Where to go in August

Shaped by the traditions and landscapes of its immensely diverse regions, this is a true Black Tomato favorite. Balmy, bright, historic and calm. August is perfect for families, a time when many Italians themselves retreat from the cities. All roads lead here, after all.

At the height of summer, August brings warmer days and a more diverse repertoire of Icelandic activities. The landscapes emerging beneath the thawing snow. The Westman Islands, Snaefellesnes Peninsula, Reykjavik and the ‘Golden Circle’. Wild, dramatic, surrea.

We feel excited even writing this. A fulsome family destination with a huge emphasis on wildlife, nature and conservation. The cormorants of Fernandina, the dolphins of Isabela, and the cloud forests of the interior. And Galapagos? You won’t believe your eyes.

As our second home, we have a mass of local expertise (and fiercely guarded secrets) to put at your disposal. August is the perfect time to explore beneath the shade of Yosemite’s redwoods, raft the mighty Colorado River or sail along the coastline of New England. Something different in every corner.

Peru’s winter is actually a very, very good time to visit. Clear, bright, dry. A perfect time to trek to Machu Picchu, sail Lake Titicaca, and delve into the Amazon. We’re flush with excellent local contacts in the country, ensuring your trip will be profound, exciting, and fun.

By August, the Great Migration has made its way across the Mara River, emerging – in full flow – on the plains of the Kenyan Maasai Mara. As a great first-time safari destination, Kenya manages to be both accessible and dramatic. We can even pair it with downtime on the beach.

This summer, we’re letting you in on one of India’s best-kept secrets. Forget waiting for the monsoon to abate in the south and instead journey north into the Himalayan Kingdom of Ladakh. The days are clear, the air crisp and the culture abundant.

The alternative safari destination. There’s less about wildlife here and a greater focus on landscape. With Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, and the Skeleton Coast. Great for couples and older families, it’s one of the world’s best locations for stargazing. Choose Namibia for something very different.

A perfect choice for the active and cultural, for the couples and families alike. This is for those who want to pair continental grandeur with a touch of the great outdoors. Alpine landscapes, picturesque villages. Lucerne, Montreux, Interlaken and St Moritz.