AAA Western & Central New York’s Top Travel Destinations for February Break

Families plan to warm up despite a mild winter

Elizabeth Carey

Friday, February 14, 2020

Even though it has been a mild winter, many families are looking to escape Western and Central New York for February break! Some travelers are taking a long weekend for the President’s Day holiday while many families are taking advantage of mid-winter break from area school districts to escape for the whole week. It’s no surprise that our top ten most popular destinations all feature warm climates! The list is based on AAA WCNY travel bookings from February 14 through 24. While Orlando is usually the number one destination, cruising takes the top spot by a close margin in this report. Note: Caribbean cruise and Orlando are by far the most popular destinations, followed by 8 other great options. With so many places to go, there’s no poor choice this year.

February break top destinations for travelers from the Western and Central New York region are:

Caribbean Cruise
Orlando
Jamaica
Cancun
Dominican Republic
Las Vegas
Hawaii
Bahamas
Fort Myers
Turks & Caicos Islands

For those flying to destinations, always be mindful of TSA regulations to make your travel experience as smooth as possible. Arrive at least 90 minutes prior to departure and check flight status with airlines ahead of time. Limit jewelry and liquids and have travel documents easily accessible at security.

To ease concerns over coronavirus, travelers are reminded to carry hand sanitizer and use alcohol-based wipes to sanitize tray tables on planes. Personal hygiene and thorough hand washing can go a long way in protecting travelers from a variety of viruses. Travelers with any concerns should always talk to their trusted AAA travel consultant.

From family vacations to couples retreats to spring break fun here in the U.S. or around the globe, AAA, the foremost authority in travel, is the premier choice for vacations. Simply visit https://westerncentralny.aaa.com/travel or call 855-862-6651 or stop into a AAA Travel & Insurance Center!

Travelers can also download the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can be used to map a route, find the lowest gas prices, access exclusive member discounts, find more than 59,000 AAA Approved and Diamond Rated hotels and restaurants, request roadside assistance and more.