Because why stay on campus?

Bummed out this year? Maybe the economy has got you down and you just want to run away as far as you can from the mess? Maybe you’re one of the lucky students who worked and worked and saved and saved just to have some coin for this spring break? Then get out of here already! Forget the typical spring break locations in the U.S. and think outside the 50-state box. Head south to Mexico!

Head south of the border to a place nestled on the Pacific Coast and forget all sense of time. In fact, make sure you come home after visiting Puerto Vallarta, because once you’re there, you may never want to leave.

So what’s so special about Puerto Vallarta? First, Puerto Vallarta lodging is easier to come by than you might think. The exchange rate isn’t bad, which means some better deals for the money. There are all-inclusive resorts available in Puerto Vallarta, offering food, beverage and activities included with the resort in one price (which really saves money).

Get ready for a world-class Mexican seaside paradise that awaits you with natural beauty, art galleries, golf courses, restaurants and nightlife. Step out of your Puerto Vallarta villa and find an ocean of activities awaiting you! From snorkeling to scuba, or just chilling on the beach, you can pamper yourself a bit after a hard semester.

For thrill-seekers, Puerto Vallarta has enough to keep you on your toes. Go swimming with the Dolphins at the Nuevo Vallarta Dolphin center, hop on a board and go surfing or windsurfing in some of the best conditions in North America. Jet Ski, snorkel, dive, parasail or kayak your way through plenty of water sports to fill your spring break thrills! Just make sure to keep an eye out for humpback whales playing in Banderas Bay, a sight you’ll never forget.

For something different, check out Jeep Safaris that take you off the beaten track and into a Mexico that few have seen. Immerse yourself in the local culture by taking a bicycle tour and check out the local scenery. Rough it out on one of the All-Terrain tours and head up to the Sierra Madre for panoramic views you’ll never forget. And while you’re out there, strap yourself in and fly above the trees on the new canopy tours!

Sure, you could go end up in a sleazy motel with 8 of your friends sleeping on the floor in a haze. But if you do, you’ll miss out on one of the coolest beach destinations in North America. Escape south of the border this spring break! Grab a Puerto Vallarta vacation rental and live it up in Mexico!