What is 'shoulder season' and why do some travelers swear by it?

What is 'shoulder season' and why do some travelers swear by it?

(NEXSTAR) – Summer is winding down but there's still plenty of time to take advantage of the so-called "shoulder season," a vacation strategy that comes with major perks, travel experts say. If you've never heard the term before, it refers to the period before and after a destination's peak travel season that are like the "shoulders" on either side, according to AAA. Prices tend to be a little lower and the crowds more sparse, but the weather is…