It can be a blast to visit a country during one of its national holidays.
People are in the mood to celebrate, and you get to experience the country in a unique way.
This also means the city youre in could be really crowded, hectic and stressful.
Before booking a destination, check for any national holidays you might not be familiar with.
This happened to me earlier this year, when my fiance and I went to Tokyo.
Oyster says the rivalries can make things hairy during the events, and visitors often arent welcome.
Oyster says the weather isnt great and hotel rates are likely to be sky-high.
Oyster says not only are crowds huge, flight and hotel rates skyrocket and many stores close.
For more detail, check out Oysters full post.
5 Holidays You Didnt Know You Want to Avoid in Destinations Around the World| Oyster
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