In the world of travel, peak season means ideal weather but higher prices that most people don't want to pay.
A recent study by travel deals site Hipmunk identified the ideal time to visit the most popular travel destinations across the US, analyzing the average cost of airfare, the price of a three-night hotel stay, and weather temperatures.
In order to determine the most popular travel destinations, Hipmunk took a look at hotel and flight data from the past year, noting where customers had traveled to the most.
Keep scrolling to see the best time to book your upcoming vacations.
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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: August and September
Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in August: $831
Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in September: $825
ASPEN, COLORADO: March
Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay: $1518
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: September and October
Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in September: $674
Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in October: $672
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