Originally Posted by
Efrem
True if one prioritizes money above everything else. That is not necessarily everyone's priority. Family schedule constraints may make this impossible, and high season often coincides with the best weather at the destination. Don't be so dogmatic, "one size fits all."
Agreed. The way to package this as advice would be: Traveling in shoulder season or low season is a good way to save money, if it fits your schedule and goals.
Similarly, the oft-given advice to save money on major foreign travel by shopping for last-minute fares only works for people who can take time off from work on a whim.