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Like it HOT? The Med is drenched in sun in August, so make your way down to the Balearics, the French Riviera, or Italy’s coast. If you don’t like the dry heat, now’s a good time to explore somewhere new.
Austria, Switzerland and Germany are all about hiking through mountain meadows and soaking up the scenery at this time of year. And if Scandinavia’s always sounded a little too chilly for you, Norway, Sweden and Denmark are all sitting around the low 20s, so it’s definitely t-shirt and sunnies weather – and there are even some Blue Flag beaches if you’re feeling brave.
Cheap Holidays this August
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Top City Breaks in August
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Cheesecake and pizza by the slice against a backdrop of skyscrapers and high-end boutiques – holidays to New York dish up all those United States hallmarks in generous portions.
City breaks to San Sebastian, or Donostia to the locals, brings together the best bits of Spain in a single setting. Think sweeping sands and surf, rolling mountainside views, and grand architecture – this place pairs bustling city culture with calming coast and countryside.
As far as city breaks to Portugal go, Porto is one of the big boys. It’s the right-hand-man to the capital, Lisbon, and rules the roost in the north of the country. And while Lisbon lives life in the fast lane, Porto pootles along at a more leisurely pace.
Budapest is a city of two halves – both in name and geography. It’s split by the Danube River, with Buda to the west and Pest to the east. The former’s crowned by a hilltop castle and a fortress, which offer up some of the best panoramas around.
The capital of the Netherlands is a spider’s web of photo-ready canals, with over 150 lace-like waterways flowing through the city centre.
Nice pairs a historic old town with a balmy beach scene, and makes it look easy. The seafront prom’s well geared up for people-watching, and the pebbly shoreline’s up to its elbows in beach clubs. Throw a glitzy marina and a line-up of luxury shops into the mix, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a glamourous getaway on the French Riviera.
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Now’s the time to see the northern hemisphere in all its glory. Europe’s looking pretty sun kissed right now, and north-African countries like Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt are pushing the mid-30s. The Canary Islands are at their hottest in August. Or for somewhere tropical, it’s a good time to visit Mauritius, as it’s cooled down to a more-bearable average of 25˚C.
Use those two bank holidays wisely. A three or four-day trip is just right for a hiking holiday in the Alps or the Dolomites, and it’s definitely long enough for a city break. August is of course peak season, so locking in your plans as early as possible can make things a lot cheaper.
You might have to think outside the box if you’re looking for a bargain, and that means doing the opposite of what everyone else wants to do. If you don’t mind a bit of rain, now’s one of the cheapest times to visit the Caribbean and Southeast Asia. It doesn’t mean 24/7 downpours, but you’ll want to carry a rain mac around with you just in case. These spots have a more laidback, authentic feel out of their peak tourist seasons, and everything is much less expensive.
