Where to relax in November for the weekend. Where to rest in early, mid and late November: a description of beach and ski resorts. November in Thailand

When it's cold and raining outside, it's time to go on a trip! We have selected the TOP-7 countries where you can go in November 2020 to relax on the sea: it is dry, warm and sunny.

In a bleak November, it is especially pleasant to go to sunny country, listen to the sound of the surf and soak up the warm sea water. Feel free to take a vacation - in November you can catch in tasty directions!

Israel

Go on a beach holiday in November 2020 in Israel with courage and determination. Better - to the Red Sea in Eilat and the resorts Dead sea to swim and sunbathe. The weather there is ideal, in my opinion: in the daytime on average +23 ... + 27 ° С, at night + 16 ° С, water in the sea +23 ... + 26 ° С. There is no heat and rain. And it's also convenient that we have a visa-free regime with Israel!

In November, you can fly to Israel relatively inexpensively (compared to the high season) if you catch a burning tour.

Things to do? While there are no pilgrims, go to the holy places: Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem. Visit the Bahai Gardens in Haifa, see Tel Aviv and Jaffa. Relax at the Dead Sea and go snorkelling or diving in.

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UAE

Where is the most comfortable place to relax in November abroad? It is very good in the UAE: during the day + 30 ° С, at night +18 ... + 20 ° С, the sea is warm +23 ... + 25 ° С. The weather is ideal for beach holidays and excursions. It rains sometimes, but passes quickly.

In November, tours and hotels in the UAE are more expensive, because there are a lot of tourists.

Interested in Vietnam? This is our favorite country, and we have a lot about it (after all, we lived and traveled there for many months!). A big plus of the republic is a simplified visa regime for Russians: a visa is not needed for up to two weeks, but for a longer period.

Things to do? Mui Ne has a rough sea, so it is ideal for surfing and kitesurfing. For snorkeling and diving, head to Phu Quoc where visibility is good. Visit huge park"Vinperl" in Nha Trang or Fukuoka - there will be enough entertainment and attractions for the whole day! Take an excursion to Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Da Lat or Sapa.

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China

A full beach holiday in China in November is possible only on the rest seaside resorts already chilly. You can have a great rest in 2020 at the sea in Sanya: in November, the sea is warm + 25 ° С, the air temperature is + 28 ° С.

Things to do? The water is so clear that you can safely explore the depths of the sea. Popular excursions to local attractions include Pirate Island, Butterfly Museum, Ma An Volcano, and temple complex Dong Tian. Take an excursion to and from Velikaya Chinese wall, and Shanghai - there is great shopping and towering skyscrapers. Dress warmly, metropolitan areas are located much further north.

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Maldives

Relatively inexpensive, you can relax on the sea in November in the Maldives - compared to December, prices are lower. If you dreamed of visiting paradise islands, it is worth flying in November.

By the way, we know how you can spend your vacation! We visited 4 islands on our own: Rasdhoo, and Male. In the article, we share useful tips.

November is a transitional month. The weather is dry, but it may still be raining. Air temperature + 30 ° С, clear and warm water + 28 ° С. Driest region - Haa Alifu atoll, rainy in the center of the archipelago: Faafu, Baa, Male, Ari.

Things to do? There are few excursions in the Maldives: diving, snorkeling, sea fishing, trips to uninhabited islands and picnic island, romantic dinners on the beach, water skiing, canoe rental - these are the main attractions. Tourists are mostly lying lazily on the beaches.

Goa

Goa - this is where it is better to relax in November 2020 by the sea! At this time, the high season begins, it becomes dry and clear. It rains, but rarely. The humidity drops to a comfortable 70%. On average, during the day +27 ... + 32 ° С, at night + 22 ° С, water in the sea + 29 ° С.

November is traditionally considered a month " low season", and quite undeservedly. First, in children - school break, an excellent excuse to travel with the whole family. Secondly, when enough time has passed after the summer vacation, winter and slush are already coming, and before new year holidays still far away - it's time to change the scenery at least for a short time, recharge the warmth of the sun, vitamins and fresh impressions. At the same time, airlines usually offer their best prices in November, and hotels, restaurants and museums delight with various discounts and special programs.

Beach resorts

In many European countries in November the weather does not differ much from the Russian one - and does not dispose to sunbathing. November starts the Velvet season when the sweltering heat is replaced by warm sunny days, and the calm sea is conducive to a pleasant stay.

The choice of destinations for a trip to warm regions in November is really great. It may be, or - each of the countries is unique in its own way, and each can offer excellent weather, magnificent beaches, rich excursion program and developed infrastructure.

