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The choice of places to relax by the sea in November is huge. We have selected the best resorts for you!

• 7 countries where to go to the sea in November without a visa.
• 5 best visa countries.
• The best places to stay in Russia.
• Where is the best place to go on vacation with a child?

Where to relax in November abroad inexpensively and without a visa

You can find a warm coast at the very end of autumn only outside of Russia.

To avoid additional costs and time spent on preparing documents, it is worth first of all to consider countries that allow citizens of the Russian Federation visa-free entry.

It is quite easy to get out on vacation and to states that practice visa processing at the airport of arrival. To obtain a short-term residence permit, it is sometimes enough to pay a quite moderate “visa fee”. At the same time, you will not have to provide additional information or contact the consulates.

Thailand

From 54 000 rubles. The rainy season is over, now nothing interferes with the rest!

You can stay in Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days.

In November, the monsoon and rainy season ends, so the weather will not interfere with your vacation. Occasional showers are still possible, but they don't last for weeks.

Where is the best place to relax

It is better to choose the central, northern and southern regions of Thailand for relaxation - in the western regions the rainy season lasts longer. For a holiday at the end of November, suitable:

• Chiang Mai;
• Chiangrai;
• Pattaya;
• Krabi;
• Phuket - more details;
• Mehongsorn.

Islands of Thailand

Erawan Waterfalls Park

Khao Yai theme park

What to watch

In not the hottest season, it is best to focus on the excursion program. In Thailand, it is worth visiting numerous parks:

• khu khut bird park
• Erawan Waterfalls Park
• Khao Yai theme park

A unique event, which can only be caught in a short period after the end of the rainy season, is boat races, which are held in many resorts. The elephant show in Surin is also not to be missed - the annual festival is held on the third weekend of November. In the same month, the Full Moon Day is celebrated, dedicated to the spirits of water and light. Both locals and tourists launch hundreds of boats in the shape of a lotus flower - a spectacle that impresses even a notorious skeptic.

Holiday prices

It is best to buy a ready-made tour if your vacation is 1-2 weeks. If you are going to stay in the country for a month, you can try to plan the trip yourself, because. the main cost is the flight, but accommodation and food are cheap in Asia. Therefore, you will save a lot. Most hotels offer breakfast only. Lunch for two will cost from 600 rubles.

Turkey

From 25 000 rub. It is not yet cool in all of Turkey, in Alanya and Side you can relax.

To enter Turkey, only a passport is required, the visa-free regime is valid for up to 60 days.

November in Turkey is a rather rainy month. There are only two resorts to go to: Alanya and Side. It is usually drier here and there are not so many cloudy days.

What to see and do

If you are unlucky with the weather for a beach holiday, you should pay attention to studying local traditions.

In November, the Turks celebrate two major holidays - the day of memory of Ataturk (November 10) and the Feast of the Sacrifice (November 17).

At the end of autumn in Turkey, it is worth trying local fruits. The trees still retain their leaves, but the main crop is harvested, and the prices for fruits allow them to refuse food at the hotel and completely switch to fruits and vegetables from the market.

Istanbul

Cappadonia

November is the best time for sightseeing.

Alanya

Holiday prices

The season at this time is already low, so prices are significantly reduced. A ticket for two to a 3 * hotel under the all-inclusive program for a week will come out from 23 thousand rubles.

Egypt

It is good to go to Egypt in late autumn. The heat subsides, and weather conditions do not interfere with enjoying your vacation. In addition to relaxing on the beach, you can comfortably travel around the country and see the sights.

The end of autumn is the "high season" in Egypt. At this time, you can swim and diversify your vacation with excursion programs.

Traditional activities like surfing, kitesurfing and scuba diving are also available.

What to watch:

• Egyptian pyramids, the highest of which is the Pyramid of Cheops, which is 146 meters high
• Statue of the Great Sphinx
• Museum in Cairo and the treasury of Tutankhamen
• The temples at Abu Simbel are carved into the rock. The entrance to the temple is decorated with huge statues of Egyptian gods.
• Karnak temple - the ancient temple complex is well preserved here
• The Luxor Temple is one of the greatest buildings of Ancient Egypt with tall columns and statues of the gods.
• Valley of the Kings - a place where many kings are buried, excavations are still ongoing here

Pyramid of Cheops - the largest of the pyramids

Luxor Temple

karnak temple

Valley of the Kings

Holiday prices

It is most advantageous to take a ready-made All-Inclusive tour, which includes flights, accommodation, food and insurance. The cost starts from 35,000 rubles per week for two.

