| To travel off-peak is defined as "traveling outside | | | | Caribbean in winter when you're going there to enjoy |
| rush-hours to avoid the overcrowding on public | | | | the beaches? Ah! remember, there is no such thing |
| transportation." This is easier said than done, as you | | | | as winter in the Caribbean, it stays warm all year |
| know by now it rarely happens. | | | | long. In fact, it's not a good idea to fly there during |
| Traveling by both air and car, its so wise to avoid the | | | | the peak season (i.e., summer months) as this is the |
| crowds by traveling during the week, especially from | | | | period when the hurricanes usually appear. |
| Tuesday through Thursday. An added bonus is that | | | | Traveling off-peak, not only will you get cheaper |
| airfares for travel Tuesday through Thursday are | | | | flights and accommodations, you will also gain a |
| usually cheaper. | | | | different perspective on travel - especially the added |
| Mid-morning and late afternoon flights tend to be less | | | | advantage of enjoying your destinations without the |
| crowded, plus you can really avoid commute traffic | | | | large mass of tourists during holidays. |
| during this time. Late-night flights (also known as | | | | You should subscribe to some online newsletters of |
| red-eye flights for obvious reasons): can help you | | | | discount air travel brokers. By having yourself included |
| avoid traffic but it's only effective if you can sleep | | | | in these companies' mailing list, you can get your |
| sitting up-right on your plane seat! | | | | hands on off-peak travel promotions faster than |
| Did you know that traveling off-peak means traveling | | | | those who don't. So you see, it's not just the air |
| during holidays (not before or after) when airfares | | | | miles! |
| are lower and there's less road traffic? | | | | And last but not least, reserve your flight early to |
| Most affordable travel deals of the year can be | | | | secure the most advantage from traveling off-peak. |
| found in the fall. If you find super off-peak dates | | | | A year's planning will help you reap the reward of the |
| that fall between major holidays, Book it. Reserve | | | | cheapest airfares possible! On the other hand, |
| immediately with your discount travel broker or | | | | booking last minute can also have its rewards. If |
| wholesale discount agent! | | | | you're the kind who can leave at an hour's notice, |
| One great way to save money by traveling off-peak | | | | you could save big with last-minute flights and |
| is flying down to the Caribbean during the North | | | | accommodations. Because, airlines and hotels would |
| American winter months rather than during summer. | | | | prefer to discount their seats and rooms rather than |
| You might say what's the point in going to the | | | | leaving them vacant! |