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When should I go?
Timing your trip to Europe
So, when should you go to Europe? The usual answer is whenever you can get the vacation time. It may have to be summer, when the kids are out of school or your work schedule slows down.
If you can hand-pick the dates for your European odyssey, however, consider these facts: Summer is usually high season when everything is up and running in Europe, but everything is crowded as well, and the temperature is often sweltering. There will be colorful folk festivals, but horrendous museum lines.
On the other hand, Christmas in Paris can be lovely, but many people don't want to spend their vacations all bundled up against the cold.
The best travel time in general? Mid spring (late April/early May). The worst? August, especially August 15 through 31.
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