These are the best places to visit in August in the United States and around the world.
Where to Stay:Nicewonder Farm & Vineyardsis set on 450 acres in Virginias Blue Ridge Mountains.
Or choose a local home throughVrbo, a hotel, or a campsite.
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In the Audubon Aquarium, there are interactive exhibits, sharks, alligators, penguins, and fascinating insects.
Another favorite during my visit was the must-seeNational World War II Museum.
The historicEliza Jane,Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, andRitz-Carlton New Orleansare great places to stay, too.
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The town is very walkable it’s possible for you to park your car and not use it again.
Where to Stay:In Lexingtons Distillery District,The Manchesteroffers comfort, superb dining, and Kentucky hospitality.
Immerse yourself in nature at campsites in the state parks and atMammoth CaveNational Park.
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Where to Stay:Four Seasons Resort Hualalaiis a longtime favorite for my husband and me.
The belovedKona Village, a Rosewood Resortreopened in July 2023.
Where to Stay:Hotel Zetta,Hotel Zeppelin,St.
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Regis San Francisco,Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, andLUMA San Franciscoare all excellent options.
Nearby in Sausalito, stay atCavallo Point.
On the island of Fuerteventura, theres the unusualPopcorn Beachwith coral fossils that resemble the movie theater snack.
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Frequent year-round visitor Kari Ferrin tells T+L, Whistler in the summer is amazing!
Walking over the Skybridge, taking a dip in the glacier lakes it cant be beat.
Where to Stay:TheWestin Bora Bora Resort & Spa,Conrad Bora Bora Nui, andSt.
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Regis Bora Boraare ideal places to stay in Bora Bora.
In Tetiaroa, check outThe Brando, with 35 private villas and one private residence.
Fireworks, bonfires, lanterns, village markets, music, and brunches are part of the celebration.
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Must-visitUNESCO World Heritage sitesinclude prehistoric dwellings, glaciers, castles, ancient cities, and vineyards.
Theres plenty of family fun in Bermuda, too, from biking to paddleboarding to exploring caves.
), and drinking my first dark and stormy atGoslings.
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The island offers a good selection ofall-inclusive resortsfor the ultimate relaxing getaway.
Aruba is located about 15 miles from the coast of Venezuela, about a three-hour flight from Miami.
Its position below the hurricane belt reduces the concern of a Caribbean vacation in late summer.
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There are also several greatall-inclusive resorts in Aruba.
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