peak season
noun
: the time when tourists visit the most
During peak season, the island is very crowded.
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During the peak season, travelers must take shuttles from the visitor center to access the park’s main trails and stop-offs.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Officials stress that much of the island remains open, especially the north and east, as peak season begins next month.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The crop thrives in temperate climates across countries such as China, Spain, Turkey, Mexico and the United States, with peak season running from mid-summer through early fall.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Prices have dropped now outside of peak season.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Officials stress that much of the island remains open, especially the north and east, as peak season begins next month.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The crop thrives in temperate climates across countries such as China, Spain, Turkey, Mexico and the United States, with peak season running from mid-summer through early fall.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Prices have dropped now outside of peak season.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Peak season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peak%20season. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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