Top 10 spring break destinations - Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Top 10 spring break destinations - Jackson Hole, Wyoming

While some of us are eagerly awaiting the return of spring flowers, others may be longing for one last hurrah on snow-powdered peaks — and we’re particularly keen on the last-minute spring break destination of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming.

Visitors in 2010 can partake in the Jackson Hole Mountain Festival March 26 through March 28 - a weekend of free-style skiing and snowboarding events, accompanied by live music acts.



When you’re not on the slopes, you can saddle up and test your rodeo skills on the mechanical bull located just outside the ever-popular Mangy Moose Saloon.



Don’t forget to allow yourself a couple days of pampering at one of several Jackson Hole spas — it’s the perfect remedy for tired ski legs.

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Top 10 spring break destinations - Gulf Coast, Mississippi

Gulf Coast, Mississippi

While spring breakers this year may find the tragic devastation in Haiti too fresh, with the infrastructure too diminished at present for any effective hands-on efforts within the country, there are plenty of opportunities to translate thoughts of a do-good spring break vacation into action. Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in August 2005, and though thousands gave their money and time to the rebuilding efforts, the work is far from over.



It will take years, and maybe decades, to rebuild and repair businesses, homes, and most importantly, lives in the Gulf. Thousands of students spent last year’s spring break doing hands-on volunteer work in the region and beyond – the United Way is a great place to start your research, as they send students between the ages of 18 to 24 from all over the country on ABS (Alternative Spring Break) each year to lend a hand.
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Top 10 spring break destinations - Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

A growing favorite amongst travelers in search of good-value package deals, the Dominican Republic has become a hugely popular spring break destination that vies with Cancun in affordability and atmosphere.






The second-largest country in the Caribbean (after Cuba), the Dominican has something for everyone seeking a little fun under the sun, from Vegas-style casinos, nightclubs, and all-inclusive resorts, to horseback riding, golf, surfing, diving, and hundreds of miles of white-sand beaches.

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Head out for some no-holds-barred vacationing at these popular spring break hot spots.

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Introduction

Spring break time is almost here, sounding the signal for some no-holds-barred vacationing — as such, we've concocted a list of the best destinations to party during this raucous time off. For some of us, this short break is an excuse to visit the world’s most salacious spots, where illicit activities, like underage drinking and access to red-light districts, are more popular than sightseeing.

You'll find plenty of forbidden fruit on offer in a liberal European capital, a Thai island, and, closer to home, a Canadian city — a trio which, notwithstanding, is known to offer a good dose of culture, too. For those content with the spring break destination staples of beaches, bikinis, and beer, we’ve counted two homegrown beach cities that make the grade and, of course, a Caribbean and Mexico option.

Rounding out our list are some unexpected spots, however, including something for do-gooders, a final ski getaway, and a desert-fringed lake in America’s Southwest. Party on!

What's new in Great Britain and Ireland

(Tribune Media Services) -- A key to experiencing Great Britain and Ireland smartly in 2010 is to embrace them not as "ye olde" destinations but as modern ones.
London is busily preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games, developing its Olympic Park site in the eastern part of the city. The con artists are getting warmed up for the big event, too -- fake one-pound coins have been seen around town. They're easy to spot. Real coins have an inscription on their outside rims while the rims on the fakes resemble tree bark.
As is the case all over Europe, access to London's public transit system has been automated. If you don't buy and use the local transit pass -- the Oyster Card -- the underground Tube will cost you far more than it should, particularly since the system's Three-Day Travelpass has been dropped.
Above ground, one of London's many free attractions -- the Victoria and Albert Museum -- just opened its new Medieval and Renaissance collection, filling 10 rooms with fancy slice-of-English-life artifacts. The Tower of London will host historical re-enactments throughout the year, including scenes of prisoners trying to escape and monarchs preparing for war.

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What the World Eats, Path 3

What the World Eats, Path 3

United States: The Caven family of California

Food expenditure for one week: $159.18
Favorite foods: beef stew, berry yogurt sundae, clam chowder, ice cream

What the World Eats, Part 2

What the World Eats

Japan:  The Ukita family of Kodaira City

Food expenditure for one week:  37,699 Yen or $317.25
Favorite foods:  sashimi, fruit, cake, potato chips

What the World Eats, Part I

What the World Eats

Mexico: The Casales family of Cuernavaca

Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or $189.09
Favorite foods:  pizza, crab, pasta, chicken

France sprucing up cultural treasures

 

(Tribune Media Services) -- Mixing an abundance of cultural treasures and national pride, France is spiffing up its sights and museums from the Rhine to the Pyrenees. Of course, the biggest news is in Paris, where 2010 brings important changes that smart travelers will want to know about.

The Eiffel Tower's new online reservation system should help on-the-ball travelers minimize time spent in the tower's notorious lines. Facing the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars Park used to be the scene of families lounging on picnic blankets and kids chasing Frisbees. No longer, as keep-off-the-grass signs have returned. Thankfully, zones on the periphery still let you enjoy a sprawl on the lawn.