5 Warm-Weather Beach Trips You Can Book This Fall for Up To 34% Less
Traveling to popular beach destinations during the summer often means you're hit with peak pricing, but if you wait to book until the fall, you can benefit from "shoulder season" discounts while the weather is still warm.
“Travelers have figured out the shoulder season secret of traveling after Labor Day to take advantage of better prices and fewer crowds while the weather is still summer-like,” Melanie Fish, travel expert at Vrbo, said in a news release.
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According to a recent Vrbo analysis, travelers can save between 10% and 34% by booking certain U.S. beach destinations during the fall. Here are five places where lower rates and smaller crowds make an off-season getaway especially appealing.
1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Average shoulder season discount: 34%
Average temperatures remain pleasant well into fall, allowing visitors to enjoy the Grand Strand's beaches, golf courses and oceanfront attractions without summer's peak-season prices.
2. Orange Beach, Alabama
Average shoulder season discount: 31%
Fall brings warm Gulf waters and lower lodging costs, making it easier to enjoy the area's beaches, waterfront restaurants and boating excursions for less.
3. Panama City Beach, Florida
Average shoulder season discount: 24%
With summer crowds gone and temperatures still comfortable, fall visitors can enjoy Panama City Beach's white-sand shoreline and outdoor attractions at a lower cost.
4. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Average shoulder season discount: 16%
Travelers who visit in fall can take advantage of lower rates while still enjoying scenic beaches, coastal trails and popular dining spots throughout South Walton.
5. Ocean City, Maryland
Average shoulder season discount: 12%
Cooler but still comfortable temperatures make fall an appealing time to stroll the boardwalk, enjoy waterfront dining and experience Ocean City's attractions with fewer visitors.
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