Holidays In Bali In August & September

Spending beach holidays in Bali is since years in the top of preferences amongst tourists from many countries, especially vacationers from Australia picking in large number packages to the best resorts settled on this Indonesian island. Located in the tropical region of the planet at about 8 degrees south to Equator, Bali features only two seasons, one wet and one dry, the temperature variations between them being insignificant. The peak holiday season coincides with the driest months - June, July, August and September. Two of the best months to go on vacation in Bali are August and September - the air temperature during the day is about 31 – 32 degrees Celsius (88 – 90 degrees Fahrenheit), while the water temperature is 28 degrees Celsius (74 degrees Fahrenheit), therefore the conditions are just perfect to spend a lot of time outdoors on the gorgeous white- or black-sand beaches which characterize this heavenly looking island.

Along with the excellent weather, holiday makers have also other reasons to pick travel deals to Bali in the interval August - September. In these months take place several great festivals and events such as the Independence Day (in August 17^th, with processions, traditional music and dancing throughout the entire country), Nusa Dua Festival (lasting a week from 23 to 29 August, it features numerous events such as traditional drama, singing and dancing, as well as eating specific Balinese dishes), and the Temple Celebrations (with celebrations in the most important Hindu temples in Kuta, Ubud, Sanur, and Denpasar). Of course, along with attending these major festivals, tourists can take tours to the mountain villages in the central part of the island to interacting with the local people, see the impressive volcanic ranges, go in day excursions to visit the many high end beach resorts (most of them settled in the southern end), take scuba diving trips, and many others. The variety of available vacation activities is so large that all travelers find an interesting thing to do and spend both exciting and relaxing moments during their stay on Bali.

In any top tourist spot the high season is the most expensive and Bali isn't exception to this rule. It's true that in August and September all hotels and resort complexes practice the highest rates for rooms and the vacation packages are sold at higher prices, yet the very large number of well rated hotels in Bali sharpens seriously the competition on the local travel scene and therefore many accommodation estates have on sale cost-effective hotel deals, special promotions and discounted room rates for longer stays. Anyway, holidays in Bali in the dry season have a special charm due to the excellent weather conditions and wonderful cultural events and festivals, so a few dollars spent in plus are compensated by the unique moments enjoyed!

The Darwin Festival In August 2010

Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory in Australia, being located on the coasts of the Timor Sea. In the southern hemisphere the seasons are inverted in comparison with those from north, respectively the summer is between December 21^st to March 21^st and the winter from June 21^st to September 22^nd. However, in Darwin the word "winter" has a another significance because this city is located in the tropical region and as result the winter is equivalent with the dry season, period of time when is raining rarely and the temperatures are much more pleasant than in summer, being generally comprised between 30 - 32 degrees Celsius (86 - 90 degrees Fahrenheit), but sometimes (especially in late August and early September) could going beyond 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit)! The wonderful warm weather and the clear blue sky are both main reasons why one of the most important Australian festivals, The Darwin Festival, takes place in August, in 2010 being organized from 12 to 29.

The Australians are generally lively people who like to party and therefore in the whole country are organized plenty of events and festivals of all kind which are attended both by local people and tourists. The Darwin Festival is the most important cultural event in the northern part of Australia and features music and dance (opera, cabaret, and indigenous from Indonesian and Pacific islands), film, comedy shows, visual arts and workshops. In 2010 some of the most exciting moments of this festival include free events like the "Australian Central Teddy Bears Picnic", "Dancing in the Sand", "Under the Banyan Tree Storytelling", "Wanga Mirak: Bodymarks" and others, plenty of music concerts (with the solo album "O Hele Le" of Ego Lemos as highlight), unique shows such as the "Goose Lagoon" in 13- 15 August (a mix of magic, awesome tale of love, and dramatic mysticism), numerous workshops from which some of the most interesting seem to be "In Conversation" and "Vincent Lingari Memorial Lecture", many theater pieces ("After Hours at the Dinosaurs' Museum", "Head Full of Love", "The Bouganville Photoplay Project", and so on), to not speaking about the gorgeous visual art expositions like "Art in the Home", "Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair", "Talking Memories", "The 27^th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award", "The Lighthouse Commission", and much more!

