09/16/2026
🍂✈️ WHY SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER MIGHT BE THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
Everyone talks about summer vacations and holiday travel…
But can I let you in on a little travel secret?
Shoulder season. 👏
September and October can be an AMAZING time to get away, depending on where you're headed.
Here’s why I love it:
🍂 Fewer crowds
Popular destinations can feel a little less hectic once the peak summer rush is over. More room to actually enjoy the place you're visiting!
💰 Potentially better value
Flights and hotels can sometimes be more affordable outside of peak travel periods, giving you more opportunities to stretch your vacation budget.
🌤️ More comfortable weather
In many destinations, you can trade those hot summer temperatures for cooler, more comfortable days that are perfect for exploring.
🏨 More availability
Less demand can mean more choices when it comes to hotels, room types, tours and experiences.
🍷 Seasonal experiences
Fall brings its own magic! Think harvest season, changing leaves, seasonal food and w**e, local festivals and experiences you simply can't have at other times of the year.
📸 Better vacation photos
Less crowded streets, beautiful fall scenery and gorgeous golden-hour light? Yes, please!
🌎 And here's the BEST part…
Shoulder season isn't just about saving money.
It's about having a different kind of travel experience.
Slowing down.
Exploring without feeling rushed.
Actually sitting at that little café instead of waiting in a crowd.
Taking the scenic route.
And enjoying the destination instead of feeling like you're competing with everyone else who had the same vacation idea.
So if you've been saying…
“I really want to take a trip, but summer is over…”
I say GOOD. 😂
You may have just entered one of my favorite times of the travel year.
👇 Where would you go this September or October if you could escape?
Europe? 🇪🇺
Costa Rica? 🌴
A cruise? 🚢
An all-inclusive? 🏝️
A cozy mountain getaway? 🍁
Somewhere completely new? 🌎
Tell me your destination dream below!