Vacations
September Means Savings For Vacationers
Most vacationers travel during peak travel times, but if you're looking to save money this year, make your travel plans for September.
For the most part, vacation sites come in two flavors:
- Beautiful in the summer, but intolerable in the winter
- Beautiful in the winter, but intolerable in the summer
The frugal vacationer travels in between the summer months and the cold
winter. Not only can you usually find
cheaper flights
and cheaper
gas during this time, you'll also find other great reasons to travel
during the off-peak season.
Less Traffic
Sitting in traffic for hours on end is not the way anyone wants to
spend their vacation; we do enough of that commuting to work!
In fact, road rage has been known to absolutely ruin a vacation or two. Traveling
during the off-peak season means there are less people on the road and
less people in between you and where you want to go. The less vacation
time you spend sitting in your car, the better.
Beautiful Weather
People usually think that the weather changes immediately after Labor
Day, but this is not the case! For instance,
Newport, RI has an average
high temperature of 71 degrees in the month of September, according
to weather.com. Now, this may
not be ideal beach weather, but you can certainly enjoy the
shops, bars, and many other activities that Newport has to offer.
Discounts
Many businesses based in beach towns offer specials or have sales
immediately after Labor Day. They have already made all the money they are
going to make for the summer, and they are now in "stay busy mode" where
they are desperate for your business. Do yourself a favor and get their
goods while the price is cheap! The best deals can usually be found
at stores that will close for the winter and don't want extra inventory,
or activities such as tours or excursions where the owners are trying
to squeeze in as much business as possible before the snow sets in.
Downside to Off-Peak Travel
Unfortunately, there is a downside to traveling in the off-peak months.
Several businesses close immediately after Labor Day, so if you are travling
somewhere to see something in particular be sure that it will be open when
you get there.
Overall, I believe the benefits of off-peak travel outweigh the drawbacks.
Next time you're planning that vacation during the peak travel months, stop and
think if it would be just as nice if you left a couple months later. Your wallet
will thank you for it!
Chris Cole is a software developer from Newport, RI. He manages NewportNightlife.com, a site dedicated to providing information and tips to people traveling to Newport. |
Chris Cole
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