The dry months coincide with the peak holiday season in Darwin, in winter the entire region being visited by many Australian and foreign tourists alike. This city is renowned worldwide for some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet such as Mindil Beach, Vestey's Beach, Nightcliff Beach, and Casuarina Beach (designed for nudists), unique tourist attractions like the "Indo-Pacific Marine & Australian Pearling Exhibition" (a large aquarium displaying living coral ecosystems and plenty of other exotic marine species associated with coral) or "The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory" (with excellent collections of Aboriginal art), exotic points of interest like "The Darwin Crocodile Farm" (40 kilometers or 25 miles south of the city), and exciting feasts as the "Festival of Darwin" and the "Beer Can Regatta". Due to the wide array of things to do and the fantastic festival which is going to take place in August 2010, foreign vacationers who haven't planned yet any trip for this period of the year are invited to consider seriously going on holiday in Australia in this region and trying to find accommodation in one of the many great hotels in Darwin!

Vacation Packages To Fiji In August

Fiji is considered one of the most exotic travel destinations for beach holidays and for this reason this country stretched over 332 islands welcomes yearly a large number of travelers, many of them coming from Australia but also from USA and Canada. The peak season in this terrestrial paradise is considered the interval May - November, period of time assimilated with winter, not because there is a lot of snow and cold winds but due to the fact that the daytime temperatures are about 28 - 30 degrees Celsius (82 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit) and the rainfalls occur very rare. A such weather is just perfect for spending a lot of time on the awesome white-sand beaches which characterize this archipelago and also for practicing in the warm waters of South Pacific Ocean aquatic sports such as surfing, swimming, scuba diving and snorkeling. Some of the best months for visiting Fiji are July and August, not just because it are in the middle of the high season, but also because in this time there take place two very interesting festivals.

Along with the numerous vacation activities which draw tourists to Fiji, August attracts numerous holiday makers with two major events: the Bula Festival held in Nadi, located in the western part of the main island of Viti Levu, and the Hisbiscus Carnival celebrated in Suva, the capital city settled also on Viti Levu, but on the southeastern coast. The Bula Festival is celebrated every year in the middle of July and features numerous parades, marching bands and vivid participants, both local people and travelers. The Hibiscus Festival (considered the country’s biggest carnival) is an annually event which takes place in 2010 between 20^th - 28^th August and involves a large variety of traditional shows, parades and the very popular Hibiscus Ball.

All inclusive vacation packages to Fiji are highly demanded on the international travel scene during the high season, so taking trips to this remote country in August is a bit more expensive than in the summer months. However, most beach resorts and hotels in Fiji teeming by holiday makers seeking pure relaxation on the snow-white beaches where the time seems that has stopped forever! The lush tropical vegetation, friendly local people, numerous exciting activities and lively festivals and events turn Fijian vacations in unique life experiences and as result nobody is thinking on a few dollars in plus! To not speaking about the fact that periodically tourist agencies have on sale cost-effective travel deals and consequently everyone can find a convenient package and go on holiday in paradise!

Hawaiian Festivals & Events In August 2010

Months of July and August are in the middle of the dry season in Hawaii Islands, period of time assimilated with summer and characterized by air temperatures between 30 – 32 degrees Celsius (86 – 90 degrees Fahrenheit) and a water temperature of 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit), just great for relishing extraordinary beach vacations. The stunning beauty of the archipelago comprising a large number of awesome beaches covered by white, black, red or even green sand, sheer cliffs overthrowing in the ocean, majestic volcano craters, amazingly large canyons and high waterfalls, lush rain forests is a major factor in attracting holiday makers, just like the very convenient vacation packages to Hawaii which include accommodations in gorgeous beach resorts and luxury hotels lining mostly the coastline or set amidst tropical gardens with exotic colorful flowers perfuming the air with sweet essences. But there are also other things that draw lots of tourists to this state - the multitude of exciting festivals and events which take place on the main islands.

