A practical way to decide how long to travel: subtract travel and jet lag from your days off, count your bases, and use ranges for cities, beaches, parks and long-haul trips.
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When you go can matter more than where. Shoulder season often delivers the best weather-to-crowd ratio, peak season requires early booking, and off-season can be an excellent value if you accept some closures.
This section covers seasons, booking windows and how many days a trip really needs.
Shoulder season usually gives most of the good weather with fewer people and lower prices. Peak season means booking flights and lodging months ahead, while off-season requires flexibility.
Check holidays at your destination. A local festival can double prices overnight.
Start with:, How many days you need
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