Vietnam

From 68 000 rubles. If you choose South Vietnam - the perfect vacation is guaranteed.

Without a visa, Russians can stay in Vietnam for up to 15 days. This time is enough to swim in the warm sea.

Where to go and what to see

For beaches and swimming, it is best to go to the southern regions. November in Vietnam is the perfect time for sightseeing tours.

In the Ho Chi Minh area, the Ok Om Bok festival takes place in late autumn. The Khmer festival is dedicated to the moon deity. The Vietnamese bring sacrifices to the god and ask for a new harvest. At the end of the holiday, traditional Ngo boat races take place.

What to watch?

• Halong Bay - 3000 islands here, very beautiful!
• My Son Ancient Temple Complex
• Hanoi Citadel - still being excavated
• Cham Towers Po Nagar
• Thap Ba thermal springs - the famous mud bath
• The cable car to the island of Hon Che is the longest cable car passing over the sea
• monkey island

Hanoi citadel

The cable car to Hon Che Island is the longest in the world

My Son Ancient Temple Complex

Holiday prices

Hotels usually offer only breakfast, so the rest of the time you can eat in cafes and restaurants, food here is cheap.

UAE

From 45 000 rubles. Rest for every taste: from Economy to Luxury.

The end of autumn is the season for the influx of tourists to the United Arab Emirates. The conditions are conducive to excursions and to relaxing on the beach.

When traveling to Dubai in November, it is worth visiting a golf tournament. The UAE hosts world-class competitions. The weather is conducive to self-study of this sport, and golf courses and equipment for rent in Dubai are easy to find.

In addition to traditional beach activities, in the UAE it is worth taking a ride on a yacht or local water "transport" - a schooner "dhow" or an "abre" boat. The Formula 1 races on the water, which take place at the end of November, are also interesting.

At the end of October, the camel racing season begins, and from the beginning of November, you can attend more traditional horse races.

Fans of original "marine" entertainment can go scuba diving and participate in the "hunt" for pearls. Tourists traditionally keep the "catch" for themselves.

At the end of November, Dubai hosts Jewelery Week - the largest jewelry exhibition in the Middle East region. Gold items are not too expensive in Arab countries, so you can bring a unique author's work bought at a reasonable price as a souvenir from a trip.

What to watch?

• Burj Khalifa - the tallest skyscraper in the world
• Palm Jumeirah
• Musical fountain in Dubai near the Burj Khalifa skyscraper
• Ferrari World Theme Park
• The aquarium in the Dubai Mall is also the largest in the world, a breathtaking sight
• Many ancient mosques and palaces in Arabic style

Palm Jumeirah

Musical fountain in Dubai

Aquarium in the Dubai Mall

Holiday prices

It is most advantageous to buy a ready-made tour.

Israel

From 74 000 rubles. You can swim in the Dead Sea until late autumn.

The beach season in Israel does not end in November. You can swim in the Dead Sea until late autumn - the air temperature rises to +24. Special heat will no longer happen, and you can comfortably travel around the country without suffering from the heat. The only thing to consider is the possibility of rainy weather, although there are few cloudy days in November, and the rain ends very quickly.

What to watch?

• Church of the Holy Sepulcher
• Wall of Tears
• Bahai Gardens in Haifa
• Underwater observatory in Eilat

A city with a long history

Ancient Jerusalem is home to many sights and museums.

Bahai Gardens in Haifa

Holiday prices

Sri Lanka

From 80 000 rubles. Relaxed passive vacation on paradise beaches.

A tourist visa to stay in Sri Lanka is required, but will be issued at the local airport. It is not required to submit documents in advance for a holiday abroad.

Things to do

Sri Lanka is the island of tea. Tourists will definitely be offered to drive to the plantations and see with their own eyes how the tea leaves are harvested. Walking through the rainforest will be no less exciting. Lovers of flora and fauna should visit one of the national natural parks, home to more than 200 species of birds, leopards, crocodiles and other exotic animals.

On the east coast in November you can go diving and snorkeling. Western is more suitable for a relaxed passive holiday.

What to watch?

• Adam's Peak - a mountain on top of which there is a temple
• Kumana and Yala National Park
• World Trade Center in Colombo
• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Zoo
• tea plantations

tea plantations

Elephant Orphanage

Sri Lanka beach

Local fishermen catch fish sitting on poles

Prices

Holidays in November in countries that require a visa

Some popular tourist countries introduce a special visiting regime for Russians, making it easier to obtain and apply for a visa.

goa

From 31 000 rubles. Beach parties around the clock.

