Compared to 2020, traveling in 2021 is more difficult. The demand for travel has increased suddenly, but the tourism industry's human resources have not been able to recover after the pandemic, leading to poor service, tourists have to wait a long time at airports or hotels. Therefore, traveling between transitional seasons helps tourists to have a completely comfortable travel experience.
The definition of “shoulder season” varies depending on the destination. However, the simplest way to understand it is the transition from the peak tourist season to the low season. This period can last from several months to several weeks. Depending on the country, the “shoulder season” is different.
In Vietnam, the peak tourist season falls between June and August. The transition to the cooler tourist season is around September and October. According to travel experts, the transition season is the right time to travel if you want to enjoy a less noisy trip at an affordable cost.
Prices cool down
The transition season is when prices cool down.
According to an analysis by NerdWallet, an American financial company, the average airfare during the transition season is usually about 23% cheaper than during the peak season. This statistic is based on a survey of more than 100 of the most popular routes in the US, through 8 major airlines in the world. Accordingly, flights during important holidays such as Christmas, New Year, Easter often have the highest prices. Flights two weeks before or after these holidays are often up to 50% cheaper.
Better travel experience
The transition season is usually less crowded.
During peak season, entertainment venues are often open in large numbers, but visitors cannot avoid the situation of jostling to buy tickets. On the contrary, during peak times, entertainment venues will be less crowded, but some places may not operate regularly.
According to travel experts, tourists should choose a trip in September if they want to avoid crowds and enjoy more experiences. In addition, the weather at this time is often more pleasant than in the summer.
However, during the changing seasons, accommodation establishments often carry out maintenance on their facilities, and some will close their swimming pools. Some airlines will also reduce flights at this time due to reduced demand. Travelers should plan ahead to avoid missing out.
Favorable weather
Enjoy a comfortable travel experience.
The transitional season will not have the sweltering heat of summer or the piercing cold of winter. In general, the weather around September-October is quite pleasant for tourism activities. Meanwhile, in the summer, which is the peak tourist season, amusement parks are often wet and muddy due to sudden showers, not to mention the large number of young tourists on summer vacation. The crowded beaches and the sweltering heat are completely opposite to the mildness of the transitional season.
Enjoy full service
Enjoy a hassle-free travel experience.
Some hotels often take advantage of the low season to repair and upgrade swimming pools, rooms, and entertainment areas. Therefore, if you come during this season, you may not be able to use all the amenities in the hotel. The same goes for airlines, when many flights are cut, there are few good hours, so it will affect your travel plans to some extent. But if you go during the middle season, flights are not completely cut like in the low season. So you still have many options. Hotels will not rush to repair or close any areas during this time. Therefore, you can still take advantage of all the amenities during your stay.
