Sometimes it pays to travel during the off season. Here are five reasons you should consider booking your next vacation during your destination's slow season.
Malta in October. Italy in February. These times of year may not immediately scream optimum holiday but there are plenty of benefits to be had traveling off-season. You may think you need to go to far flung destinations to experience something truly unique but, in fact, you can visit somewhere closer outside of peak season for the same thrill.
While visiting Malta in October I came across Notte Bianca in the capital city Valletta. This is a yearly festival of culture that takes place in October with museums, art galleries and other cultural institutions opening their doors and putting on performances throughout the city. It felt magical to accidentally stumble across this and experience this tradition.
While there are plenty of benefits to traveling off-season it’s important to check what will be available at your destination before you book. Some places that cater mainly to tourists tend to close up shop outside of peak tourist season. You may find a lot of bars, cafes and restaurants are closed or operating on reduced hours. Museums and art galleries might also run a different schedule.
Olga Alexandru is a Romanian-Canadian writer currently living in the UK. You can read more of her work
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