Victoria Tovstashy, FCLC '06, is so overworked that she can't wait to go on vacation. "These last few weeks are going to be really tough; when finals are over I definitely want to take some time off and go somewhere warm, where I can relax and lay on the beach." Every hard working student deserves to go on a great vacation after a semester filled with endless work.
While many students in college share Tovstashy's desire to lounge around on the beach, not everyone can spend thousands on lavish vacations. The great news is that you don't have to spend a lot of dough to have an amazing vacation. There are numerous traveling agencies out there providing reasonable student packages which will send you on a blissful vacation without leaving your broke.
Whether you want to go skiing or hang out on the beach, there are many options to choose from. So don't be bummed out if you don't have a lot of cash to spend this year. With the affordable student rates many traveling agencies are offering this year, you may actually find yourself in the Caribbean sipping away on a Pina colada. Here are a few vacation ideas that will leave both you and your wallet satisfied:
*Lounge on the beach all day and party the nights away in Miami Beach, Fla. during a three night stay at the Days Inn for a mere $383, with airfare included. With an abundance of activities, restaurants and nightclubs you are sure to never be bored. Visit expedia.com for more details.
*Looking to take a relaxing trip to unwind from your hectic life? Then take EasyCruiseOne and visit six Caribbean Islands. Stop by Barbados, St. Vincent, Martinique, Grenada, Grenadines and St. Lucia at $15 per night plus the cost of food. Go to easycruise.com for more information about their various destinations and rates.
*Whether you love to ski or want to learn, Aspen, Colo. is the place to go. Ski in their lush mountains for three days and stay at the Stonebride Inn for $339 (airfare included). The beautiful scenery and exquisite skiing is the perfect setting for a relaxing, yet active vacation. Visit ShermansTravel.com for more details.
*Have you always dreamed of taking a road trip with your friends? Well now is the perfect time to do it. . Get three of your friends to join you on a drive from NYC to Florida. It is a guaranteed good time, as well as a great bonding experience that'll save you on airfare. If you are the outdoorsy type who doesn't mind slumming it for a few weeks than a road trip is the perfect adventure for you. All you need is a truck, some friends and a bit of cash for food, gas and maybe some cheap motels
*Embrace the child within you. Take a four-day, three-night trip to Disney World for under $1000. Stay at the Calypso Cay Resort for $149 per night. Breakfast, transportation and access to two major theme parks is included.
*Contact Contikiresorts.com, which specializes in student vacations and provides affordable packages to various locations worldwide. Contiki resorts offers accommodations with ranging prices to best suite individual preference. Some of their tempting options include:
*A $1145 for a trip to Hawaii for a week.
*A six day visit to Sydney and Melbourne for $829 per person.
*A stay at the'Contiki' Resort in Bali." A recently new resort which offers accommodations, meals and activities starting at $305 per week.
*Take part in the "great take off" an all inclusive package starting at $805 per person at ClubMed. Enjoy a week filled with luxury accommodations, enticing entertainment, and buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner at various destination's worldwide with everything prepaid, ClubMed provides you with great ease and flexibility, you can relax and enjoy your trip with out worrying about money because it is all included.
NOT GOING ANYWHERE THIS VACATION?
That's okay. There are plenty of ways to keep yourself occupied over break. If you happen to live in the surrounding areas, don't waste your time laying around your house and munching on holiday snacks. Instead, take advantage of the city and use your free time to experience the cultural side of New York:
*Go ice-skating in Central Park or at Rockefeller Center. Take time to explore the wonders of Central Park or get a glimpse at the beautifully decorated Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center.
*Indulge in the famous Frozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity 3. It's the best and everyone should try it once.
*Visit Dylan's Candy Bar, the most incredible candy store in the world. Indulge your sweet tooth and find some great candy-oriented holiday gift.
*Visit the theatre. With so many amazing Broadway shows playing, it would be a shame not to go see at least one over your Christmas vacation.
*Take a trip to FAO Schwartz and get a good look at the most amazing toy store in the world.
*Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and get acquainted with various masterpieces. People from all over the world travel to see visit the Metropolitan Museum, it would be silly not to take advantage of such a great museum, especially since it is basically at your finger tips/
HEADING HOME?
Are you leaving New York and going back home for the holidays? If your home is not in New York City, but a small town in the middle of nowhere, don't be bummed. You can always find something to keep busy:
*Catch up with family and old friends that you haven't seen in a while.
*Use your free time to take up a new hobby or reach a new goal. Take up reading book or keeping a daily journal.
*Get those abs you've been longing for. Use the month off to jump start your exercise regime.
*Get a job. It's always nice to get some extra cash. So don't waste time, start making some money so you can spend it when you get back to New York.
No matter what happens, no one should find themselves twiddling their thumbs over Christmas break. Spring semester is right around the corner and soon enough you will be back in the library typing away 10-page papers.
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