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Visiting a destination during peak travel season can mean massive crowds and overpriced hotels, which is why it's often best to travel during the off-season.
We teamed up with Kayak to find the best international destination to visit each month of the year.
Kayak calculated the median monthly airfare and median hotel rates for four-star properties in multiple destinations around the world. Activities and weather were also taken into consideration.
Here is the best place to visit every month of the year.
JANUARY: Cancun, Mexico
Median Airfare: $456Median Hotel Rate: $213
Cancun is blissfully free of spring breakers this time of year, which, outside of hurricane season, boasts some of Cancun's lowest airfare rates. Escape the cold, but hang tight until after New Year's Eve for the lowest rates.
FEBRUARY: Hong Kong
Median Airfare: $1126Median Hotel Rate: $134
Instead of celebrating another uninspired Valentine's Day, head to Hong Kong for the Chinese New Year and escape the cold with temperatures in the low 70s Fahrenheit.
MARCH: Montreal, Canada
Median Airfare: $465Median Hotel Rate: $176
Montreal has a cosmopolitan and European feel, but without the hefty price tag. Though it's still cold in March, hotel rates and airfare are so low that this is an ideal time to visit.
APRIL: Fiji
Median Airfare: $1,308Median Hotel Rate: $66
Your fantasy trip to Fiji is within reach this month, as April features the country's lowest airfares. Sure, it's right on the border of wet season (OK, typhoon season), but if you're willing to risk it, this is the most budget-friendly time to go.
MAY: Turks and Caicos, British Overseas Territory
Median Airfare: $595Median Hotel Rate: $382
With crowds at a minimum, you'll basically feel like you're on your own private Caribbean island if you visit Turks and Caicos in May. Fewer people also means that this is the best time to explore the third largest barrier reef in the world.
JUNE: St. Martin (Saint-Martin / Sint Maarten)
Median Airfare: $601Median Hotel Rate: $299
Enjoy an extravagant vacation without the astronomical price tag that usually accompanies the luxe life. St. Martin, which is divided into a French side and a Dutch side, boasts a slower season in June, as it hosts its largest crowds in winter. And with the island's rainy summer season fast approaching, many forget that June is still a good time to go.
JULY: Saint Lucia
Median Airfare: $663Median Hotel Rate: $113
Right after peak season and right before hurricane season (but make sure to check any weather advisories before you go), Saint Lucia in July is the epitome of shoulder season. July is also a beautifully festive month, featuring carnival, with people dancing on streets and live music everywhere.
AUGUST: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Median Airfare: $1,123Median Hotel Rate: $212
August in Rio is technically winter, which means fewer people and cheaper accommodations. Don't be fooled though: The city still gets hot, with average temperatures of 75 degrees Fahrenheit and the least amount of rain all year. It's also the best time of year for surfers, as waves are near perfect. And next year, you could even catch the 2016 Summer Olympics.
SEPTEMBER: Toronto, Canada
Median Airfare: $393Median Hotel Rate: $216
Toronto's many parks and trails provide the perfect backdrop to a beautiful autumn, which is ideally within the mid-60s Fahrenheit temperature range. Don't miss the Toronto Oktoberfest (September 18 and 19) and the Toronto Food & Wine Festival (18-20).
OCTOBER: Milan, Italy
Median Airfare: $809Median Hotel Rate: $162
Milan is a tourist hotspot, but you can avoid both the crowds and the sweltering summer heat this month. Soak in Italian history and art and do some shopping in this fashion mecca.
NOVEMBER: Bangkok, Thailand
Median Airfare: $1,177Median Hotel Rate: $71
November in Bangkok boasts pretty much the best weather of the year, with less rain and humidity, more hours of sunshine, and an average temperature in the low 80s Fahrenheit. One of the city's most famous festivals, Loi Krathong, a festival in which decorated baskets and boats filled with candles, flowers, and incense are floated down rivers, is also in November.
DECEMBER: Vancouver, Canada
Median Airfare: $621Median Hotel Rate: $159
In comparison to the rest of Canada, Vancouver is essentially toasty this time of year. Filled with winter markets, ice-skating rinks, boat parades, and other festivals, the holiday season is an excellent time to visit. (Hotels are surprisingly cheap during the winter months.) It's also the perfect base for those into winter sports, as Vancouver offers epic powder on nearby slopes, like Whistler, for dog-sledding, hiking, and both helicopter and sleigh rides.
source : businessinsider
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