November sits in peak shoulder season, according to a roundup of destinations for 2026: weather can be unpredictable, but travelers may get lucky, crowds are small in most places and prices are often at their lowest for the year. The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday also offers a four-day break for those not committed to family visits, and several destinations begin their Christmas markets and light displays at the end of the month. The list below covers ten places to consider.
Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains in Morocco offer cooler November weather that the guide describes as ideal for hiking in the Atlas Mountains, while Marrakech remains vibrant as locals and visitors take advantage of milder temperatures. Travelers can wander the souk, visit gardens and see architectural highlights. Morocco's Independence Day falls on Nov. 18, the Marrakech Coffee & Tea Festival is scheduled for Nov. 5-7 with more than 400 exhibitors, workshops and classes, and the Marrakech International Film Festival runs Nov. 20-28. Accommodation options include the Park Hyatt Marrakech, which opened in 2025, the new Riad Beij in the Medina and Kasbah Tamadot in the Atlas Mountains. Direct access has increased, with United launching a Newark route in 2024 and Delta debuting an Atlanta route at the end of 2025.
Oaxaca, Mexico is known for its Day of the Dead celebration, held in Oaxaca City from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, with elaborate costumes, parades, street festivals, cemetery and altar visits, and music, food and drinks. Design-forward hotels include 7 Casa Laurel, which opened in April, Casa Yati, which opened in Ventanilla last summer, and La Valise Mazunte, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member with six suites and a villa. United began flying from Houston to Puerto Escondido in 2025, and American launched direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth in December 2025.
Bangkok marks the start of Thailand's dry season in November, a window to avoid winter crowds and find good airfare and hotel pricing. Loy Krathong, the floating lantern festival, falls on Nov. 24, with events along the Chao Phraya River, in public parks and at cultural landmarks. New hotels include Voco Bangkok Surawong, which opened in January 2026; Canopy by Hilton Bangkok Sukhumvit, which opened in August 2026; and the long-delayed Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit, also opened in August with LEED Gold certification, a jasmine-inspired spa, seven food and beverage outlets and 474 rooms. United launched a daily flight to Bangkok via Hong Kong from Los Angeles and San Francisco last year, according to the guide.
The Amazon in Brazil offers adventure in November, the last month of the dry season. Wildlife sightings can include colorful birds, jaguars, river dolphins and caiman. The first Global Citizen music festival in the Amazon is scheduled for Nov. 1 in Belem, with Brazilian stars Anitta, Seu Jorge and Gaby Amarantos and Coldplay's Chris Martin joining Indigenous leaders to amplify climate action campaigns. Avianca flies to Belem via Bogota from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LATAM connects through Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport. Hotels include Ibis Styles Belem Batista Campos and Grand Mercure Belem do Para, both Accor Live Limitless members.
St. Barts may be the best value of the year in November, with warm weather, fewer winter crowds and better hotel and flight prices. The Saint-Barth Gourmet Festival runs Nov. 9-15 and features five chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, including Amaury Bouhours of Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse and Thibault Sombardier of Les Parisiens. Cape Air flies twice daily from St. Thomas.
Western Australia is in spring during November, with wildflowers and festivals. The Pair'd Margaret River Region food and wine festival runs Nov. 19-22, with chefs Rodney Scott, Matt Abe and Mindy Woods and wine writer Erin Larkin on this year's lineup. Hyde Perth opened in March as the first Hyde hotel in Australia, a brand from Ennismore.
Palm Springs, California offers desert weather that the guide calls ideal in November, with daytime highs of 79 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime lows of 52 degrees, ahead of peak tourist months that begin in January. It is also good weather for hiking in nearby Joshua Tree National Park. The Palm Springs Pride Festival runs Nov. 6-8, with the main parade on the final day, and the Sunset Music and Comedy Festival runs concurrently each night at the Agua Caliente Casino. The Palm Springs Air Museum completed a $2.5 million renovation and reopened in September with a turbine-inspired facade, new exhibits and the Ronald M. Auen Learning Center. DSRT Surf, a manmade surf lagoon, opened this summer in Palm Desert, and La Quinta Resort & Club celebrates its centennial in 2026 as part of Hilton's Curio Collection.
Florence, Italy offers fewer crowds and mild weather in November, though rain is likely, and it is truffle-hunting season in Tuscany. The Festival dei Popoli, described as Europe's oldest international documentary film festival, runs Oct. 31-Nov. 8, the Estra Firenze Marathon is Nov. 29 and most Christmas markets open around the city in the last week of November. New places to stay include Borgo Pignano Florence, set on a 5-acre estate with 11 historic buildings and 32 rooms as part of Relais & Chateaux; La Resérve Firenze, which opened Oct. 15 in a restored 15th-century palazzo; and W Florence, which opened last year and accepts Marriott Bonvoy points.
Las Vegas hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix from Nov. 19-21. Beyond racing, the Sphere shows a 4D version of "The Wizard of Oz" daily throughout the month, Metallica performs Nov. 4-7 and the Eagles Nov. 13-14 and 27-28. Christmas starts early on Nov. 5, when the 3-acre Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolate Factory opens its annual lights show, and on Nov. 14 at the Bellagio Conservatory. The Corner Store, a New York hotspot, opens its second location at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Nov. 9. United restored nonstop service between Cleveland and Las Vegas in September with five weekly flights, and Breeze Airways added a daily route between Las Vegas and John Wayne Airport in Orange County.
Miches in the Dominican Republic sits at the tail end of hurricane season, when the chance of a storm is slim, deals are available and the weather is usually excellent. The northeast coast destination has been adding high-end all-inclusive resorts and is typically less crowded than Punta Cana, which is near the airport. Hilton Honors members can use points at Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Hilton's first Curio Collection all-inclusive property in the country. Hyatt has two all-inclusive openings in Miches: Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, which welcomes families, and the adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa. The guide suggests letting the hotel arrange transportation from Punta Cana International Airport, where the transport area can be overwhelming.
Sources: The Points Guy.