Jun 16 2008

Best Season to Travel – What is Shoulder Season Travel, High Season Travel and Low Season Travel

How to Choose the Best Season to Travel

The destination and the time of year – these are, perhaps, the most important price factors in budget traveling. Some destinations are dirt cheap at one time of year, and very expensive in another season. No rocket science, but most of the people forget this.

Low Season

Low seasons – the time to get bargains. For example, it is very hot  in Egypt during the summer months and surely less people come there, hence the prices get lower.

Shoulder Season

Shoulder season is the medium between low and high seasons. On one hand, by traveling to a specific destination at shoulder season you save money, on the other hands the "resort life" is more active.

HIgh Season

Now you can say it yourself, this is the most favorable time to visit a specific place – the best climate conditions, fun around, etc. And, of course, the biggest price.

Winter

A wonderful destination for the winter months is Asia. Flights are available but lose popularity and plenty of discounts on offer. Weather is variable in Asia during the winter season, this puts a lot of visitors off and for you this is a chance to find excellent bargains.

Spring

Best time to travel to Europe: flights are cheaper as in the spring months the temperatures are still relatively low.

Mexican beaches and the Caribbean islands get their prices down from mid April: no wonder – the weather becomes hotter. But the water and air temperatures are still pleasant.

Summer

A bargain in summer is a difficult issue. Most of the glovbe is having vacations. But  through June and July Caribbean destinations can be a nice chance for a deal. Make sure you book before the Europeans start to flood in during their school holidays at the end of July.

Between June and September safari holidays are great, because high season is over in May, and the weather is still relatively dry.

Fall

One more time you got a perfect place to head to Europe. Do not forget that flights to these destinations will be cheaper from October onwards, and temperatures are normally perfectly pleasant until mid November.