8 “Say Less” Reasons To Go On Spring Break In Your 20s

I did spring break when I was in college and I loved it! In fact, I loved it so much I continued to go on spring break for most of my 20s and I’m so glad I did. I’m here to convince that you should, too.

First, hear me out. When I say spring break I don’t mean full on crazy, non-stop partying. If that’s your scene, great! It was kinda mine, but I also wanted to rest and relax too. I saw spring break as a way to get into the warmth, away from classes or work, a way to relax, have fun, meet new people, and so on.

Now that I’m in my 30s and looking back on that time, I am so glad I did it. I wish I had done it even more! Let me live vicariously through you. Here are all the reasons you should go on spring break in your 20s, even if you are not in school any more.

You can escape the cold

If you’re like me, by January or February you are going stir crazy because of the cold. I itched to be somewhere warm, and that’s where spring break came in.

Booking my trip in January and then having something to look forward to – knowing that I would be in the warmth soon – warmed me up already. There’s just something about the warm weather that gives us new life, isn’t there? Plus, there was nothing better than coming back home all tanned. In my mind, it kept me warm until it actually got warm out!

You meet new people

I will preface this by saying that I am the type of person that loves meeting new people, especially when traveling. When you go on spring break to a stereotypical spring break destination or hotel, you are going to meet people around the same age as you. It makes it even more fun! I’m still friendly with some of the people I met while going on spring break in my 20s.

Thanks to social media you can stay connected, but only if you want to. If you go on spring break while you’re still in college, during your school’s spring break, you’re for sure going to meet other spring breakers while away. How fun is that?!

You probably don’t have many bills yet

In hindsight, I had so much more money in my 20s than I thought I had. I remember looking at vacations at first thinking that I couldn’t afford that. Then I realized that I could. I didn’t have many bills. I still lived at home. I literally only had extendible income. What better way to spend that income than by going on a trip for a little R&R?!

Plus, there are so many sites out there that will give you the best deals for whatever you are looking for. You can also opt for an all inclusive option that way you are spending everything upfront and will have barely – if any – spending once you’re there.

You’re less picky

I thought I was picky in my 20s… but I really wasn’t. As long as the hotel was clean, on a beach, and had food available, I didn’t really care about anything else. This made going on spring break so much cheaper, and so much more affordable.

Four girls in one room for five days? No problem! Only bottom shelf liquor included at the all inclusive? Who cares! I could live off of burgers and fries and not care. All of these things tend to change as you get older, for so many reasons, so seriously – enjoy it while you’re young and go on spring break.

Your tolerance is better

This one is for those who want to go on spring break and enjoy the stereotypical spring break. You can still party in your 20s without falling asleep at the club or bar. You can still drink and rally. You can be hungover all day, sleep it off on the beach, and then go out again that night until 3 in the morning.

Take advantage of your tolerance in your 20s and live your life – smartly, of course. I’m also not just speaking about tolerance to drinking. I’m also speaking about tolerance to staying up late and to late night bites. You may think those things will never change, but they unfortunately do…

You have less responsibility

This is especially true if you’re single – the only person you need to check with before booking that trip is yourself. You can plan a trip spur of the moment. You can plan it for an actual spring break week. You can plan it for whatever week works with your schedule and the schedule of whomever you are traveling with. It’s a lot easier to plan a getaway than when you get older, are married, have kids, and have more responsibility. It’s also easier to plan to go away at a less expensive time, than when you’re confined to booking based on school or holiday schedules.

It helps fight burnout

Work stresses you out. Dating stresses you out. Your family may be stressing you out. Your living situation could be stressing you out. There are a lot of stressors in your 20s.

Get away from them all for a little bit. Give yourself the relaxation and break that you deserve. Laying on a beach with a frozen drink in your hand (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) is the cure you need – at least it was for me. It’ll help you rejuvenate and recharge.

It’s fun

You want to have fun. You want to live your life. You want to enjoy your 20s. You want to live this decade to its fullest. That’s what spring break is all about, at least in my opinion. Grab your besties, book that trip somewhere warm, and make memories that you’ll never forget. Some of my best memories are from spring breaks, and I’ll cherish them forever. I think of them often, now that I’m in a very different stage of life.

So, if you’ve been debating whether or not to take that spring break trip in your 20s, let this be your sign to go for it. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, adventure, or just a break from the cold, there’s no better time than now to make those memories.

Life only gets busier, responsibilities stack up, and spontaneity becomes harder to come by—so embrace the freedom while you have it. Trust me, future you will look back and be so glad you did. Now go book that trip, pack your bags, and get ready for an unforgettable spring break!

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