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Are you looking for the best places for travel in November? While it isn't the most popular month for a vacation, it is actually a great month to get away!

In the Northern hemisphere the temperatures are starting to dip, making it perfect to get away to somewhere warm.

 There are also plenty of holidays around the world in November to take advantage of! Here are some of our favorite places to visit in November.

The Best Places for Travel in November #1: New York, USA

If there's one place we love to be in November, it's New York. The third Thursday in November is Thanksgiving, and it is a truly a special time to be in the US. The holiday bring families and friends together for large feasts where people express their gratitude and think about their blessings.

Football also plays a large part in Thanksgiving, as the sport has a big game played on Thanksgiving Day (which lasts a few hours). Finally, let's not forget the parade. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is held each year in Manhattan, and features large floats, marching bands, and dancers through the streets.

If you are visiting as a tourist there are plenty of restaurants that will serve a Thanksgiving style dinner. If you are visiting New York and want to see the parade, get there EARY! (like a few hours before). Dress very warm as the temperatures in NYC will have most likely dropped to winter temperatures at this point. 

The day after Thanksgiving is also Black Friday. So if you want to experience the biggest shopping day of the year, then this is it! Stores open as early as midnight and bring crazy deal chasers anxiously waiting outside storefronts. If you're not interested in the shopping, it is still quite the experience.

Not only are Thanksgiving and Black Friday a great reason to visit New York at this time. But the month is also great for enjoying football games each weekend, bonfires, and the tail end of the colorful autumn leaves.

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The Best Places for Travel in November #3: The Maldives

The Maldives is one of the most dreamy places on the planet. Known for it's crystal clear waters and unbelievable  beach resorts, people can't wait to flee to this paradise. However, what most don't know is that the Maldives receives a severe amount of storms during its rainy season.

Come November, the sun is shining and much more inviting. Because let's be honest- who wants to spend all that money to make it to the Maldives to sit in the rain?

The Maldives are definitely one of the best places for travel in November if you want an island escape.

The Best Places for Travel in November #3: Leon, Mexico

Another of our favorite places for travel in November is Mexico. We've chosen Leon though, as they have a unique event every year. Head to this city just just a few hours of Mexico City to enjoy one of our favorite experiences in Mexico, the hot air balloon festival.

Each year thousands of people flood Leon to see over 100 balloons soaring over the city. They come in all different colors, shapes, and sizes. Even some of them are cartoon characters!

You can participate in riding in one of the balloons if you volunteer (with a party of 4) and a pick up truck. If you don't fly in a balloon, you can just admire all of the balloons soaring above you.

Aside from the hot air balloon festival, we love Mexico at this time as the first day of the month celebrates El Dia de los Muertos. The weather is also tropical in the South, and still enjoyably warm in the North. 

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The Best Places for Travel in November #4: India

Looking for one of the best places to visit in November for holidays around the world? Well, November (and sometimes October depending on the year) is when the biggest festival in India happens.

Diwali is the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor the seventh avatar, Rama-chandra. It's a major Hindu religious festival that lasts for five days during the lunar months of Ashvina and Karttika.

Diwali is the biggest in India, but can also be found being celebrated by millions of others in various countries throughout the world. Some secondary places you can enjoy this holiday  include Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan. Malaysia, Myanmar, and Fiji.

The Best Places for Travel in November #5: Thailand

Thailand is one of the most desirable places in the world to visit. With delicious food, incredible temples, and stunning beaches, millions travel to this diverse country every year.

We particularly think its one of the best places to visit in November, because the weather overall is at its best. Head to the Northern regions and you will see dry and sunny days, with chillier nights. Go island hopping in the South and you will find the weather getting less rainy than the previous months.

We suggest doing the north of Thailand in the beginning of the month, and saving the South for the end of the month.

Not only is the weather great in November, but the famous lantern festivals take place in the middle of the month. Go to Thailand and you can experience thousands of floating baskets with candles released into the sky. We definitely think this is one for the bucket list.

November is a great month to travel for those that want to experience special holidays around the world. As temperatures cool down in the Northern hemisphere it is also the perfect time for a tropical getaway.

Want to travel in another month? We have plenty of other guides for great places to travel for any time of the year!

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