August is the perfect pick-me-up travel month to shake off the South African winter blues. Catch the last of the summer rays in Europe with travel packages to the Mediterranean and soak up the sunsets in Santorini, Lake Como and Porto. Drink a Guinness in Dublin, a Turkish coffee in Istanbul, or a cup of oolong tea in Shanghai. In fact, among the best places to travel in August can be found in the East. Packages to Cambodia from South Africa are a rand-friendly option, as are tours in Vietnam and Thailand.

Looking for something local? August is the start of Whale Season down in the Cape - so book your trip and bring your binoculars! A little further afield, you'll find that the annual Wildebeest Migration in East Africa is crossing the Mara River. Ready to book? Let’s do it!