July and August are indeed great months to travel. School is off, work pace is slow, the traveling season is off, and there are many great bargains to avail. But despite all this, don’t think that it’s not the right time to travel. Instead, July and August are the best months you can plan your tours. These are among the many cheap destinations around the world that provide you with the best and most affordable travel experience in July and August. Check out below:
1. Phuket, Thailand
There is no wonder why Phuket is one of the best destinations to visit in Thailand, welcoming millions of tourists every year. Packed with jaw-dropping beaches, delicious food, and lush green forests, Phuket is a great place to visit, especially in July and August. During these months, flights are really cheap, and there are great deals on hotels.
Though the weather is unpredictable at this time of the year, you can expect some rain in July. Despite the weather, you can still plan the best spa experiences, visit the temples, book boat tours, and go to its spectacular beaches such as Pa Tong, Karon, and Paradise Beach.
2. The Bahamas
Vacation to the Bahamas is most popular during the winter season. But if you want to travel cheap, then July and August are the best months to come here. You can easily get steeper discounts on flights as well as on hotels and resorts. Choose from over 700 islands of the Bahamas and enjoy a plethora of activities here, including parks, beaches, boat trips, snorkeling, and much more.
Some of the must-visit attractions in the Bahamas include Atlantis Paradise Island, Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, Harbour Island, and Andros Island, especially if you want the best diving and fishing experience.
3. Istanbul,Turkey
Istanbul can get really hot in July and August, but if summer doesn’t bother you much, and you’re all after great deals, you can visit during these months. If your budget is tight, and you want to avail discounts, its better to book in advance. Though many hotels hike their prices in summer, you’ll still find many cheaper ones.
Some of the best places to visit in Istanbul include Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, the Blue Mosque, Shopping in Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Street, walking around Balat, and many more attractions. It wouldn’t be wrong to say you’re going to find something in every corner of Istanbul.
4. Cancun, Mexico
Cancun’s weather is warm during July and August, but you’ll get cool sea breezes wherever you go. The bonus point is that hotels offer great discounts as these months are the slowest among the rest of the months. You can also get a really good bargain at some of the beautiful beach-front resorts in Cancun.
The city’s beaches are most sought after by tourists. Some of the best ones include Tulum Beach, Playa Chac Mool, Playa Delfines, Playa Norte Isla Mujeres and Playacar Beach. Other than beaches, you can visit Mayan Ruins, the Maya Museum, Cancun Underwater Museum, and El Meco Archaeological Site.
5. Prague, Czech Republic
Aren’t we all aware of the bustling tourist crowds and high-rise prices of Prague? Well, the crowd is ridiculous no matter what time to visit, but you may find a reduction in prices in July and August. But we have a tip for you; if you want to avoid crowds, visit the tourist destinations early in the morning especially walking along the grounds of Prague Castle.
Some other attractions that are worth a visit in Prague include the famous Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, St. Vitus Cathedral, Clementinum, and the National Library, and Old Town Square.
6. Nha Trang, Vietnam
Since it’s the rainy season in July and August in most of the parts of Asia, you’ll find low prices on hotels, flights, and resorts. But if you want to try your luck on a drier destination, Nha Trang in Vietnam is a place to go. The city has its own weather patterns and doesn’t see much rain throughout the year.
You can find great deals on hotels near the beach in Nha Trang. And since it’s a coastal city, there are many beaches to visit for excursions such as snorkeling, diving, and boat tripping. Some of the best destinations to visit in the city include Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Tower, Vinpearl Land, Hon Mun, and Dam Market.
7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Who wouldn’t want to visit Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful metropolitan cities in the world, and for all the good reasons. Not just that, Rio is also the cheapest during the months of July and August. By saving a huge percentage on hotels and flights to Rio, you’ll be able to spend your extra cash on delicious locals meals and shopping.
With pleasant and less humid temperatures, you can comfortably explore Rio’s main attractions such as Sugarloaf Mountain (take a cable car), Copacabana, Ipanema, and Tijuca National Park.
