Avoiding Crowds in the Summer

The summer is the best time to travel. The weather is perfect, people are freer and more available and there’s something about the season that makes travelers want to get up and go. Many try to make it a point to travel to at least one destination during the summer. Whether it’s a family road trip, a week at the beach or a long vacation abroad, every trip can be memorable and filled with fun. The downside of people traveling more during the summer are the crowds. Tourists use their vacation time in the summer to flock to well-traveled destinations.

The best way to avoid the crowds in the summer is to go where tourists don’t go. Famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye or the Great Wall of China might be better to visit during the off-season. Use the summer to explore destinations less visited. Find islands sitting off the coast of countries or choose to visit a lesser-known city. Traveling to places not as congested make the experiences more fun. When visiting a crowded city, getting to each landmark is almost a chore and takes the fun out it.

If you find yourself in a crowded city, look for the attractions that are quirky and different. These places are less likely to be teeming with people. Any major city like Tokyo, San Francisco or New York City will be filled with tourists mobbing the most famous landmarks. It’s an adventure to see the different things places have to offer.