Best time to Travel for best values and more

Posted by Tammy Murphy

September 16, 2016 at 3:58 AM

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When is shoulder season?  You've heard of "high" and "low", well shoulder season is right between.   

 

Just about the time that vacation crowds are scurrying home, cinque-terre-340348_1920.jpgTHAT'S THE TIME for best values and wide open spaces.  Availability is better, locals can appreciate travelers more, air and hotel rates drop and just before everything shuts down for the season, and sometimes receive a few more amenities.  

 

Snapshot:  What's the best time of year to visit _______?  If you're looking for value, slower pace, light crowds and good weather, that time is ______. 

 

There is a different answer for each destination.  Here's the scoop . . .

 

I don't know about you, but I like to create my own crowd, group vacations with our friends, or our family, etc.   I digress (more on that next week)

 

I T A L Y
Because all discussions begin with . . . Italy. 
The best time to sip cappuccino or vino with the backdrops of Pantheon or Forum or Arno River . . . would be arno-river-1066307_1920.jpg
Autumn  (late October to November) or Spring (March/April) but this is constantly changing with the popularity of this beautiful country.   Personally, I love Italy so much, it doesn't matter to me which month if the opportunity arises, I'm there.  There are caveats to this rule, so be sure to discuss more in depth with your travel consultant.  

C A N A D A

National Parks (Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper) has a short shoulder season first two weeks of national-park-856316_1920.jpgJune and last two weeks of August.   Weather can vary from one coast to the other in Canada, but fall attracts travelers seeking the beautiful auburn hues and may be the perfect time to experience the viewing of a spot bull moose or wolf howl.   Thanksgiving is a great time for a short visit because it isn't a holiday for Canada.

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