August

August marks the height of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, enticing more visitors to escape to Latin America than at any other time of year. Bolivia and Uruguay are beautiful destinations, as are the heartlands of the Incas. Peru is filled with sites that showcase this powerful empire’s prowess as master builders, most notably Machu Picchu. The best time to visit Peru is during the dry season, which sees sunny days, bright blue skies in the Andes and chilly nights. For wildlife seekers, venture to the Arctic, the realm of the polar bear. Prime time to cruise Svalbard’s legendary archipelago, keep on the lookout for the mighty polar bear, Arctic fox and beluga. If that wasn’t enough selection, Central Asia is beautiful at this time of year. We’ve shared some of the most popular itineraries in August, many of which you may not have considered.