TRAVEL SPECIAL: ThE PERKS OF OFF PEAK SEASON TRAVEL

4/28/2021

WHAT EXACTLY IS "OFF PEAK SEASON" TRAVEL?

In the travel industry, we will often speak of the year being divided into three seasons: peak season (~mid June through August), shoulder season (April through mid-June and September through October), and off-season (November through March). Of course, depending on your specific destination, these seasons may shift a bit due to when the wet and dry seasons are, or when a country's winter is.
One of the ways that you can save money on travel is by choosing to visit that idyllic location in the off peak season. There are a lot of perks to doing this: there are often shorter lines at those famous landmarks, museums are less crowded and you feel like you can take a slower pace discovering a new location. One of our travel partners, Globus, develops entire tours with this in mind that includes all hotel stays, tours, and airfare specials! We wanted to share a few of those with you today!

ITALY

Experience the passion of Italy with a Globus Escape…without the crowds or high-season prices. You’ve heard about Italy—its mouth-watering cuisine, excellent wine, fabulous art, splendid beauty, ancient ruins, and remarkable architecture—now it’s your turn to experience it all! On this Italy escorted tour, get a taste of what the country has to offer and explore its most famous cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice.

Departures:
2022 - Jan 23, 30 or Feb 6: $1,599/person*
2021 - Oct 31, Nov 14, Dec 5, or 2022-Feb 13,20,27: $1,709/person*
*Package includes round-trip trans-Atlantic air from BOS, CHI (MDW, ORD), or NYC (EWR, JFK, LGA). More gateways available for additional costs. Must be under deposit by May 7, 2021.

SCOTLAND

Take an exciting Caledonian adventure through the highlands from Edinburgh to Glasgow on this guided vacation in Scotland! Enjoy the moors even more by visiting during the off season, with fewer crowds and lower prices. Begin in Edinburgh to visit the Castle and admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels.

Departures:
2021 - Dec 5 2022 - Jan 2, 23 : $1,199/person*
2021 - Oct 31, Nov 28 2022 - Feb 13, 20 : $1,309/person*
*Package price includes round-trip trans-Atlantic air from BOS or NYC (EWR, JFK, LGA). More gateways available for additional costs. Must be under deposit by April 30.

PORTUGAL

Experience the best of Portugal and take in the important cities of Lisbon and Porto, typical towns and villages, and the stunning north-west coastline. Throughout this tour, you’ll visit the must-see attractions, including the 16th-century Jeronimos Monastery. Often regarded as Lisbon’s most important landmark, it was traditional for Portuguese seafarers to pray in the chapel before their departure to the unknown.

Departures:
2022 - Jan 15, 22, 29 or Feb 3, 5, 10 : $1,399/person*
2021 - Nov 25 2022 - Feb 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 : $1,459/person*
*Package price includes round-trip trans-Atlantic air from BOS, CHI (MDW, ORD), NYC (EWR, JFK, LGA). More gateways available for additional costs. Must be under deposit by April 30.