WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL?

By Susan Eliuk

Travel is a personal. It’s different for everyone. It has meaning and purpose and so the perfect time to travel is really when travel is calling you. As Transat’s motto says, “Vacation Is Calling.”

We live and breathe travel. We work our butts off year after year just to afford the indulgence of transporting ourselves out of the mundane routine of daily living into someplace that we can explore and learn from, rejuvenate and reenergize.  Bottom line, whether we’ve been someplace 100 times or we’re going for the first time, every time changes our lives. It’s a game-changer. Like firefighters, or any other professional in their field, travel agents also take their work very seriously and we are fully aware that we’re responsible for facilitating an event that can be transformational.  

Is there a best time to travel than another? Sure. You can book a trip any time of the year.

Of course, your destination of choice and the reason for your travel is what ultimately determines the best time. Working with a travel advisor helps to break down the planning from start to finish to cover all the bases; flights, accommodations, transfers, excursions, restaurants, cultural events, seasons, etc.  

• Did you know that hundreds of Whale Sharks migrate to an area north of Cancun off Isla Holbox — from late Spring to early Fall — to birth and feed in warm plankton-rich waters? If you’re a diver or snorkeler or ocean-life fanatic, you want to know this. If your travel pro knows the nature of your trip, it’s their job to present cool, life-changing experiences and the best time to go. Other amazing encounter locations for these gentle giants, According to PADI.
• Marathoners will travel far and wide to partake in international events from Boston to Hawaii, South Africa to Switzerland, Australia to Morocco, and China to Greenland. Timing is everything when it comes to a Marathoner because they train ALL YEAR for years to qualify for and participate. Did you know that the 25th anniversary of the Inca Trail Marathon & Inca Trail Classic 30K is being offered for the LAST TIME in 2021?! https://www.andesadventures.com/run2asum.htm
• Summer months in Canada is ‘high season’ for Europe, and of course, Canada. Check these adventures by land or train. Stay on ‘track’ with Rocky Mountaineer to discover western Canada like never before.
  Le Boat houseboating voyages started in Europe and are now a VERY popular Summer activity in Canada.
• Fall is a great time to RV it across Australia and we all know that Winter is perfect time for palm trees and warm ocean breezes.

So when is a good time to travel? Depends. Where do you want to go?  What’s your budget? What do you want to do when you get there?  Are you backpacking or wanting a full-service experience?  Are you planting it on the beach or zip-lining through rainforests?  Call your travel agent today and start planning for tomorrow.

Photo By Josh Hild