Despite its reputation, spring break isn’t solely the domain of rowdy college kids searching for their next tequila shot.

Spring break is also prime vacation time for families, couples and those simply looking to get away for a while.

We tracked down alternate destinations and experiences for those looking to avoid the crowds without giving up the fun.

1. Skip beer pong, try Bourbon

Peter’s radio show is coming to us from Hostal Nicolas de Ovando in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

If all you know about the DR is sun, sand and plantains, keep reading.

We’ve got tips galore … straight from the locals.

College towns are hard to dislike. From the dreaming spires of Oxford, England, to the music clubs of Austin, Texas, to the coffee houses of Berkeley, California, each town seems to be infused with an energy and personality that explains why they are perennially popular with tourists as well as students.

The best college towns offer everything a large metropolis does—theater, dining, recreation, and culture—but on a more intimate scale.

New Haven, Connecticut, the home of Yale University, is no exception, particularly when it comes to dining.

Coming to you from Midtown Manhattan, Peter’s radio show broadcast live this weekend from The Russian Tea Room in New York City.

While Midtown Manhattan is best-known for its proximity to New York’s top tourist attractions (Rockefeller Center, Broadway theaters, Times Square, and fabulous Fifth Avenue shopping), there are plenty of ways to experience Midtown and its surrounding neighborhoods like a local.

Of course, there’s something to be said for visiting New York’s iconic spots, especially when you can find a bargain.

The four historic inns of Rockland, Maine, are examples of how fusing modern comforts with traditional elements, exceptional food and hospitable hosts (especially when they’re escaped city slickers) can make a difference between a place to sleep, and a place to stay.

It’s one thing if your hotel is simply a place to crash at the end of the day.

But if you want to get more out of your travel dollars, why not make the hotel part of the experience? Sandra Kennedy investigates …

Peter’s radio show is coming to you live this weekend from The Atlantic Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Fort Lauderdale is known for exceptional diving, great seafood, and a rich cultural history, so the locals have plenty to brag about.

Keep reading to find out more …

Think “Australia” and you probably envision opera house, kangaroos, scorched desert, and Men at Work.

But how about Fremantle prison, quokkas, balmy Mediterranean climate, and AC/DC?

Yes, the legendary AC/DC hails from Perth, and all those other things are true as well.

Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio is coming to us live from the new Veranda Resort and Residences in Grace Bay, on the island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos.

Locally known as “Provo,” the island has long been a favorite destination for diving, snorkeling, fishing, or just plain lazing around on the beach.

Keep reading to find out where to discover local island experiences … straight from the locals themselves.