Best places to visit in November
21.07.2023 - 07:30
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Chances are, if you're thinking of taking a break in November, you fancy some winter sun. Or maybe you’re hoping to enjoy your first mulled wine of the season in an elegant European city. Haven’t made up your mind? Our recommendations for the best places to visit in November are to hand to help.
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With Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) running from 31st October-2nd November, this is an exhilarating month to visit Oaxaca. That said, the build-up is part of the experience, so better to arrive earlier.
Essentially, the Day of the Dead is a ritual whereby families welcome the temporary return of the souls of their deceased relatives. People set up an altar at home or at gravesides — a symbolic gateway for the dead, and a place to leave food and drink offerings. Meanwhile, you can expect the streets to come alive with feasting, dancing and parades like nothing else on earth.
Day of the Dead aside, Oaxaca is known for its markets, craft stalls, Baroque architecture, and gallery-rich walkways. You could also visit the Zapotec and Mixtec sites at Monte Albán, Yagul and Mitla. Though less known than their counterparts in central and eastern Mexico, they’re just as impressive.
Meanwhile, on the Pacific coast, Puerto Escondido attracts surfers, with lesser-visited beaches around Puerto Ángel boasting more of an alternative vibe.
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Oaxaca is one of the best places to see Dead of the Dead rituals and festivities © Brett Welcher/Shutterstock
Love art, music and fun festivals? Fancy making some low season savings? Pensacola, Florida, is one of the best places to visit in November.
And the reason? Running 3rd-5th November, Pensacola’s Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is one of America’s best-regarded arts festivals.
Drawing 200+ painters, potters, artists and craftspeople, this welcoming jamboree also showcases heritage arts. Expect to see demonstrations of woodcarving, engraving, spinning and weaving.
Travelling with kids? A dedicated Children’s Arts Festival offers tonnes of free hands-on activities. And, if that wasn’t enough, music events cover everything from jazz and classical, to Cajun and blues.
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Pensacola Beach, Florida © AdobeStock
Falling between peak tourist season (December and January) and the onset of monsoons, November is arguably the best month to visit India.
And, with no shortage of palm-fringed beaches, Kerala is one of the best places to visit in November for winter sun. With two entries in our gallery of the most romantic places in India, and esteemed as one of the most beautiful places in India, it's also