It's the start of winter in the northern hemisphere; travellers can embrace the cooling weather by taking to the ski-slopes of Europe or hide from it indoors with some pampering in a luxurious spa. November is a good time to visit the USA—just in time for Thanksgiving. It is also a month when the heat and humidity of the Mississippi has gone and travellers can comfortably explore the river's historic towns. Alternatively, head south to soak up the start of the southern hemisphere's summer season. Lounge on the beaches, explore the mangrove forests of Margarita Island, or visit Ghana on Africa's Gold Coast, with its rich colonial history.
Unforgettable Journeys
Nariz Del Diablo - Ecuador
An awe-inspiring rail route that's hard to believe is real. The world's most difficult railway to build, this line winds down the incredibly steep "Devil's Nose," from high mountain to rainforest.
Burgundy – France
A canal cruise in search of autumnal delights. Travel at a leisurely pace through the heart of the French countryside—because you mustn't rush such great food and wine.
Mississippi Cruise – USA
Take a paddle steamer up the great river to the US heartland. Travel in a genuine "floating palace" from New Orleans past stately antebellum houses, historic plantations, and Civil War sites.
Draa Valley - Morocco
High peaks to sandy desert and mud-walled kasbahs. Drive from Marrakesh across the High Atlas down into a world of date groves, oases, and endless sands on the edge of the Sahara.
Sicily – Italy
The wild heart of one of Europe's most special places. Follow back roads across the island from Palermo to Siracusa, through Enna, perched atop a massive rocky crag.
Natural Wonders
Aitutaki – Cook Islands
The bluest of blue lagoons filled with technicolor fish. Dancing, singing, and fresh fish are what matter here. It's a perfect setting and one of the most natural places in the world.
The Low Country – USA
Discover silent creeks and marshes alive with birds. Kayak through the wildlife-filled salt-marshes and rivers of the South Carolina Low Country, and stay in historic little island towns.
Yucatan Cenotes – Mexico
A unique underwater, subterranean world. The world's largest underwater caves, these cathedral-like caverns beneath the Yucatán are unforgettable places to dive.
Margarita Island – Venezuela
Perfect for snorkeling, watersports, and nature. Find sandy beaches, a verdant and mountainous interior, and a fabulous mangrove National Park teeming with wildlife.
Tysfjord – Norway
Sail between killer whales in a snow-ringed fjord. Just before the Arctic winter hundreds of orcas (killer whales) gather in this fjord in northern Norway, an astonishing spectacle.
Active Adventures
The Milford Track – New Zealand
An unmissable hike through superb lakes and mountains. Reserve early to get a permit to walk this famous trail—access is controlled to preserve the pristine landscape.
Salar de Uyuni – Bolivia
Experience a moonscape in the High Andes. This huge space is the world's largest salt desert, high in the Andes—driving across its vast flatness is bizarrely disorienting.
Tasmania – Australia
An island adventure vacation at the edge of the world. Cycle down mountains, kayak to empty sandy beaches, and trek through the alpine centre of an undiscovered wilderness.
La Reunion – Indian Ocean
From mountain peaks and cascades to coral reefs. With its high peaks, this French island offers the chance to hike the mountains and dive in tropical waters—the same day.
Le Crotoy – France
Clear your head with a fast sail across the sands. Giant sand flats in the Somme Bay have made it a world centre for sand-yachting—and November is when the winds are sharpest.
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