One of the best months for going on holiday in Hawaii is August, not just because of the fair weather, but also due to the numerous interesting festivals to attend. Already in 1^st August 2010 takes place the Heiva i Kauai Tahitian Dance Competition on Kauai, while on Oahu is held the Baptist World Congress. Between 2^nd and 6^th is going to develop in the Kona region on the Big Island the 51^st Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, while from 7^th to 8^th off the west coast on the same island is the Lazy Marlin Hunt Fishing Tournament. On Friday 6^th is held on Oahu the First Friday Honolulu Art Walk, known also as the Chinatown First Friday Honolulu Gallery Walk. Passionate fisher can participate into a another thrilling competition, the Big Island Marlin Fishing Tournament, held also on the Big Island from 13^th to 15^th, in the last day taking place on Oahu the Hawaii Slack Key Guitar Festival. In the second part of the month can be attended the Hawaii Statehood Day (celebrating August 21^st 1959 when Hawaii became the 50^th state of USA), Cycle to the Sun in 21^st on Maui, and the Honolulu Greek Festival (28-29) on Oahu. Plus there is more! Between 21-28 August 2010 on one of the most famous beaches of the Big Island, Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, is organized the 9^th edition of Duke's Oceanfest, a premier festival in memory of Duke Kahanamoku (considered the modern inventor of surfing) including competitions of surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, swimming, and beach volleyball. From 28^th August to 16^th September is held also on the Big Island, but on the Waikoloa Beach at this time, the Hawaii Island Festival - 30 Days of Aloha, a cultural event with plenty of local dances and parades.

Hawaii is one of the most visited states in USA, many of the American citizens living on mainland dreaming to spend at least once a vacation in this God blessed archipelago. There come also many foreign tourists so that the main islands of Oahu, Maui and the Big Island are visited annually by a total of 6-7 million people! In this circumstances, tourist industry is flourishing state wide and most hotels and beach resorts have guests year-round. As described above, the weather is just great in August, in the top holiday spots take place plenty of festivals and events and as result people who haven't yet planned any trip for the summer of 2010 are advised to pick one of the many Hawaiian packages available on the travel scene and enjoy a unique life experience!

Tourist Attractions & Summer Festivals In Greece

Greece is since decades one of the top vacation spots during summer, being particularly preferred by tourists who like to spend a lot of time on beaches and practice different water sports. The Hellenic Republic has a huge number of islands lying both in the Ionian and Aegean Sea and therefore there is an impressive long coastline - 13,676 kilometers or 8,498 miles! Anyone can picture out that the number of resorts located on seaside where can be spent beach vacations in Greece is immense, but there are also countless isolated coves where the only companions are a few seagulls! The time spent outdoors in comfortable sun-chairs is great and the gorgeous weather makes vacationers to forget about all worries, yet this land has many other tourists attractions that draw visitors to this country, some of the most luring of them being the festivals.

The Greek people is very lively and therefore locals like to party, dance and sing, consequently in Greece are plenty of festivals year-round. Some of the most exciting events take place in summer, especially in July and August when is the peak holiday season and all top resorts teeming by foreign tourists. The list of the "must see" festivals in July comprises the Wine Festival in the village of Rethymnon in Crete, Traditional Folk Festival in Kalamata, Cricket Week in Corfu, The Folklore Festival in Elefsis (close to Athens, Sultana Raisin Festival in Sitia (on Crete), Odeon of Herod Atticus Festival next Acropolis (in Athens), Patras Festival (endings in September), Agia Kyriaki in the village of Petri (on Lesvos), Dance Festival in Lefkimi (Corfu), Summer Festival in Pirgo Kalistis (on Santorini), Saint Magdeleni Day in Skopelos and Saint Pandelimos Day in Anaxos (both on Lesvos). August brings also a large number of festivals - The Sardine Festival in Kaloni (Lesvos), Saint Dionysious Day on island of Zante, Prose and Art Festival in Lefkas, The Pirate Raid Commemoration on Paros, The Sultana Raisin Festival in Rethymnon (Crete), International Meeting of Medieval and Popular Theater on Zante, Hypocratia Festival on Kos, The day of the Panagia (Virgin Mary) celebrated in 15^th August country wide, and many other local saints celebrations.

With so many cultural attractions isn't surprisingly at all that foreign vacationers feel very well and like very much the Greek holidays! To the many attended events are added the pleasant moments spent on taverna by eating tasty local dishes (moussaka and gyros are popular worldwide) and listening beautiful syrtaki music and as result most travelers get soon enchanted by this land of myths and the birthplace of modern human civilization! Who was once in Greece, relaxed on the wonderful sandy beaches washed by translucent waters of Mediterranean Sea and participated into a local festival becomes a constantly client of Greek hotels!

