With the weather getting warmer and the grass turning green, the excitement for the approachment of spring has risen. As the end of March draws near, students of Grand Ledge High School are preparing for spring break. Spring break is the time of year where students travel across the world. Whether it be to see pretty sights or for warmer weather.
For many years now Florida has been one of the most popular travel destinations during spring break. Here at Grand Ledge High School (GLHS) traveling to Florida can be seen as a tradition to some, especially those in spring sports. Teams like girls softball and boys baseball travel to Florida annually during spring break for practice and team bonding . Additionally, there is a group of seniors that travel to Florida during this time as well.
“My friends and I are traveling to Anna Maria Island in Florida for spring break,” senior Alisia Lopez said.
Florida is known for its beaches, warm weather, and attractions like Walt Disney World. Many take it upon themselves to take advantage of the nice weather. “My favorite thing about Florida are the beaches, they just have a different vibe compared to the lake beaches here,” Lopez said. “When I’m there, I spend most of my time tanning.”
Though many travel to Florida for spring break, it is only one of many destinations that students may visit. According to a survey by the Comet’s Tale, 66.7 percent of students are traveling for spring break. Of 222 students that answered the survey, 60 of them are headed to Florida.
Other popular destinations include Tennessee, South Carolina, Mexico, and even Chicago.
Junior Sofia Rivera is traveling to Chattanooga, Tennessee for spring break. Tennessee offers a vibrant musical scene and a growing racial diversity. “It has a huge mix of Mexican culture, which is so fun, because you don’t get a lot of that here,” Rivera said.
Unexpectedly, Tennessee’s popularity has risen, drawing more students there for spring break. Of the 222 students who responded to the survey, 10 are going to Tennessee. Traveling to cities like Nashville or Chattanooga. “I 100 percent recommend traveling there, especially to Gatlinburg, but if you like the big city then recommend you go to Nashville,” Rivera said.
Be that as it may seem, the majority of students actually stay home for spring break. Traveling can get expensive and many of those choose to stay home instead. This year, according to a survey by the Comet’s Tale, 33.3 percent of students are staying home for break. “I’m sad I’m not traveling anywhere this year for break, but the plus side is I get to relax at home and work more,” Junior Addison Sklapsky said.
