Convention Insider (Conventions.net)

In our house this week it has been Spring Break.  I myself have a love hate relationship with the idea, because I used to love having the week off to go skiing here in Colorado, but now I have all my kids underfoot as I try to work.  It has been a trying time for me, but my kids are in heaven.  Parents are not huge fans of this time of year.

For many Convention and Visitor Bureaus however, Spring Break is a very important time of the year.  Those places with beaches are truly one of the most sought after destinations.  I suppose it is a result of being inside throughout the winter everyone is looking for some fun in the sun.  Many travel destinations may be hurting somewhat this year as a result of rising gasoline prices.  Last year at Spring Break, gasoline was just over $2.00 per gallon and this year it is exploded to over $3.00 per gallon, and that will translate to some of those wanting to travel to sunny beaches to stay home and enjoy their break without breaking the bank on travel costs.  I for one won;t be spending the mortgage of gasoline.

Many conventions and visitors bureaus spend lots of their advertising budget trying to get people to spend Spring Break at their locations.  It is one of the first chances they can reach out to travelers and get them to notice their locations and amenities.  Locally here, The Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau is pushing to come and see The Denver Zoo over Spring Break.  What they don’t understand I think is the fact that it is already a zoo here in my house with all these animals at home!  Check with your own Convention and Visitors Bureau and they too may have a program they are pushing and you can find deals or ideas on how to spend your Spring Break.

[photo via margaritanitz]