Goa is an Indian state that is very popular among tourists. The beach season almost never ends here. An e-visa is required for entry, which can be applied for online, but is not valid at all airports.

Things to do and see

North Goa is famous for its trance parties. The beaches here are far from ideal, music lovers, students and not too wealthy Indians mainly flock to the northern part of the state.

Indian souvenirs are best taken from the "flea market" near Anjuna beach. This place is an attraction in itself.

Holidays in South Goa are more respectable, the beaches are cleaner here, and the public mainly consists of Europeans and wealthy Indians.

In November, Goa should go on excursions to spice plantations, mangrove or palm groves, ride on numerous islands and go to waterfalls. For sea excursions, the season will start a little later.

If you come to Goa at the very beginning of November, you can catch the Diwali holiday, when the locals meet the main full moon of the year. The Festival of Lights 2020 will take place on November 3rd.

festival of lights

Buy souvenirs at local markets

Prices

If you are planning to travel to India for 1-2 weeks, it is more profitable to take a ready-made tour. It is best to look for a trip for a month on your own. Accommodation and food in India are very cheap, air tickets will be the most expensive.

Canary Islands

From 85 000 rubles. One of the few places in Europe where you can swim in November.

Holidays in Europe at the end of autumn are no longer very pleasant for those who like to lie on the beach. In the traditional "resort" countries - Spain, Greece and Italy - the water temperature is too low, and swimming in the sea is uncomfortable.

The exception to the rule is the Canary Islands. Here the weather is warm all year round, the air warms up to at least + 20ºC.

What to watch?

• Mount Teide and its observation deck
• Loro Park, where the zoo, dolphinarium, botanical garden and aquarium are located
• Siam Park water park - here are the coolest slides
• Huge sheer black cliffs of Los Gigantes and black sand beach
• The famous Millennium Dragon Tree

Tenerife

loro park

Teide Volcano

Siam Park water park

Mexico

From 100 000 rub. The ruins of ancient civilizations and white sand beaches.

Mexico is famous for its endless white beaches that wash the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, as well as the mysteries and culture of the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations, whose temples attract thousands of tourists and historians. The visa can be applied for online.

Things to do?

• Relax on the beaches in Acapulco
• Surfing and outdoor activities in the resort of Cancun
• View the ruins of ancient Mayan and Aztec cities
• Visit the Underwater Sculpture Museum
• Go to national parks

Ruins of ancient Mayan and Aztec cities

Visit local carnivals

Museum of Underwater Sculptures

cancun

Prices

Traveling to Mexico is not cheap, but the big luggage experience is worth it! The most expensive thing is a long flight, the accommodation itself is not so expensive. Dinner for two will cost from 1200 rubles.

France

From 60 000 rub. The most romantic country!

Tourists come here to plunge into the most romantic atmosphere, spend their honeymoon and look at the famous sights. Go shopping, try croissants and cheese for breakfast and, of course, look at the Eiffel Tower

What to watch?

• Eiffel Tower
• The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world
• Triumphal Arch
• Versailles - palace and park complex

Eiffel Tower

Triumphal Arch

Stroll through the night city

Look at the beautiful architecture

The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world

Prices

The prices here are quite expensive for food in restaurants and for rental housing and cars.

Australia

From 100 000 rub. Kangaroo country and the best surf!

Faraway Australia attracts travelers from all over the world, the only country that occupies an entire continent! Huge ocean all around, lots of kangaroos, imposing skyscrapers, architecture, wildlife and the most dangerous surfing in the world! It is necessary to obtain a visa in advance at the embassy of the country.

What to watch?

• Bondi beach is one of the best beaches in the world
• The Great Barrier Reef is a unique place on the planet
• The Sydney Opera House is a visiting card of the country
• Look at the 12 Apostles
• Harbor Bridge
• National parks

Look at the 12 apostles

Bondi beach

Opera House in Sydney

Great Barrier Reef

Prices

Nobody sells ready-made tours to this country, but lovers of exotic travel can easily plan a trip on their own! In general, the prices here are high. The final amount will depend on the chosen flight (I will definitely have flights with 2 or 3 transfers), the city of residence, the hotel and the money spent on entertainment. Dinner for two will be from 2000 rubles.

Where to go in November in Russia?

If a country that does not require a visa for entry is not too difficult to find, then without a passport it will be difficult to find a suitable destination. In all regions where it is possible to enter on the internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, the beach season is already over.

In November, it is worth giving preference to sightseeing tours within Russia.

Suzdal, Vladimir, Yaroslavl, Kostroma and other cities.

