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News • New Mexico • United States • 2012-02-24

Las Cruces one of the Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families

Las Cruces has been named one of the Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families by Livability.com, a national website that highlights more than 500 of America\'s best places to live.

Livability.com editors narrowed down the list of 500 cities to those offering an attractive mix of great restaurants, fun attractions and outdoor recreation perfect for families, while steering clear of the college crowd. Editors looked at dozens of cities - both traditional destinations and off-the-beaten-path gems - to craft a diverse list that includes adventure cities, ski destinations, lake jaunts and beaches. Las Cruces, number 8 on the list, was chosen because it offers families a host of activities for all age groups - both indoors and out.

Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families

1. Sarasota, FL

2. Henderson, NV

3. Charleston, SC

4. Lafayette, LA

5. Harbor Springs, MI

6. Hot Springs, AR

7. Gainesville, GA

8. Las Cruces, NM

9. Ogden, UT

10. Del Rio, TX

The website worked with the Society of American Travel Writers to get their expert opinions on what makes a city a fantastic place for a spring break vacation.

\"An ideal destination provides a wide range of activities for families with children of different ages and interests,\" says Annette Thompson, Society of American Travel Writers board member, freelance travel writer and photographer. \"There should be things to do both indoors and outdoors as the weather is not something even the best itinerary can predict.\"

To ensure boredom never ensues, each selected city offers plenty of things to do. A combination of great restaurants, fun attractions and outdoor recreation can be found every destination we chose.

The list includes five categories: family vacations, adventure cities, ski trips, lake jaunts and, of course, beach vacations, with two cities making the cut for each category.

\"A good mixture of top-notch, once-in-a-decade type spots blended with small one-of-a-kind places appeal to today\'s savvy traveler,\" Thompson says.

For more information, visit www.livability.com.

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