50 Trip Ideas for Escaping the Spring Breakers

In March, Seabourn has sailings in the Caribbean to ports not likely to be flooded with partying teens. And Seabourn's children's programs are a summer event, so your ship is not likely to be overrun with youngsters this early in the year.

If a beach is on your must-do list of spring activities, but you really want to avoid the party crowd, try an all-inclusive, all-adult Couples Resort in Jamaica. There are four locations to choose from on the island and they all come with more than enough fun to create your own private spring break.

You can escape the spring break loud crowd even in Cancun. The answer is the adult-only resort within a resort at the Hyatt Ziva. Turquoize rooms offer amazing views of the beach-even from the bathroom.

Vegas certainly has its share of family-friendly fun these days, but most of that is easily avoided if that's your plan. Try Caesar's for luxury accommodations, shopping, and a-list entertainment, including Jerry Seinfeld this spring.

If Vegas sounds a bit too busy, scoot on down to Oklahoma for casino food and fun that rivals big-city action anywhere in the country. Winstar is one of the largest casinos in the country, so expect entertainment, golf, a spa, and shopping.

While you are in the area, you might as well drop in on Oklahoma City. There will be crowds of school-age kids in the museums and at attractions, but let's face it, a crowd in Oklahoma just doesn't stack up to crowds elsewhere. Bricktown is the hotspot to stay, shop and eat.

San Francisco is not exactly known as a party town during spring break, but there are likely to be plenty of families there with children. The key to escaping the kiddos is to choose the right hotel. Try the luxurious St. Regis, where suites come with butler service.

First things first, there will be spring breakers in Puerto Vallarta. They just won't be at your hotel if you choose the luxury boutique adults-only Villa Premiere where you can enjoy two pools, a spa, and a quiet spot on the beach.

It's best not to forget that many Europeans are on a school holiday in March and April as well. Many European holiday goers will head to hotspots like Croatia. Outsmart them by choosing a quieter stay in Slovenia. There's great food, wine, and amazing scenery.

Craving a spot with charm, craft beer, good food and a river to walk along? Look no farther than Wichita, Kansas. Try the Hotel at Oldtown to experience the best of the new-Old Town.

There will be young people in Guatemala, but mostly at the beaches on the west coast or hiking the volcanoes. Enjoy shopping, historic sightseeing, and try climbing a volcano yourself.

This cluster of islands in the Southern Caribbean is far enough off the radar for most spring breakers that you can rest assured that you won't be fighting for a spot on the sand. Fly into St. Vincent and ferry to the other islands.

How about totally getting away from the noisy crowds? Holland America has a 14-night cruise from Hong Kong to Shanghai for just over $135 per night per person. The length assures that families with school-aged children won't be onboard and the destination pretty much rules out the rowdies.

The beaches of Grand Cayman may attract spring breakers and the packed cruise ships that call there guarantee that the largest of the Cayman Islands will be crawling with people of all ages. But if you hop islands to either Little Cayman or Cayman Brac you lose some of the crowd and gain plenty of peace and quiet.

Tahiti, China, and the Southern Caribbean-explore them all onboard the child-free yachts of Windstar Cruises in March and April. Or cross the Atlantic to Lisbon for a true taste of peace and quiet.

This is how you completely disconnect, not just from the spring breakers, but from most of the rest of the world. Guanaja is one of the Bay Islands of Honduras. Think green mountains, pristine reefs, and long stretches of uncrowded sand.

Did you know that the second largest canyon in the U.S. is in Texas? It is just south of Amarillo. At Palo Duro Canyon State Park expect hiking, horseback riding, and even ziplining. There will be families with children enjoying the canyon, but this is far from the crowds and the parties.

Another option for enjoying the water and beaches in the Caribbean is at an all-adult hotel. BlueBay Villas Dorados has three pools, four restaurants, and no children.

While the crowds rush to the Grand Canyon, get your Arizona fix in Tucson. From hiking and biking to art and Southwestern food, there is plenty to keep you busy.

The cruise ships headed north to Alaska don't flood Vancouver with families until June, so it's safe to plan your trip there in March and April. It's a little chilly for the beaches (another reason there won't be crowds) but beer, wine, shopping, and spas are yours to enjoy.

There will not be anyone under eighteen on board your Viking Ocean cruise. Choose the Mediterranean in the offseason in March or Northern Europe in April. This is adulting at its best.

Lake Tahoe is not a big spring break destination to begin with, but choose a stay at the Ritz Carlton, where you can enjoy the last of the winter sports plus a world-class spa and you have pretty much ruled out the rowdy crowd and most of the families with children. Score one for the quiet seekers.

You may be thinking we are off our rockers sending you to Belize during spring break, but there is a way to have your Belizean escape without the party crowd. The sister resorts of Matachica Resort and Gaia River Lodge should do the trick.

There may be an abundance of romantic couples at the Intercontinental Resort in Tahiti in March and April, but that is pretty much always the case. Expect watersports, beautiful sunsets, and the over-water bungalows you have always dreamed about.

