When planning your travel, particularly for miles and points, I recommend checking out your destinations travel seasons. If you find that you are forced to travel in the high seasons, pick a less-traveled destination, pick a strategic lodging option, and create an in-depth itinerary.
Traveling in peak season typically means that you need to plan well in advance, as buses, trains, tours, and even popular restaurants may get booked up. Because you will be competing against a huge influx of tourists, traveling in peak season may mean missing out on many attractions. During off-season travel, you might get more rain and cool temperatures, but it keeps the big tourist crowds at bay, too.
In short, off-season travel allows you to really experience the destination without the crowds of tourists. Travel gives off-season travelers greater flexibility in joining tours on a tight budget, getting good accommodations, and having better access to tourist activities. Traveling out of the peak travel season typically means being able to book things like accommodations and day tours at lower rates.
If you are planning on skipping peak-season travel to Europe, you may be able to also escape the high-season accommodation costs. By avoiding peak travel seasons, you can save big money on flights. If you are traveling during the shoulder or off-season, you can often score a much more affordable flight, or even an upgrade, at a fraction of the price of peak-season flights.
Generally speaking, traveling during the off-season is cheaper because demand and prices are lower. In an effort to draw visitors in off-peak seasons, you will notice lower prices for almost all aspects of your vacation if you go in a slower season. Visiting a travel destination during the off-peak season nearly always means smaller lines at attractions, less waiting in restaurants, and a generally more relaxing experience for you and your family.
Visiting destinations out of peak season means that you are likely to get to see a side of the place many travelers never get to see. By visiting in low season, travelers are better able to support local development and wellbeing, as well as enjoying benefits that positively add to their experiences. Traveling right before or just after high season can be an amazing time to take a trip.
Travel is one of the greatest joys in life, and if you have an opportunity to travel, you should jump at the chance, no matter what season. Between cheaper airfare, accommodations, and sometimes restaurant prices, the economy is a reason travelers are encouraged to book trips in an off-season.
