Starting in the late 1990s, Panama City Beach began advertising the destination hoping to attract crowds that had formerly gone to Fort Lauderdale and then Daytona Beach before those …

You can trace the roots of spring break all the way back to Ancient Greeks. But the spring break tradition as we know it began in the mid-1930s, when a swimming coach from Upstate New York decided to …

Feb 24, 2022 · The concept of spring break began in the mid-1930s, when swimming coach, Sam Ingram, from Colgate University from Upstate New York decided to take his team down to Fort …

Mar 24, 2025 · In the coming weeks, nearly 60% of Americans are expected to travel over the academic vacation period known as spring break. The Onion presents a historical timeline of the wild cultural …

Thus, the major components of today's Spring Break actually have their antecedents in long-standing collegiate behaviors. However, it took a further technological development to meld them into the …

Although spring break traditions sometimes vary from school to school and region to region, the experience itself has become a symbol of modern American college life. The concept of spring break …

Jan 5, 2026 · Read a chronology of America’s beloved Spring Break travel tradition.

Dec 18, 2025 · Spring break origins are deeply connected to academic traditions, social changes, and the evolution of youth culture in the United States. What began as a simple academic pause during …

Throughout its history, spring break has developed under the same influences as other forms of contemporary tourism—the commercialization of leisure, an entitlement-to-play attitude emerging …

Feb 6, 2025 · In this article, we will explore the history of spring break, the events that have shaped it, and how it continues to evolve. Whether you’re a student planning your next getaway or simply …