You will have to allocate from 7 to 30 days for a trip along the Golden Ring. Key cities of the route:

• Suzdal;
• Vladimir;
• Yaroslavl;
• Kostroma;
• Pereyaslavl-Zalessky;
• Rostov;
• Sergiev Posad;
• Ivanovo.

Outskirts of Moscow and St. Petersburg

Kremlin, Red Square, Hermitage, what else can you see?

If time and money are limited, you can go on an excursion within one of the capitals or get out to the suburbs. In November, a trip to Peterhof will allow you to admire the fountains without the tedious company of foreign tourists.

The end of autumn is the perfect time to visit the big museums (the Tretyakov Gallery or the Hermitage), where there are too many visitors during the holiday season.

What to watch?

• Kremlin and Red Square
• Museums and exhibitions
• Hermitage in St. Petersburg

Prices

You can rent an apartment or a hotel room from 2000 rubles

Caucasus

The end of November is the start of the ski season in the Caucasus. At the resorts "Dombay" and "Prielbrusye" natural snow cover is already forming. Active holidays will cost less than at the peak of the season.

It is best to choose the following hotels:

• Snow Leopard (prices from 3000 r for a double room)
• Hotel Sufurudzhu Forest (prices from 1500 r for a double room)
• Hotel Kapriz (prices from 2400 r for a double room)
• hotel Crystal (prices from 1700 r for a double room)

Prices

The best way to get to Dombay is to buy a ticket to Mineralnye Vody. It will come out 3-4 thousand rubles. Next, take a bus ticket, transfer to the resort or rent a car. Renting a hotel room from 1400 rubles per night. The cost of a sleep pass for 5 days will be from 6500 rubles. Dinner for two will be about 1500 rubles.

Moscow region

Verba Mayr, Pushkino, Vatutinki and Voronov.

You can get away from the bustle of the city and spend a few days in peace, without spending large sums on accommodation and travel, while relaxing in the suburbs. Boarding houses and sanatoriums operate all year round. For a longer vacation, you should rent a private house or cottage - the demand for housing outside the city decreases in mid-autumn, and you can get an apartment with all amenities much cheaper than in the warmer months.

Among the best resorts are:

• Verba Mayr
• Pushkino
• Vatutinki
• Voronovo

Where to relax with children

Holidays with a child abroad

When choosing a tour for a trip with a child, you need to consider a few points:

• duration of the trip;
• country's climate;
• availability of conditions and infrastructure for children;
• school holiday dates.

Thailand or Sri Lanka are suitable for a trip to the sea. Both countries have a fairly comfortable climate, and a large number of fruits and animals will not let children get bored.

For educational trips combined with relaxing on the beach, Dead Sea resorts are suitable.

During the school holidays it is worth getting out on a tourist trip around Europe. Complex tours usually do not last long, but the child will have enough impressions until the next season. Many events that will interest children take place in Asian countries.

Holidays in Spain, Italy and Greece in November it will be cheaper than in summer. Autumn is a great season for sightseeing and museum trips.

Excursions in Eastern Europe are relevant at any time of the year. Together with children it is worth going to the Czech Republic or Hungary. It is better to postpone a visit to Scandinavian countries for a warmer season - in November it is quite cold here.

Holidays with a child in Russia

Veliky Ustyug, Karelia, Kazan. Where else can you go with a child?

Veliky Ustyug

Take your children to the Russian residence of Father Frost, see his fabulous house and post office! At this time there is already a lot of snow and the New Year mood reigns! Let your children write a letter to Santa Claus and buy souvenirs, meet the Snow Maiden and ride on a sleigh! You can also go skiing and skating here.

Karelia

Snow kingdom, where the most popular entertainment will be a dog or reindeer sled ride. You can also go to the forest trolls, go in for winter sports, visit the national dwellings of local residents made of deer skins and taste delicious traditional dishes.

Kazan

Colorful Kazan starts preparations for the New Year already in November, ice towns and slides are being built here, and you can also visit many excursions and an exhibition of ice sculptures. And you should definitely try the national cuisine!

Here you can visit many museums and palaces. Let your child study the history of the country live, and not in the classroom!

Be sure to check out:

• the Winter Palace, which now houses the Hermitage Museum;
• Peter-Pavel's Fortress
• Nevsky Avenue
• Drawbridges
• Mariinsky Theatre

Ecology of life. Leisure: We've explored destinations where you can fly cheaply for weekends in November, even if you buy tickets at the very last moment...

