UD tuition, fees to increase. Students at the University of Delaware will have a heftier bill in the upcoming academic year. In-state students at UD will pay $12,342 in tuition and fees for the 2014-15 school year, an increase of $230, officials announced Monday. The 1.9 percent growth is the smallest percentage increase in more than 30 years.
Summer in Venice: Peak season. During peak times (the summer season of June through September, plus Carnevale), hotels are booked solid, and the crowds can be positively overwhelming.
The Shoulder Season. Many travelers prefer to wait until the shoulder season to visit Rome. This season, which falls between the high and low seasons, happens twice a year: April to June and September to October. Weather-wise, this is a wonderful time to visit Rome: days are mild and nights are cool. In the past, hoteliers and tour operators were more likely to offer travel deals during the shoulder season.