Discount Travel Secret: ✈️ The Best Time to Travel No One Talks About


Happy Saturday!

Hi Reader,

Here’s a little travel secret most people miss:

Late August through mid-September is one of the cheapest times of the year to travel. 🏖️

Why? Because summer crowds are thinning out, kids are heading back to school, and demand drops hard, but the weather’s still great in most places!

🛫 How to Score a Deal:

  • Use Google Flights’ "Explore" tool to see where you can fly for cheap based on your dates
  • Try Skyscanner’s “Everywhere” search to get inspired by the lowest fares out of your home airport
  • Look for hotel and activity discounts on Groupon, Viator, and Get Away Today - prices often drop along with demand

Even if you only have a long weekend, this is the perfect time to sneak in one more summer getaway without paying peak summer prices. 😎

Want help finding a deal from your airport?

Drop a post in the Facebook Group and let’s crowdsource some options!

Have a great weekend,

Eva and JP


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