Good news: spring is beautiful in every corner of the world. Bad news: the world is big, and you need to pick where to go spend a meaningful spring break abroad. Best news: we’re here to help.

United States. Bigger than a lot of countries put together, the U.S. is vast in its diversity and opportunity. If you don’t want to waste two days sitting on a plane (and another two adjusting to new time zones), keep things “local.” You can’t exactly call New York boring. Hawaii and Alaska aren’t too shabby either, we hear…

Central America. Close by, but a world apart. If you think your mom’s rose garden looks pretty this time of year, just check out the vibrant “lobster claws” in Panama. When you take your first jungle trek through the colorful rainforest of Costa Rica, you’ll be ecstatic that you chose an alternative spring break.

Europe. For those interested in the Classics, explore the playground of Western philosophy. Take a tour of Greece’s ruins, get to know the history and cuisine of Spain’s sunny south, and laugh at the differences between American and British English in England.

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