Best places in August
Destinations ranked by overall draw and how well August fits each.
Best picks for August
Czech Republic
Prague earns the crowds. The rest of the country is the bonus.
The Alps
The ski and alpine benchmark — every other mountain range is measured against this.
Bali, Indonesia
Warm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.
Iceland
Geysers, glaciers, northern lights, hot springs.
Switzerland
The most concentrated mountain scenery in Europe — and you'll pay for it.
United Kingdom
London, then the parts most visitors skip — Scotland, Wales, and the coast.
Canada
Wilderness on a continental scale — Rockies, coast, and the cities between.
Colombia
Medellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.
Denmark
A long weekend in Copenhagen — design, cycling, and new-Nordic food.
Ireland
Rent a car, chase the coast, accept the weather.
Malaysia
The most underrated food trip in Southeast Asia.
Netherlands
Amsterdam, then the cities and coast most visitors never reach.
Trending in August
Underrated spots having a moment this August.
Fiji
Reef diving, island-hopping, and a country that takes hospitality seriously.
French Polynesia
Overwater bungalows and lagoons in their most expensive form.
Kenya
The original safari, plus an Indian Ocean coast to land on afterward.
Tanzania
Serengeti, a volcanic crater full of animals, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar — in one country.
Skip in August
Off-season for these places — rainy, too hot, or limited access.
Frequently asked
Where's best to go on holiday in August?
Czech Republic leads our August list — Prague earns the crowds. The rest of the country is the bonus. For a holiday you also want Czech Republic or Bali, Indonesia; the full ranking above is sorted by how well August fits each place.
Where's the best place to travel in August?
Czech Republic. Prague earns the crowds. The rest of the country is the bonus. August is peak season there.
Where should I avoid in August?
Places like France, Italy, Greece are off-season — rainy, too hot, or limited access. Worth checking the calendar on the destination page before you book.
What's a good budget destination in August?
Czech Republic, Bali, Indonesia, Colombia all sit in the budget-to-mid range and work well in August.
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