12 Best Places to Travel in August, Vetted by Experts
Don't let the summer pass you by!

Before kids go back to school, August is probably the last chance for a family vacation until winter break or quite possibly even spring break. Even though Americans are traveling in record numbers this year, there are still awesome destinations to check out with plenty of availability, amazing activities and reasonable prices. We rounded up a dozen spots for you to consider. A few are under-the-radar gems away from crowds while others put you in the heart of the action from an acclaimed music festival to a fun-to-watch surf competition.
No matter where you choose to go, give yourself some extra time to get there. Airport meltdowns and traffic are throwing a monkey wrench into everyone's schedules. Download your airline's app on your phone, so you can make changes quickly if needed. And if you're traveling for a special event, plan to arrive a day or two in advance to be sure you won't miss it. Travel insurance is also an excellent idea if you're flying.
Later this year when your kids are buried in homework and after-school activities, you won't regret the extra time and money you spent on a vacation this month. The wonderful memories from the trip will stick with your family forever.
Karen Cicero is a seasoned journalist who specializes in food, travel, home and new product coverage; she has visited almost every state — look out, Alaska, she's coming for you next! A mom who goes overboard for all the holidays, she lives in the Christmas city itself: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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