The traditional travel off-season is shrinking or disappearing in popular destinations due to factors such as remote work, social media, and dynamic pricing. This has led to increased crowds and costs during these periods. Travel experts advise being flexible with dates, considering lesser-known locations, and booking in advance to find better value. Travel boards, hotel managers, and marketers have been pushing to turn seasonal destinations into year-round attractions. Only about 18% of U.S. travelers plan to visit Europe during the winter, dropping from 28% year-over-year, according to a survey by the European Travel Commission. Shorter "microcations" now cost $700 per night. Spain Less Traveled founder Karen Rosenblum noted that fall and spring are becoming increasingly popular and more crowded.