While Some Spring Breakers Swarm Beaches, Many Stay Home, Dreaming Of Summer Travel

Normally, this is the time of year many Americans would be packing their bags for a spring break trip.

But as we all know, things are still far from normal, and for many of us, our suitcases will remain in the attic collecting dust.

Because even as vaccination rates improve, with more than 60 million Americans now having received at least a first dose, it appears fewer Americans are planning to travel this spring than usual, as public health officials continue to urge people to stay home.

Many college students, who used to see spring break as an opportunity to earn a couple of extra Bs - as in beaches and beer - are being forced to stay put. For the second consecutive spring, many colleges and universities are cancelling or shortening the annual week off. And