Sicilian Summer Holidays Are Peerless!

Sicily is one of the most popular travel destinations in the Mediterranean basin for beach holidays and therefore it is visited every summer by a very large number of vacationers. Most of them visit it because of the awesome beaches where spending time is just excellent, but also due to the numerous water sport facilities, rich archaeological and historical remains and high class accommodation provided by a wide range of hotels. Most towns and resorts in Sicily (Trapani, Taormina, Cefalu belong to the favorite tourist spots) are crowded during the peak season, which on this island stretches from mid-May to end of September because of the warm weather and mild climate. Even if the large majority of foreign travelers come to the largest island in Mediterranean Sea wanting to stay a lot of time outdoors, relaxing in comfortable sun-chairs or visiting the most renowned landmarks, still there is also a significant number of tourists interested in the many events and festivals that take place island wide in the high season (especially in July and August).

The calendar of interesting events is rich year-round, but in summer are plenty of exciting things to follow. Here are some of the most appealing festivals to attend: Taormina Film Festival (early July in Taormina), San Giacomo Festival in Caltagirone, dramatic performances at Greek amphitheaters in Segesta and Siracusa, Renaissance Music Festival in Erice (all in the second part of July), Holy Savior Festivities in Cefalù (from 1^st to 6^th August), Madonna della Luce in Cefalù, Palio Normanno - Medieval and Renaissance Equestrian Games in Piazza Armerina, Parade Of The Giants in Messina, The Maritime Festival in Siracusa (the last four held in mid-August), and Saint Bartholomew (San Bartolomeo) Festival in Lipari, the largest settlement in Aeolian Islands (in late August). Quite impressive, isn't?

As anyone can observe, the most intense interval of lovely events starts after mid-July and stretches up to the beginning of September, exactly when is also the best time for hanging around on beaches, swim in the warm waters of Mediterranean, take trips to the most impressive tourist attractions that the island has to offer, and to enjoy generally the greatest weather in Mediterranean. It's true that during the day the temperatures can reach 35 - 40 degrees Celsius (95 - 104 degrees Celsius), but the cooling breezes make the heat much more supportable. There are people who consider Sicilian summer holidays too expensive because hotels and resorts practice in this period of time their highest rates. This opinion is partially covered by facts, yet in agencies are available also plenty of travel deals, last minute offers and special promotions, to not speaking about the fact that island wide are plenty of vacation home rentals and budget lodging estates where can be booked rooms at convenient prices. As conclusion, people who haven't planned yet any trip are beckoned on the fact that summertime in Sicily is just fantastic and peerless, so are invited to join tourists vacationing already in the most beautiful part of Italy!

Enjoy Fantastic Summer Holidays In Cyprus!

Island of Cyprus is settled in the eastern part Mediterranean Sea, being for decades one of the preferred travel destinations for beach holidays, particularly amongst tourists from UK and Scandinavia. The many people who visit this piece of terrestrial paradise are attracted by the awesome beaches, numerous points of interest like ancient ruins, old churches and palaces dating back to the Medieval Age, but also by the very convenient all inclusive vacation packages and cost-effective travel deals provided by hotels settled in some of the most beautiful resorts located on the shores of Mediterranean Sea: Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, and Kyrenia, the last one lying in North Cyprus. To the high popularity of Cypriot vacation spots contributes significantly the year-round mild weather that in summer is just fantastic - in July and August the average air temperature being in the resort towns on seaside around 27 degrees Celsius (about 81 degrees Fahrenheit), while the water's temperature is roughly 28 degrees Celsius (82,4 degrees Fahrenheit)!

