Where to go when guide
If you’re tied to school holidays, keen to miss the monsoon season or hoping to snag an off-season bargain, read our month-by-month guide on where to go on holiday when.
Best countries to visit in August 2022
August is peak travel season in the Northern Hemisphere, with kids streaming out of school. For families, we recommend multi activity holidays in places such as Montenegro’s Lake Skadar National Park, Croatia, Greece or rural Spain. Expertly organised itineraries include activities as varied as canyoning, white water rafting, whale watching and zip lining.
From African game reserves to turtle beaches in Costa Rica, August is a fantastic month for wildlife holidays. ![]()
There’s a running theme for our August holiday ideas that kids (and teachers) will be very familiar with: escape. Escape the crowded cities and get into the mountains where it’s cooler. If you want the coast, small ship cruises are the way to go. And while Spain and Greece are always popular, activity centres give parents the chance to relax and throw themselves into the fun as well. Read our guide to find out more about the best places to go on holiday in August.
Our Best places to go in August Holidays
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
From
£1049 to £1899
8 days
ex flights
Tanzania Selous safari holiday & Zanzibar
Off-the-beaten track safari experiences & paradise beaches
From
£3250
10 days
ex flights
Croatia self drive holiday
A tailor made holiday that entices you to get your feet walking — and your toes wet
From
£1045 to £1575
15 days
ex flights
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears and sightseeing
From
£1479 to £1649
8 days
inc UK flights
Activity holiday in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From
£695 to £795
7 days
ex flights
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From
£1185 to £1245
8 days
ex flights
August holiday activities
Small ship cruising
August is a popular month for small ship cruises, with sunny weather and calm seas in Europe and North America. Explore the idyllic Dalmatian Coast in Croatia or board a luxury gulet in Turkey. Stylish, comfortable, romantic and relaxing, there are few better ways to travel. And because passenger numbers are limited, you can get to places the bigger ships can’t reach.
Classic African safaris
Responsible Travel’s customer director Tim Williamson reckons African safaris are some of the best holidays in August. From Botswana to Mozambique to Tanzania, the days are cooler, the vegetation is thinner and, crucially, the water is scarcer. That makes it much more likely you’ll see some action around the remaining waterholes.Family fun
School’s out and activity centres – whether in Greece, Croatia, Spain or Montenegro – are the best places to go in August with kids. Professional instructors keep the fun stuff coming thick and fast with expertly designed itineraries that will leave everyone exhausted but happy. Expect good sleep, big smiles and great memories.Our top Best places to go in August Holiday
Tanzania Selous safari holiday & Zanzibar
Off-the-beaten track safari experiences & paradise beaches
From
£3250
10 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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European touring
Scotland is always busy in August, when the weather is at its warmest and driest. But take a railway tour, and you’ll find there are still parts of the Highlands that are remote and wild. The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania can easily be combined on a fascinating small group tour. Even in August, they’re relatively quiet compared to other parts of Europe.
Wildlife watching
Wildlife watching is one of our top August holiday recommendations, when animals are often at their most active. In the Azores, whales and dolphins arrive in huge numbers to feed in nutrient-rich waters. Malaysian Borneo is one of only two places you can see orangutans in the wild. August is a great time for African safaris, and land-based or cruise tours of the Galapagos Islands get you up close with iguanas, sea lions and giant tortoises.More about Best places to go in August
Our map and highlights showcase the best places to go on holiday in August with useful tips too.
It may be peak season in some parts, but August means peak excitement where we’re concerned.
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