How did this last semester treat you? Do you feel repressed and ready to go wild and party… or completely worn out and ready to relax? Depending on what you’re looking for, there are many affordable spring break vacations and travel packages to choose from. For 2009, some of the hottest destinations with nice weather, budget accommodations and a thriving nightlife included America’s Las Vegas, Spain’s Madrid and South America’s Buenos Aires. No matter where you go or what you do, you’ll return home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Madrid vacations are rewarding for students who’ve had a hard semester that involved more libraries than wild parties. You’ll find many of the daily traditions appealing in Spain. For instance, there are afternoon “siestas,” where the cafes fill up with locals who need a break for lunch, conversation and resting. Later, after dinner, the Spanish like to stroll through the streets on evening “paseos” (walks). The heart of the city, Puerta Del Sol, is filled with diverse shops and world-renowned restaurants. While in town, you can visit the Prado Museum, the El Escorial Palace and the Museum of Natural Sciences. Madrid travel within the city is easy using the inexpensive and efficient metro line. Hostels can be found for as low as $19/night, which will help you meet other travelers and have the best spring break possible. Even though Madrid is 3 1/2 hours from the nearest beach, which is in Valencia, you will find much to do in this metropolitan playground.

Another one of the surprisingly affordable spring break vacations is Las Vegas. They’re well-known for all-inclusive vacation packages that offer travelers a 10-15% savings. If you can believe it, there is a hostel in Vegas on Fremont Street with a swimming pool and a hot tub! USA Hostels offers all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts, wireless internet, Sunday barbecues, day trips to the Grand Canyon and numerous activities for as low as $19/night. Another great bet for Vegas discount hotels is the Sin City hostel, which caters specifically to spring breakers with a young and rowdy crowd and starts at $17/night. There are also many Las Vegas hotels for under $50 if you’re looking for a little more privacy. While in town, you’re not relegated to just spending tons of money gambling. In fact, you can walk through just about any hotel/casino and marvel at the architecture, catch a host of free shows and soak up the excitement of the city that never sleeps.

If you like to dance to Latin music, soak up the rays on the beach and party, then Buenos Aires, Argentina is the place to go! Luxurious hotels and historic architecture greet you in La Boca, but Buenos Aires is known for its inexpensive discount hotels. You’ll have many choices in lodging, including quality hostels as low as $6.50 (at www.hostelworld.com). You can walk the Palermo gardens for free, watch a football game or tango dance in La Boca, or visit some of the area’s great pubs and clubs. Vacations to Buenos Aires have much culture to offer, which makes it a favorite for curious travelers.

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