often just thinking about tans, beaches, and alcohol, but no matter where the location is, party-goers are also looking for the best prices and the best place to have fun.

We’ve compiled a list of top spring break destinations including traditional favorites such as Cancun, Mexico and Panama City, Florida as well as adding some non-tropical destinations. Whether you’ve started making your spring break plans, or running a bit behind, you’ll definitely get some great ideas from our list!

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