Spring break Coverage

Spring travel season peaks this weekend with Easter, spring break

Millions will be hitting the road or the skies this weekend for the Easter holiday. It's also the peak of spring travel season.

Millions are traveling for the Easter holiday weekend. What to expect at RDU & on the roads

Here's what travelers can expect this Easter weekend.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

5 North Carolina spring break destinations to experience with your family

Whether it is spring or summer break, these five North Carolina attractions are great for families to enjoy.

Tandra Wilkerson, WRAL contributor

RDU is ready for record number of spring break travelers

Raleigh-Durham International Airport in 2023 had a record-breaking number of spring break travelers. This year, the airport is expecting to top that.

RDU prepares for record spring break travelers

RDU is estimating a 6% increase in the number of travelers this month.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Spring Break travel could cost more this year; apps help travelers save money at the pump

You'll be paying about 5 to 10 cents more for gas this Spring Break compared to last.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Gas prices increasing ahead of Spring Break travel

This year's trip may cost you more than trips of the past, though. You'll be paying about 5 to 10 cents more for gas this Spring Break compared to last.

Great White Shark Breton, one of six great whites, tracked off the coast of North Carolina

Breton is a mature male shark that is 13 feet, 3 inches long and weighs 1,437 pounds. It is one of six that have been tracked Wednesday.

Jordan Gartner, WITN News

Spring break warning about traveling to Mexico

There is a new caution about travel to parts of Mexico after the kidnapping of four Americans and as spring break approaches.

How to find the perfect rental home for your vacation

From Airbnb to Vrbo, staying at a home share has become a popular alternative to a hotel or a resort. NBC looks at what to know before saying "yes" to the house.

Travel season off to an early start

The recent warm weather has people making early spring break vacation plans. WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur spoke with one travel agency that said people looking for vacations are coming like a tsunami.

5 On Your Side: Traveling for spring break? Don't fly these dates

5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur went to Emerald Isle to see how the local tourism industry is preparing and how you can save while soaking in the sun.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

As gas prices, should you wait to purchase a plane ticket?

Travel blogger Francesca Page has been keeping a close eye on the travel market, and shares when is the best time to buy your travel tickets as spring break rapidly approaches.

Some health experts worry COVID-19 cases could increase as people travel for spring break

As North Carolina sees a decline in key COVID-19 metrics, China and other countries in the Pacific are dealing with virus outbreaks right now.

COVID-19 cases are increasing in parts of the world. Could spring break travel make it worse?

As North Carolina sees a decline in key COVID-19 metrics, China and other countries in the Pacific are dealing with virus outbreaks right now.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Traveling for spring break? Expect it to cost a lot more this year.

Traveling to a popular spring break destination will cost a lot more this year -- and that's if you can even get a reservation.

Are the kids bored? Check out our spring break guide with ideas that will get you out of the house

Staying in the Triangle for spring break? Our spring break guide has lots of ways to help you stay busy--from details about local museum's COVID restrictions and new places to explore outside.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Miami Beach curfew appearing to curtail massive crowds

Crowd control measures appear to be working in Miami Beach, Florida, as the city reinstates a curfew to combat the massive gatherings of Spring Break tourists.

Spring Break Guide: 9 options for socially distanced fun across the Triangle

Spring break is nearly here. And while some might feel ready to get on the road to the beach, mountains or another destination, plenty of us are staying put. If you're sticking it out, here are some ideas to keep you busy.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

NC named the 16th riskiest place for spring break in report

Given its usually mild weather and tourist-friendly beaches, North Carolina is considered by some to be a popular place to spend spring break. However, a new report indicates that North Carolina is also one of the riskier states to take a spring break getaway.

Health officials worry about mask-less crowds during spring break

Texas' governor repealed a statewide mask mandate and is allowing businesses to operate at full capacity. Spring breakers are ready to party, but some local health officials are concerned about the mask-less crowds and what impact they could have on efforts to fight the pandemic.

Students flock to south Florida beaches for spring break

Hundreds of young people enjoy time at the beach in South Florida.

CDC: Spring break trips increase potential for another surge in virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people against taking spring break trips, saying not enough people in the U.S. are immunized against coronavirus and travel could lead to another spike in infections and hospitalizations.

Despite Duke's warnings, hundreds of students traveling during days off

Spring break looks very different for students at Duke University this year.

School districts urge parents to think twice before taking children on spring break trip

Even with the array of schedule changes area school districts have gone through this year, from remote learning to a mix of online and in-person classes to getting younger students back in the classroom full time, spring break is one thing some districts didn't drop from their calendars.

Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter