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 →Amsterdam
Netherlands
Canal Parade, Parks & Outdoor Markets
Read August guide →Bangkok
Thailand
Mall Lovers & Indoor Explorers
Read August guide →Barcelona
Spain
Gràcia & Sants Festivals, Beaches
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 →Las Vegas
USA
Solo Travellers, Food & Nightlife
Read August guide →Lisbon
Portugal
Kalorama, Jazz em Agosto & Beach Lovers
Read August guide →London
UK
Carnival & Festival Fans
Read August guide →Maldives
Maldives
Hanifaru Manta Vortex, Whale Sharks & School-Holiday Families
Read August guide →Mexico City
Mexico
Nature Lovers & Solo Travellers
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
Church Lovers, Ferragosto & Quiet-City Wanderers
Read August guide →Seoul
South Korea
Nightlife, Food Lovers & Night Owls
Read August guide →Singapore
Singapore
National Day, Getai & Night Festival
Read August guide →Sydney
Australia
Wildflower Seekers & Couples
Read August guide →Tokyo
Japan
Summer
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