It’s a common view that summer is the only time to go on holiday and immerse yourself in nature. However, travelling outside of the peak season comes with many benefits. Whether in spring, autumn, or winter, the sun is still there. Even if the days are shorter, these are perfect seasons for a stroll by the sea. Specialising in motorhome insurance, our team have put below a few more benefits to off-season motorhome travel…
fewer crowds
The summer period is the busiest time for travel due to school holidays and better weather. Therefore, if you were to go off-season, it would be quieter and thus avoid the crowds of tourists that can make it challenging to move around.
lower prices
As the tourism industry makes most of its income in the summer, prices are higher, so traveling off-season will keep the costs low.
more relaxed
Because places are less crowded and quieter, you can travel more spontaneously, especially activities that can get booked up far in advance.
different experiences
You can experience destinations differently, such as seeing a winter wonderland or the Northern Lights, which are options that aren’t available in the summer months.
quieter campsites
You can enjoy a quieter, more peaceful stay at less crowded campsites.
cooler mornings and nights
Most people find it easier to do activities in the cooler months, especially in the UK where air con isn’t a necessity, so you can avoid doing these activities in the muggy heat of the summer months.
clearer skies for stargazing
It’s easier to stargaze in the fall and spring because it gets dark earlier, and skies tend to be clearer.
greater flexibility
You can enjoy a loosely planned, relatively spontaneous holiday.
meet the locals
When you travel outside of summer, you’re more likely to get to know local people in the area as they’ll have more time to stop and chat with you. This will allow you to get to know an area and also get insider tips.
making the most of things
The summer blues can be tough, so an off-season getaway is a nice chance to break up the autumn/winter period and give you something to look forward to.
getting festive
Travelling during Christmas can be magical; every city captures that magic differently. You can visit some of the best Christmas markets, go to see family, or even find a lovely campsite that’s open all year round.
Wherever you go in the low season, you’ll find things to do, gorgeous sights, and a place to pitch your motorhome! So, give it a whirl and get excited for your new experience to start. (*)
(*) please check with the location/site you’re going to, to check what is open as some locations are seasonal
