By Monalisha Mallick
● 27 Jul 18
Destinations
Family
August has arrived and so with it the pleasant season that’s not blazing hot or extreme cold. With kids having holidays, August is the perfect month for holidays. If you’re wondering what destinations to travel for August Holidays, set aside your worries and scroll down, for the mission is to help you zero in on the perfect destination. All you have to do is, choose your escape, and book the flight ticket and make your hotel reservation.
Cosmopolitan Baku has a bit of everything – food, fun, adventure, and much more. This Eid holiday in August discover the old, the new and everything in between in Baku and be inspired about the local Azerbaijan culture, tradition, and cuisine along the way.
Don’t Miss – Baku Boulevard, Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Baku Old City, Dagustu Park, Flame Towers, Gobustan Rock Art, Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, Maiden Tower, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ferris Wheel, Heydar Mosque
Halal Hotels to Stay – Fairmont Baku, The Lake Palace, Ruma Port, Winter Park, Premier Hotel, Caspian Palace
These Eid Holidays discover the rich history and diversity of Addis Ababa, the birthplace of coffee. Located at the base of the Entoto Mountains, the city has an eclectic mix of new and old and the perfect place .
Don’t Miss – Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum, Merkato Flea Market, Adadi Mariam, Take a balloon ride, Chiromeda Market
Halal Hotels to Stay – Sheza Guest House, Hotel Lobelia, Golden tulip Addis Ababa
Phu Quoc (pronounced “foo kwok”) is a remote, not so crowded Vietnamese island located just off the coast of Cambodia. It is one of South-east Asia’s best-kept secrets for an August Holiday.
Don’t Miss – Suoi Tranh Waterfall, Phu Quoc National Park, Duong Dong Market, Phu Quoc Prison Museum
Halal Hotels to Stay – Hoa Binh Phu Quoc Hotel, Sea Star Resort Phu Quoc, Aloha Hotel, 9 Station Hostel Phu Quoc
Nestled in a valley between the North and South Caucasus Mountain ranges, Tbilisi is a fascinating old town in Georgia. The postcard like town is full of narrow streets, exquisite carved wooden balconies, and sulphur bath houses.
Don’t Miss – Narikala Fortress, Aerial Tramway in Tbilisi, Mount Mtatsminda, Jinvali Water Reservoir, The Bridge of Peace
Halal Hotels to Stay – Aivani Hotel, Alliance Hotel, Amante Narikala Hotel, Art Hotel Claude Monet, Caravan Hotel
Ancient monuments, acclaimed modern architecture, holy pilgrim sites, bustling shopping and eat street markets and a warm hospitality awaits you in amazing Yerevan.
Don’t Miss – Hraparak Square, Caucasian Mountains, Parajanov Museum, Dancing Fountains, Lovers’ Park
Halal Hotels to Stay – Ani Plaza Hotel, Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan, Arève Résidence Boutique Hotel, Bass Boutique Hotel, Bella Hotel
Colombo is vibrant and colorful for an awesome August holiday. The capital of Sri Lanka mixes colonial heritage with cosmopolitan flair. There’s modern art galleries amongst historic architecture to explore. Urban jungles, beach resorts, and secluded islands – take your pick in Colombo.
Don’t Miss – Blue Whale Watching Tour in Bentota and Koggala, Habarana visit, Galle Face Green, Tea and Herb Tour in Colombo, Dehiwala Zoo
Halal Hotels to Stay – Galadari Hotel, Taj Samudra, Pearl City Hotel, Hilton Colombo, Hotel Sapphire
Male is the most popular vacation destination considering its rich culture, exotic culinary experiences, vast array of luxury resort experiences, and adventure sports ranging from paragliding to diving.
Don’t Miss – Male Friday Mosque, National Museum, Munnaaru, Islamic Centre, China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, Muleeaage, Medhu Ziyaarath, Old Friday Mosque, Sultan Park
Halal Hotels to Stay – Off Day Inn Hotel, House Clover, Kaani Lodge, Champa Central Hotel, Dream Voyager, Hotel Jen Male, Hotel Octave, LVIS Boutique
Casablanca – the name reminds of the iconic 1942 film mostly but one visit to the same name Moroccan city would amaze you for sure just like the movie. Casa as the locals call it offers an interesting amalgam of places to see and things to do. Ancient monuments and old city fuse with contemporary areas. The Corniche area of the city really comes to life at night.
Don’t Miss – Hassan II Mosque, La Corniche, Morocco Mall, The Old Medina, Villa des Arts, King’s Palace
Halal Hotels to Stay – Barceló Casablanca, Hotel ibis Casa Sidi Maarouf, Best Western Hotel Toubkal, Hôtel Les Saisons, Diwan Casablanca, Hotel Volubilis
Kauai is Hawaii’s ultimate tropical paradise and is home to amazing natural wonders, from the vibrantly colorful Waimea Canyon to the velvety green cliffs of Napali Coast. Spots like the North Shore’s Hanalei Bay with the turquoise clear water is perfect for simply relaxing during your August Holiday.
Don’t Miss – Waimea Canyon & the Cliff, Koke’e State Park, Wailua Falls, Na ‘Aina Kai, Hanalei Wildlife Refuge
Halal Hotels to Stay – Waimea Plantation Cottages
The capital city of France is one of the most visited cities on the planet. The French capital is a wonder and home to many iconic landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame and the Champs-Elysées.
Don’t Miss – Musée d’Orsay, Palais-Royal Gardens, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Luxembourg Gardens, Ile Saint-Louis, Bateau Mouche
Halal Hotels to Stay – Hôtel Castex, New Hotel Roblin La Madeleine, Jarry, Hotel Banke, Hôtel Danemark, Home Moderne
Not looking for August Holidays? Stay tuned, our September list would be out soon. You can also plan your holidays as per our holiday guide for April, May, June, and July in 2019.
Monalisha Mallick
Creative soul. Writer. Traveler. Monalisha is infinitely curious about the world. When not answering questions about her career choice (graduation in Engineering and profession in writing), she enjoys going out to experience new places, savor fresh cuisines, meet people (many time weird) and soak in the culture from different eras and places.
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