Visiting in the quietest months of the year, November, December and January, comes with a swag of benefits — think better-value hotels and less jostling with tourist hordes. But there’s an undeniable magic in the air during the high season. More events will be on and more attractions will be open in May, August and September. If you’re watching your pennies, usually offers the thriftiest hotel rates. You’ll pay more for a bed in .