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Millennials have earned scorn for their impact on a number of institutions. They’re killing soap, they’re disinterested in The Olympics, and they’re even guilty for declining fabric softener sales. While these accusations may or may not be true, this generation has also been earning plaudits for their love of experiential travel, a trend reflected in their eschewing of the stereotypical hard-drinking Spring Break vacation.

Instead, this week-long rite of passage is undergoing a renaissance, bolstered by the desire for more substantial vacations in more culturally rewarding locales. We’re all for this development, and this week on the blog we’re taking a look at seven destinations for a cultural Spring Break getaway.

For decades, Jack Nicklaus ruled the roost on the PGA Tour, amassing an unrivalled collection of 18 major championships. In retirement, "The Golden Bear" has perhaps been even more prolific, parlaying his on-course career into a lucrative sideline as the world’s eminent golf course designer. Nicklaus and his team have become the standard bearers of course design, using an area’s natural environment to craft courses that are both challenging and enjoyable. So successful has this venture been, that over 400 courses in 35 countries sport the Nicklaus moniker, ranging from Muirfield Village in his native Ohio, to courses in emerging golf markets across Asia. Savvy hotels clued in to the benefits of adding a Nicklaus-designed course, and several of these are part of Kiwi Collection. Read on, as we take a look at The Golden Bear’s input into the luxury hotel world.

Anyone who’s traveled with children can attest: if the kids aren’t having fun, no one’s having fun. Also, securing a little parental quiet time on a family vacation is often the difference between coming home rested, and coming home in need of another getaway. Kids’ clubs achieve both aims. Luckily, these clubs are now ubiquitous, so finding a suitably impressive one is easier than ever. Read on as we take a look at some of the more spectacular options out there.

Being surrounded with bright colors can’t help but have a cheering effect on a person’s mood, so when picking out a hotel, why settle for somewhere drab? Inspired by some of Kiwi Collection’s brightest lights, we’ve put together a list of ten wonderfully colorful hotels.

Sun and water—be it ocean or pool—makes the quintessential Spring Break combo. Whether it’s Southern California, Florida or another warm weather staple, a week spent drinking cocktails and rubbing shoulders with beautiful people is the perfect tonic for the winter blues. Covering all the old favorites, we line up nine choice destination hotels for Spring Break.

While it’s popular to escape the city in the summer, there are hotels that conceal treats worth staying urban for, and a big one is the rooftop pool. Herein, eight great properties where you can take an above-ground plunge.