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