Unwrapped travel

One of the most common questions you hear from people planning a trip to Indochina and Thailand is “When is the best time to go?” and probably the most appropriate answer is “Well, it depends.” While all the countries have a definite high, shoulder and low season, there is really never a “bad” time to go, and for those who hanker for empty beaches and low numbers of tourists, off-season can be a great choice.

While all the countries covered on Travelfish have distinct wet and dry seasons, just because your holidays coincide with the height of the monsoon is no reason to change your destination.

Here are a few great reasons for considering travelling during monsoon.
a) The weather will be cooler
b) Crowds will be far lower than during peak season
c) Costs will be lower — particularly at beach resorts and high class hotels
d) While the rain may become tedious, the monsoon season rarely brings with it all-day-long rain — short heavy downfalls (often in the afternoon) are more the norm
e) Because less people are travelling you’ll generally find it easier to reserve transportation, guesthouses and hotels