The period when you plan to travel in Singapore is always essential as it will determine the cost of your vacation trip. Singapore, which is one of the famous tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, is ideally a costly option for a vacation but there will always be a smart way to travel Singapore.

Like any other kind of tourist driven business, hotels, airlines and tour operators are dictated by the market demand of tourism industry. This demand creates the high season when there is more demand and the low season when business is minimal. There are many factors that affect the market demand. It can be weather, city events, holidays, tourists’ safety & security, and more.

Traveling during low season period will save you substantial amount of money. You can enjoy discounted rates for accommodations, tour activities and even airfare. Prices are really competitive.

In Singapore, the demand of their tourism business is not primarily driven by weather because it has tropical climate all throughout the year though rain is quite common towards end of the year. The high season starts from June to July then from November to December and the rest of the year is considered as low season.

Throng of tourists flocks in Singapore on June to visit the famous annual event known as the ‘Singapore Art Festival’. School vacation for local and neighboring Southeast Asian countries falls on June and July. Singapore can be a perfect getaway for next door Asian countries.

Also, there are major festive celebrations in November and December making it a peak season for tourism industry. There is Deepavali, an Indian festivity and Hari Raya Puasa, a Malay Muslim celebration that marks the end of the fasting season and of course, the ultimate and universally celebrated event of the year, Christmas Season.

So before you dial the travel agency’s number or hit the booking button in the travel website, think again and consider your travel plan. Are you traveling to Singapore during low or high season?

If you simply want to explore Singapore and not necessarily to experience their festive seasons, then book your ticket and accommodation when the business in tourism industry is low.

Understanding the tourism demand in Singapore will make a big difference in your wallet and it is the smart way to travel Singapore.

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Cyra Miles is a part-time freelance writer living in Abu Dhabi, UAE and her areas of interest are travel, events & holidays, health, culture & society, human interest stories and education. Visit her at www.cyramiles.com or take a peek inside her mind at www.anintimateconversation.com