Best places to travel in August

The ski and alpine benchmark — world-class slopes and stunning scenery.

Warm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.

Geysers, glaciers, northern lights, hot springs.

Medellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.

Fjords, northern lights, midnight sun — utterly unlike anywhere else.

Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lima's food scene, and the Amazon.

Highlands, lochs, castles, and whisky. Dramatic, moody landscapes.

Mexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.

Vast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.

The best value city in Western Europe.

Extraordinary food, wine, hospitality, mountains, and old cities — all cheap.

Surfing, rainforest, volcanoes, and wildlife in extraordinary density.