By Richard Neste

Spend some quality time on the white sands and sea green waters of South Padre Island, Texas. This spectacular barrier island off the coast of Texas is the perfect place to spend a week of relaxing days and event-filled nights, all while you work on your tan. The amount and style of South Padre Island rental properties is bountiful. Choose from vacation homes, villas, condos beach cottages or apartments. Most vacation rentals come fully furnished,

by Мikе Jukov

Florida’s gulf coast is a destination unlike any other in the world and is sure to be a beach vacation you’ll never forget. Millions of people flock to the Emerald Coast every year for the sheer beauty of the surroundings. With miles and miles of soft white sand beaches, brilliant blue waters and communities packed with entertainment and unique in their own way, you’ll quickly forget the cares of your everyday world.

by: eTravelogue.com

Famous for its French Quarter and notorious for its Mardi Gras celebration, New Orleans is a veritable carnival of sensory delights. From music to food to atmosphere, New Orleans has become a cultural staple of the United States. The historic French Quarter offers cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and hotels that redefine the word ‘elegance.’

By Julie House

Gulf Shores is one of the best-kept secrets around the Gulf coast. Imagine having more than 15 championship golf courses, angling excursions, a water adventure park, as well as 32 miles of some of the most gorgeous beaches on the Gulf of Mexico in one place. A trip to Gulf shores is a terrific way to escape on vacation without the crowds because the crowds don’t know about it.

By Robert Prieto

If you are trying to deciding where to spend Spring Break 2011, the beach party starts at Spring Break South Padre Island, Texas.