After winter, most of us are itching for warmer days, looking for a place where we could relax and welcome the sun back into our lives. But more often than not, beaches are filled with party people. College students hie it off to the beach and get wet and wild for Spring break.

For those who want to avoid the big crowd, there are -- thank God -- other options. There are still places untouched by young partyphiles.

Like the Out Islands in the Bahamas, where you will be away from the crowd in Nassau and Grand Bahama.

"Depending on your interests, from diving to wildlife, there's an Out Island to match, but, no matter where you pick (Exumas, Eleuthera, Abaco, Long Island, Andros, Cat, to name a few) all of them offer crystalline waters and ample opportunities to eat conch fritters."

Check out the Islands of the Bahamas for the right hotel accommodation that would fit your needs.

For more quieter spring break options, read Where the Wild Things Aren't.

[photo: washington post]