Best places to go on vacation in August
August is peak vacation season in most places, so any trip you take at this time will need to be booked well in advance. Be prepared for higher prices and bigger crowds. Head to the mountains in central and southern Europe – the Carpathians or Granada, perhaps – to escape the heat and crowds. It’s also cruise season; choose wisely to avoid the routes frequented by the huge cruise ships that crowd Croatia and Italy. As for wildlife, it’s turtle nesting season in many places, including Greece and Costa Rica.
Keep reading to find out the best places to go on vacation in August.
Keep reading to find out the best places to go on vacation in August.
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Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
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£731 to £946
8 days
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Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
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£1335 to £1424
8 days
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Scotland by railway vacation
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
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£1345 to £1425
8 days
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Tanzania Selous safari vacation & Zanzibar
Off-the-beaten track safari experiences & paradise beaches
From
£4250
10 days
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West Highland Line railway vacation in Scotland
Take the world's best rail journey to the Isle of Skye
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£1175 to £1245
5 days
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Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise in Croatia
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€580
4 days
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