Timing is everything for budget-conscious travelers considering a summer holiday. While June and July are peak travel months, August often offers the best deals. Kicking off the late-summer shoulder season, August offers warm weather with fewer crowds and lower costs.

Mercedes Zach, a travel expert at ASAP Tickets, part of Trevolution Group, said the demand for flights and accommodations tends to decrease, driving down prices. “As a result, many hotels, airlines and tour operators offer discounted prices in August to attract more travelers and stay competitive,” Zach said. “However, it’s worth keeping in mind that travel costs can vary significantly depending on destination. For example, beach destinations in tropical locations or large events in certain areas might still remain expensive throughout August.” Travelers who don’t mind destinations with the August rainy seasons or intense summer heat could score discounts for the August holidays. “For travelers looking to visit Southeast Asia on a budget, August is also a great time, as it is part of the off-season and regions like Bali, Bangkok, Krabi and Vietnam can be significantly cheaper if you don’t mind occasional rain showers and humidity,” Zach said. Continue reading here.