Best Places TO GO in NOVEMBER

AFRICA

Botswana
  • MARRAKESH/HIGH ATLAS, Morocco (Pleasant weather, One of the best months to visit, Peak tourist season, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fna sunsets, Maison Tiskiwin, Dar Si Said, The mellah – the old Jewish Quarter, The Marrakech Museum, Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa, Central courtyard, Majorelle Garden at former home of Yves Saint Laurent, Rue Errachidia and Bab Doukkala impressive neighbourhoods, Open air markets -The central souks, Mint tea, Rock climbing, Ski mountaineering, Mountain biking, Morocco’s Toubkal National Park, Traditional food)

 

  • FES, Morocco (Best to visit is mid-March – May or September – October, November – February is off peak tourist season – for budget travellers, Authentic experience, Less chaotic than other cities of Morocco, Narrow streets make it look like a maze – can get lost easily in that cultural surroundings, World’s oldest university – the University of al-Qarawiyyin, “Ancient walled city”creation in the Middle Ages, Colourful, Medersa Bou Inania, Medersa el-Attarine, Fes el Bali, Bab Bou Jeloud, World-famous tanneries – Chouara tannery (oldest leather tannery in the world), Carpets, Traditional tasty cuisine)

 

  • CAIRO, Egypt (Pleasant warm weather, Beginning of the peak tourist season mid-November – December , Pyramids of Giza, Al-Azhar Mosque, To see Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo), Saqqara and Dahshur,Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Nile River, Egyptian Museum, Ain Sukhna beach with many luxurious holiday resorts and restaurants – only 2 hours drive away from the city)

 

  • MAURITIUS (Before the wet/peak season, Aquatic activities, Outstanding swimming and diving conditions, Start of Flamboyant Tree or Delonix Ragia blossoming till January)

 

  • MALAWI (Dry season,  Lake Malawi, named as “Warm Heart of Africa” for its friendliness nation, Mulanje Mountain, Likoma Island, Domwe Island, Beaches, Kayaking Snorkelling, Liwonde National Park, Kasungu National Park, Nyika National Park, Karonga, Nkhotakota, Nkhata Bay, Ilala Ferry,  Town of Dedza, Wildlife spotting: elephants, hippos, antelopes, crocodiles and birds) 

 

  • ZAMBIA (End on the hot and dry season – days are hot and nights are cool (23°C/73°F to 36°C/97°F), Peak tourist season, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria waterfalls (Seven Natural Wonders of the World) sharing with Zimbabwe on the south, Lake Kariba to spot Big Five animals – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, Morning Safaris and Wildlife spotting: leopards/ elephants/ giraffes, Cool dry season is May – August, Hot dry season is September to November)

 

  • ZIMBABWE (Dry season, Victoria waterfalls (Seven Natural Wonders of the World) sharing with Zambia on the north, Lake Kariba to spot Big Five animals – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, Morning Safaris and Wildlife spotting: leopards/ elephants/ giraffes, Cool dry season is May – August, Hot dry season is September to November)

 

  • BOTSWANA (Off-peak season, Beginning of the wet and green season till May, 550 species of birds (November to March – best for birdwatching), Great time to spot HUGE number of bird species, elephant population,  buffalo, lambs, zebras migration in Chobe Safari park, Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta for big 5 – rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe River’s amazing sunsets, Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pans National Parks, Moremi Game Reserve, Lodges and camps) (more about it: andbeyond, go2africa)

 

  • MADAGASCAR (Perhaps the best month for wildlife spotting, Landscape is lush and vibrant, Just before the beg. of the wet summer season (mid December – March)) 

OCEANIA

Hobbiton, New Zealand 

 

  • FIJI (Comfortable weather and not too much humidity, 300 islands, Endless walking with sky-high palm trees, Diving and snorkeling)

 

  • NEW ZEALAND (Peak tourist season form November till March, Pleasant summer weather, City sightseeing,  48 volcanic cones, Unique wildlife, Skydiving and other extreme sports at Fox Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park (New Zealand South Island’s west coast),  UNESCO World Heritage sites – Te Wahipounamu, Tongariro National Park, and the Subantarctic Islands)

 

  • SOUTH GEORGIA ISLANDS (Remote British islands, Part of Atlantic with exceptional world’s least seen places, Largest populations of penguins and seals in the world, Accessible by boat from the nearest port in Falkland Islands and they have airport!) 

