November Vacations & Destinations

Algarve is Portugal’s southernmost region and is an area noted for its beautiful beaches and golf resorts. What was once only tiny fishing villages perched on the cliffside overlooking the sandy shore, the central section between Faro and Lagos is now is a world-class tourist destination with luxury resorts, hotels, more villas than you could count, nightlife, and delicious restaurants.

If you’d like to get away from the hustle and bustle of this area, check out the western coast or the less-developed interior of the region for a look at the real Portugal. The Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park is a protected region of the coast that also allows you to enjoy untouched nature. Algarve Map

Steamboat Springs, CO is a city located in the mountains of Colorado’s Yampa Valley. The city is a popular wintertime skiing destination. The mountain views are gorgeous year round, but the world-class skiing is why many travelers come here in November.

Two ski areas are located here, including the Steamboat Ski Resort and Howelsen Hill Ski Area. After a day spent on the slopes, warm up and soak your sore muscles in the city’s geothermal hot springs, which are thought to have therapeutic effects. The Old Town Hot Springs has long been a choice destination and offers swimming pools, hot springs for soaking, and water slides for endless fun. Map

The state capital of Texas, Austin is a city near the Texas Hill Country. It is known as the home to the University of Texas as well as for its vibrant live music scene. Here you’ll find a rich representation of country, rock, and blues music, and plenty of venues to hear a live band perform.

The city has many wonderful parks and year-round mild weather, giving you plenty of options for outdoor enjoyment whenever you choose to visit. Go for a run at Lady Bird Park, stroll around Zilker Park, or take a dip at the Barton Springs Pool for an enjoyable day outside in Austin. Map

Romantic November Vacations:

Barcelona, the vibrant capital city of Spain’s Catalonia region, is a city known most for its architecture and art. One of the city’s most impressive landmarks is the Sagrada Familia cathedral, which was designed by Gaudi. He also designed many other buildings and landmarks throughout the city, and interested visitors may enjoy trying to spot them as they stroll the streets. Flamenco dancing is huge here with plenty of opportunities to watch.

You’ll also find many art museums such as the Museu Picasso and the Fundació Joan Miró, which both feature modern art collections by their namesake artists. Visit La Rambla street for a taste of everything Barcelona has to offer, including shopping, art, and dancing. Map

Belize is a Central American nation located on the Caribbean Sea. The country is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches with a large offshore reef and dense jungle in the interior. The Belize Barrier Reef is a stunning place to snorkel or dive and features hundreds of small islands, or cayes, throughout. In the jungle, you’ll find Mayan ruins such as those at Xunantunich and Caracol, which has an impressive ancient pyramid.

The Great Blue Hole is also a popular attraction and is a deep, blue sinkhole that is famous as a diving destination. Like the rest of Central America, Belize has beautiful weather year round, making it an especially attractive destination when North America is in the midst of winter. Map

The Florida Keys is a string of islands that stretch off the tip of Florida into the Atlantic Ocean. The Keys are known as a popular place to go snorkeling and scuba diving and there are also plenty of opportunities to go fishing and boating. The southernmost city in the United States, Key West is famous for its raucous nightlife along the many bars of Duval Street and the nightly Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square.

Key West was also the home of author Ernest Hemingway, whose home is now preserved as a museum. The average high temperature in November is 80°F, making it a delightful escape from the chilly temperatures in most of the rest of the USA. Map

Jamaica is an island nation located in the Caribbean and is characterized by lush mountains covered in rainforests and a coastline with many beautiful beaches and a reef just offshore. The country was a British colony and as such still retains vestiges of colonial architecture in its capital. It is also known around the world as the birthplace of reggae music and the home of Bob Marley.

Jamaica gets quite a bit of rain year round, but November is one of their drier months; hurricane season is also starting to taper off and the island is not yet experiencing the holiday rush that comes in December, making it a popular time of year to visit. Map