August

August is vibrant, loud, and culturally rich. It is the height of the festival season in Edinburgh and the time when the Scottish Highlands are draped in purple heather. While Southern Europe sizzles, the smart traveler heads North—to the cool breeze of the Baltics, the Emerald waters of majestic Canada, or the wild coastlines of Ireland. It is the perfect month to escape the humidity and find clarity in the cool northern air.