Generally speaking, off-peak travel entails visiting a destination when the weather is less than perfect in exchange for lower travel prices and less crowding. However, we found numerous destinations that have near ideal weather in spring but not the popularity of summertime. So, if you can beat the summer tourists, you may be able to enjoy the perks of off-peak travel without sacrificing decent weather.
Our top five choices for off-peak spring travel are Bali, Barcelona, Hawaii, San Diego, and Buenos AiresBali
Europeans flock to Indonesia's paradisiacal island of Bali every summer begining in June, but the warm dry weather that draws the crowds precedes them by two months. If an exotic beach vacation sounds good to you, you'll do well to avoid the crowds and high prices in Bali by arriving in April or May when the temperatures are in the 70s and 80s, rain is infrequent, and the prices for travel are low. And, although last December's tsunami hit several southeast Asian beach resorts hard, Bali, situated behind the island of Java, was untouched by the waves' devastating affects.
While you'll miss the crowds of foreigners by coming in the spring, you won't miss out on local Balinese festivals and attractions. Numerous holidays and celebrations take place on the island in spring, including Hari Waisak, which commemorates the life of Buddha. You'll also be able to explore Bali's wild interior and witness local people performing traditional arts and music with little competition from other tourists.
Saving money is a big perk of spring travel too. Hotels reduce rates, airfare prices drop, and vacation packages may be hundreds less. To demonstrate this, we compared vacation packages from three providers for travel in the spring and summer below.
| Package | Provider | Spring rate | Sum |
To find more Bali vacation packages, visit the websites of Go-Today, Pacific Delight Tours, and General Tours. For air deals, check out the sites of airlines that serve Bali from the U.S., including Cathay Pacific and Korean Air. For general information on Bali, go to the Bali Tourism Authority website.Top
lombok and Jogjakarta
If you dare to venture to pricey Europe this year, traveling in the spring will help to avoid summer's outrageous airfares and crowds. And, for good weather and more daylight, head south to a Mediterranean city like Barcelona, which experiences mild temperatures in the 50s to 70s and lowhere are stunning sunsets, sculpted rice terraces and a temple on almost every corner. And for less-spiritual seekers, this steamy Indonesian island also has great surfing and a rollicking night life.
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A Bali Beach Worth a Stay
Seminyak, up the road from the crowds in Kuta, is a place to rent a quiet villa and kick back.
Snapshots Fixed in Memory
Family members are recalled in sharp relief against the backdrop of an unfamiliar place.
Refueling in Style in Bali
At two resorts, one in the hills, the other on the east coast, great food and relaxation are the order of the day.
Sailing in Search of Dragons
WE were snorkeling off the side of an old-fashioned wooden schooner in the glittering seas of Indonesia when the news arrived that those scaly, flesh-eating lizards known as KomodoOn the island of Bali, the luxurious, all-suite Legian is set in lush tropical gardens in front of Seminyak Beach, and offers extraordinary views of the Indian Ocean. Each suite is adorned with rich woods and marble, and features contemporary amenities that redefine resort living. The Club at The Legian, with its private-pool villas, is the pinnacle of luxury. The Club Lounge, serving breakfast, light lunch, dinner and cocktails, also has a 35-meter lap pool.
The Restaurant, for modern European cuisine enhanced with Asian influences. The Pool Bar, for cocktails, tea and coffee, lunch menu and snacks overlooking to the Indian Ocean. The Lobby Lounge offers cocktails, afternoon tea, a fine selection of Havana cigars, single-malt whiskies, cognac, and ports.
On the island of Bali, the luxurious, all-suite Legian is set in lush tropical gardens in front of Seminyak Beach, and offers extraordinary views of the Indian Ocean. Each suite is adorned with rich woods and marble, and features contemporary amenities that redefine resort living. The Club at The Legian, with its private-pool villas, is the pinnacle of luxury. The Club Lounge, serving breakfast, light lunch, dinner and cocktails, also has a 35-meter lap pool.
The Restaurant, for modern European cuisine enhanced with Asian influences. The Pool Bar, for cocktails, tea and coffee, lunch menu and snacks overlooking to the Indian Ocean. The Lobby Lounge offers cocktails, afternoon tea, a fine selection of Havana cigars, single-malt whiskies, cognac, and ports.
Two-tiered swimming pool and gym with exercise equipment free weights, sauna and yoga. The Spa at The Legian offers a range of massage and body treatments. Tennis and championship golf nearby.
Meeting facilities for up to 50 people, wireless high-speed internet access throughout the hotel, hospitality suite, secretarial services, concierge, limousine service, private butler service in all villas and selected suites, boutiques and Spa Boutique.
Meeting facilities for up to 50 people, wireless high-speed internet access throughout the hotel, hospitality suite, secretarial services, concierge, limousine service, private butler service in all villas and selected suites, boutiques and Spa Boutique.
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