How many times have I heard this question of late! Fielding calls makes me feel for the tourists who are scrambling to find nice accommodation August 1-22. When locals talk about ‘high season,’ they really should refer to this period alone and raise prices across the board. While Wellfleet is popular in July, there are always rooms available somewhere, perhaps not here at Chez Sven, but somewhere, and I tell callers to check with the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce. August is another story altogether. It is a shame so many tourists choose to take their vacation at the same time. Folks with families often have children free between camp and school, which explains motivation. But Wellfleet is so much nicer in September. If you have no school-age children, consider postponing your holiday to a month when the town is more civilized and traffic less intense. The weather is usually great in September. The ocean is warmer. There are spaces available in the town hall parking lot and you do not have to wait in line at local shops, which sometimes start sales early.
In talking to tourists over the phone, I always confirm their choice of Wellfleet. It is really one of the more beautiful towns on the Cape. From Wellfleet, it is easy to set off and explore Chatham, or Provincetown. Yesterday I drove a guest to the airport in P-town. The beauty of the Provincelands (above this blog) takes the breath away ...
How many times have I heard this question of late! Fielding calls makes me feel for the tourists who are scrambling to find nice accommodation August 1-22. When locals talk about ‘high season,’ they really should refer to this period alone and raise prices across the board. While Wellfleet is popular in July, there are always rooms available somewhere, perhaps not here at Chez Sven, but somewhere, and I tell callers to check with the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce. August is another story altogether. It is a shame so many tourists choose to take their vacation at the same time. Folks with families often have children free between camp and school, which explains motivation. But Wellfleet is so much nicer in September. If you have no school-age children, consider postponing your holiday to a month when the town is more civilized and traffic less intense. The weather is usually great in September. The ocean is warmer. There are spaces available in the town hall parking lot and you do not have to wait in line at local shops, which sometimes start sales early. 
In talking to tourists over the phone, I always confirm their choice of Wellfleet. It is really one of the more beautiful towns on the Cape. From Wellfleet, it is easy to set off and explore Chatham, or Provincetown. Yesterday I drove a guest to the airport in P-town. The beauty of the Provincelands (above this blog) takes the breath away ...
