- Where to go in August
Where to go in August
At the height of summer, August is one of the most popular months for travel. Where to go? Let's find out!Petrified Forest National Park, USA
The park in Arizona gets its name from its petrified logs, which have unexpectedly bright and vivid colors. There is also much human history to discover, such as the Puerco Pueblo, an 800-year-old dwelling with prehistoric pottery fossils and other artifacts. In the second half of August, a series of blooms occur in the desert, which is why this is the ideal month to visit. If you can stand the heat well, you will be rewarded with a unique landscape that is only visible at this time of year.
Closest airport: Phoenix - Sky Harbor
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Cape May, USA
This seaside town in New Jersey is known for its grand Victorian houses and sea views. The month of August is not only ideal for sunbathing while standing on its pristine beaches but also for taking a sunset dolphin cruise or whale watching cruise: since the main season for whale watching is from May to October, August is one of the best times to do so.
Closes airport: Atlantic City
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Ixtapa, Mexico
This former coconut plantation is now a popular tourist area on Mexico's Pacific coast. Venture off site to sunbathe on one of Ixtapa's beautiful stretches of sand or move 6 miles northwest to Isla Ixtapa, a small island known for snorkeling and scuba diving.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
August is the middle of winter in Brazil, so it can't be the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro, right? Wrong! The temperature is still good and most days are bright and sunny. In addition, August is part of the dry season so you will also risk fewer downpours and still be able to enjoy the beaches and the sea.
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Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province, and August is a good time to visit when the weather is nice. You can play golf, fish, hike and camp while fully enjoying the mild weather. During the summer there are also many festivals and events in the province, especially the Icelandic Festival, which takes place in Gimli, an hour away from the capital Winnipeg.
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Acadia National Park, USA
The jewel of the North Atlantic coast, this park in Maine boasts breathtaking ocean views, as well as forest trails and several islands. One in particular, Bar Island, is accessible only at low tide, when you can walk across the gravel path. Expect to see many more visitors in August, as it is one of the best months to enjoy the park. This need not be a bad thing, since the trails are fairly spread out and there is plenty of space, you will not feel stifled.
Closest airport: Bar Harbor
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