ASIA

Vietnam
  • TOKYO/ KYOTO/KANTO region, Japan ( Pleasant Autumn weather – daytime 14ºC/57°F to 18ºC/64°F and in the evening 7ºC/45°F to 12ºC/54°F, Japanese architecture in Autumn colours, One of the best times to visit, Could be considered as the cheapest month to visit, Hitachi Seaside Park, The magical Kochia flower)

 

  • SOUTH KOREA(Nice weather, Before the peak tourist season, Bamboo Festival, Boseong Green Tea Festival, Seoul’s palaces, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun market, Cheonggyecheon stream, N Seoul Tower hiking, Seoul Nori Madang, Seoul Grand Park, Lotte World and Everland theme parks, Good time to visit April – June and September -November, Peak tourist season is June -July)

 

  • CHIANG MAI, Thailand ( Loi Krathong –Thailand’s most beautiful celebrations, Impressive decorations made of flowers and candles)

 

  • GOA, India ( Hot and pleasant temperatures, Baga Beach/ Candolim Beach/ Colva Beach, Elephant Wash & Ride, Wildlife spotting, Old Temples and Churches, Peak tourist season)

 

  • CAMBODIA (After the monsoon season and before the peak season, Pleasant warm weather, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Preah Vihear Temple (UNESCO), Siem Reap forest, Sampling West Baray street food, Cheaper prices) 

 

  • VIETNAM (One of the best time to visit from September to November as well as from March to April, Peak tourist season from from October till the end of December as well as from March to the beginning of May, Comfortable weather, Halong Bay , Cat Ba Island hiking trail, Mekong delta cruise, Ngo Dong River, Phong Nha National park, Hang Son Doong – world’s largest cave(UNESCO), Cat Tien National Park, Wildlife spotting, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Buon Ma Thuot waterfalls, Number of Temples) 

 

  • NEPAL (Peak tourist season till December, Dry season and warm weather from mid-September – December is might be the best time to see that breathtaking mountainous landscape with the clear blue sky on the background,10 highest mountains in the world, World’s highest mountain peak – Mount Everest (best time to climb is from March to May and from September to November), Annapurna, Gautama Buddha – Lumbini, Pristine glaciers, Traditional festivals, Hiking , One of the best white water rafting, Golden trio sightseeing –  Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara, Panoramic Flight Over the Himalayas, Tibet region, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini Peace Park, March – May is also ideal for trekking and exploring nature, Vibrant culture, Traditional tasty food some acquired from Tibetans, Peak tourist season in Autumn (September – November) and Spring (March -May))

 

  • MALDIVES (After the monsoon, Pleasant temperatures, White beaches with emerald crystal clear waters,  Luxurious overwater bungalows, Water sports destination -swimming, fishing, diving, snorkeling, water-skiing, Before the peak season, Better deals on accommodations)

 

  • SHANGHAI/ GUANGXI and YUNNAN provinces,China ( Dry season, Mild temperatures, Peak tourist season, Pudong area, Reed Flute Cave near Guilin, Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, City God Temple, Shanghai Museum, China Art Museum, Ancient limestone cave famed for its vast quantity of different types rock formation that rises from the floor of a cave, Tiger Leaping Gorge to hike, Lujiazui skyline, Nightlife, Zhangjiajie – Flouting mountain/ Avatar Mountains (5 hours by plane or 1 day by train) October – mid-November and April are the best to go there, Zhangjiajie Bridge (260 m) – the world’d tallest breathtaking glass bridge that has world’s highest bungy jump, Good time to visit would be September -November and March – May) 

 

  • BEIJING, China ( Mild temperatures, Off-peak tourist season, September to October as well as March to May could be considered as the best climate months full of colours and comfortable weather, The Great Wall, Forbidden City – Imperial Palace, Jingshan Park,  Temple of Heaven, 1 day Terracotta Warriors tour from Beijing – Basically form Beijing to Xi’an City of Shaanxi Province that can be reached by overnight train or by plane (2 hours), Beijing duck and other dishes of Jing cuisine/ Mandarin cuisine)

 

  • HONG KONG (Mild and pleasant weather, Peak tourist season, Victoria Peak, Victoria Dockside, Chi Lin Nunnery – Buddhist monastery, Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall, 100 old Cat Street market,  Lama Island beaches, White-sand beaches of Tai Long Wan Bay, Blue House, Kowloon Walled City Park, Tai O fishing village, Peak tourist season also in December and late January/early February -Lunar New Year)

NORTH AMERICA

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
  • CANADA (After the peak tourist season July-August, Towering mountain peaks, Dazzling blue lakes and nocturnal forest, Niagara Falls, Canada Day, September – November is arguably the best time to visit for more pleasant warm weather, less tourists, and cheaper prices)

 

  • MICHOACAN, Mexico (UNESCO honoured festival Dia De Muertos, Theme costumes and painted sugar skulls, Massive parades and festivities in the south of the country) 

 

  • JAMAICA (Pleasant warm weather,  Before the Peak tourist season from mid- December, Negril beach and the Negril cliffs, Doctor’s Cave Beach, Montego Bay, Martha Brae River, Dunn’s River Falls, Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, Port Antonio, Rafting, Snorkeling, Blue Hole, Ocho Rios, Nightlife, Rio Grande River) 

 

THE CARIBBEAN

 

  • BAHAMAS, Caribbean (Peak tourist season till January, After the heavy rain and hurricane season, Inagua National Park, Pink flamingos, Blue Lagoon Island, White and pink sand beaches, Turquoise waters, Amazing scuba diving and snorkeling,  Exuma swimming pigs, Cheapest time to visit is August – October (highest risk of hurricane activity), Garden of the Groves, Good time to visit is generally mid-December to May) 