The time spent on beaches, practicing water sports (by the way, snorkeling and scuba diving in Cypriot waters provide stunning aquatic sights!), or taking tours to historical sites is great, yet Cyprus has much more to offer to holiday makers of all ages. On the island are organized plenty of events and festivals that allow foreign tourists to know better the local people and culture, making even more pleasant their Mediterranean vacations. The number of interesting events is particularly high in July and August, this interval being the high season when all Cypriot hotels are crowded and beaches in the main resort towns filled with travelers. Some of the most attractive festivals in summer are Larnaca Summer Festival, Ethnic Festival, The Great Ballet Companies, International Music Festival at the Kourion Theater, International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama, Commandaria Festival, Summer Dance Festival, Rock Pissouri, Amathusia Festival (in July) and Limassol International Documentary Festival, Limassol Wine Festival, Paphos Aphrodite Festival, Agros Village Festival, Vouni Village Festival, Dionysia Festival, and August Village Festivals (in August).

With so many exciting festivals and fantastic weather it's obvious that summer holidays in Cyprus are unforgettable life experiences and tourists have the best conditions to relax and fill up the batteries up to the next year! It's true that the peak season is also the most expensive one, home rental property owners, hotels and resort complexes practicing the highest room rates. Yet, vacation packages to Cyprus, especially all inclusive deals, are very convenient, while on the travel scene are sometimes available last minute offers that can be bought at cheap prices. On the other hand, people who picked travel packages in advance have benefited on discount room rates for early booking or special promotions and as result they can enjoy all inclusive holidays in Cyprus during the summer high season into a cost-effective way!

Diving Expedition In Costa Rica

Scuba diving vacations increased seriously in popularity in the last years because more and more holiday makers enjoyed trips to the most beautiful diving resorts and told to their friends or relatives about the breathtaking moments spent beneath the water's surface. There are also people like marine biologist who dive for scientific reasons - to study and understand the marine creatures' behavior and needs in order to help in surviving of the most endangered species. A such expedition is going to take place soon in Costa Rica, in the waters from around Cocos Island, located in the province of Puntarenas at 350 miles distance to mainland and making up one of the many national parks from this Central American country.

Cocos Island is popular for years amongst scuba divers who spend vacations in Costa Rica for the large populations of Hammerhead sharks, rays, dolphins, sea turtles and other large marine species and therefore the small island is acting like a magnet on holiday makers who want to experience some of the most rewarding diving adventures in the western hemisphere! Because many of the species living in the waters of Pacific Ocean are endangered, in the period of time 24^th August - 3^rd September 2010 is organized a sea turtle and shark tagging trip by the biologists Randall Arauz (the "2010 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner") and Todd Steiner, who is also the executive director of the "Sea Turtle Restoration Project". During 10 day the participants will try to tag as many green sea turtles and sharks they can, but will have also the opportunity to observe the amazing sea species living on the coral reefs from around the island including over 300 species of tropical fish!

Since a few years more and more people became aware of the fact that the planet is in danger and many ecological systems are going to disappear if aren't taken urgent measures to protect the plants and animals that constitute the trophic chains. For this reason there are many volunteers willing to help specialists and experts in this effort and exactly in this spirit is organized the tagging expedition. It is supported by the experienced and very popular diving company "Undersea Hunter", that runs expeditions to Cocos Island since 1990 and has some of the best divers in Costa Rica. Due to the fact that there are necessary more people for achieving significant results, the biologists who organized the journey are looking for more experienced scuba divers to embark on the "UnderSea Hunter" (a luxury 90-foot live-aboard dive vessel) and take part on this wonderful expedition! People interested in this adventure and spending a diving vacation in Pacific Ocean are invited to contact directly Todd Steiner by sending an email to TSteiner@SeaTurtles.org.

Summer Holidays In Malta

Malta, the small islander state settled in the heart of Mediterranean Sea, is one of the preferred travel destinations amongst European tourists (a large part coming from UK and Ireland) for beach holidays. Because of the southern position of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean basin, the first vacationers fill the beaches starting with May, even if the water is a bit chilly and the sun's caress isn't yet hot. Still, the peak summer season is between July and August, when all hotels in Malta get crowded and everywhere roaming tourists looking to spend every minute of their vacation making something interesting. Most people visit Malta for relaxation on sandy coves and practicing water sports (by the way, in Malta can be enjoyed some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in Europe!), others want to see the splendid churches and palaces built by the Knights of Malta, but there are also many tourists who wish to relish the numerous events and festivals that take place year-round.

