Dec 23 to Jan 1
Winter break
The busiest week of the year for cruises, theme parks and Caribbean resorts. Start nine to twelve months ahead for the best rooms and cabins.
Your travel agent in North Branch
North Branch spring break is later than its neighbors’. That is a good thing, if you plan for it.
North Branch sits where I-35 meets Highway 95, with Wild River State Park fifteen miles east. I am a few minutes south in Stacy.
North Branch Area Public Schools take spring break two weeks after Chisago Lakes and Forest Lake, so I look at prices and availability for your exact week, not the area’s.
Cydnie BrownTravel agent in Stacy, Minnesota
North Branch Area Public Schools school breaks
When North Branch families travel
North Branch Area Public Schools set the calendar for most North Branch families. Spring break 2027 is March 22 to 26, two weeks after Chisago Lakes and Forest Lake. All dates below are for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Mar 22 to 26
Spring break
A full week off. Because North Branch spring break falls on its own dates, I watch prices for your exact week and book early.
May 28
Summer starts
The last day of school. Early June is a sweet spot for family trips before peak summer prices.
Dates are from the district’s published 2026 to 2027 calendar: North Branch Area Public Schools calendar. Calendars can change, so I always confirm your dates before booking. Not tied to the school calendar? Plenty of families travel outside school breaks, and I will tell you when the quieter weeks are worth it.
Travel from North Branch
Good to know before you go
- MSP Airport is about 55 miles south from I-35 at Exit 147 (Highway 95), roughly 55 minutes without traffic.
- North Branch spring break falls two weeks after Chisago Lakes and Forest Lake, so I check prices and availability for your exact week.
- Close to home, Wild River State Park and the Sunrise Prairie Trail are good warm-up adventures before a bigger trip.
How we work together
Everything happens by text, email and phone, so it fits around school pickups and work. I read every inquiry myself and reply personally, usually within two business days.
- Emailjocelyncotravel@gmail.com
- Call or text612-412-1518
Trips I plan for North Branch families and friends
Where to next?
Family vacations
Resorts, islands and cruises sized for every age, planned around North Branch school breaks.
Family vacations
Girls’ trips
Beach weeks, birthdays and bachelorettes, with everyone paying her own share.
Girls’ trips
Honeymoons and celebrations
Honeymoons, anniversaries, milestone birthdays and destination weddings.
Honeymoons and celebrations
Theme park vacations
Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line and AULANI, booked end to end.
Theme park vacations
Questions
Travel agent in North Branch: questions
Do you meet with clients in North Branch?
I work by text, email and phone, so planning fits around school pickups and work. You never need to drive anywhere, and you can reach me whenever it suits you.
Which school breaks do you plan around for North Branch families?
North Branch Area Public Schools: winter break December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027; spring break March 22 to 26, 2027; last day May 28, 2027.
When should North Branch families book spring break?
Six to nine months ahead is ideal for a spring break week, especially for cruises and Caribbean resorts. Because North Branch is off later than nearby districts, I check availability for your exact dates.
Does it cost more to use a travel agent?
For resort stays, theme park vacations and cruises, no. The hotels and cruise lines pay me, so you pay the same as booking direct. Custom and multi-stop trips carry a planning fee from $350, agreed before I begin. How I am paid.