SOUTH AMERICA

Valdes Peninsula, Argentina 
  • VALDES PENINSULA, Argentina (Southern of Argentina , UNESCO protected coastline of 250 miles, special time to spot different animal species altogether during this month(birds, seals,penguin colonies, sea lions, whales, orcas, dolphins)) 

 

  • RIO DE JANEIRO ,Brazil (Fairly warm spring–summer temperatures, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain, Tijuca National Park, Botanical Garden, Breathtaking landscapes and sunset, Rich culture and cuisine, Nightlife, Off-season, Better deals on accommodation and ticket prices)

 

  • SOUTH COAST, Uruguay (Good time to visit Coastal towns (La Paloma, Corumba, Punto Del Diablo) and head to the brilliant surfing beaches, Double check the weather forecast before going there! Place is known for unpredictable weather conditions)

 

  • CHILE  ( Best time to visit September – November and March – May, Shoulder season, Zapallar town and its beaches, Concón and its 3 beautiful beaches ,Town of La Serena, Staning landscape of Caleta Cóndor Beach, Valparaíso, Swimming, surfing and sunbathing in Reñaca (water here is cold, better to cool off after hot summer days))

 

  • SANTIAGO, Chile (Best time to visit September – November and March – May, Shoulder season, Valle Nevado, Sky Costanera, Palacio de La Moneda, Cajon del Maipo, San Cristobal Hill, Metropolitan Park, Hill-park Cerro Santa Lucia, Gorgeous beaches- Bahia Inglesa(Caldera, Atacama), Playa La Piscina beach, and more)

 

  • ATACAMA DESERT, Chile (World’s driest starkly beautiful desert isn’t the hottest, Mild temperatures, Red canyons, Sand dunes, Whooshing geysers, Steaming volcanoes, Salt flats, Better and cheaper accommodation)

 

  • PATAGONIA, Chile/Argentina (Mid- September to November beautiful spring season 8°C/46°F to 20°C/65°F , Before the peak tourist season in November – March (ideal weather),Torres del Paine hiking trail,  Tierra del Fuego, Tasty cultural food and drinks)

CENTRAL AMERICA

Mayan ruin
  • GUATEMALA ( Beginning of dry season till April, Before the peak season in December -March, Warm weather around 25°C/77°F and 33°C/91°F, In Tikal region of Guatemala good time to enjoy watching wildlife before the winter rush of many tourists, Spider monkeys, Mayan ruin, Antigua city(UNESCO), Rio Dulce/ Sweet river, Parque Central Quetzaltenango, Volcan Pacaya, Volcanic landscape, Chichicastenango market, Wet season in May – October)

MIDDLE EAST

Petra -“Rose Red City” , Jordan

  • TURKEY ( Best time to visit March – May and mid-September – mid-November, After the summer peak tourist season (June – August) , Pleasant warm weather, Less tourists, Room rates and airfare are average, Rich culture and history, Istanbul city, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Ephesus, Paraglide above Ölüdeniz , Bodrum, Wildlife spotting: Sea Turtles in Dalyan, Mount Nemrut, Finest cuisine, Grand Bazaar, Top beach destination –  Blue Lagoon (Ölüdeniz), Kabak Beach (Fethiye), Mermerli Beach (Antalya), Icmeler Beach (Marmaris), Cleopatra Beach (Alanya), Patara Beach (Gelemiş), Kaputaş Beach (Kas), Cirali Beach and more) 

 

  • DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Comfortable temperatures till April, Entertainment paradise city, Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain, Palm Jumeirah Skydiving, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai-style desert safari for quad biking and sandboarding, Palm Jumeirah Skydiving, Kite Beach, Hatta Lake kayaking, Shopping Festival, Madinat Jumeirah, Miracle garden, Before the Peak holiday season)  

 

  • TEL AVIV/JAFFA/JERUSALEM, Israel (Pleasant mild temperatures (15°C/59°F to 23°C/73°F) and affordable prices, Shoulder tourist season, Israel’s financial hub, Bauhaus architecture, Beautiful beaches of four seas – Mediterranean, the Red Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and the Dead Sea, Holy Land, Old City (Jaffa/)Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock shrine, Historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Negev Desert, Masada National Park and Fortress, Traditional tasty food, Best time to visit for sightseeing September – November and March – May)

 

  • AMMAN/PETRA ,Jordan (Pleasant hot weather between 19°C/66°F and 30°C/ 86°F, Peak tourist season but less tourists till December, The lost city of Petra which is also called as “Red Rose City” (UNESCO) -famous archaeological site in southwestern desert , Nabataean rock-cut temple/tombs, Dead Sea, Holy month of Ramadan starts in approx.mid of April till mid of May – smoking, eating, and drinking in public is prohibited during the hours of daylight but most restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions will still be open, Another peak tourist season from March till May) 

EUROPE

Strandhill Beach, Ireland 

  • IRELAND ( Peak tourist season June-August, Best time to visit March – May and September – November for milder weather and smaller crowds, Cobh’s colourful architecture, Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Sligo Abbey and Strandhill Beach – popular spot for surfing, Killarney National Park, Music festivals)  

PEAK SEASON: Bahamas, British Virgin Islands/US Virgin Islands, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Jordan, Galapagos Islands, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand.