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'''Spring break''' or '''Reading Week''' is a week-long recess from studying in early spring at universities in the [[United States]], [[Canada]], [[Japan]], [[Korea]], [[China]] and other countries. It is traditionally a time when students travel to a tropical ___location and party hard for a week. Recently, many students have begun traveling to other countries, such as [[Mexico]] and [[Jamaica]]. ThereSpring break's sometimes unusual things goingnotorieties on:include increased [[drinking]] and [[sexuality]], orincluding public [[nudity]].

In the U.S., Springspring break ranges from the end of [[February]] to mid-[[April]], but most schools are out the first two weeks of [[March]]. Starting in [[September]], leading spring break companies such as, [http://www.tripinvite.com/springbreak Trip Invite] go to college campuses to promote trips for the coming spring break.

In Japan, the spring break starts with the end of the academic year in March and ends on April 1 with the beginning of a new academic year.

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Spring break is also celebrated by [[K-12]] institutions, and is also known as '''March break'''. March break is invariably one or both of the middle two weeks of March.

[[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]] was once a notorious spring break destination in the [[United States]]. Residents of the area became so upset at the damage done by vacationers, however, that the local government passed laws restricting parties. Spring break partygoers responded by moving to the much more [[liberal]] [[Daytona Beach, Florida|Daytona Beach]] area. Fort Lauderdale suffered a [[recession]] as a result of the self-imposed [[boycott]], but the local hotel industry survived by catering to the retirement population.

The most popular spring break spots today include [[Cancun]], [[Jamaica]], [[Acapulco]], [[South Padre Island]], and [[Panama City Beach]]. About 1,000,000 students go on spring break to these locations ([[USA Today]], [[2003]]-[[01-05]]). Most students purchase specialized packaged tours. There are several logistics companies that charter airplanes and buy large blocks of hotel rooms to offer the deep discounts most college kids need. Prices range from about $600 to $1400 which includes airfare, hotel, and 50 hours of open bar.

Alternative Springspring Breakbreak trips are becoming more popular. For the more socially- conscious student, package trips are available to help people in poor countries, experience nature, and other "non-partying" activities. outside the typical party scene.

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