Across the northern hemisphere the long summer days continue. Get relief from the heat by visiting forests and lakes—they're not only picturesque but also help keep the temperature down a little. Parts of the southern hemisphere, such as Mozambique, provide ideal warm, winter hideaways in beautiful surroundings. August also sees one of the world's greatest spectacles—the wildebeest migration on the Masai Mara in Kenya—and the world's largest and most famous celebration of the arts—the Edinburgh Festival.
Unforgettable Journeys
Black Forest - Germany
If you go down to the woods today you're in for some fun. More welcoming than its name may suggest, the Black Forest is perfect for a driving tour, stopping off for walks, rich cakes, and spas.
The Amalfi Coast – Italy
A road that seems impossible, until you see it. Twisting madly around cliffs, with the Mediterranean laid out below, this is the definitive coast road— you need a head for heights.
Tien-Shan – Kyrgyzstan
Glaciers and soaring peaks on the roof of Asia. Treks lead you into an awesome knot of mountain ranges and remote valleys, camping beside vast, exquisite, glacial lakes.
Bryce Canyon – USA
Weird and wonderful scenery that never fails to fascinate. Famed for its bizarre stone pillars known as "hoodoos", this Utah canyon can be toured by car and then further explored on paths.
Trans-Siberian – Russia
Not just a railway, but a spectacular experience. The definitive train ride—lasting at least 10 days, through 12,880 km of Russia, Mongolia, and China.
Natural Wonders
Manu Rainforest – Peru
Few parks can match Manu's incredible variety of wildlife. This is one of the most important national parks in the world—filled with sights to amaze—giant otters, caymans, and flocks of macaws.
Yellowstone – USA
A huge area of wilderness in the heartland of the USA. Yellowstone National Park is a great place to see bears, wolves, eagles, elk, steamy geysers, and also herds of great thundering bison.
Glacier Bay – USA
An inhospitable terrain, rich in flora and fauna. Amazing Alaska scenery: icebergs, glaciers, and mountains—home to bears, deer and summer flowers.
The Dolomites – Italy
The most spectacular summer alpine region in Europe. A world of steep, jagged crags, where in summer you can hike and climb the "iron ways"— precipitous mountain paths.
Masai Mara - Kenya
A natural spectacle that is one of the world's great wonders. August is the peak time of the annual wildebeest migration, when over half a million animals pass through this giant reserve.
Active Adventures
Queenstown – New Zealand
The ultimate action and adventure vacation destination. If adrenaline thrills are what you're after, this is where you should be for skiing, white-water rafting, jet boating, bungy jumping, and more.
Columbia River – USA
A gorgeous inland utopia for windsurfers. The gorge of the Columbia in Oregon creates unique conditions for windsurfing—drawing fans and beginners from around the world.
Rio Sella - Spain
One of Europe's liveliest whitewater rivers. Every year an international kayaking race is held on this steep, vibrant river in Northern Spain, a real test of skill and speed.
Knoydart – Scotland
Heather-clad hills, broad lochs, the essence of the Highlands. Hike across the hills to this peninsula and Britain's only village with absolutely no road to it— though there are hotels and a pub.
Mount Cotopaxi – Ecuador
A breath-taking test for the adventurous cyclist. Explore the stunning region around Mount Cotopaxi by mountain bike, where you can descend up to 3,000 m in one day.
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