The number of interesting Maltese events of all kind is really impressive during summer. Starting with beginning of July there is organized the Malta Arts Festival (lasting from 1^st July to 23^rd July), 45^th Open Annual Exhibition and Competition of Photographic Art 2010 (between 02.07.2010 - 08.08.201), Concerts Under The Stars (in 4^th July), Squadron Festival (in 10^th July), The Malta Jazz Festival (15^th July to 17^th July), The Farsons Great Beer Festival (23.07.2010 - 01.08.2010), Joseph Calleja In Concert With Claudio Baglioni And Dionne Warwick (24^th July), Feast For The Family (31^st July - 01^st August), Rod Stewart Live In Concert (03^rd August), Delicata Wine Festival (05.08.2010 - 08.08.2010), and Sole Music Festival 2010 (in 21^st August).

With plenty of things to do and see, along with the extraordinary beaches and excellent aquatic sport facilities, Malta is definitively one of the best possible travel destinations in Europe for tourists who want to relish vacations that combine relaxation with cultural tours and exciting festivals. When to the natural beauty and valuable historical vestiges are added cost-effective travel deals provided by the high end Maltese hotels, the small archipelago turns to an irresistible tourist spot, so people who haven't yet planned summer holidays are advised to consider very seriously visiting this wonderful country!

Summer Vacations In Aspen

Many people, especially skier and winter sport enthusiasts, have heard about, already visited or planning skiing vacations in Aspen, the small but famous resort town in Colorado nested in the Roaring Fork Valley, at the foot of the hills of the Rocky Mountains. Aspen is perhaps the most popular of all ski resorts in North America and one of the most renowned worldwide (ski packages to Aspen belong to the most demanded in tourist agencies), it being visited by hundred of thousands of travelers in the winter high season (from late November to end of March). Yet, this small resort town is a year-round vacation destination, particularly the summer months (July & August) being perfect for trips to this wonderful region in Colorado.

But what's the top tourist attractions and things to do in Aspen during the summer? First at all the nature is just majestic, with blooming vegetation covering the mountain slopes and alpine meadows, so there can be admired breathtaking views of the surrounding lofty peaks (North and South Maroon - known as "The Bells", Pyramid Peak, Snowmass Mountain, Capital Peak, Mount Sopris, Elbert, La Plata, Castle and Conundrum). Along with sightseeing, there are countless opportunities for peak climbing (Pyramid, the Bells and Capitol are so difficult that require a mandatory qualification and training day prior to the climb!), rock climbing, hiking, backpacking and trips, mountain biking, paraglidging, horseback riding, fly fishing for trout, hot air ballooning, whitewater river rafting, jeep tours, picnics, and much more!

Outdoor activity fans but also people who spend summer vacations in Aspen just for relaxation have also plenty to do inside the town. There are available spa centers, golf courses, tennis courts, restaurants, bars, shops with all kind of products, historical landmarks like the Silver Queen Gondola, Wheeler Opera House, Ute Cemetery and others. Plus there is more! In the town and the nearby located resort of Snowmass take place in summer a series of festivals and events from which the most popular are Chili Pepper & Brew Fest, Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival, Outside In Aspen, Food & Wine - Additional Events 2010, Grand Cochon At The Classic, Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival (in June), Snowmass Village Free Summer Concerts Aspen Music Festival and School - Summer Schedule, Theater Aspen, Fourth of July Celebration, The Aspen Ideas Festival, Blast the Mass - Downhill Mountain Biking Races, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet - Summer Schedule, Race for the Cure® in Aspen, Aspen Environment Forum (in July), Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival, 2010 Annual Art Auction - Anderson Ranch, Fall in Love with Aspen/Snowmass, Ride for the Cure® in Aspen/Snowmass, Mountain Summit in Aspen, and Big Aspen BBQ (in August).

With so many exciting and adrenaline filled vacation activities, plenty of classy events and interesting concerts to attend isn't surprising at all that hotels in Aspen are crowded in summer too, not just in the winter peak season. However, the number of accommodation estates is large and therefore all tourists have chance to find a free room even if haven't booked lodging in advance. Because of the wonderful festivals which still to come in July and August, holiday makers who haven't planned yet summer vacations (in fact, mountain holidays are more pleasant and invigorating as the consumptive days spent on hot beaches!) are advised to consider seriously Aspen, the year-round tourist gem of Colorado!