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It’s more than just the weather that’s hot in the Big Apple in August. From free film screenings to colourful street parades, the city’s culture comes to life during the beautiful summer season. In addition to the summer-long schedule of free concerts and productions such as Central Park’s Summerstage and Shakespeare in the Park, here are some other activities to consider checking out during an August trip to New York City.

New York International Fringe Festival
Prepare to be amazed by the energy and excitement surrounding the creative and innovative productions at the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC.) Every summer, North America’s largest multi-arts festival hosts over 200 performance companies from around the globe. The festival runs for 16 days in August and showcases over a thousand performances in several venues. For a list of all shows, a guide to the various venues and information on how to buy tickets online, visit the FringeNYC official website. Read the rest of this entry »

With a tropical climate boasting year-round sunshine, a plethora of entertainment venues and exciting attractions to experience, Miami is truly a holidaymaker’s paradise. Indeed, comprised of a variety of diverse and colourful cultures, the city offers up the chance kick back and unwind from the trials of everyday life. For example, Coconut Grove, a historic neighbourhood in the south, is great for bars, restaurants and nightclubs, as well as a selection of bohemian shops to browse through. The north, on the other hand, is home to Midtown, where there is a huge community of West Indians, Hispanics and artists for you to mingle with. Managing to perfectly capture the true multi-cultural feel of Miami with its packed annual events calendar, the city has the capacity to entertain and excite regardless of when you choose to visit. Read the rest of this entry »