Spring Break Is Here — It's Time To Head to The Beach!

There may still be a nip in the air but the sun is warm along the Carolina coast and the deals are hot.

From Carolina Beach, NC to Pawleys Island, SC, coastal resorts are rolling out the red carpet and dangling events and deals to draw in winter-weary spring breakers.

Carolina Beach and Kure Beach in North Carolina share Pleasure Island, a little bit of paradise that's a barrier island hugging the coast near Wilmington.

Wilmington itself is a great place to enjoy spring break. There's a rockin' waterfront with restaurants, several festivals in March and April, and cool historic attractions. Head east and discover Wrightsville Beach, a surfing hot spot.

Pleasure Island has a Chowder Cook-off coming up in April with food from the best restaurants, live music, and lots of stuff for the kids like giant inflatable slides and face-painting. Now, we're talking people who know how to cook seafood, so if you like chowder, pack your bags.

Cross over the border into South Carolina and you've entered the world capital of golf. The Glens Group in North Myrtle Beach is offering several value-packed stay and play packages for your foursome. If you've got a group of 16 who want to head south, you can get a special Putt & Party deal that includes free beer, chicken wings and a putt for dough contest.

Legends Golf and Resort in Myrtle Beach has a March Madness package that includes airfare, golf, accommodations and breakfast, plus more. For those of you who are really far north and sick of the cold, they have a Canadian Connection special package.

Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island, SC, has a March Madness Value Package that lets you rest your winter-weary head under the moss-draped live oaks along the salt marshes of the Atlantic. Well, actually, they have great villas overlooking those salt marshes and an awesome Jack Nicklaus golf course. Stay and play there, with an extra round at the nearby Founders Club, get breakfast, free range balls and pick up a $25 gift certificate to use at the resort.

So, head south – it's spring and time for a break!