August is peak summer. Yes, it can be crowded and hot and expensive... but it’s also magic. It’s a month to seek out quiet coves and warm seas, open-air festivals and wild landscapes that feel like they belong just to you. Whether you’re swimming in turquoise bays, wandering historic streets or escaping to untouched wilderness, August is prime summertime. Here’s where to travel beautifully this month: 🏖️ Quieter Coastlines This is the moment to trade peak season hotspots for less-crowded shores. Menorca’s hidden coves and turquoise waters offer the perfect Balearic retreat, while Comporta in Portugal blends endless dunes with understated elegance and wild Atlantic beauty. Croatia’s Korčula charms with medieval streets and calm bays... and on Italy’s Ischia, natural hot springs and peaceful gardens create a slower rhythm than Capri’s. 🎭 Cultural Highlights & Iconic Events Edinburgh becomes a global stage for theatre, music, and comedy during its legendary Festival Fringe, while Budape...