Last minute August Holidays

Find a Last Minute August Holiday

Get ready for ice cream on the beach, camping under the stars, and plenty of new and exciting places to explore! We know planning ahead can be difficult – especially if you’re juggling a whole family’s schedule. But never fear, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy a spot of sunshine this summer with these last minute August holiday ideas.

Dover – Calais

Boat trip down the river in Bruges
Image by Joshua Poh

Take a day trip on our Dover-Calais route and you could be mixing your own chocolate in Bruges, walking the sandy dunes of Le Touquet, exploring the historic town of Dunkirk, or browsing the freshest seafood at the markets of Boulogne-Sur-Mer – all within an hour and a half’s drive of the port. Whatever your choice, our daily 90-minute crossings are a cheap and easy way to get some downtime in the sun this August. Take a look at some of our favourite day trips from Calais for more inspiration.

Hull – Rotterdam

Sunset by the lake in the Netherlands
Image by Paul van de Velde

Imagine waking up to the sound of the sea, sipping a cup of coffee as you take an alfresco breakfast by the green woodlands, or rising early for a spot of angling before lunch. A caravan holiday is just the trick for a proper getaway – and where better to pitch up than in the stunning surrounds of the Netherlands? With everything you need right there with you, you’re free to explore as far or near as you please, so the whole family will return home relaxed and refreshed. Take your caravan to Holland with P&O Ferries.

Cairnryan – Larne

Cliffs by the Irish Sea in Northern Ireland
Image by cat_collector

Whether you’re there to explore the waterfalls and forest walks, take a road trip around the craggy cliffs of the Causeway Coastal Route or lose yourself in the picturesque world of Game of Thrones, Northern Ireland is the ideal summer destination. Enjoy a quick trip to the long pints and bustling streets of Belfast, retreat to the resorts with a view for a trip of relaxation and leisurely rounds of golf, or take the whole family for an adventurous expedition into the wild scenery of this majestic area.

Ready to book your last minute August holiday? Our travel guides will help you to find your perfect destination.