I’m playing around the with idea of a trip. Oh, who am I kidding — I’m always playing around with the idea of a trip, even if it’s just a weekend getaway. But I’ve been thinking seriously about heading to India this year. I’m thinking I’ll have to wait until October though — Summer is Monsoon season and right now it’s super-hot season.
The point I’m getting at here is how to figure out the timing of your vacation. Being from Canada, a place where there’s a very small window of tolerable weather, I’m usually quite careful about making sure that when I take a big trip, I make sure to visit that country during it’s nicest season. But I think we Canadians sometimes assume that if a country doesn’t have snow, it’s nice to visit any time of year–an assumption that lead me to Thailand during monsoon season (good thing I like dancing the rain) and to Greece with nary a sweater in spring (nights can get damn cold there!)
MSNBC recently did an article on timing your vacation well. Their tips?
- Don’t go when the locals are heading out. Because there’s a reason they’re leaving.
- If you’re trying to save money, don’t go during low season — opt for shoulder season instead. It’s worth it.
- Seasons can change between ZIP codes, so do your research on that exact spot.
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