Travel Guides

The cheapest places to travel in August for U.S. travelers are Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bali in Southeast Asia; Mexico City, Colombia, Bolivia, and Guatemala in Latin America; Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania in Europe; and Morocco, Peru, Jordan, El Salvador, and Portugal beyond.

July beach trips reward skipping the obvious and following the weather, especially for U.S. travelers planning from the USA. From Diani to Curaçao, expect reefs, water taxis in Bocas, kitesurf winds in Paje, and shallow bays in Pasikuda. The crowds thin and the coast settles into an easier rhythm.

Affordable August escapes still exist if you look beyond the obvious. From Portugal’s quieter beaches to Tunisia’s coast and Vietnam’s old quarters, the strongest value comes from destinations where accommodation, food, and transport remain easy on your budget.

The best places to visit in July from the UK are Crete, Bodrum, Tenerife, and Montenegro for Mediterranean heat, Bulgaria and Albania for budget, Bali, Kenya, Vietnam, and Peru for long-haul, and Norway and British Columbia for nature.

Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Hungary, and Portugal are strong short-haul budget picks from the UK, while Vietnam, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, and Morocco offer lower daily costs for longer trips. Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, and Spain suit cheap beach holidays with predictable value.