It's All About U

March, 2004

For a spring getaway: The "shoulder season" of your favorite place. During the short transitional periods before and after peak times, travelers can save a bundle while still enjoying good weather and fewer crowds. April and May is shoulder time for the Western states, New York City and Asia. April is also ideal for European travel, but book before April 1, when airfares traditionally rise. Other shoulders: May and June for Florida; May for the Caribbean, Russia, Scandinavia and Alaska...