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Viewing Travel Tips: Why Shoulder Season is Best for your VacationTravel Tips: Why Shoulder Season is Best for your Vacation
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Your chosen vacation destination will often be dictated by the holiday budget. It is crucial to remember that travel prices fluctuate with the seasons. Summer is usually more expensive for holidays than most other seasons. So, when should you travel? By Adam Singleton Two of the biggest factors in most people's holiday decision making are where to go and how much can they afford to spend. Indeed, the chosen destination will often be dictated by the holiday budget, but it is crucial to also remember that travel prices fluctuate with the seasons - so a third factor worth considering is when to go on holiday. As a general rule of thumb, summer is more expensive for holidays than most other seasons. This is due in part to the fact that summer secures the best weather across Europe and the rest of the world, but it is also because it is a time of year when many millions of children are at home when schools close. Therefore, with that in mind, it is probably best to avoid Easter as well - some schools can be off for anything up to a month across the UK. High season madness is what many holidaymakers try to avoid, and while temperatures might not quite reach the giddy heights of July or August, warm weather can be found across Europe and further afield at most times of year. The perfect weekend break or extended holiday can be little more than a hop, skip, and jump away. There are disadvantages to traveling in low season too of course, with many places more or less closing down and little atmosphere to savor for thrifty tourists. The happy medium here is what is known as the shoulder season - the period between low and high seasons. Shoulder seasons vary by country and holiday type, so it pays to do a little research before traveling, while ensuring that the shoulder season does not coincide with school holidays. For those who like a little winter sport activity, ski resorts often open in later November but do not hit high-traffic until close to the Christmas period. Hitting the slopes in early- to mid-December or late March/early April would be a good idea here (again, remembering to check when the schools are off). If you are more of a beach bum than a snow lover, then a good time to hit the Mediterranean sunshine is September/October. The weather can still be rather warm and most schools have returned by then, meaning you get all the benefits of a relaxing beach break without the crowds - and for a lot less money. So with your shoulder season holiday booked, all that leaves you to do is book your time off work and sort out some travel insurance. Happy holidays! About the Author: Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) |
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