As Spring Break rapidly approaches, University of Mississippi students are quickly throwing together their vacation plans. Some are returning to their hometowns, others are going on ski trips, but the majority of students are going to Destin, FL.
“I’m really excited about going to Destin,” said freshman Ryan Powell, “it seems like the entire freshman class is going.”
Despite the excitement, the ever-growing gas prices could cause many travelers cause for alarm. Gas prices have recently jumped to $4 a gallon, and are expected to keep growing.
“Driving to Destin would cost over $200 on gas alone,” according to New Orleans resident and Ole Miss student Wesley Edwards. “I think a lot of people will starting thinking of alternate ways to travel.”
The gas-prices and potential overcrowding of Destin is causing some students to consider alternate plans “I’m driving home, then flying to Palm Springs (Fla)” says freshman Ashton Creel “It’ll be nice to not have to deal with the crowd.”
The reason for the spike in gas prices is the geopolitical conflicts in Libya and Iran. Despite the obstacles, students are still flocking to Florida’s panhandle. Spring Break begins on March 14 and students and teachers return to school March 21.
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