Festivals and Holidays

An excursion vacation, which is possible in November in almost any European country, can be combined with an entertainment trip. In autumn, many interesting and colorful festivals take place around the world. So, every year on the eleventh of the eleventh month at eleven o'clock in the cities -, and - there is an official opening of the carnival season, which lasts for several months and ends by Great Lent. Gothic holidays are also interesting: in the ruins of Frankenstein Castle, located nearby, on the top of a high cliff, in the surrounding forests, a multi-day Halloween party is held. Counting vampires, serial killers, zombies, werewolves, walking mummies, gallows and succubi with a nearby American military base goes to the thousands; beer flows like a river.

Wine connoisseurs shouldn't miss the "New Beaujolais" festival, a young wine made in a small region to the north. It starts in the town of Bozho, where on the third Wednesday of November, shortly before midnight, the winemaker's march starts. With torches from the vine, they come to the main city square, where exactly at midnight they knock the plugs out of the barrels and substitute the mugs under the streams of young wine. At the same time, the sale of "Beaujolais Nouveau" begins in drinking establishments

Visa-free sea: budget destinations

Israel

• Air temperature in November: up to 25 ° C.
• How to get there:flight Moscow - Eilat - from 11,000 rubles, travel time - 4.5 hours.
• Visa: need not.
• pros: many excursions, quality medical and spa treatments.
• Minuses:high prices for food and entertainment.

In November, it rains on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, so only the resorts of the Dead and Red Seas remain for a beach holiday. There, the velvet season is coming to an end, it is still comfortable to sunbathe and swim during the day, but it gets colder in the evening, so you should put a windbreaker in your suitcase.

Central beach in Eilat.

The main recreation area of ​​the Red Sea, will delight guests with pleasant prices (accommodation - from 2200 rubles for two), and hotels will offer treatment programs with discounts (prices in hotels - from 4000 rubles). There will be no excitement in diving centers, you can safely swim among corals and reefs (from 200 ILS / ≈ 3500 rubles) or visit the underwater observatory (ticket - from 99 ILS / ≈ 1700 rubles).

In November, there are not a huge number of pilgrims to Israeli shrines, so it's time to enjoy the holy places in silence. Excursions to Jerusalem and Bethlehem - from 180 ILS (≈ 3100 rubles).

Where to stay

From 2900 rubles / night for two.

From 3400 rub./night for two.

How to save on hotel reservations

When planning your trip, do not forget to look at ours - we have collected 7 tips for profitable reservations.

Phuket, Thailand

• up to + 30 ° C.
• How to get there:flight Moscow - Pattaya - from 20,000 rubles, travel time - 9 hours.
• Visa: need not.
• Pros:varied rest, exotic nature, Asian cuisine.
• Minuses: inconstancy of the weather.

Thailand always helps out when it comes to... Inexpensive, , hotels for every taste, and they are already accustomed to the Russian tourist. It rains on Koh Samui and Phuket for half a month, but in good weather and dry- just right for a beach holiday.

Laem Sing Beach in Phuket.

You can rent a room for two from 700-800 rubles. per night. From entertainment in Pattaya, everyone will find something of their own. Children will love the elephant village (tour - from 600 THB / ≈ 1200 rubles), and adults can take a motorbike and go around the whole island (rent - from 200 THB / ≈ 400 rubles per day) or go to a Thai massage (from 200 THB / ≈ 400 rubles).

The most beautiful Thai holiday takes place in November- Loy Krathong. Residents launch sky lanterns and make boat baskets with orchids and candles, which are released into the water at night as a token of gratitude for the harvest.

Where to stay

From 720 rubles / night for two.

From 800 rubles / night for two.

From 1000 rubles / night for two.

Goa, India

• Air temperature in November: up to +25 ° C.
• How to get there:flight Moscow - Dabolim - from 15,000 rubles, travel time - 7 hours.
• Visa:issued online.
• Pros:delicious cuisine, good prices for tours.
• Minuses: not all establishments had time to open.

The end of autumn is the beginning of the season in Goa, but this does not interfere budget vacation... There are many one- and two-star , where rooms cost from 500 rubles, which allows you to save a lot on accommodation. If you want to relax in modern hotel, then get ready to pay from 1000 rubles per night.

Baga Beach, North Goa.

