1. MaKayla Kinney and Iris Senter

2. Introduction In 2010, Didi’s World projected that 1.5 million student’s travel for spring break every year, where they spend a whopping 1 billon dollars. Comparison of the best inexpensive destinations for a group of four college students to vacation to during spring break. Recommendation of the most affordable destination on a $600 budget. It is important for college students to know that they do have the option to vacation on a lower budget.

3. Methods South Padre Island, Cancun, Panama City, and Port Aransas will be our four destinations. The criteria will consist of transportation, lodging, attractions, and food costs for each destination. Prices may differentiate due to seasonal changes. The earlier you book your destination the more options may be available. The minimum age to book a hotel is eighteen. When traveling to Cancun you must obtain a passport. The best method of transportation was decided by considering the time of travel and the cost of travel. According to Google, the current average gas mileage for all vehicles is twenty five miles per gallon and the average tank size for a midsized car is fourteen gallons. The gas prices in the results section are computed on this information.

4. South Padre Island Transportation Lubbock   South Padre Island Lodging La Copa Inn From Lubbock, Texas to South Padre Island, Texas is 680.1 miles. This would calculate to a total of $36.96 a person for a group of four. This package includes two queen size beds and a free continental breakfast. La Copa Inn nightly rate of $76.21 10 days and 9 nights=$685.89 $171.48 per person

5. South Padre Island Food Attractions -Sea Ranch Restaurant -Gabriella’s Italian Grill Meals range from $20 to $25 -Dolphin Watch eco-tour -Schlitterbahn Sunset tour-$16 a person $29.22 admission

6. Port Aransas Transportation Lubbock   Port Aransas Lodging Days Inn To travel from Lubbock, Texas to Port Aransas, Texas it is a total of 566.4 miles. Each person in a group of four would need to pay $36.96. This package includes two Nightly ratings are $95 queen size beds and a free 10 days, 9 nights=$855 continental breakfast. $213.75 per person

7. Port Aransas Food Attractions -Shell’s Restaurant-La Playa Mexican Grille Meals range from $20 to $25 Meals range from $10 to $15 -Deep Sea Fishing Trip -Red Dragon Pirate Sunset Cruise 5 hour trip-$65 a person 2 hour cruise-$36 a person

8. Cancun Transportation Lubbock   Dallas Dallas   Cancun Lodging Sotavento & Yacht Club The trip is approximately 312 miles. Round Trip: $16.10 per person Flying via Spirit Airlines for the following dates: 01/10/2016 to 01/19/2016 for $258.31 per person The nightly rate is $50. Each person will pay $84.72 This package includes 2 double queen beds.

9. Cancun Food -The Mango Café Attractions Meals range from $5-$15 -Greenverde Meals range from $5-$9 -Casa del Bueco Snorkling package $45 -Ultramar Isla Mujeres Ferry Ferry ride from Cancun to Isle Mujeres for $19 (roundtrip)

10. Panama City Transportation Lubbock   Panama City Lodging Days Inn Panama City Beach Traveling via Greyhound for the following dates: 01/10/2016 to 01/19/2016 for $178 per person This package includes The nightly rate is $50, 2 double queen beds.which calculates to each person paying $84.72

11. Panama City Food Attractions - Bayou Joe’s Meals range from $2.29 to $11.99 - Hunt’s Oyster Bar Meals range from $5-$25 - Panama City Parasail The “Tame Ride” is 600ft of line with a 2 mile course that does not include a dip in the water for $45. - Dolphin and Snorkel Tours This package includes all equipment and it lasts for an hour and a half for $65.

12. Conclusion South Padre Total Expenses: $298.66 Port Aransas Total Expenses: $391.71 Cancun Total Expenses: $428.13 Panama City Total Expenses: $409.71

13. Recommendation Many college students think that vacationing for spring break has to cost a large sum of money, when in reality there are many different destination options that offer a reasonable price. We recommend that you choose to vacation to South Padre Island because of its cost efficacy. South Padre Island has the cheapest transportation, food and attractions, compared to Port Aransas, Cancun, and Panama City.

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