Make your spring break feel like a movie with these top destinations

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All you need to know to pick the perfect spring break spots for you

With spring break just around the corner, everyone is eagerly planning their escape to soak up some sun and finally let loose. Spring break is the ultimate college experience, a time so iconic that so many movies have been made about it. But with so many options on places to go and see, how do you create a spring break worthy of a movie?

Whether you want to go to a warm sunny beach or find adventure elsewhere, there is no shortage of places where you can find your kind of fun. There are all kinds of spring break destinations, depending on what you are looking for. Whether you are a party lover, adventure seeker or someone who wants to find pure relaxation, there is a spring break location for you.

For those who are seeking relaxation on their week off, there are so many places you can go. Starting with Hilton Head Island, South Carolina only a six and a half hours away from Knoxville. This quiet, charming island is known for its delicious food, beautiful sunsets and wide selection of activities. Book a dolphin sunset tour, enjoy a dinner cruise or take a scenic ferry ride out to Daufuskie Island for a day of exploring.

If the beach is not quite for you, you can also find relaxation at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, a little farther drive, coming in at nine and a half hours. You can spend your time here lounging on a boat, picking up a round of golf or even finding a wonderful hiking trail in the Ozark mountains. 

Some people are true adventure seekers when it comes to vacation, always wanting to find thrilling experiences wherever they go. Here are some places where you can experience awesome adventures. For our adrenaline junkies you can head down to Orlando, Florida and hit iconic amusement parks such as Disney World or Universal Studios. With a variety of different parks, exciting rides and endless entertainment, these world-famous amusement parks are sure to fill you with excitement and get your adrenaline pumping.

For another type of adventure, you can head a bit farther from campus to the Flordia Keys, an archipelago of islands full of fun and adventure. In the Keys, you can experience unforgettable activities such as cage diving with sharks, skydiving or even scuba diving at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. No matter what you prefer, air or sea, the Florida Keys is guaranteed to be an adrenaline junkies paradise. 

For many, spring break is a perfect opportunity to indulge in a getaway with lots to do and lots of opportunities to meet new people. Whether you choose to dance the night away in the city lights of Fort Lauderdale or choose a slightly calmer atmosphere of beach-side restaurants and piers of Panama City Beach. There are countless spring break destinations to embrace the beach life atmosphere. These iconic spots are some of the top choices for students looking to escape yet stay busy. 

With so many options of destinations, it is easy to tailor your trip to fit your ideal vacation vibe. No matter where you go for this iconic break, it is all about making memories, having fun and truly taking time to relax and unwind. So, get ready for an adventure worthy of a movie plot and make sure to stay safe!