Anywhere but Europe in August!

[petitdonkey]

Hi all,

We want to do a big family trip this summer as this could be a final holiday with all of the children. I’m driving myself mad looking at where to go!

Would like to leave Europe but it’s not the best time weather wise in many places. We’ve done USA many times and don’t fancy experiencing it with Trump..

I keep looking at Thailand or other parts os SE Asia but have been warned the weather isn’t great. Has anyone been at that time? Or Sri Lanka?

Basically, my request is, have you had an amazing ‘big’ holiday in August somewhere other than Europe?

• family of 5 - children 16, 18, 20
• a mix of days out/sightseeing with some beach chill time too

Would really love to hear from anyone that has done something that really worked!

(Has to be August as I’m in education)

Thanks in advance.

We lived in Asia and visited Thailand many times. Lovely country, fab food and friendly people. Can't go wrong.

Hey!

My husband and I have visited Thailand every month of the year and the weather has only been bad once, in November (rained every single day!!!). The west side (Phuket area) is generally a bit rainier in August than the east side (Koh samui etc) but in saying that it doesn’t rain all day, it’s tropical so will have big bursts then the sun will likely return but you never can be sure with weather!! I would recommend Thailand to anyone - it’s an amazing country, you should look at Koh Samui/Tao and Phanghan. Kid friendly and exactly what you’re looking for in terms of days out/relaxing.

We also went to Mauritius last August and it was absolutely beautiful. It’s technically their winter but it didn’t rain once, the weather was incredible and it’s a gorgeous country.

Hope that helps a little! X