No matter where you live, there is most likely someplace close by you've never visited. Pick somewhere you can get to and return home on one tank of gas. You'll be far enough away from home to feel like you are on vacation without investing excessive amounts of time or money. Find a wine festival, go antiquing, or visit a nearby amusement park or county fair. Venture to the mountains for a hike or simply enjoy shopping and meals in a regional historic district. Consider trying a hotel, bed and breakfast, spa or beach property that you've had on your bucket list. Travel mid week to save on lodging costs.
Weather in England is mild in August and a bit less damp than other times of year, making it an ideal August vacation spot. Plan some time in England and experience both city and country sights. Travel to Wiltshire County and visit Stonehenge. Dated to 2500 BC, the site was named in 1986 as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations. Visit nearby Nottingham and traverse the Robin Hood haunts of Sherwood Forest during this most pleasant time of year. Wrap up your trip by visiting the sites of London proper. Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Big Ben should not be missed.
Granted the heat is on during summer months in some parts of Arizona, but the climate still allows for a vacation that is wrapped around one of Arizona's many all-inclusive spas. While most August vacationers are engaged in last minute trips with the kids, August is the perfect time to slip away for some pampering, peace and quiet. Tailor a health and wellness spa vacation to suit your needs at Canyon Ranch Resort in Tucson. Stay in one of their deluxe rooms, luxury suites or free-standing houses and enjoy the 80,000-square foot spa, outdoor pools and a variety of specialized events and health and wellness programs.
Canyon Ranch Resort Spa
8600 E. Rockcliff Road
Tucson, AZ 85750
520-749-9000
800-742-9000
canyonranchtucson.com
Head to cooler temperatures and enjoy Enchantment Resort in Sedona. Relax in Enchantment's Mii Amo Spa, enjoy fine dining and sleep in luxurious rooms that open to some of Arizona's most beautiful country. Plan a day or two to hike, kayak or mountain bike in the grandeur that is Sedona.
Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-282-2900
800-826-4180
enchantmentresort.com