In 2016, the Russians got only three days of the November holidays, but they can be spent in such a way that the memories warm up until the New Year.

We have studied destinations where you can fly inexpensively for a weekend in November, even if you buy tickets at the very last moment. And from them, they chose three of the most interesting places in Russia, the Near Abroad, Europe and Asia.

How to relax on November in 2016

Where to go for the November holidays in Russia

Three days off in early November is a good reason to make sure that you don’t have to fly to distant lands for miracles. You can also find yourself in an oriental fairy tale, feel like a European or admire breathtaking mountain landscapes in your native country.

A couple of weeks before the Day of National Unity, air tickets within Russia go up slightly. Even if you buy tickets for November to Kazan, St. Petersburg or Altai the day before departure, overpay no more than 1200 rubles per person. And if you book air tickets in Russia in advance, you will generally save up to a third of their average annual cost.

Kazan

Short daylight hours in Kazan in November are quite enough to have time to see the Kazan Kremlin with a temple and a mosque, the leaning Syuyumbike tower and the spectacular Palace of Farmers. After sunset, it's great to walk along the Kazan Arbat: Bauman Street in the evening lights is especially good. If you freeze, it doesn’t matter - hearty tutyrma, manti and echpochmaks in the House of Tatar Cooking will quickly warm you up.

In November, it is good to admire Kazan from the window of a warm bus. A local double-decker with cozy blankets and an audio guide will take you through the elegant streets of the capital of Tatarstan. The ticket is valid for two days: you can book a hotel somewhere along the route and save on a taxi.

One of the days in Kazan is worth devoting to museums. At the Museum of Illusions, take a photo with zombies and swim on the Titanic. At the Museum of Happy Childhood, knock on the pioneer drum, and at the musical master class in the interactive Bibars-Saray, find out how kurai differs from kubyz. Be sure to take a car ride to the island town of Sviyazhsk and admire the wooden church of the 16th century, built without a single nail. Milky fogs, which are not uncommon here in November, give this place even more mystery.

St. Petersburg

In November, St. Petersburg is unlikely to please with sunny weather, but you are guaranteed a warm cultural welcome. Be impressed by the grandeur of the Kazan Cathedral, visit the Kandinsky exhibition at the Russian Museum for free and set aside at least 4 hours to explore the Hermitage. Climb Isaakiy during the day to admire the Neva and drawbridges, and in the evening go to the Mariinsky Theater to enjoy the ballet "The Fountain of Bakhchisarai" or the skill of the great conductor Valery Gergiev in "Turandot". Look at the second coming of Tsiolkovsky on New Holland Island, stroke the sphinx in the Republic of Cats, stroll through the street art museum at the Laminated Plastics Plant, and finally get your nose smeared with powdered sugar from the legendary donuts on Bolshaya Konyushennaya.

In the center of St. Petersburg, there are plenty of excellent hostels and inexpensive apart-hotels - you can stay in a block from Chizhik-Pyzhik and pay less than 1000 rubles for 2 nights. It is especially great to spend the night in an apartment with access to the roof from the front door and enjoy the views of Northern Venice, wrapped in a blanket.

Altai

In November, it will be snowy and frosty in Altai with an average air temperature of -8.5 °C. Dress warmly, rent a car and go explore the Altai reserves and meet shamans.

At 157 km from Gorno-Altaisk, you will find the peaceful landscapes of the Altai Nature Reserve and Teletskoye Lake with amazing winter fishing in the northern part. Try to lure grayling, burbot or pike. But the Teletsky whitefish, which is found only here, you will catch without much difficulty. On a walk through the reserve, you can easily meet sable, Siberian ibex or even reindeer. If you are ready to walk 10 kilometers one way, you will see a 160-meter cascade waterfall Uchar of unearthly beauty.

In the Katunsky Biosphere Reserve, 450 km from Gorno-Altaisk, it is interesting to look at the drawings in the pagan temple of the Kuylu Grotto and the Red Mountain with volcanic lakes. The 60-meter Tekelyu waterfall, a kilometer from the hiking trail, and the fabulous Akkem Lake belong to the adjacent Belukha Natural Park. If there is no time and skill to climb the highest point of the Altai Mountains, at least just admire the majestic Belukha - it was not for nothing that it was called the Altai Kailash. And in order to fully feel the magic of Altai, book a meeting with a shaman and find out your future.

Which neighboring countries to fly to for November

The near abroad of Russia is good because you seem to have a rest abroad, but you feel at home. In November, it is still possible to find heat in neighboring countries, and tickets are inexpensive until the very departure. For example, if you buy air tickets to Minsk on November 4 a week before departure, overpay no more than 450 rubles. And by booking tickets to Azerbaijan or Estonia on the eve of National Unity Day, you can even save from one to seven thousand rubles on a ticket.

