Spring Break

A Tradition Unlike Any Other...

The fundamental beliefs that are the foundation for Spring Break in the United States can be traced to the Ancient cultures of Greece and Rome. In these cultures, the dawning of spring was celebrated every year with lavish feasts and rituals, honoring the gods of wine and earthly pleasures. During these festivals, Ancient "Spring Breakers" would indulge in every pleasure imaginable, often working or drinking themselves into a state of altered consciousness. Sound familiar?

As early as the 19th Century, affluent American students often ventured to local watering holes or mineral springs to rejuvenate themselves after a long semester of academic endeavors. But the phenomenon that is the American Spring Break did not really take hold until the 1960 movie, "Where the Boys Are", hit theaters. That movie was an idyllic tale of college-age men and women from all over the country who were on a quest to get to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for some fun and love in the sun.

"Where the Boys Are" struck a chord with a generation of Americans and that tune is still being played today, louder than ever. Over the years, the title of "most popular Spring Break destination" has been passed among many locations, but the spirit of the event and its meaning remain the same.