If you’re scrambling to use up your vacation days before the end of the year, look to the best places to travel in November for inspiration. Tucked between fall getaways and winter holidays, this shoulder season month offers plenty of opportunities for vacations both low-key and luxurious—in fact, you can bypass the crowded airports and dinner-table drama of Thanksgiving entirely if you so desire.
For those hoping to soak up the final glorious weeks of autumn’s aesthetic, the Berkshires have you covered. Places like Vienna and Oaxaca, meanwhile, have lively line-ups of cultural activities and festivals. And then there are the reliable, evergreen favorites that happen to shine a little brighter in November, from St. Barts to the Seychelles. Whether you want to shop, sunbathe, or eat Italian food for an entire week, these are the 10 best places to travel in November this year.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Additional reporting by Mark Ellwood.