Minsk, Belarus

Without a visa and without a passport

It takes only an hour and twenty to fly to Minsk from Moscow, and it’s easy to choose a convenient time: Belavia alone has 7 flights a day between the two capitals. In three days you will easily have time to look at the most famous rhombicuboctahedron in the world - the National Library of Belarus, admire the Stalinist Empire style on Independence Avenue and stare at the Brazilian murals on Oktyabrskaya Street.

Sign up for "Vandrovka ў minulae" ("Journey to the Past") - a walking tour, where you will be told stories about old Minsk in an intuitive Belarusian language. Be sure to take a walk around the Upper Town: in November it is not as crowded as in summer, and the scenery for photos is still wonderful. If you get cold, warm up in one of the cafes: here they are at every step, and everyone is trying to surprise guests with their chips.

Not far from Minsk, it is interesting to see the Mir Castle, the “Stalin Line” with real pillboxes and an interactive museum, as well as the Museum of Culture and Life in Ozerets, where village houses of the beginning of the last century are crowded.

Tallinn, Estonia

Need to get a Schengen visa

Tallinn, with its stone walls and tiled roofs, seemed to have stepped out of the pages of a book about knights and princesses. It is cozy at any time of the year: in the rain it looks especially mystical, and under the snow, which can fall in the Estonian capital as early as early November, it looks like gingerbread. In any case, it will be chilly on the Pirita embankment, but if you dress warmly, it’s good to walk in the Old Town.

In Tallinn, it is interesting to look at medieval buildings, dropping in for a cup of coffee with Vana Tallinn liqueur in small cafes. If you get hungry, the Olde Hansa restaurant will serve you bear meat, and the Marzipan Gallery - almond dough sweets. See the 5 spiers of Tallinn from the Town Hall Square, meet Fat Margarita and explore the beautiful park at the palace of Peter the Great Kadriorg. Then take a look at the Kalamaja art district to see what chic museums have made in the creepy building of the former Patarei prison and in the hangars for hydroplanes. And in parting, be sure to climb onto the observation platform of Patkuli to take a selfie against the backdrop of a fabulous city.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Without a visa. You need a passport valid until the end of the trip

Celebrating National Unity Day in Baku is a great idea: in early November, it is usually warm and dry in Azerbaijan. Some daredevils even swim in the Caspian Sea, although the water temperature does not exceed +17 °C. But even if you leave the beach holiday out of the equation, in three days you will not only have time to thoroughly explore Baku, but also fall in love with this city for life.

To begin with, find in the Baku quarter of Icheri-Sheher the place where Semyon Semenych Gorbunkov and Gesha from the "Diamond Hand" cursed. Then look into the Maiden Tower and see how Azerbaijan lived in the Middle Ages. Buy souvenirs from local artisans at half price and take a selfie in front of a carpet in a museum built in the shape of His Majesty. And then photograph the futuristic waves of the Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by the genius Zaha Hadid. Taste local wine, khingal with minced meat and fried onions, and soup with dushbara dumplings at Xingal House.

The most interesting places within an hour drive from Baku are the burning rock of Yanardag and Gobustan with its ancient petroglyphs and mud volcanoes.

Where to go for November in Europe

Flights to Europe traditionally rise in price by the date of departure, and November is no exception. You will overpay the least if you fly to the Greek Islands on National Unity Day. When booking at the last moment, a ticket to Greece will cost only 1250 rubles more than if you bought it in advance. But the velvet season in Crete and Corfu is already completely disappearing by November, so if you want to not only see the sights, but also sunbathe by the sea, it is better to go to Montenegro, to the Bay of Kotor.

Also, by the time of departure in early November, plane tickets to Hungary do not rise much in price: overpay no more than 2000 rubles per person. And the most popular destination for National Unity Day this year was Prague, which managed to overtake even the hit ones Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi and Crimea.

Prague, Czech Republic

Need to get a Czech visa

In early November, Prague becomes sparsely populated and unhurried. It is cool and windy here, so stock up on a windproof jacket, winter shoes and a hat - then it will be comfortable to explore the city without any buts. Start from the Old Town Square. The astronomical clock on the Town Hall, in addition to time, shows the location of the constellations, the Moon and the Sun, and also a performance with a chiming clock and a round dance of carvings. After the hour-long show, climb the tower - it offers a gorgeous view of the whole of Prague.

