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

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Will 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 Travel

  • Pricing
  • Crowds
  • More comfortable temperatures
  • Avoiding “tourist rage”
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Cons of Off season Travel

  • Reduced operating hours for attractions
  • Closures for renovations
  • Major Construction
  • Reduced public transportation schedules to and in smaller towns
  • Bad weather?
  • Some accommodations close in smaller towns, cities
  • Weather delays 
  • May miss a time of year you really wanted to see
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Second Act Travels
Travel inspiration and information for those in their Second Act of Life.
Something happens to us at a certain point in life. We realize that Time is a precious resource and we don’t want to spend all of it sitting behind a desk. Perhaps we’ve reached a milestone birthday, had a career transition, or the kids have grown and you are freed from doing things according to their schedules. Or maybe you’ve just always wanted to travel and are tired of waiting for a travel partner? Whatever your life change, you have more flexibility to see the world.

Join me as I explore travel for those in their Second Act of Life. Good research has always helped me find exciting things to do for less money than you might think. Travel in the off season can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. Fewer crowds, easier temperatures, and great savings for transportation and lodging.

In this podcast, I’ll cover destinations, hiking adventures, getting around in the off season, how to find a great hotel, and much more. I'll talk about where you should save on travel expenses-- and where you shouldn’t. My travel experiences have led me to travel both with my husband and also by myself and I can share my experiences to help you travel confidently.

If any of this sounds familiar-- if you're an empty-nester, recent retiree, or frustrated traveler longing to explore the world, then Second Act Travels is the podcast for you!
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