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They're Here: Spring Breakers dot Destin beaches

Savannah Vasquez
These girls from University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg were showing off their sunhats. From left, Cassie Davis, Mason Mansfield, Rachae Walley, and Kimberly Briggs.

This week saw a major influx of Destin’s spring visitors as spring break season kicked into high gear Monday.

Groups of college students met on the beach to relax and enjoy the sun, while families took to the putting greens at The Track. Here are some of the vacationers from Kentucky to Georgia having a good time in the Destin sun.

Next week Destin should expect to see visitors from Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern Universityand Clemson University.

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A Social Spring Break

As the social network realm takes a prominent role in today’s college scene, here’s some of the recent Twitter chatter surrounding spring break in Destin.

Tina Moses: Ready to go to the beach!!!!#springbreak!!!#destin

Tom Godfrey: #sunburnt #springbreak #destin

Ian Mangan: Never want to leave #Destin #springbreak #sb2k15

Mark Holkenborg: My home for the next 6 days #SpringBreak #Destin

K.L. Harrison: If you're coming to #Destin #SpringBreak, be mindful of us that live here full time. Also, #BeSafe #DrinkResponsibly #HaveaDesignatedDriver.

Rachel Romero: Finally here! #SB2K15 #destin #happyplace #beach

Hannah Morgan: TODAYS THE DAY MAN #Destin #SB2K15 #YOLO #GETTINGTHATTATTOOED