Sip hot wine on the street with a traditional Czech twisted bun - trdelnik. Feed the swans at the Charles Bridge on the Vltava, visit the Photograph festival's free exhibition, and listen to jazz at the iconic AghaRTA club. And of course, you can’t go to Prague and not go on a beer tour: the amber drink is worshiped in the Czech Republic.

Tivat and Kotor, Montenegro

No visa for 90 days. You need a passport valid for 90 days after the end of the trip

You can still swim in the resorts of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro in early November. The water here will only have time to cool down to + 19-20 ° C - in other Russian reservoirs such a temperature in the summer is for happiness. Walking around Tivat, Herceg Novi and Perast during the day is very warm and pleasant, and in the evenings bring jackets with light scarves.

A beach holiday in early November is not the only thing that pleases hospitable Montenegro. From Kotor, it is within easy reach of the Lovcen National Park, to which the ancient capital, Cetinje, has grown. Here it is interesting to look at the Cetinje Monastery, where the right hand of John the Baptist and part of the life-giving Cross of the Lord are kept, and the billiards palace, which even looks like a table with pockets.

And in Montenegro they cook amazingly. In the first place in the cuisine of a mountainous country off the coast of the Adriatic - fish and seafood. The fish is fried, baked, fermented or cured in the sun and then smoked over a fire. From meat, try the Negush steak - so huge that it is better to take one for two, and prosciutto - dried pork. And for a quick bite to eat on the go, take chevapchichi - juicy meat kebabs with onions.

Budapest, Hungary

Need a visa for Hungary

The Hungarians built an entire industry on the underground "thermal sea" and now welcome spa connoisseurs from all over the world to their baths. Choose what you like: the luxurious Gellert, which looks like a palace with marble columns and golden handrails, the popular Széchenyi with saunas and outdoor pools, or the compact Lukács with a tepidarium - a room where the floor, ceiling, walls and even beds radiate warmth. Water will wash away the November gloom from you and give you strength to walk around the city, which has so much to see.

In Budapest, you can not miss the Fortress quarter, Vajdahunyad Castle and the Parliament building. Try to talk stone lions on the Szechenyi bridge, go to one of the oldest zoos in Europe and go down into the dungeons of the nuclear bunker "Hospital in the Rock". Instead of a city tour, take trams 2, 4, 6 on sightseeing routes or 60 on the cog railway through the Buda Mountains to the Szechenyi mountain.

It is better to buy tickets to Asia in advance, as the price increases significantly on the eve of departure. We have selected destinations where air tickets in November are cheaper than in summer or winter, and the weather is pleasant and there is something to do. It is not long to fly to Israel and Turkey from the European part of Russia, and it is convenient for residents of Siberia and the Far East to get to Thailand.

Israel

No visa for 90 days. You need a passport that is valid for another six months after the end of the trip

People go to Israel in November to swim and spiritualize. In the southern and eastern resorts, the weather is quite summer: in Eilat on the Red Sea +28 ° C, and in Ein Bokek on the Dead Sea - up to +32 ° C. In the Dead Sea, the water is warmer, but it will be curative only if you plunge once a day for half an hour maximum. The rest of the time it is useful to "breathe deeply" and smear yourself with mud. For an active beach holiday with diving and windsurfing, you need to go to the Red Sea.

In Tel Aviv, the capital of party life, there are also beautiful beaches, but in November they no longer swim in the Mediterranean Sea.

To see all the sights of Israel, three days is not enough. But Jerusalem with Mount Zion, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Holocaust memorial is a must visit. Walk the path of Christ along the Road of Sorrow, and be sure to leave a note with a cherished desire on the Wailing Wall. If you have time, make a trip to the craters of the Negev desert, the grottoes of Rosh HaNikra or the hanging gardens in Haifa. November is the perfect time to admire them without the exhausting heat and crowds of tourists.

Thailand

No visa for 30 days. You need a passport valid until the end of the trip

In November, the dry season slowly comes to Thailand - in Bangkok and Pattaya, on average, only 6 rainy days, but in Phuket and especially Koh Samui, the risk of getting wet to the skin is still decent. The air temperature in both the south and the north is very comfortable: up to +32 ° C, and the average water temperature in Thai resorts is about +27 ° C. There are very few tourists - even the most popular beauties can be admired not over someone else's shoulder.

In Bangkok, be sure to visit the Royal Palace, the Siam Ocean World aquarium and the snake farm. In Pattaya, it is interesting to get to a crocodile farm with a park of ancient stones, and also ride a gray giant in the Elephant Village. In Phuket, see how pearls are grown, walk through the Butterfly Garden and take pictures hugging giant tabby cats in the Tiger Kingdom.

