When to go?

Obviously when to go will depend on you. We are choosing to go to Egypt in the winter/spring. Since Egypt is about 95% desert and quite hot in the summer for the most part, we chose to go during a "cooler" time. We didn't want to endure 35C to 45C temperatures since it seldom gets above 25C in Anchorage even in the summer.

If you live in the northern hemisphere the seasons are reversed in the southern hemisphere. Winter in Anchorage or Seattle is summer in Sydney, Australia or Santiago, Chili. If you are traveling to a destination near the equator it probably makes little difference when you go. At the equator there are usually rainy and dry seasons versus summer and winter.

Generally during the "high" season things are more expensive. In Europe the high season is considered between May and September. In Egypt is between October and April. Again we chose to go to Egypt in March because of the weather not the cost. The high season in a country may depend on the rainy or dry season. Generally in the southern hemisphere the high season is winter in the northern hemisphere and vice versa.

If you are going to visit someone you should consult with them. They will have the best information and you will find out when they are available to show you around.

Do your research on your destination and make an informed choice. The World Wide Web is an excellent source of information as is your local library. Remember to always check your sources carefully on the www before you give out any information or spend any money at a web site.