Secret Season: how to master the art of off-peak holidaying
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Escape the crowds, soak up warm weather, and enjoy unbeatable value by travelling in ‘secret season.’ From Portugal’s golden coastlines to Italy’s charming villages and Greece’s sun-soaked shores, here’s where to book for your next villa holiday.
![[Surfers, sunbathers, cyclists and golfers flock to the Algarve for Secret Season]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/13/09/Monte-do-Cacador%2C-Algarve.jpg)
Villa holidays guarantee freedom, flexibility and incredible value for money, and booking early means you can secure your ideal villa chosen from a wider range of properties. Not sure where to start? Villa specialists CV Villas feature a hand-picked portfolio of sensational villas across the world – you may choose to scour the website and choose one you love, or alternatively the team are on hand to help you find the perfect stay, taking in the wishlists of everyone you’re travelling with and giving a personalised recommendation for your trip.
![[Soak up tranquility and privacy in a rural setting on your Italian villa escape]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/13/09/I-Gelsi.1.jpg)
If you’re keen to get even more for your money – plus fewer crowds – then consider holidaying in ‘secret season’, the months just before and after the main holiday periods. You’ll revel in the same warm weather, but have more of your chosen holiday spot to yourself. Here are the top picks for Secret Season 2025….
