It’s March, and for college students across the country that means two things: basketball and spring break. After weeks of hibernating in the cubicles of the library and falling asleep on textbooks, we finally have the chance to take a breather from the work load, and chill out. Some of us just want to go home to our beds, sleep for 10 days and come back refreshed and ready to party. Some of us just want to see our family, pet our dogs and chill around the neighborhood. Others dream of beach getaways that are financially impossible. The lucky ones actually get to the Caribbean or some white sand beach, wear close to no clothing and sip margaritas all day to the sound of dance music and steel drums. For the lucky ones that do get to do this, we know that the best part of any trip is of course the experiences you have and the people you meet, but sometimes the destinations deserve a little credit too. Without them you couldn’t meet the people or share the experiences. So this is your official spring break checklist, the hottest places to go for spring break whether you want a silent beach or a 24/7 rave, these are the places you need to visit.

1. San Diego, Calif.

In San Diego it's alway 80 degrees and there's a whole foods around the corner. If you're looking for an inexpensive and chill destination with beautiful beaches, San Diego is the place for you.

2. Las Vegas.

The land of money, gambling and strippers has its pros to. Although the whole city is completely man made, the atmosphere is why you really go there. If you want a crazy story, go to Las Vegas - but remember, "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."

3. Los Angeles.

If you're looking for less of a rave beach scene and more of a walk along the beach, LA is the place for you, not to mention the vast number of neighborhoods and places to visit. LA is one of the biggest cities in the U.S. but also a nice place to escape with some friends.

4. Daytona Beach, Fla.

Known for its beautiful boardwalk and NASCAR races, this destination is considered a spring break hotspot.

5. South Padre Island, Texas.

This very small island is a popular destination for spring breakers across the country, especially because of its crazy raves and daggers. Not to mention it's pretty damn beautiful.

6. Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

One of many Mexican resort towns, Playa del Carmen is actually known for its underwater activities such as, scuba diving and snorkeling.

7. Panama City Beach, Fla.

Although the name of the beach may be deceiving, Panama City Beach is actually located here in the U.S. It's a very popular spring break destination, especially for those of us who can't afford expensive travel fees.

8. Acapulco, Mexico.

Another popular Mexican resort town, Acapulco is known for its night life, beautiful beaches and golf.

9. Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica

One of the less "mainstream" spring break destinations. If you're looking for a quiet beach getaway with a lot of cool exploring and hiking destinations, Costa Rica is the place for you.

10. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

One of the most popular spring break destinations, this Mexican resort town has it all, beaches, nightlife, youngsters and vibes.

11. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Technically a U.S. territory, San Juan is a beautiful capital city and an amazing beach town, not to mention full of culture and great night life with an assortment of bars, nightclubs and casinos.

12. Negril, Jamaica.

In the land of Bob Marley and weed, you could expect it to be chill, but Jamaica also has some pretty lit parties and some cool people.

13. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

With an abundance of water sporting activities "La Costa del Coco," or the coconut coast, won't let you down as one of the Caribbean's gems.

14. Miami.

Probably the hottest USA spring break location. Not only is the night life amazing, the weather is perfect. Who knows you might visit grandma and grandpa while you're there.

15. Maui, Hawaii.

For East coasters this might be a bit of a trip, but definitely worth it. There are so many things to do there, people to meet and cultures to explore. This is a hotspot for surfers, so go out and catch those waves baby! Surf's up!

16. Cancun, Mexico.

¡Ai, Ai! Cancun is the land of ragers and dagers. The party never stops on the beach of Cancun and there's always music, dancing and drinking available 24/7.

17. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Cabo, Cabo, Cabo, the land of beach bums and party girls. It's always a good time in Cabo.

18. Nassau, Bahamas.

The infamous Bahamas. A spring break haven for college students across the country to mingle with each other and party all day and night