Still haven’t decided what you’re doing for spring break?

Well time is not on your side with only one week left. But have no fear, with a few Web sites I’ve found and a few creative ideas the college spring break you’ve always dreamed of, well kind of, is still at reach.

Depending on your budget and spontaneous nature, there are trips southward to warmth and sun for a couple hundred dollars. But it takes some tenacity to search the Web sites I’ll give you and find a sweet deal. Many times these hidden gems are but a mouse click away, but you have to be persistent.

Web sites we’ve all heard of like Expedia.com, Orbitz.com, Hotwire.com and Priceline.com do indeed have steals for vacations. Sometimes the last minute trips get you the best deals, if you do your research. Packages are even available through these Web sites to hook you up with airfare, automobile and hotels for reasonable prices.

Make sure to check specific airline Web sites as well. They always have low priced last-minute trips. Spiritair.com has roundtrip flights from Chicago to Florida for just over $200.

Web sites such as us.lastminute.com and studentcity.com allow you to choose your departure city, destination, budget and available week and do the deal searching for you.

Not a fan of the better late than never when it comes to taking a trip for spring break? Well forget the flight south and think locally.

Sometimes the best trips are the ones when you take time to visit places close to you that you wouldn’t normally see during the semester.

Even a trip from Cornerstone University to downtown Chicago will only take you about three hours. Grab a few friends and drive down for the day, even if it’s only to take pictures and window shop you’ll still be able to say you did something for spring break.

Check the calendars for your towns online and see what events are taking place during the week. In Grand Rapids you can visit events.grnow.com and visitgrandrapids.org. Take time to visit areas of your hometown you’ve always wanted to check out, or go to a concert or two.

Even better, take time to serve others. Spring break isn’t always the cliché trip to Florida. There are plenty of opportunities locally to find somewhere to serve. You’ll probably find it more rewarding than spoiling yourself with sun, shopping and relaxation.