August is all about luxury getaways in the height of summer. Think boutique Mediterranean breaks, adventures in the Arctic and the chance to track the wildebeest migration in East Africa.
August in Europe is all about long, balmy days under the sun – though as it's peak tourist season, consider heading to the less-frequented destinations such as Spain's Basque Country and the lakes of northern Italy. August also sees the annual return of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express's epic journey from Paris to Istanbul.
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San Sebastián, Spain
Self-drive holidays through Norway's fjord landscapes are spectacular at this time of year, as well as the country's northern reaches in Svalbard, where polar bears roam among glaciers and fjords under the Midnight Sun.
Polar bear, Svalbard
In the USA, Cape Cod, while busy, is beautiful in August, best explored on a luxury road trip. Across the border, visit Canada for bear watching and spectacular journeys through the country's most beautiful landscapes on the Rocky Mountaineer, while down south, it's a great time to explore Peru and the Amazon.
Alberta, Canada
East Africa celebrates the wilderness spectacle of the Great Migration in August, with the Serengeti in Tanzania is one of the best places to witness the herds moving across the plains. In Namibia, game viewing is also at its best. For both countries, booking very well in advance is recommended.
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Wildebeest, Tanzania
