Borneo, Malaysia

Climate: 23 to 33 °C with 6 hours of sunshine a day and 13 rainy days a month

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Reason to book: the island offers tropical temperatures with plenty of sunshine all year round. But what makes it one of the best destinations in August is the fact that it's still dry season until October. Also, now is the ideal time for sightings of orangutans or the fascinating pygmy elephants! And in between you just relax on the beautiful sand beaches. Tip: it's best to book an individual round trip and already think about next year.

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Where to stay: the Borneo Rainforest Lodge is located in the middle of the rainforest of Danum Valley, one of the oldest rainforests ever. It's a magical place, because here warm hospitality and breathtaking nature come together. Guests stay in 31 individual chalets.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Lot 20, Block 3, MDLD 3285, Fajar Centre Fajar Lorong 9, 91120 Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: +60 88-267 637
Web: rainforestlodge.com
Price: 2 nights per chalet from € 860

Comporta, Portugal

Climate: 17 to 28 °C, with 10 hours of sunshine a day and 12 rainy days a month.

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Reason to book: the Algarve knows almost everyone. And Lisbon is no longer an insider tip among city travelers. How about Comporta as a destination in August? The small municipality has just 1268 inhabitants. It's located about an hour's drive from the capital, it's small, quiet and authentic. In addition, Comporta has golden sandy beaches.

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Where to stay: at Quinta Da Comporta everything is just right. The beautiful wellness boutique resort is located directly on the fine sandy beach. It has a strong focus on healthy cuisine, there's a spectacular infinity pool and, of course, a spa.

Quinta Da Comporta
R. de Alto de Pina 2, 7570-779, Portugal
Tel: +351 265 112 390
Web: quintadacomporta.com
Price: Doubles from € 621

Los Angeles, California/USA

Climate: 19 to 29 °C, with 9 hours of sunshine a day and 0 rainy days a month.

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Reason to book: the greater Los Angeles area offers plenty of variety at any time of the year. One of the best destinations in August are the endless sandy beaches from Venice Beach to Malibu. Here, you can soak up the sun and enjoy that Baywatch feeling. And on Venice Beach, you can follow in Barbie's footsteps. Or even better: you can skate!

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Where to stay: not far from the Santa Monica Pier, the legendary terminus of Route 66 and popular series filming location, lies the Shutters on the Beach. With its white shutters and light-filled rooms, it's reminiscent of an American beach house.

Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Phone: +1 310-458-0030
Web: shuttersonthebeach.com
Price: Doubles from € 896

Lošinj, Croatia

Climate: 19 to 27 °C, with 12 hours of sunshine a day and 6 rainy days a month.

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Reason to book: located at the entrance to the Kvarner Bay, Lošinj is a particularly good tip for those who long for a clear sea and lush fauna. Active people will get their money's worth with tennis, hiking and sailing. Among divers, the destination has established itself as an insider tip. Foodies will be delighted with the freshly caught fish and the many local herbs that are used here.

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Where to stay: the Adults-Only Boutique Hotel Alhambra is one of the best in the entire country. Guests are pampered with entire wellness experiences and the star cuisine of Christian Kuchler.

Boutique Hotel Alhambra
Čikat 16, 51550 Lošinj, Mali Lošinj, Croatia
Tel: +385 (0)51 661 111
Web: losinj-hotels.com
Price: Doubles from € 589

Oslo, Norway

Climate: 13 to 21 °C, with 7 hours of sunshine a day and 14 rainy days a month.

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Reason to book: the imposing fjords, the wilderness, the picturesque fishing villages: wherever you go, you see postcard motifs. A trip in midsummer is worthwhile, because then it's also warmest in the far north. And yet Norge passes for the perfect destination for a heat escape. With pleasant temperatures, you can roam endlessly through nature and stroll from sight to sight in Oslo. Even gourmets get their money's worth here!

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Where to stay: opened just last year, the Sommerro is already one of the city's trendiest destinations. The hotel scores with seven restaurants and bars, its own theater and year-round open (heated) rooftop pool.

Sommerro House
Sommerrogata 1, 0255 Oslo, Norway
Tel: +47 21 40 49 00
Web: sommerrohouse.com
Price: Doubles from € 133.5