Excellent surfing (lesson - from 45 $ / ≈ 2860 rubles) and a couple of interesting dive spots (diving - from 70 $ / ≈ 4400 rubles) can be found on the coast ... In the same place beautiful sunsets and dancing to the rhythms of reggae, so mostly young people come here. V tourists are waiting ideal beaches with white sand and palm trees, such a vacation is suitable for families with children and lovers of silence.

It is very green in Goa in November, affected by the effects of the rainy season, so go on an excursion. There is a wide choice - from "All Goa in one day" (from $ 40 / ≈ 2500 rubles) to a jeep safari to Dudhsagar waterfall (from $ 25 / ≈ 1590 rubles) and cruises in the crocodile jungle (from $ 20 / ≈ 1200 rubles).

Where to stay

From 400 rubles / night for two.

From 900 rubles / night for two.

Exotic destinations

Tenerife, Canary Islands

• Air temperature in November: up to +23 ° C.
• How to get there:flight Moscow - Tenerife - from 11,500 rubles, travel time - 7.5 hours.
• Visa: Schengen
• Pros:go to famous islands and not go broke.
• Minuses: in the case of a cyclone, it is cold to swim.

In the Canary Islands, November is ideal: not so hot and much cheaper than in summer. You don't have to save up for a trip for a couple of years,average vacation will cost about 50-100 € (≈ 3600-7200 rubles) per day for two.

Teresitas beach.

The main island of the archipelago, famous for its beaches in Costa Adeje and Playa de Las Americas in the southern part of the island. There is also good surfing (surfboard rental - from 15 € / ≈ 1100 rubles) and big waves... When you get tired of lying on the beach, go to northern part the island where the Teide volcano is located (tour - from 132 € / ≈ 9520 rubles), or go for exploration to neighboring Gran Canaria (by ferry - from 40 € / ≈ 2800 rubles).

Where to stay

From 1800 rub./night for two.

From 2700 rubles / night for two.

From 3600 rubles / night for two.

Sri Lanka

• Air temperature in November: up to +29 ° C.
• How to get there:flight Moscow - Colombo - from 18,000 rubles.round trip, travel time - 8.5 hours.
• Visa: issued online.
• Pros:vacation is cheaper than in tourist season.
• Minuses: the wind and ocean calm down by mid-November.

In November, Sri Lanka begins preparations for the tourist season. Housing prices are going up by the end of the month, but they are still not hitting the pocket so hard. For a double room, expect to pay from 1000 rubles.

It rains all month in the eastern part of the island, so it is not suitable for recreation, but in the resorts of the western half, starting from and , by the middle of November it becomes sunny and cloudless. In addition to paradise beaches with palm trees and swimming with a mask, at least once go to an Ayurvedic massage (a two-hour session - from $ 32 / ≈ 2000 rubles).

From active rest there is surfing (where to do, ), however, classes with an instructor are expensive - from $ 50 (≈ 3100 rubles) for two hours. From the excursions, choose those that take place in the northwestern part of the island, for example, a boat trip on a boat with a transparent bottom in the Hikkaduwa reserve (from $ 30 / ≈ 1900 rubles) or a bot safari through the mangroves (from $ 18 / ≈ 1150 rubles .).

Where to stay

From 1000 rubles / night for two. How to get there: flight Moscow - Hanoi - from 15,000 rubles, travel time - 8 hours.

If your kids are ready for long flights, go to Vietnam. Vacation prices are still low on the eve of the winter season, accommodation - from 110,000 VND (≈ 300 rubles) per night. Lunch in a cafe will cost 200,000 VND (≈ 550 rubles), street food - from 20,000 VND (≈ 55 rubles).

Fukuoka it will turn out to sunbathe and swim, and in the north without unnecessary heat (excursions - from 580,000 VND / ≈ 1,550 rubles).

On Phan Thiet and Fukuoka in November there is good surfing (rent - from 116,000 VND / ≈ 320 rubles, lesson - from 465,000 VND / ≈ 1250 rubles), and on the latter, in addition, the diving season begins (diving - from 700,000 VND / ≈ 1900 rubles).

Where to stay

From 1500 rubles / night for a family room.

From 2000 rubles / night for a family room.

You see: it is not so gloomy and gloomy everywhere as it happens outside the window in November. All that remains is to book a hotel, download a country guide, pack a suitcase- and you can safely run away into the summer. Well, or in early winter. This is already to your liking.

So, November holidays already on the nose, and you do not know where to go. Although it is worth preparing and buying tickets in advance, when prices are not yet too high. We all know that the cost of a / b increases significantly for travel during peak holidays. In November, Russians rest for 3 days (November 4, 5 and 6). Many people want to change their surroundings and diversify their leisure. You can arrange a small outing outside the city or along the Golden Ring, if you live in Moscow, or get out into more Big City having visited, for example, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, etc. (who has not been where else).

