From Staff Reports 

Asheville was named a top choice for spring break travel for “up-and-comers” looking for outdoors adventures recently by the website CheapTickets.com.

The so-called “Paris of the South” ranked No. 2 as an outdoors destination for spring break for this group of travelers, defined as adults ages 25-34. The cost of travel and accommodations was a primary factor in the rating.

South Lake Tahoe, Calif., was rated the No. 1 outdoors destination for “up-and-comers,” according to CheapTickets.com. 

The site reported average airfares to South Lake Tahoe at $362, compared with $482 for Asheville. Average daily hotel rates were reported to be $120 for the California city, versus $138 for Asheville.

“From college students living off of Top Ramen to families trying to trim their expenses, people across the country are planning their spring break trips with a budget in mind,” the website stated in a news release “One of the top destinations for up-and-comers this year is Asheville.”

College students comprise 44 percent of spring break travelers, compared with 37 percent up-and-comers and 23 percent familiesk — and the average “up-and-comer” budget is $1,162, CheapTickets.com noted.