Bikinis, board shorts, clear water, tanning lotion and fruity drinks with little umbrellas. These images are typically associated with spring break. Yet, as Elon University’s spring break approaches, students have their own ideas about the best and worst places to spend the week.

Students also have strong opinions about their least favorite travel spots. Though there were some more comical answers like “hell” or a “great uncle’s house,” the majority named places such as Alaska, Canada, Europe and “anywhere north” as the worst destinations. The major concern with these places is the weather — students generally seek a warmer climate for their break.

[box] Top 10 Best Places

1. Florida 2. The Bahamas 3. California 4. Disney World 5. Outer Banks, N.C. 6. Mexico 7. South Padre Island 8. Caribbean 9. Myrtle Beach, S.C. 10. Charleston, S.C. [/box]

[box] Top 10 Worst Places

1. Anywhere cold 2. Europe 3. Canada 4. Washington 5. Camping 6. Middle East 7. Great Plains 8. Ocean City, Md. 9. Home 10. Arctic Circle [/box]