25 Spots for the Most Epic Spring Break Ever

The epitome of a charming Southern Belle, Charleston is also a fantastic place to eat.

Foodies on Spring Break will be treated to a true taste of the South Carolina Lowcountry when sampling local signatures like shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes and she-crab soup. And since the winters are mild in the Palmetto State, expect to enjoy many of your fine meals al fresco.

Where else can you take your family "overseas" on Spring Break and remain in the USA? Indeed, family-friendly Hawaii is a tremendous place for kids to get their feet wet with long-haul travel.

Spend your days on the beach or having old-fashioned fun at the Dole Pineapple Maze, then your nights being entertained and educated about Hawaiian culture at a traditional luau.

For those who preferred to be pampered with a view on Spring Break; The gorgeous Pitons of St. Lucia provide one of the planet's most breathtaking spa backdrops. The site of these magnificent twin mountains will relax you to the max as you receive world-class treatments on this stunning island.

Perennially listed as one of the USA biggest party lakes, Lake Havasu is perfect for those who want to spend their Spring Break on a bender. Copper Canyon is the place to go for sizzling on-the-water shenanigans.

And once the warm Arizona sun goes down, superclubs like Kokomo spring to life-daring all to do something they'll regret in the morning.

If you prefer to spend your Spring Break hitting the links, then look no further than the Dominican Republic. The ultra-challenging coastal Teeth of the Dog course put the country on the golfing map, with newer courses like Corales and the Jack Nicklaus-designed Punta Espada taking things up a notch.

Spring is the perfect time to break for a bite in sunny Oaxaca, Mexico.

Start off at the buzzing Mercado Benito Juárez market where you can feast at family-run food counters or have a carne asada grilled up fresh before your eyes. Then sample the street food stalls dotted around the town's historic core before slipping into a cantina to sample some local mezcal.

The Bahamas are home to dozens of islands where families can have some fun, but there's only one that is an absolute utopia: Paradise Island. At Atlantis Paradise Island, the kids have scores of adventurous activities to keep them smiling while parents are free to partake in plenty of rest and relaxation.

Palm Springs has long been the playground of Hollywood, but you don't need to be a star to recharge your batteries at this spa town in the Sonoran Desert. No, there's nothing like dry desert air to help you feel refreshed. And when it comes with a side of 350-plus sunny days a year, you're in for spa-tacular Spring Break.

The southernmost city in the continental United States definitely knows how to do Spring Break right. Blow off steam bouncing between dive bars and daiquiri joints on Duval Street before joining the crowds at Mallory Square to watch the sun sink into the ocean. (That's when the Key West party really kicks off.)

Home to 15 MLB teams during Spring Training each year, Phoenix is paradise for sports fans during February and March. Enjoy the warm Arizona weather at warm-up baseball games during the day and then show off your tan partying the night away in Old Town Scottsdale or Tempe each evening.

Puerto Rico is a swirl of culinary influences, so curious foodies will love trying local dishes in the capital of San Juan. The unique food here has been influenced by native Taino Indians, African slaves and Spanish colonists (for starters), with two to look for being arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas) and a juicy roast suckling pig called lechón.

Spring Break doesn't get more family-friendly than Orlando.

Visit Disney World to see how things have changed since you were a kid before whizzing over to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. It's not all theme parks though, as Orlando holds its own when it comes to waterparks and family-friendly entertainment, too

There's just something magical about Sedona.

Surrounded by desert rock formations in a riveting shade of red and evergreen pines, it's most famous for restorative "vortexes". These centers of energy are conducive to meditation and healing, and while their existence may be tough to verify, a spa break here has been proven to soothe the soul.

Negril, Jamaica is always a "no shoes, no shirt, no problems" kind of place, but the party vibes really get cranked up during Spring Break. Sun yourself on Seven Mile Beach before making your way to Rick's Cafe for some sunset-watching and cliff-diving. A

fter that, it's time to waste away again at Margaritaville with hundreds of your new best friends.

As the most idyllic location for first and second-round NCAA Tournament games in 2018, San Diego is the perfect spot to start a sunny, sports-centric Spring Break trip. After catching a buzzer beater or two in America's Finest City, make your way up the coast to Los Angeles for the West Regional-with a few rounds of golf in between, of course.

Foodies will find Miami delicacies heavily influenced by both the Caribbean and South America in addition to other regions of the USA and world. Chow down on an authentic Cuban sandwich or frita at a down-home cafe for lunch before heading out for Peruvian-Japanese fusion for dinner.

And if you decide you want to do a bit of partying too, South Beach has you more than covered.

There's no better place to teach the kids about American History-while enjoying warm spring temperatures-than a trip to the Alamo in San Antonio. Here, you can learn all about the valiant defense of this Spanish mission that helped lead to Texas' independence from Mexico.

After filling their heads with history, head to the world-famous Riverwalk for a beguiling boat tour.

Santa Fe's rejuvenating powers are world-renowned. People from all over the globe flock to this ancient city in New Mexico in order to take in the sunny, arid conditions and the regional hot springs. Refresh your body before expanding your mind while exploring the abundant art galleries in town.

They do everything bigger in Texas, and that includes Spring Break partying. Expect to find plenty of BYOB parties on the beach during the day and a bawdy atmosphere at bars like Louie's Backyard at night. In between doing keg stands, take to the air during a kiteboarding session-one of the island's favorite watersports.

Home to several top-notch golf courses, Barbados is another super Caribbean island for sports nuts.

Take on the Tom Fazio's designed Green Monkey course-famous for its challenging nature and the fact you may spot a monkey scampering across the course. And if you are looking to add another game to your repertoire, catch a match of the national sport: cricket.

Gumbo. Barbecue shrimp. Jambalaya. Po' Boys. Beignets. This is just a sampling of the delicacies that make New Orleans a delicious destination.

Chase down these and other regional favorites before setting off on a quest to sample the city's signature libations-because the Big Easy is just as obsessed with a good drink as it is a great plate of food.

Your family will never forget a Spring Break spent at sea. Take in multiple warm weather locales on a cruise through the Caribbean, combining onboard activities like rock climbing walls, ice skating and swimming with equally exhilarating dryland excursions. It's the perfect way to show the kids the world in comfort.

A spa getaway to lush Costa Rica might just carry you through the rest of the year. This country has long been a trailblazer in responsible tourism and sustainability, and that ethos carries over to the spa and wellness field, where you will be enveloped and refreshed by nature's finest.

The good times you have during Spring Break in Vegas will stay with you for the rest of your life. Soak up the sun sipping drinks at a debaucherous hotel pool party before gambling to your wallet's content or bouncing from club-to-club under the neon lights of the Strip. Then wake up and do it all again.

The Tampa Bay area sure must be the best spot for baseball fans to spend Spring Break. The Yankees, Phillies and Blue Jays all call the vicinity home for Spring Training, with several other teams a short drive away. You'll never forget a week spent watching home runs under the sunny skies of Florida.