Experienced travelers know that even though it may be tempting to take a vacation during the summer season, you can also have an incredible experience traveling in the off season, and it will save you time and money as well. Here are some great facts to keep in mind before booking your next trip.
Lower Prices
If you try and book a ticket to hotspots like Paris or Rome for July, you’ll find roundtrip airfares cost over a thousand US dollars, but push your dates further to September or pull back to March or April (or even January and February) and you may find roundtrips for under $500. You will also find short-term rentals through Vrbo or Airbnb are cheaper in April than July, and hotels off-season rates can be vastly cheaper than during peak months.Â
More Travel Options
As slots for accommodation, seats on flights, and tables at the best restaurants fill up during the high season, it can get tricky planning your vacation. It may take you forever to find a nice hotel that suits your family, a flight that has enough seats, or even a good restaurant. This makes planning your trip a lengthy endeavor. Traveling on the off-season immediately opens up your options, allowing you to quickly choose where to stay, when and how to get there, and how to spend your time.Â
Better Experiences
Traveling when everyone else is traveling can get overwhelming. Crowded airports, packed public transport, long lines for historical landmarks and museums, and completely booked hotels and restaurants can ruin a vacation. Off-season, city streets are less crowded, museums less stifling, and public places in your destination are more enjoyable overall.
If you want to save money when traveling, have a good time, and still visit popular destinations and attractions around the world, try traveling in the off-season.