If you have a loyal boss or you are your own boss, that is, the opportunity to increase your rest, taking another day or two at your own expense, then you will get a mini-vacation!) And in this case, the geography of flights will expand significantly.

Today I will suggest some ideas for the November holidays. We will not dwell on the cities of Russia, because you can always choose any weekend and visit this or that town, but we will be guided, on average, by 4 days of vacation

November holidays WITHOUT VISA for Russians

Personally, I would prefer visiting one of the former republics of the USSR, therefore, such countries will be in the TOP. In some I have been, but in the majority I have not yet:

• (Kazakhstan)
• Baku, Azerbaijan)
• Yerevan, Armenia)
• (Georgia)
• Tashkent (Uzbekistan)
• Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
• Minsk, Belarus)
• Kiev, Ukraine)
• Belgrade (Serbia)
• Istanbul, Turkey)
• Kishinev, Moldova)
• Tivat (Montenegro)
• Tel Aviv (Israel)

Of all the cities listed, I was only in 5. If I chose from this list where to go exactly for November, I would fly to Tivat to breathe the sea. I love the sea at any time of the year, even in the off-season. There is a special charm in this and its own romance)) The main thing is that there is no rain! BUT the weather is, as you know, unpredictable.
And to Tivat, by the way, "Pobeda" flies from Moscow. I tried this low-cost airline in the summer, I liked it.

November Holidays for those with Schengen
or who wants to do it (it's easy, I wrote a lot about visas)

I share my ideas for a popular inexpensive vacation in Schengen countries:

The rest of the directions, in my opinion, will cost more. Where do you think if you are thinking of a change of scenery?

Holidays abroad in November is an excellent cure for blues and stress. In our article you will find many ideas on where to relax in November abroad and how to make your vacation unforgettable.

Where better to go for a weekend in November

If you are tired of the workload, and there is no time for a full-fledged vacation in November, a weekend in interesting place, in other words - "weekend tour". Such services are now offered by many travel companies. Weekend tours are sightseeing and gastronomic trips, travel to festivals, beaches and resorts.

Popular weekend tours are tours in European capitals and cities (Rome, Paris, Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Budapest, Warsaw, Krakow), as well as the cities of Turkey (Istanbul, Antalya) and the CIS countries, where you can have a relatively inexpensive vacation in November.

A wonderful romantic weekend can be spent in medieval European castle hotels. Luxurious interiors with antique furniture and art objects, magnificent gardens, marble fireplaces create a truly fabulous setting. This kind of vacation is great for honeymoon or a holiday event.

Some travel agencies offer special wedding tours to exotic countries or islands. For example, the package of a wedding tour to India includes wedding national costumes, the services of a photographer and make-up artist, and decoration of the place. At the end of the ceremony, the young are presented with a marriage certificate.

Excursion tours in November

If you are planning your vacation in November and are looking for a better place to go, choosing old Europe will not be a mistake, besides, at this time the prices for tours can be very democratic.

A trip to Europe will definitely appeal to history buffs and connoisseurs of beautiful architecture. Moving by modern buses will make the trip comfortable, and specially designed routes will open many sights of the cities of Austria, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, France, Spain. If you stock up on warm clothes, you can plan a vacation for November in the Scandinavian countries - Sweden, Norway, Denmark.

Gastronomic tour in Provence he will acquaint with all the secrets of the season of "quiet hunt" for truffles, as well as different types of wines. Wine tours in Bordeaux, Tuscany or Alsace offer tourists wine tastings, excursions to vineyards and overnight stays in castles. Beer lovers will certainly appreciate the beer tours to Prague or Munich.

At the end of November in many European cities(Prague, Brussels, Dresden, Copenhagen, Salzburg) Christmas markets and markets begin to work.

The best festivals and celebrations in November

The festival is perfect place where it is better to relax in November for lovers of national flavor, folk traditions and fun.

Every November, the Spanish town of Baena celebrates Las Jornadas del Olivar y el Aceite, an olive and olive oil festival celebrating the end of the area's harvest. The town is considered the Spanish capital of olives and one of the world leaders in olive oil production. For the first time, the festival took place relatively recently - in 1997, it usually lasts three days. Every year the program of the festival changes, but the competition "Ruta de la Tapa", in which the best institutions of the city participate, remains the same. A cafe, restaurant or bar creates a special mini-menu of three snacks using olives or oil.

