Dreaming of a spring break getaway? Since this is still the off-season for most tourist destinations and a smaller crowd, now might be your best opportunity to take that long-awaited vacation. Take a look at these three popular destinations and get your spring vacation off to an early start.
Tallinn, Estonia
If the medieval city of Tallinn is not on your list of places to visit this spring, it should be. It is Estonia's capital city and packed full of events throughout the spring season. Some of the scheduled events include the Tallinn Flower Festival and the Tallinn Music Week. Tallinn is a comparatively affordable European vacation destination with year-round accommodations averaging around $94 per night based on Hotels.com's Hotel Price Index. On the other hand, flights to Tallinn are generally more expensive, particularly during peak season. However, lower fares can be found during spring. Another affordable way to see the capital and surrounding area is by boat. The coastal city is a favorite stop on several Baltic and Scandinavian cruises, giving travelers more for their money.
Bermuda
Bermuda's peak season starts in spring, usually around April when the weather is favorable for beach walking. However if you go early enough, you'll be able to save some money on early spring discounts, together with more affordable accommodations, particularly through late March and mid-April. The Bermuda Department of Tourism usually offers some rather attractive deals during the low and shoulder seasons. Check their website for any promotional offers. The sooner you book your Bermuda vacation, the better your chances of getting some great vacation deals. If your stay is limited, check out some cruises, they can be affordable.
Rhode Island
Travelers seeking a place where great mansions of a bygone era sit and share the sea with luxurious-historical hotels should look no further than Rhode Island. Budget-minded travelers may want to avoid the summer high season when most of the historical hotels charge more for accommodation. Typically, the spring season is when area hotels offer comparatively cheaper rates.
Here are a few places to consider when visiting Rhode Island.
Lodging at the Vanderbilt Grace, a Newport mansion built by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt at the turn of the century charges $350 per night during the month of April, compared to $520 per night from June - August. The famous Ocean House, about an hour's drive from Newport has weekday rates beginning at $425 in mid-April, compared to around $800 in the peak of summer. The historical Ocean House, that recently underwent a $140-million renovation, overlooks a private beach. It is the only AAA Five-Diamond hotel in the state of Rhode Island.
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