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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2025 · 9 MIN

Pros and Cons of Offseason Travel (and how not to be like the Griswolds visiting Wally World)

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S3 Show NotesWill always share the goods and the bads with you. Pros and cons to everything, and I don’t enjoy it when people don’t give me a balanced review of anything.First, what is considered off season or shoulder season depends upon your destination…Pros of Off season TravelPricingCrowdsMore comfortable temperaturesAvoiding “tourist rage”Consider visiting www.thriftytraveler.com to sign up for airfare deals sent straight to your inbox. (I do not receive any compensation from Thrifty Traveler, I'm just giving you a site that I like to use.)Cons of Off season TravelReduced operating hours for attractionsClosures for renovationsMajor ConstructionReduced public transportation schedules to and in smaller townsBad weather?Some accommodations close in smaller towns, citiesWeather delays May miss a time of year you really wanted to see This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secondacttravels.substack.com

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