Anyone can taste these dishes, and those who manage to bypass all the establishments and taste all the dishes will receive a prize of fifty liters of olive oil and dinner for two in the "olive" restaurant of the festival. During the festival, guests can enjoy music, songs, dances, performances, taste different wines, get to know the best Andalusian cuisine and buy souvenirs. In the center of Baena is the Olive Museum, which is well worth a visit to learn about the rich history of the olive culture.

Every November, on Saturdays and Sundays, starting from the second Saturday, the Italian city of San Miniato hosts the Festival of White Truffles - the most valuable mushrooms in the world. At this time, the harvesting season takes place here, and since the mushroom is stored for only ten days, it is celebrated every weekend. The festival program includes tastings, master classes on the selection and preparation of truffles, auctions where guests buy mushrooms, fairs with various delicacies.

During the festival, you can taste local cuisine using white truffles - pasta, risotto, butter, sauces, creams, fondue. You can also go to " quiet hunt"Together with an experienced mushroom picker - Triphalau. Collecting truffles requires the help of a specially trained dog or pig.
On the third Thursday of November at midnight in France, there is a festival of "Beaujolais Nouveau" - a new Beaujolais, a young wine made in Beaujolais, a region with not very fertile soils in the south of Burgundy. In general, Beaujolais wine made from Gamay grapes is inferior in quality to Bordeaux or Burgundy wines, it ripens quickly and is not suitable for long-term storage, so the New Beaujolais festival is more commercial.

The motto "Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!" Thursday night on main square a huge crowd of the town is waiting for the moment when the first bottle of new wine will be uncorked. This happens after twelve strikes of the bells of the Church of St. Nicholas, by the light of torches from the vine, the wine is poured and tasted. In Lyon, the party begins in the evening and is accompanied by concerts, fireworks and a tasting of the culprit. Folk festivities with the obligatory refreshment of young wine, sausages and baked apples are held in many cities of France. The holiday, which is called the "New Wine Year", is gradually expanding beyond the borders of France.

Until 1846, Beaujolais was bottled in 1 liter bottles ("Lyons bottle"), and then its volume was reduced to 460 ml and began to be sold in batches. In the bar, bottles were lined up, and drinkers paid per meter, that is, 12 bottles. The thirteenth was offered free of charge.

On November 22, Mexicans celebrate the day of remembrance of Saint Cecilia (Cecilia), who is considered the patroness of musicians. Every year on this day, street musicians - mariachi - gather on the metropolitan square of G. Garibaldi. They are divided into groups of 9-8 people, and play the violin, guitars, percussion and wind instruments. Mariachi compete to see who is the best.

In November, in Thailand, you can witness an amazing action: on the festival of light and moon, Loy Krathong, Thais launch rafts decorated with flowers from banana leaves, inside which a candle burns and fragrant sticks are fragrant. It also hosts the International Fireworks Festival, timed to coincide with the king's birthday.

Holidays and festivals are also celebrated in November:

• India: Ganga Mahotsava - the launch of burning lamps along the Ganges in Varanasi.
• Germany: Berlin Jazz Festival.
• England: Guy Fawkes Night;
• Azerbaijan: pomegranate festival.

Where better to relax in November: ski resorts

Alpine skiing in November is a wonderful type of recreation, especially since there are plenty of places to go to, since at this time many ski resorts in Europe open new season... First of all, these are ski resorts on the slopes of the Alps in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland.

One of the most popular ski resorts Austria is Sölden, located in the Ötztal valley in Tyrol. Here, in an amazing way, winter and glacier skiing areas are combined, thanks to which the skiing season begins in October and ends in May. This resort is home to the famous "Big Three" peaks: Gaislachkogl, Tiefenbachkogl and Schwarze Schneide.

These areas are accessible for skiing and visiting by guests of the resort due to the ski lifts. The resort is suitable for both professionals and those who are just taking their first steps on skis. Even the absence of snow is not a problem here: the resort is equipped with an artificial snow system. It offers tourists 145.5 km of ski slopes, 33 ski lifts, an ice skating rink, ski schools for adults and children, a snow park, observation decks, many cafes and restaurants, a cinema, shops, nightclubs.

The French resort of Val Thorens, which is part of the largest ski area "Three Valleys", is considered one of the highest European resorts... It is located at an altitude of over 2300 m. The resort town was built at the intersection of ski slopes, so you need to walk just a few minutes from home to skiing.

