peak season
noun
: the time when tourists visit the most
During peak season, the island is very crowded.
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Camping and hotels Book at least three months ahead—these small coastal villages fill quickly in peak season.
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Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
December to February is considered the peak season, and cases have continued to rise well into the new year in many seasons past, according to CDC data.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
And Disneyland and Disney California Adventure typically have shorter operating hours during the off-peak season.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
London’s most popular attractions, including Churchill’s War Rooms, Buckingham Palace, and the Harry Potter Studio Tour, often sell out well ahead of time, especially in peak season, which is generally June through August, and also the winter holidays.
—Rachel Shoemaker, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
December to February is considered the peak season, and cases have continued to rise well into the new year in many seasons past, according to CDC data.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
And Disneyland and Disney California Adventure typically have shorter operating hours during the off-peak season.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
London’s most popular attractions, including Churchill’s War Rooms, Buckingham Palace, and the Harry Potter Studio Tour, often sell out well ahead of time, especially in peak season, which is generally June through August, and also the winter holidays.
—Rachel Shoemaker, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Peak season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peak%20season. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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