The Escambia and Santa Rosa county school districts will release kids from school for Spring Break between March 17-23. The University of West Florida and Pensacola State College will also release students between March 17-23. Pensacola Christian College will observe Easter Break between March 18-21.

The fastest way to speed up spring’s arrival is to chase it down with a vacation to somewhere sunny and scenic. But how to choose a destination when you’re overloaded with options and short on time? We’ve zeroed in on five places that should appeal to a range of budgets and preferences — whether you’re in the mood to park yourself on a white-sand beach,

As a travel writer who's been to all 50 states, I've found the best ones to visit during spring break include Hawaii, Maine, Montana, and California.

Spring break is just around the corner. Depending on where you live — and your tolerance for cold weather — you may be more than ready to escape the seemingly endless winter and spend a few days in 80-plus-degree temperatures.