As we all know, spring break is the biggest time of travel for college students. Everyone wants to get away for a week, escape the stress of school and just have fun with some friends. According to Foxnews.com, which did a poll on the Top 8 places booked by college students for spring break 2016, these are the most popular places to go this year:

Panama City Beach, Florida: With 27 miles of beautiful beaches, it is no surprise that it attracts college students trying to get away from the cold weather. Though its rising popularity has been causing issues over the last couple years, police have put in new laws, such as banning alcohol on the beach that should keep the area under control and safer this year.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Though it is not guaranteed to be super warm, Myrtle Beach is an affordable place for students on a budget to go and still be able to have tons of fun. There are popular restaurants, bars, etc. Hotel BLUE was also found to have rates as cheap as $49/night. You can’t beat that.

Miami, Florida: We all know Miami is the place mentioned in a million rap songs. It definitely lives up to its name. This is a place to go for those who want to live it up because it is most definitely a place known for its nightlife.

Austin, Texas: Home to the annual SXSW Music Festival, Austin is bringing in more than 2,000 acts, which is sure to attract tons of tourists. The city also has lots of late-night restaurants and brand new hotels, including the Hotel Granduca Austin.

Las Vegas, Nevada: This might be a place for upperclassmen due to its overwhelming amount of around-the-clock clubs. Night-time is not the only party time in Las Vegas, though — there are tons of hotels that offer pool-side partying all day long.

New York City: This is the place for those people who do not really enjoy the sandy beaches and hot weather. There are a ton of things to do and see in NYC, Times Square, The Rockefeller Center or even The Empire State Building. You could even get tickets to catch a Broadway show.

Cancún, Mexico: With a drinking age of 18 and white sandy beaches with beautiful turquoise waters, why would anyone not want to go here? They are also holding the Inception Music Festival, which is bringing in tons of artists and DJs for the mid-March Spring Breakers.

Negril, Jamaica: This is more for those who want a laid-back, relaxing spring break. With its seven miles of beautiful beaches and not much “hustle-bustle,” it is the perfect spot to kick back in a hammock and get away from the stress of school while listening to the beautiful ocean waves.

The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the writer and are not representative of The Slate or its staff as a whole.

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