Contrary to popular thought, holidays can offer tremendous vacation savings. For example, during the Thanksgiving holiday most Americans spend time with family. This means that destinations not typically associated with the holiday, such as Europe, may experience lower bookings and offer discounts.
Weather in some vacation locations can provide the opportunity for discounts. For example, during the Florida hurricane season, which runs from June to November, resorts and motels around the state offer discounts to entice travelers and boost bookings.
Family and college student travel is typically reduced during the school year. Plan vacations around the public school calender, while avoiding time frames such as spring break or Christmas, to get good deals on vacation travel.