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Seeking out Earth's Ideal Seasons
Earth's ideal seasons are entirely a matter of opinion. While some travelers will prefer the American northeast in the autumn, others will prefer the eternal summer of the Caribbean islands. Whatever the choice, there needs to be a bit of planning involved. One must keep in mind that a summer in Brazil is a far different thing than a summer in Idaho and that one must pack accordingly and bring along supplies to deal with the particular environmental characteristics of the region which they intend to visit.
Those Caribbean islands provide a good example of how Earth's seasons vary from place to place. The winter in this region is rather unique, consisting of a rainy season which sees strong tropical storms drenching the islands. While the cooler temperatures may be ideal for those who feel they couldn't stand the peak of the tropical heat, one will be sorely disappointed if they'd intended to visit the region to snorkel or dive as the water will be anything but clear. Earth's seasons may have the same names all over the globe but the reality of those times of year means very different things.
Likewise, if one was planning to travel far to the north and to visit the Canadian tundra during the summer, they might find themselves in for some inconveniences if they didn't plan accordingly. The very long days at those extreme latitudes makes for some unexpectedly hot temperatures. This region is famous, or notorious, for having some of the largest and most aggressive mosquitoes during this time of year, as well. Remember that the seasons significantly change the concerns one must pay toward the local fauna and, even in regions as far north as the tundra, the Earth's diversity of climate can present a situation far different than what one may think is the case.
For some, the ideal seasons to travel are not determined by temperature or sunlight but by the presence of other tourists. If one isn't into the usual tourist activities, the best time to travel to busy ports of call may be during whatever happens to be the off-season for that area. Visiting Colorado in the summer, for instance, allows one to see the full majesty of the mountains without the presence of thousands of skiers descending the slopes. Visiting Florida in the summer allows one to see the Everglades at their most active time and without any crowds.