peak season
noun
: the time when tourists visit the most
During peak season, the island is very crowded.
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Venice began charging visitors an entry for visits during peak season, while Amsterdam has also hiked its tourism levy.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
The rate decline corresponds with cargo airplanes taken out of capacity as airlines adjusted supply after volumes slumped following the end of the peak season.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Camping and hotels Book at least three months ahead—these small coastal villages fill quickly in peak season.
—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
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
The rate decline corresponds with cargo airplanes taken out of capacity as airlines adjusted supply after volumes slumped following the end of the peak season.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Camping and hotels Book at least three months ahead—these small coastal villages fill quickly in peak season.
—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
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“Peak season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peak%20season. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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