Travel expert Emily Kaufman said it is not too late to book an affordable summer vacation for August [1, 2].
This advice comes as many travelers assume that peak summer availability has vanished or that prices have spiked beyond reach. Kaufman's perspective suggests that the window for budget-friendly seasonal travel remains open longer than commonly perceived.
Speaking during an interview on ABC News Live, Kaufman, known as "The Travel Mom," said that affordable options and good deals are still available for those booking in August [2]. While the traditional window for summer planning often closes in the spring, the current market allows for late-season flexibility [1, 2].
Kaufman said that travelers can find value by looking for specific deals that emerge as the peak travel window begins to shift toward the end of the season [1, 2]. This approach allows vacationers to secure trips without the necessity of planning months in advance.
The ability to find these deals depends on a willingness to be flexible with destinations and timing. By targeting August, travelers may find a balance between warm weather and decreasing demand as some regions prepare for the return to school [1, 2].
Kaufman's guidance encourages a shift away from the anxiety of missing out on summer travel. She said that the opportunity for a cost-effective getaway is still present for those who search for the right packages [1, 2].
“It isn’t too late to book an affordable summer vacation in August.”
This shift in booking timing reflects a broader trend in the travel industry where dynamic pricing and last-minute inventory releases create opportunities for late-season travelers. By challenging the notion that summer travel must be booked months in advance, experts are highlighting a more fluid marketplace that rewards flexibility over rigid planning.