The total ski area is 600 km. There are also 180 ski lifts, ski schools, playgrounds and a snow park, dozens of bars and restaurants, spa centers, a cinema, a library, and a concert hall. A feature of the resort is that even people with disabilities can ride on it. Val Thorens offers its clients dog sledding and mountain biking, skiing excursions, snowshoeing.

Another French resort, open in November, is Tignes. Its infrastructure is also very developed, as it used to be a training base for the Paralympic team. There are 154 ski slopes and 90 lifts.

At the beginning of the month, the resort Les Deux Alpes takes place autumn festival snow sports.

The largest ski resort in Italy - Livigno - is located near the Swiss border near the town of Bormio. There are almost no winds here, and the snow cover reaches 2.5 m.

The most popular and largest ski resort in Switzerland, Zermatt, is open all year round. As for the quality and equipment of the slopes, this is one of the best ski resorts, which, moreover, is famous for its beautiful natural landscapes. The highest lift station with a height of 3885 m is located here. The total ski area of ​​the Zermatt resort is 360 km. It is equipped with 35 lifts, snow parks, ski schools, cafes and restaurants.

The most popular ski resorts in Finland are Levi, Ruka and Ylläs. Every November, Levy hosts the International Ski Federation Slalom World Cup.

To have access to the ski lift, you need to purchase a ski pass at the ski resort - a credit card-sized card with a built-in microchip that acts as a pass. Access to the lift is performed automatically after you bring the ski pass to the validator. Resorts typically offer half-day, day, three-day, and weekly ski passes. It cannot be exchanged or returned..

Where can you fly in November by the sea, the best resorts

There is nothing better than getting away from the usual autumn dampness in summer. In addition, a beach holiday in November can be very inexpensive for you, because airlines, hotels, restaurants and museums at this time offer discounts and Special offers... Travel companies offer many tours at sea in November and will tell you exactly where to go.

United Arab Emirates. The hot tropical climate is just right for an autumn vacation, so an influx of tourists is possible here. The weather at this time is characterized by the following temperature indicators: during the day about 30 ºC in Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, 32 ºC in Dubai, 28 ºC in Fujairah, 17-18 ºC at night; the water in the Persian Gulf warms up to 25 ºC, in the Oman - up to 23 ºC.

In addition to a beach holiday, in November in the UAE you can go shopping, excursions, ride a yacht or boat, hunt for pearls, and attend many cultural events. In November, these are horse races, camel races, and a golf tournament. The Formula 1 Grand Prix is ​​held in Abu Dhabi at the end of November.

In Muslim countries, it is better for a woman not to appear on the streets in clothes that are too open and unaccompanied, because there are strict moral and ethical rules.

Egypt. In November, the Red Sea is pleasant: the air temperature is not as high as in summer (25-30 ° С during the day and 17 ºC at night), and the sea is also quite warm (25 ° С). V central regions the air temperature can even reach 35 ºC, but by night it gets colder up to 10 ºC. At the end of autumn in Egypt, you can not only swim, but also have fun or enrich yourself culturally, the absence of heat contributes to this very much. You can travel comfortably, go on excursions to the most famous landmarks, or drive a jeep through the desert, surf, kitesurf or scuba dive. Hotels in Egypt relieve tourists from all everyday problems by offering food all inclusive... It should be noted that vouchers are often cheaper at the end of the month, which will contribute to a budget holiday in November.

Sri Lanka. Island in Indian Ocean – a good place November vacation for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle big city and wants to enjoy beautiful landscapes, exotic fruits and beach vacation... Windsurfing is very common here: wave conquerors come here from all over the world, and beginners can improve their skills at a surf school. Also on the island you can go sea fishing, sightseeing or go on excursions to tea plantations.

Israel. The warm Dead Sea and the reduced prices in November contribute to a beach holiday where it can be problematic to travel in the summer - in Israel. V summer months it is very hot there (40 ° C), and the prices for tours "bite". In November, the temperature indicators are quite comfortable: the air warms up to 27 ° С, and the water - up to 25 ° С. In such conditions, it will be convenient to relax on the beach, travel, take excursions and recover. True, precipitation is possible at this time, but usually there are few gloomy days in the month, and the rain ends quickly. It rarely rains in Eilat, besides, here you can not only spend time at sea, but also go diving, shopping, walking (for example, in the City of Kings park).

There are many more options for where to go to the sea in November: Maldives, Seychelles, Canary Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Spanish islands Tenerife and Madeira. In Cyprus, according to local residents, in November it is already cool for swimming, but the water temperature of 20 ° C does not frighten many tourists at all.