Late March and early April coincide with cherry blossom season in Japan, but that attracts a completely different crowd, so if your concern is crowded attractions and rowdy college kids, simply stay away from Disney and you should be fine in Tokyo.

Oxnard is a quiet town in Ventura County best known for strawberries, miles of beaches, and no crowds. Not even during spring break. You'll have easy access to water sports like kayaking and paddling, plus boat trips to the Channel Islands National Park.

Thinking you would rather avoid the beaches in California all together? No problem. Visit wineries instead. The wine country surrounding Paso Robles is an ideal escape from the chatter of little voices and the smell of sunscreen.

Another perfect way to explore wineries in California is the Napa Valley Wine Train and you can rest assured that it is far from the maddening crowd. All aboard!

Just when you think it's safe to go back to the beach, they may be crowded with late-breaking universities or European kids on a different timetable. How about a luxury train trip through the Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer instead? Trips begin in mid-April.

If you absolutely must visit Florida during March or April, visit the relatively quieter spots on the southwest coast, far from the roar of Miami or Orlando. Known as the "Paradise Coast," you can expect beachgoers, but in slightly smaller numbers.

While the spring break choirs, bands, and other assorted school trips from across the globe flood Rome, head north to Milan and the lakes region. It's the Italy you've always dreamed about.

As long as you avoid late April, you should be able to avoid Aussies on holiday in Sydney. March falls right at the end of peak tourist season, so the crowds everywhere you go should be smaller.

Sometimes you've got to zig when everyone else zags. When in Alabama during March and April, avoid Mobile and the rest of the Gulf Coast. Instead, head inland to Montgomery where you can enjoy blues, barbecue, and pecan pie all by yourself if that's the way you want it.

If your spring travel includes March 17, why not include a bit of St. Paddy's Day cheer? You won't avoid the party crowd, that's for sure, but at least it's just a one-day event. Raise a pint (or two) enjoy the parade, then explore all that Belfast has to offer.

The beaches of on the west coast of Costa Rica may be far enough away from the rowdy beach crowds elsewhere that you can forget that it's spring break. Choose a hotel like the El Mangroove Resort for stunning scenery and modern luxury.

Although Amawaterways has recently partnered with Disney for family fun on some of its river cruises, in March and April you are most likely to find few children and certainly no party-harders on board. Cruise the Rhine, the Danube, the Seine and even the Douro in Portugal.

While the party rages on nearby Aruba and Curacao, crowds on Bonaire rarely change with the seasons. Most travelers to the island are here for the quiet and the watersports of scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing.

Another case of turning left when other travelers turn right is in Louisiana. New Orleans barely recovers from Mardi Gras before the spring breakers arrive by the busload. Opt instead for the relative quiet of Shreveport in the north. Enjoy craft beer, Cajun food, and casino fun.

Where can you enjoy golf, craft beer, horse racing and long soaks in hot mineral baths? Hot Springs, of course. This may become your go-to spring break hideout.

With 75 breweries, there's more than enough to go around. Try a guided tour of the breweries, the wineries, or the food carts.

Dubai is an ideal choice for spring travel without additional crowds. The key is to avoid the end of March when UAE students are on break and likely to cause crowding at attractions.

For the most part, Venice escapes most of the overcrowding caused by spring breakers. Temperatures are beginning to warm a bit and rainfall is usually light in March.

To enjoy the food and atmosphere of Greece without fighting the crowds in Athens or in the islands, try Nafplion instead. A short drive from Athens, this delightful city has beaches, wine, and all the charm you could ask for.

The key to avoiding the crazies in South Carolina is to stay far from the coast. Rather than fight the crowds in Myrtle Beach, head inland to the southern charm of Greenville for wineries, distilleries, breweries, food, and fun.

The same principle applies here as in South Carolina-it's not safe to go near the shore if your goal is to avoid the wild party crowd. Instead, head inland to Hattiesburg, where besides the usual choices of southern cooking, you'll discover that they kind of have the market cornered on amazing burger joints.

Speaking of Mississippi, why not see the great river from a different perspective? The American Queen has a terrific selection of river cruises with no passport required.

If New Mexico history, food and scenery are what you seek, but without the crowds of families heading to the northern portion of the state, head south to Silver City. The nearby Gila National Forest has everything you need for outdoor fun.

It's hard to believe that this jewel of an island is just a short flight from Miami. The Abacos offer white sand beaches, boat rentals, a lighthouse to explore and water sports like snorkeling and scuba diving-all without the party crowd.

In Colorado, March and April can still bring unpredictable weather, and the crowds will be concentrated in the cities. Head south and west for warmer temperatures and almost non-existent crowds. At Cortez, be sure to see Mesa Verde National Park.

In keeping with the theme of thinking outside the spring break box, why not consider Alaska for spring travel. There absolutely will not be crowds. The cruise ships have not arrived. You can still hike a glacier. And best of all, you have a better chance of seeing the Northern Lights.