5 TRENDING DESTINATIONS TO VISIT THIS YEAR

It’s never too early to start making travel plans for spring break. By not giving yourself ample time to scout out the best deals on airfare and accommodations, you could find yourself throwing together a last minute trip—or worse, sitting on your living room couch while jealously scrolling through your friends’ vacation photos on Instagram.

Of course, if you want to be the person posting the envy-inducing photos, you’ll have to pick a prime destination for your spring break getaway. We’ve put together a list of some of the best trending places in the world.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Hip Reykjavik is an increasingly popular destination, especially when it comes to younger travelers. With hip clubs, modernist cuisine, and geothermal spa destinations like the one-of-a-kind Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s capital is a great destination for a unique spring break.

Nashville, Tennessee

Prices on flights to Nashville are almost always in the affordable range, which partly explains why the city has been such a hit with cash-strapped college-aged travelers and young professionals. There’s a lot of city to enjoy here, with totally unique local specialties like hot chicken (for those who like a little spice in their life), and enough music history (and live music) to keep your toes tapping until well after your spring break is over.

Tulum, Mexico

Close to Cancun but nowhere near as raucous when spring break comes around, Tulum is a happening and—when it comes to ornately plated Mexican cuisine—oft-photographed destination. Explore the beaches during the day and enjoy fine dining and cocktails at night.

Havana, Cuba

With travel restrictions just recently lifted, Havana’s status as a popular spring break destination is relatively new, but growing. Here you can see a magnificent city, sometimes startlingly untouched by time. You can also pack your bag with locally crafted Havana Club rum before your return.

Barcelona, Spain

A perennial favorite for partiers and connoisseurs alike, Barcelona lets you have it both ways. If you seek it out, there’s plenty of revelry to be had in what is a very club-friendly city. But what truly makes Barcelona a standout destination is its stark contrasts. This is a place where a visit to ancient buildings can be followed by modern meals and entertainment, and vice versa.