The best places to stay with children in November

If you are planning to go to Thailand, then children can get a great charge of emotions at the water park near the hotel. Pattaya park in Pattaya, it will also be interesting in the dolphinarium and the tropical garden "Nong Nooch". In Bangkok, it is worth visiting the Siam Park and Dream World - Asian Disneyland.

For autumn sea ​​recreation with children, you can go to the Canary Islands, Dominican Republic, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Israel. The latter countries have excellent recreational resources for the health of children. A popular Israeli resort for family vacation is Eilat.

Holidays with a child in November in Mexico will be wonderful on the island of Cozumel: there is very clear water and white fine sand. Entertainment Center KidZania in Mexico City is a prototype of a real city, which includes smaller copies of buildings, shops, theaters, and public transport. Once they choose their profession, children can spend the whole day here, earning local "money" for access to entertainment and gift shops. Adults are not allowed to enter the playrooms. Suitable for family holidays National park gray whales.

You can give a child a holiday today not only in Mexico: KidZania centers are now located in Turkey (Istanbul), India (Mumbai), Thailand (Bangkok), Egypt (Cairo), Russia (Moscow), Great Britain (London), Brazil (Sao Paulo) ).

Children will also love their holidays in Europe. Perhaps the weather for visiting Disneyland Paris in November will not be entirely suitable, but there will not be many tourists there. In Paris, children can also be taken to the Museum of Science and Technology, Parc Asterix, Parc La Villette, and the Parisian suburb of Le Bourget is home to the Museum of Cosmonautics and Aviation.

Children will love Vienna children's museum Zoom, an interactive entertainment center and oldest zoo, and mandatory places for visits in London are the London Eye and the Harry Potter Museum.

Not only children, but also adults will be interested in the Micropia zoo in Amsterdam, where microorganisms live. It is like a laboratory equipped with microscopes connected to large screens.

Best countries to shop: where to go shopping in November

Probably, many have heard the term "Black Friday", which has recently reached the Slavic latitudes. It marks the day of discounts and sales, which comes after the American holiday of Thanksgiving, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. Today, the tradition of mass sales has spread not only to America, but to the whole world. To buy discounted goods, many buyers are ready to spend the night near stores and stand in long queues or stay awake until late at night, ordering products from online stores. Some stores are extending Black Friday until December 1st. Black Friday was the source of the idea for a No Shopping Day, an international day to protest against excessive consumerism.

Exactly when and why the phrase acquired its modern meaning is unknown. For many years, "Black Friday" marked the collapse of the gold market on September 24, 1869. Later, since the 1920s, any Friday the 13th was called "black". Newspapers in the 1970s in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia report the bustling day after Thanksgiving, the day of the biggest shopping for Christmas and the biggest traffic congestion.

Mid November - February is a fixed season for UK seasonal sales, but small sales from past seasons in stores happen all year round. During the sales period, discounts sometimes reach 70 percent, and often things are discounted several times. London's main shopping street is Oxford Street with over 300 shops. In the UK there are entire "sale villages", for example, Bicester Village in Oxfordshire (about an hour from London), where there are more than a hundred shops of different brands. Large outlet centers and mono-brand outlets are scattered throughout the country.

At the end of November, discounts begin in Germany, but at this time they are small (up to 20%) and relate to democratic brands.

When shopping in the EU, Israel, Turkey, Thailand and others, you can get some of your money back thanks to the system Tax Free(reimbursement of a part of the value added tax (from 7 to 22%).

The Global Village fair is open in Dubai from November to April. It's huge exhibition complex representing the planet in miniature: there are pavilions or stands different countries with an assortment of goods that reflect the national flavor. The fair also has about 30 restaurants national cuisine, an amusement park and an artificial reservoir. The fair program is very rich: concerts, theatrical performances, fashion shows, fire shows, demonstration of elements of the brightest festivals in the world.

Also in November, Dubai traditionally hosts the International Jewelry Week - the largest jewelry exhibition in the Middle East, where you can acquire exclusive jewelry by famous masters or world brands.

Exotic countries for a vacation in November

India. The coast of Goa is a great place to spend a vacation, in November there are quite favorable conditions for relaxation, the monsoon time passes and sunny days come. True, rare rains are possible, but they are often short-lived and warm. Autumn air temperature readings are at the level of 30-32 ˚C during the day, not lower than 22 ˚C at night. The water temperature of the Arabian Sea is 28-29 ˚C.

