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The Best Time to Rediscover a Destination - 'Shoulder Season'
Tips for planning your winter travels
The first few
months of the year when many Americans are spending time at home trying
to recuperate from the hustle and bustle of the holidays may not seem
like an ideal time to plan a vacation. However, planning for a time
known as "shoulder season," the time between peak season and low
season, is a fantastic time for savvy travelers to find great deals on
airfare, hotels and attractions while simultaneously experiencing top
destinations in a whole new way.
So when is "shoulder season?" It will vary slightly depending on your destination. Figuring out a region's shoulder season could be as easy as checking out rates at a few area hotels to determine when the rates are at their lowest.
Consider these convincing facts about shoulder season travel and what a great value it can be for your vacation dollars:
* Hotel rates, airfare and attraction fees are often significantly lower during the shoulder season than any other time of year. Hotels especially are eager for business during this season and respond with deeply discounted rates and incentives to entice travelers.
* Last minute deals. You can plan and implement a very budget-friendly travel itinerary in a relatively short time - sometimes just a day or two as opposed to weeks or months of planning ahead that's needed during busier seasons.
* Shoulder season travel presents the opportunity to view and experience a popular destination, one you may have visited before during peak season, in a whole new way.
* And in that vein, you'll enjoy free access to popular attractions. Lines for popular attractions - most of which will stay open year round - will be shorter in shoulder seasons than any other time of year.
* Because you'll be getting a great deal, there's also the opportunity to extend your vacation by a day or two and take some exciting trips to surrounding areas. The more relaxed attitude of shoulder season travel means you will feel more open to the idea of exploring the surrounding area.
Finally, shoulder season is a great time to travel to a drive destination, like Cape May or Delaware. You'll find less traffic and a more relaxed commute to a location considered one of the top driving destinations for leisure travelers along the eastern seaboard.
Stress Free Holiday Travel
Tips for planning your winter travels
Tips for planning your winter travels
So when is "shoulder season?" It will vary slightly depending on your destination. Figuring out a region's shoulder season could be as easy as checking out rates at a few area hotels to determine when the rates are at their lowest.
Consider these convincing facts about shoulder season travel and what a great value it can be for your vacation dollars:
* Hotel rates, airfare and attraction fees are often significantly lower during the shoulder season than any other time of year. Hotels especially are eager for business during this season and respond with deeply discounted rates and incentives to entice travelers.
* Last minute deals. You can plan and implement a very budget-friendly travel itinerary in a relatively short time - sometimes just a day or two as opposed to weeks or months of planning ahead that's needed during busier seasons.
* Shoulder season travel presents the opportunity to view and experience a popular destination, one you may have visited before during peak season, in a whole new way.
* And in that vein, you'll enjoy free access to popular attractions. Lines for popular attractions - most of which will stay open year round - will be shorter in shoulder seasons than any other time of year.
* Because you'll be getting a great deal, there's also the opportunity to extend your vacation by a day or two and take some exciting trips to surrounding areas. The more relaxed attitude of shoulder season travel means you will feel more open to the idea of exploring the surrounding area.
Finally, shoulder season is a great time to travel to a drive destination, like Cape May or Delaware. You'll find less traffic and a more relaxed commute to a location considered one of the top driving destinations for leisure travelers along the eastern seaboard.
Stress Free Holiday Travel
Tips for planning your winter travels
If you need to flee from the cold depths of winter, there are many affordable options that will warm you up and give your skin a bit of summer glow. Picture yourself playing tennis in the sun, or lounging by the pool with a book while the kids are splashing around in the water.
Here are tips on how to best plan your warm-weather winter vacation:
* Call a travel agent. Don't waste time looking for deals online. A good travel agent knows that January and February are so close to the holidays, but too early yet for spring break, hotels and resorts tend to offer special discounts to encourage traveling.
* Pack sunblock, even if you've been "tanning." Also make sure your travel bags include sun shades, a hat with a brim and a water bottle. Nothing makes a vacation more uncomfortable than sunburn and dehydration.
* Add a jacket to the luggage. Nights can get chilly, and if the wind blows in a rain cloud or two, you'll be glad you have that jacket to ward off the goose bumps.
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Maybe you like to play in the fluffy white stuff and can't wait to schedule downhill skiing in Colorado, snowshoeing in Maine or ice fishing in Minnesota. The images you'll take home this winter include majestic mountains covered in snow, your daughter pulling a 360 while snowboarding down a half-pipe or even a moose with a full rack of antlers on his head browsing for vegetation along a back country road.
Tips for planning your snow vacation include:
* Figure out if you're going to take your gear or rent it at your destination. While looking into this, determine if your vehicle can carry all the gear, or if there are any restrictions barring you from taking it on the airplane. If you plan to rent, call ahead of time to reserve your equipment.
* Pack many layers of clothing. Many snow activities can make you warm, but once you stop moving, you're going to want the heavier layers back.
* Again, don't forget sunblock, goggles, shades or hat, because the sun glaring on snow can easily burn your skin and eyes, and winter rays can be just as damaging as those in summer.
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