Vacation On August
August is one of the best months to take a vacation. This is because you have time off from work and school so you can sit back and enjoy the warm weather with your loved ones. But most importantly, it’s nice not being in the heat since they are scorching hot these days. Here are some activities that you can enjoy on August.
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Face it, August is a hot month for summer travel. The weather in Europe is ideal (mostly sunny and balmy), the US national parks are green and glorious, and the nights are long enough to make the days seem endless. While many worldwide destinations are pricey to visit at this time of year, there are a slew of travel-worthy spots that will help you get a big proverbial bang for your buck, especially if you time your trip for the very end of the month.
Another tip for scoring a great deal in August: be flexible. Last-minute vacation packages often open, especially towards the last two weeks, in order to fill rooms and airline seats that didn’t sell. And, choose your destination wisely. Popular winter beach vacations are super cheap at this time of the year. The weather may be sticky hot and rainy, but you’ll have enough money left over to plan another trip later in the year.
Vacation On August
While most European destinations are pricey in August (this is their high season, after all), there are opportunities to visit certain places (hello, Berlin) without breaking the bank. If you wait for the last week of August, right on the cusp of the fall shoulder season, you’ll be able to find more affordable rates on hotels, tours, and flights. This is when most people stay home to get the kids ready for going back to school.
For more great ideas on where to visit this late summer, see our list of the best cheap places to travel in August.
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1. Las Vegas, Nevada
If you like it hot, Las Vegas will be your jam. A veritable hot house at the end of summer, this non-stop vacation destination is one of the best cheap places to travel in August. Most tourists find the heat too unbearable to enjoy this city of lights, so they steer clear during the summer.
The late summer tourist vacancy works in your favor, especially at higher-end hotels that would rather fill a room for cheap than not fill a room at all. Flights to Las Vegas follow suit. There are always deals to the city, but you will be able to bundle a cheap flight and hotel if you shop for a steal this month.
The added incentive for late-summer travel to Las Vegas is fewer tourists and fewer conventions. That means more space at the pool and at the major attractions along the Strip. If you plan travel mid-week (Sunday through Thursday) you can get even deeper discounts. Another option is to book a hotel off the Strip for discounted August pricing and take a shuttle to the main attractions.
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2. Berlin, Germany
The German capital of Berlin offers an affordable cultural vacation in August. It is one of cheapest months to travel to the city, when hotel rates can plunge below 100 USD a night, and the weather is still nice enough to enjoy all the outdoor activities. The cheapest time to go to Berlin is between January and April, in the dead of winter, but it is not a good time to experience most of the places that you would want to visit, so August is the next best time to go for your budget.
During your August vacation to Berlin, you will want to take in the cultural sites, like the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island (Museumsinsel), and the Berlin Wall Memorial. So much of the Berlin experience will be enjoyed by just walking around the city and engaging in the social scene at many of the city’s restaurants.
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3. Ocho Rios, Jamaica
For one of the cheapest vacation spots in August, Ocho Rios, Jamaica is almost a steal. Pretty much anywhere in Jamaica will have rock bottom hotel and resort rates this time of year. The reason is because it is just plain hot in Jamaica in August, and most vacationers prefer to visit during the winter months to escape the cold. This works in your favor.
With plenty of flights going in and out of Montego Bay Airport, you will likely find cheap airfares in August, too. Since you will probably spend most of your time at the pool or beach, the temperature trade-off for the discounted prices may not be so bad. This is the month you will find that hotels and all-inclusive resorts start sweetening the deals by adding incentives, credits, tours, and more to get your business. You can fill in your agenda with indoor visits to cool off in museums and local restaurants.
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4. Barbados
The carefree island of Barbados is a popular Caribbean getaway, but not as much in the summer months as in winter, which means you can get a luxury vacation for about half of what it would cost you in the high tourist season. There are not as many all-inclusive resorts on this island as other Caribbean locations but there are plenty of hotels that slash their rates at this time. This all adds up to make it one of the best cheap places to travel in August.
August is technically hurricane season in Barbados, but this island rarely sees hurricane activity. The most you are likely to experience is a brief downpour in the afternoons. The top activity in Barbados is enjoying the stunning beaches, like Bathsheba Beach and Carlisle Bay. For non-beach excursions, Harrison’s Cove is always a fun place to visit or a snorkeling trip to see the island’s sea turtles and shipwrecks.
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5. Cancun, Mexico
When there are so many summer destinations to choose from, it is easy to bypass a destination like Cancun in August, but that is when you can get incredible vacation deals, especially with all-inclusive resorts. Cancun typically sees high tourist numbers in the winter and the spring break months of March and April. Since there are direct flights to Cancun from many destinations, and it is a main stop for a number of low-cost carriers, you can get major airfare discounts to go along with your lodging.
Yes, Cancun gets hot in the summer months, but since the beaches are its main draw, you will be cooled by the ocean breeze and mist. If you feel like leaving your beach chair, you can visit the Chichén Itza Mayan archaeological site or the Playa Delfines beach, located outside of the Hotel Zone, which offers a nice sunny day retreat on the sand.
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6. Key West, Florida, USA
If you can stand Florida’s summer heat and humidity then you can enjoy your key lime pie as you relax in the hotel room that you scored for about 50 percent off. As the tourists vacate for the summer, this is the best time to get remarkable rates on hotels. The only downside is that you risk hurricane activity.
Exploring Key West and lounging by its lavish pools is a relaxing way to spend a vacation, especially when you alternate beach time with boat tours, swimming, and snorkeling in the area’s clear blue waters. The city has plenty of non-water activities and sites, like the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory; Fort Zachary Taylor Historic Park; and the free nightly spectacle in Mallory Square called Sunset Celebration, which ushers in the stunning evening sunset.
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7. Quito, Ecuador
Perhaps Ecuador is not on the top of your vacation list, but with Quito being one of the cheapest places to visit in August, maybe it should be. The climate here is consistent throughout the year, so it feels like spring most of the time, even in August. This late summer month is also the dry season in Quito, so you probably won’t see any rain.
You can easily find cheap hotels in Quito compared to other South American cities. Some hotels even offer “backpacker rates” if you’re okay with just the basics, but even rooms with more amenities are cheap.
Many of the Quito attractions are free, like visiting the Old Town area. There are a number of historic and cultural museums and tours available to take around the region. Even the attractions that require tickets or transportation cost a nominal fee of a few dollars compared to entrance rates to attractions in other cities around the world.