Although there are many great things about living in the city of Addison, vacations are essential to maintaining sanity in your everyday life. With responsibilities at work, with family, and at school, it’s no surprise many of us are overwhelmed.
So, we’re all due a stress-relieving vacation. And, it’s definitely possible, even with a tanking economy. Here’s a surefire way to get to your dream destination for a fraction of the price…Try shoulder season travel.
What is Shoulder Season?
It’s only one of the best kept travel secrets.
The time between high season and low season at a particular destination is its shoulder season. Airfare, lodging, and even attractions are cheaper because shoulder is a less popular time to travel.
Vacationing during high season costs travelers high prices for a reason. It’s often the time when the weather is the best for say, skiing at a resort in the Andes Mountains.
Low season is just the opposite. Traveling to the Caribbean at the peak of hurricane season could mean travelers experience a trip that’s far from the relaxing vacation they had in mind.
Top Reasons To Travel During Shoulder Season
- Travel savings
- Fewer tourist and crowds
- Mild weather
Where to travel and when to go?
Rio de Janeiro in March- Everything is less expensive after Carnival.
Japan in May - Humidity is at its lowest and April cherry blossom celebrations are over.
Florence in October - Avoid summers when its swamped with foreign tourists and January and February when its uncomfortably cold.
Aruba in November- The end to hurricane season is near and the heat is less brutal than it is during peak summer months.
Easy Ways to Save During Shoulder Season
Check rental home rates. Vacation homes often have different prices for different seasons. The highest rates obviously indicate peak seasons and during the off season, rates are at their lowest. Plan your travel for dates when the rental rates are somewhere in the middle.
Avoid school and holiday breaks. Many people travel when kids are off from school or during holidays. Strategically choose your dates to avoid the times when others travel. For instance, travel after Labor Day when many people are just getting back to school after summer vacations.
Use an agent. It’s their job to have inside info like the best times to travel. Sometimes travelers can get wholesale rates only available through travel agents.
Check travel guidebooks. It will be in plain English and in black and white… can’t get any easier than that.
So, leave your Addison apartment behind and get traveling!
{ 0 comments… add one now }