What do you think is the best time/season to travel?

I would prefer a long vacation because I think you would see more of the area and learn more about the area when you have more time. I would like to not only see sites but would like to see some shows, try the food, experience any parades, festivals or celebrations of the area. It would be nice as well to meet some of the local people. Although, I do like a weekend get aways as well now and then. I would prefer to travel at a time that wasn't the peak season just simply because it would be easier, smaller wait times and such.

For me I think during summer, it's nice to travel it because you can bond your family. Because this season children have no classes already so that's why you can bond your whole family. And you can go any places around the world or in the beach just to have fun during summer season.:-)

I live in Europe and the time of year that is best to visit is late spring or early summer. Another lovely time is from late summer to early autumn. It can get busy in the middle of the summer. I traveled to Canada this year and went in the early summer. Then I avoided the high air fares and got fairly sunny weather. Last year I visited South Africa and I went there in their summer time which was in my winter time. I was there in January and it would be cold there in June which was when it is ideal in Canada. I went to New Zealand in their summer time and it was winter in my home country. When I traveled around the world for over one year I didn't have the ideal time of year in all the destinations I went to. Autumn in Sydney was 30 degrees C so that made me feel really happy. Generally I like to avoid the peak season but still have some lovely weather. In my younger days I could spend months away traveling but now I have young children I travel for two to three weeks. I have two dogs that my mom looks after when I go off traveling. I love to meet the local people and get to know their culture. I don't think a weekend away gives me enough time to see a place. I am an independent traveler and I have visited more than fifty different countries.

I think the best time to travel is summer. It's just so nice to travel and go to cool places during this time. And this will be the best time to bond with the whole family because the children don't have classes, they won't have to be absent in school just to go travel with the whole family. Going to beach and exploring the whole place and it's culture is a perfect way to have fun and travel.