What You Should Know About Travel Seasons
There are many things you have to consider when planning for a vacation – either before you select a destination or after. Even if you’re free to travel any time you want, understand that not every time of the year is best to visit your destination of choice. This however depends on the kind of traveler you are and how much you have and are willing to spend on your vacation.
If you travel a lot or go around your town often (assuming you live in a popular city), you will notice it gets really crowded and busy during a specific month or time of the year. This is attributed to time and seasons. Therefore, while planning your trip, consider the following to get your timing right;
Off seasons
Off season also known as low season is when fewer people are traveling to a particular location. This is primarily due to the weather condition of that environment and so certain tourist activities may be restricted. During this time, airfare and hotel rooms may be at their cheapest prices of the year, and tourist attractions may have reduced hours or not even be open at all as a result of low demand since crowds become smaller.
Shoulder seasons
If you’re visiting a destination for the first time, it’s advised to go during its shoulder season as you’d get to spend less on travel expenses. During this time of the year, crowds at popular tourist sites are not dense and airfare and accommodation costs are moderate as well as the weather. This season varies by location and may occur more than once in a year. However, you’ll have to do your research to find out but at the end of this guide is a free resource that can help you schedule your vacation to almost anywhere in the right season.
High or peak seasons
This is the most popular time at a destination. Although a destination during this time experiences its best weather, the crowds are busier and travel expenses generally increase due to influx of visitors. Seasoned travelers normally avoid traveling during this time to avoid the crowds.
Your annual leave from work
This is important if you don’t work remotely. Don’t schedule your trip during a busy work season or during annual reviews. Ask or negotiate for time off if possible. Exude a positive attitude and show work commitment as that could guarantee time off with ease and give you job security. If you don’t have much time off from work, consider traveling during long weekends (a holiday period that includes one or more of the days preceding or following a weekend, in addition to the Saturday and Sunday).
Now that you know the different seasons for traveling, I hope this guides you in making informed decisions during your travel planning. If you’d like to know the best places to visit each month of the year, check out this resource by Globotreks.
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