Timing is everything and that is especially true for travel. If you’re turned off by the high prices of peak season and the terrible weather of low season, there’s a smarter way to travel. The secret is called “shoulder season,” a time where you’ll find lower costs, fewer crowds, more availability with hotel and restaurant reservations, and warmer welcomes from locals who aren’t bogged down by hoards of tourists. This is absolutely the best way to travel to get the most out of your budget and to get the most out of exploring your destination, without the crowds. Doesn’t that sound like the ideal getaway?

In this Blueprint, we’ll let you in on a golden travel strategy along with tips on how to master it like a pro by traveling during shoulder seasons.

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