Hi Reader,

If spring break is on your mind but not yet on your calendar, consider this your friendly nudge.

The first week of February is pretty much your last chance to plan a spring break trip without paying through the nose. If that's something you're looking to do, don't fret! Reach out and we can help you make it happen.

Here are a few places our clients love that are really special for families during spring break.

Palm Springs & the Coachella Valley

The desert is hitting that sweet spot where it's warm enough to spend the day poolside, but not yet unbearable. Music festival crowds haven't arrived and Modernism Week is over, so you get the best version of the area.

Hikes for all levels, potential wildflowers depending on the year, and you can often still take the aerial tram up to snow at the top.

If you're escaping a cold climate, the simple pleasure of eating outside and soaking up vitamin D is worth the trip alone.

Maui for Families

There's usually still whale watching to be had during spring break, and Maui is ground zero for that. The west and south shores of the island (Ka'anapali, Wailea) have calmer water that's friendlier for kids.

Accommodations range from condos to boutique hotels to five-star resorts where parents can steal a night out while the kids are happy at the pool or beach club.

And the greatest hits (Haleakalā, the road to Hāna) are easier to access without the crowds.

Late-Season European Skiing

If the Olympics have you dreaming of skiing in Europe, know that it's totally doable, and often cheaper than the US, especially for family-friendly areas.

In Switzerland, Zermatt and Grindelwald offer activities beyond skiing for families who want to mix it up. In Italy, Cervinia and Courmayeur are great options.

This late in the season you get longer days, warmer weather, and corn snow that's friendly for beginner to intermediate skiers.

Paris in Spring

Yes, the weather may not be perfect (it could be rainy or gray), but spring break is a great time for kids who are learning French, studying French history, or just into Emily in Paris to experience the city without the crowds.

Notre Dame, the Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower are all easier to access without ungodly lines.

If the weather cooperates, you might catch the beginning of spring blossoms, and river cruises or exploring historic sites are that much better without fighting the masses.

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P.S. Already have spring break sorted? Forward this to a friend who's still deciding, they'll thank you later.