Best Places to Travel in November 2026

November is a split month for travel. The first three weeks have some of the lowest prices of the year for international flights. Then Thanksgiving week spikes 40-50% for US domestic travel. Southeast Asia enters dry season. European cities set up Christmas markets in late November. The Caribbean and Mexico start peak season with warm weather and no hurricanes. Here are 12 destinations that work in November.

Thailand

November marks the start of dry season in Thailand. Bangkok hits 86F with clear skies. The southern islands (Phuket, Krabi, Koh Lanta) transition from rain to sun by mid-November. Flights from the US start at $450 round-trip. Hotels in Chiang Mai start at $25 per night. The Loy Krathong lantern festival falls in November with floating lanterns on rivers and thousands of sky lanterns released at night.

Vietnam

November is ideal for central and southern Vietnam. Hoi An, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City have warm weather (82F) with low humidity. Halong Bay in the north is cooler (68F) but clear. Flights from the US start at $500 round-trip through Tokyo or Seoul. Street food pho costs $1.50. Hotels in the Old Quarter of Hanoi run $20-40 per night.

Barcelona, Spain

November in Barcelona averages 62F. Too cool for beaches but perfect for walking La Rambla, exploring the Gothic Quarter, and visiting Sagrada Familia ($30) without summer crowds. Hotel prices drop 40% from August. Flights from the US start at $300 round-trip. Tapas bars along Carrer de Blai serve $2 pintxos with cava.

Mexico

Day of the Dead (November 1-2) is Mexico's most iconic cultural celebration. Oaxaca and Mexico City have the biggest celebrations with decorated altars, parades, and marigold-covered cemeteries. Cancun and the Riviera Maya enter peak season with 82F weather. Flights from the US start at $180 round-trip. Beach resorts are 20% cheaper in early November than December.

Maldives

November transitions from wet to dry season in the Maldives. Prices are 20-30% lower than December-March peak. You might get an afternoon rain shower but mornings are clear. Overwater bungalows start at $250 per night at mid-range resorts. Snorkeling visibility improves through the month as waters calm.

Vienna, Austria

Vienna's Christmas markets open in mid-November, weeks before December crowds arrive. The Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz has mulled wine ($4), roasted chestnuts ($3), and handmade ornaments. Flights from the US start at $400 round-trip. Hotels in the city center run $100-150 per night in November (30% less than December). Temperatures average 42F so pack warm layers.

How to Book November Travel for Less

The first three weeks of November have some of the year's lowest international flight prices. Avoid Thanksgiving week (November 22-30) for US domestic travel. Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best deals. On Travorio, pay with crypto or split into 4 payments with Sezzle, Klarna, or PayPal Pay Later.