Spring break on the beach doesn’t have to mean endless margs, sandy toes and cabana-side tacos (though no one would complain if it did). It could be all that and more. In Hawaii, a stay at Hilton Waikoloa Village means swimming, snorkeling, and paddling in a protected lagoon that’s home to green sea turtles and colorful reef fish. In Gulf Shores, Alabama, spring break can mean sleeping inside a state park. You and your mates could also go further afield to Panormo, Crete, where a beachy stay also includes strolling along preserved medieval streets past the ruins of the 13th-century Castel Milopotamo. In Sydney, gallivanting between Sydney Harbour National Park, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the incredible coastline is par for the course. Spring break on the beach can be whatever (and almost wherever) you want it to be.

You always have the classics when it comes to a foodie vacation. We’re thinking: vineyard hopping through Napa Valley, hunting down fresh Cajun fare in New Orleans, or Tex-Mex touring through the Lone Star State. For some road-less-traveled ideas: we love the fresh seafood in Puget Sound or Basque cuisine—originating between Spain and France—in Idaho (yes, Idaho). Scout for craft beer in Colorado’s Front Range or go wine tasting through Michigan’s pretty peninsulas or in the country’s oldest American Viticultural Area in Missouri. For a spring break escape that’s equal parts city and culinary, consider New York City. Here, your taste buds can experience the world. Start with the Michelin-starred restaurant Nōksu, located at Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton. . The Korean restaurant offers a can’t miss nine-course menu that’s the perfect start to your foodie escape.

Mexico is one of the more classic spring break destinations for good reason. No-fail, no-stress. For a reliably blissful experience, it’s hard to beat all-inclusive spots like Cancun or Playa Del Carmen. But cast your net further to Jamaica, and you’ll dine to reggae beats and hike through the jungle to beautiful locales like Dunn’s River Falls or the “Blue Hole.” In the Dominican Republic, you could stay at Hilton La Romana, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort to enjoy a kid-free environment, complete with gourmet dining, a sumptuous spa, and a thrilling casino, plus a gorgeous private beach. Or look to Turkey, where the right resort puts you a short walk away from ancient town centers or saves you a spot at the Champagne bar overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.