{"id":98884736,"date":"2016-08-01T11:49:38","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T15:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98884736"},"modified":"2022-01-25T05:03:35","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T10:03:35","slug":"places-visit-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/places-visit-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Caf\u00e9s, Ruins, Safaris and More: Top Places to Visit in August"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s August. The days are getting shorter and \u2014\u00a0oh no!<\/em> \u2014\u00a0you haven\u2019t made any summer travel plans yet! Don\u2019t stress. There are usually last-minute discounts on summer vacation packages<\/a> and better yet \u2014 there are great deals for US. travelers where the dollar is strong.<\/p>\n

Can you imagine yourself sitting in a caf\u00e9 in Barcelona, Spain, scouting out Mayan ruins in Mexico, going on a safari in South Africa, or exploring Cartegena, Colombia?<\/p>\n

Explore on Foot in Barcelona, Spain<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019re headed to Barcelona<\/a>, charge your camera battery and bring some comfy shoes. Your camera will be clicking away as you discover Barcelona on foot. The city\u2019s architecture, especially Antoni Guadi’s work, is a main draw along with an assortment of museums and delectable food. It\u2019s wise to check opening and closing schedules as many places temporarily shut down in the afternoon and may not be open on Sundays.<\/p>\n

Visit Ruins, Nature, and the Beach in Tulum, Mexico<\/h2>\n

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In Mexico, it\u2019s possible to combine a beach vacation with a visit to a Mayan ruin. Fly into Cancun<\/a> and drive a couple of hours to a beachfront accommodation in Tulum. The ruins can be viewed within a few hours from your beachy paradise. Don\u2019t forget to look down from the cliff and take pictures of the rugged shoreline! The rest of the trip can be spent relaxing on the beach or indulging in water sports. If you need a break from all the relaxing\u00a0you’re doing, visit the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere Reserve on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and take in the natural beauty of it all.<\/p>\n

Go on an Animal Safari in South Africa<\/h2>\n

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The best time to visit a South African wildlife park is from May to September. Animals gravitate to water during the dry season and are easier to see. It\u2019s also less crowded because it\u2019s the South African tourists\u2019 low season. It may be chilly at night and in the early morning, so remember to bring warm clothing.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to safari in style, Sabi Sabi Luxury Reserve<\/a> is a deluxe choice. It includes\u00a0all meals plus two daily game drives. Skukuza Rest Camp in Kruger National Park is a more budget-minded option. To reach these destinations fly into the\u00a0Johannesburg<\/a>\u00a0Airport and transfer\u00a0to the smaller Skukuza Airport.<\/p>\n

Watch History Unfold in Cartegena<\/h2>\n

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Colombia is a reasonably priced South American adventure. Fly into Cartegena<\/a> and explore its culture and history and relax\u00a0on its sandy beaches. Take an adventure and cross\u00a0the Ciudad Amurallada<\/em> (Walled City), San Felipe Castle, the Getsemani<\/em> neighborhood (oldest section of the city), the hilltop photo opportunity at La Popa<\/em> Convent, and the Museo de Oro y Arquelogia<\/em>\u00a0off of\u00a0your bucket list. For a romantic touch, take a carriage ride through one of Cartagena\u2019s many historic neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Which August destination has you daydreaming at your desk? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s August. The days are getting shorter and \u2014\u00a0oh no! \u2014\u00a0you haven\u2019t made any summer travel plans yet! Don\u2019t stress. There are usually last-minute discounts on summer vacation packages and better yet \u2014 there are great deals for US. travelers where the dollar is strong. Can you imagine yourself sitting in a caf\u00e9 in Barcelona, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":98884875,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[820,197,542,541,821,375,168,426],"class_list":["post-98884736","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips-intel","tag-bcn","tag-beaches","tag-ctg","tag-cun","tag-jnb","tag-safari","tag-south-america","tag-spain"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98884736","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98884736"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98884736\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98909569,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98884736\/revisions\/98909569"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98884875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98884736"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98884736"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98884736"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}