By Harry Nara · Last updated
The height of summer travel. European holidays are in full swing, tropical destinations enter their quieter wet seasons with lower prices, and the Southern Hemisphere offers winter escapes.
Peak season
Bali
Indonesia
Dry Season
Read August guide →Bangkok
Thailand
Monsoon
Read August guide →Barcelona
Spain
Summer
Read August guide →Dubai
UAE
Summer
Read August guide →Istanbul
Turkey
Confident Summer Travellers
Read August guide →Kyoto
Japan
Festival & Tradition Seekers
Read August guide →Lisbon
Portugal
Jazz & Beach Lovers
Read August guide →London
UK
Carnival & Festival Fans
Read August guide →Maldives
Maldives
Family Getaways
Read August guide →New York City
USA
Sports Fans & Night Owls
Read August guide →Paris
France
Solo Explorers & Beach Trips
Read August guide →Rome
Italy
Solo Wanderers & Heat Seekers
Read August guide →Singapore
Singapore
Festival Visitors
Read August guide →Sydney
Australia
Wildflower Seekers & Couples
Read August guide →Tokyo
Japan
Summer
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