Holidays in the northern part of Goa are more suitable for young people, this is an area where it is in full swing night life with beach discos and parties. The resorts of Anjuna, Baga, Vagator, Calangute, Candolim are places where it is never boring.

For a relaxing holiday, the southern part of Goa is more suitable, in particular Arossim, Cavelossim and Colva. Karva Chout (festival of married women) and Diwali (festival of lights) are celebrated here in November. In addition to a beach holiday in Goa, you can participate in sightseeing tours and see the sights: the flea market in Anjuna, the Arvelema caves and waterfall, the Rudreshwar temple, the bird sanctuary, the elephant village and others. Fans of outdoor activities will love fishing on a yacht, Boat trip on the aquatic species transport, where you can admire the dolphins, or an excursion to the Dudhsagar waterfall. Nature lovers will find it interesting to go to Kollem - the village of elephants.

Thailand. November is the start of Thailand's high season. Temperatures at this time are at the level of 30 ˚C during the day and 25-27 ˚C at night, the water warms up to 27-29 ˚C, so you can swim with pleasure, without languishing from the heat. For a vacation in November, such areas as Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Chang are great. November rest in Pattaya promises to be interesting and unforgettable. In addition to relaxing at sea, you can take a yacht trip, go water skiing, jet skis, an inflatable banana boat or parachute. Fans of extreme sports can test their courage by jumping from the Pattaya Park tower. A ferry or boat will take you to the islets for scuba diving. After an active break, Thai massages and a herbal sauna will help you recuperate, while women will appreciate the local spa treatments and rejuvenation courses.

At the end of November, the Miss International Queen international beauty contest is being held in Pattaya, where the most beautiful transgender woman is chosen, that is, former men who have used sex reassignment surgery and hormone therapy.

Phuket is a wonderful time for diving. Local attractions are also worth seeing: Wat Shri Suntorn Temple, a temple complex Big Buddha, Palace of Arts, National Museum Thalanga, seashell museum On the island of Maprao Yai, you can visit a pearl farm. But the island of Koh Chang in November should go for a beach holiday. This is a place with magnificent landscapes, where you can contemplate waterfalls, mountains and rainforests.

Many resorts in Thailand host boat races in November, and an elephant show is held in Surin on the third weekend of November.

Mexico. A distant country in the other hemisphere, where you can fly in November, can surprise and amaze with its culture, history and beautiful seascapes. In November, when the air temperature is at major resorts(Acapulco, Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen) is 29-32 ° C, the high tourist season begins here. The water in the Caribbean Sea warms up to 28 ° C, along the Pacific coast - up to 27 ° C. Going on excursions in this country, you will get acquainted with the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs and Mayans, see the amazing temples and pyramids of Teotihuacan, Taxco, Puebla.

Cozumel Island - favorite place divers: through the purest water you can see corals and wonderful sea inhabitants. A must-see holiday in Mexico is to get acquainted with the famous Mexican cuisine, unthinkable without hot chili peppers, tortillas and beans. Be sure to try burritos, tacos, quesadillas, fajitos, chili con carne and different tequilas. And as souvenirs from Mexico, tourists buy woven bedspreads, ceramics, silver jewelry, cactus sweets, ponchos and sombreros, hammocks and, of course, tequila.

Did you know?According to Mexicans, tequila should be drunk without lime and salt, and washed down with tomato juice flavored with chili.

Where can you go without visas in November

Countries for a vacation in November, to visit which you do not need to apply for a visa, are:

• Egypt (a free visa is issued upon arrival at the airport);
• Thailand (a tourist visa for 15 days is issued at the border);
• Sri Lanka (visa is issued as part of tourist group at the border or electronically).
• Israel;
• Cuba;
• Dominican Republic;
• Turkey;
• Tunisia;
• Mauritius (visa at the airport);
• Maldives (visa at the airport);
• Seychelles;
• Montenegro;
• Jordan.

To travel to Cyprus, India, the UAE and Mexico, you will need an e-Visa, which can be done online.

Where not to go on vacation in November

For a vacation in November in Vietnam, only the region of the extreme south is suitable, typhoons are observed in the rest of the territory or the closeness of winter is felt. For example, very unstable weather happens in the Vietnamese resort of Nha Trang. Clear sunny days can alternate with cloudy and rainy days, the water becomes cold, and the waves are very strong. V western regions The rainy season is also possible in Thailand. In November, the beaches of European countries are also closed for swimming.

If you have the opportunity, why not organize yourself an overseas fall vacation or weekend? Allocate a little time for rest in November, and travel agencies will definitely tell you where it is better to go to rest.