Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Top Holiday Places in August

By Robert M Freeman

August is the time when everyone looks to get away for vacations, and as a result almost all the places are crowded with tourists, which make it impossible to enjoy the summer holidays. This year, you take a route off the beaten track and beat the holiday crowds. Most of the destinations mentioned below are not an average tourist's destination, so you can make the best of your time by deciding to go to any one of these places, and thus soak up some culture and enjoy your time in peace and harmony.

The first place to visit is Bulgaria. This country is famous for its inexpensive holidays and low cost luxuries. Another popular destination is Pamporovo, which is known for its ski resorts in winter season, but in the summer transforms into an ecological tourist destination with its fresh mountain air and stunning mountain vistas.

Make sure you enjoy the culture and soak in the history by visiting Plovdiv, Tyrnovo, and Sofia (which is the country's capital city) on your stops along the way. These three cities will show you the best of the country's nightlife, shopping plazas, and entertainment. There are many historical places that can be visited, along with the many icons and manuscripts.

One more exceptional spot for this year's vacation is Hungary. This gorgeous country is often overlooked due to its low profile, but it offers lots of historical sites and saunas, which in turn depends on whether you want to go on a normal tourist trip or just make yourself relax during your holiday. The Szechenyi Thermal Bath is a enormous spot with its complex of ponds filled with hot water, saunas, open solaria, and baths.

Make sure you visit Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube, which is one of the ten most beautiful cities in Europe. Spend some time here looking at the rich architecture and many monuments the city is filled with. Go to the Buda Palace, the Fishing Bastion, and the Great Synagogue, or just hop on a city tour to make sure you don't miss any of the many tourist destinations in this city. The Budapest Museum has works of Rafael and Leonardo amongst many other masters. So, if you are an art aficionado, make your way to this spot as well.

The final vacation spot is not off the much beaten trail, and will definitely be very crowded in August. No holiday guide will be complete without mentioning the beauty of Italy. Century after century, visitors come from around the world to view the beauty of this country and its many splendours. Whether you come here for the beaches, the shopping, food, or the architecture, it is very easy to fall in love with Italy.

Go to Rome and sight the Coliseum, the Pantheon and the Vatican. The city is a proud one due to the countless architectural works it possesses. Visit Verona if you are romantic by nature and desire to see the city that inspired Shakespeare to write his loads of masterpieces. Florence, the capital, is filled with museums, and a history lover will find himself at home here. If you are in the mood to look at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then head over to Pisa and observe this wonder for yourself. Milan, the fashion hub of the world is next in line, and if you are interested in witnessing the latest works of D&G or Armani, head down here to see them.

So, be certain that this summer you plan an enormous getaway for yourself and your loved ones by scheduling a holiday that you can memorise with fondness. Plan a holiday that preferably takes you to a less crowded place, but at the same time offers you with a lot of delight.

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