In the first half of November 2016, Thailand has a sea of ​​festivals. If you take a week of vacation before November, you will have time to watch the Phuket Carnival from November 1 to 3. If you take a week after, you will get to the boat races with the mask festival in Phimai Park from November 10 to 13 and the incendiary festival of the spirit of water and light Loy Krathong from November 10 to 14.

Turkey

No visa for 60 days. You need a passport valid for 4 months from the date of entry

Turkey is adored by both package tourists and independent travelers. Everyone has their reasons, and they're all compelling. In early November, even children can swim near the Antalya coast - the water temperature is +22 ° C. If lying on the beach gets boring, go sightseeing. November is beautiful because you can do it without queues. From the coast it is convenient to ride to the travertine terraces of Pamukkale with turquoise water, from Antalya itself to the picturesque Goynuk canyon or to the amphitheater in Aspendos, and from Izmir on the Aegean Sea to the ancient city of Ephesus or to the wine village of Shirince.

To explore Istanbul, a week is not enough, but in three days you will see the Blue Mosque with walls painted in heavenly color, the majestic St. Sophia Cathedral, which managed to visit both an Orthodox and a Muslim temple, as well as the baroque Dolmabahce Palace and Topkapi Palace. You will also have time to bargain in the eastern bazaars of Istanbul and fall in love with Turkish cuisine during the November weekend. published

Holidays abroad in November are a great cure for blues and stress. In our article you will find many ideas where to relax in November abroad and how to make your vacation unforgettable.

Where 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, the way out will be a weekend in an interesting place, in other words, a “weekend tour”. Such services are now offered by many travel companies. Weekend tours are sightseeing and gastronomic trips, trips to festivals, beaches and resorts.

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

Wonderful romantic weekends can be spent in medieval European castle-hotels. Luxurious interiors with antique furniture and art objects, magnificent gardens, marble fireplaces create a truly fabulous atmosphere. This vacation is perfect for a honeymoon or 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, services of a photographer and make-up artist, and decoration of the place. At the end of the ceremony, the young people are given a marriage certificate.

Excursion tours in November

If you are planning your vacation in November and are looking for the best place to go, choosing old Europe will not be a mistake, moreover, 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 on modern buses will make the trip comfortable, and specially designed routes will open many sights of the cities of Austria, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Poland, the 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.

A gastronomic tour to Provence will acquaint you with all the secrets of the “silent hunting” season for truffles, as well as different types of wines. Wine tours in Bordeaux, Tuscany or Alsace offer tourists wine tasting, excursions to vineyards and overnight stays in castles. Beer lovers will certainly appreciate beer tours in Prague or Munich.

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

Best Festivals and Celebrations in November

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

Every year in November, the Spanish city of Baena celebrates "Las Jornadas del Olivar y el Aceite", an olive and olive oil festival dedicated to the end of the harvest in the area. The town is considered the Spanish capital of olives and one of the world leaders in the production of olive oil. 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 Ruta de la Tapa competition remains the same, in which the best institutions of the city participate. A cafe, restaurant or bar creates a special mini-menu of three appetizers using olives or oil.

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

Every year in 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 season for their collection takes place here, and since the mushroom is stored for only ten days, they celebrate every weekend. The festival program includes tastings, master classes on choosing and preparing truffles, auctions where guests buy mushrooms, fairs with various delicacies.

During the festival, you can try local cuisine using white truffles - pasta, risotto, butter, sauces, creams, fonduta. You can also go on a "silent hunt" with an experienced mushroom picker - triphalau. In the collection of truffles, the help of a specially trained dog or pig is required.
On the third Thursday of November at midnight in France comes the Beaujolais Nouveau festival - 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 matures quickly and is not suitable for long-term storage, so the celebration of the new Beaujolais is more commercial.

The motto "Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!" ("Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived!") appears on posters in the establishments of the town of Beaujoux about a week before the holiday. On Thursday night, in the main square of the town, a huge crowd waits 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 celebration begins in the evening and is accompanied by concerts, fireworks and a tasting of the hero of the occasion. Folk festivals with obligatory refreshments of young wine, sausages and baked apples are made in many cities of France. The holiday, which is called the "New Year of Wine", gradually goes beyond the borders of France.

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

On November 22, Mexicans celebrate the feast day of Saint Cecilia (Cecilia), who is considered the patroness of musicians. Every year on this day street musicians, mariachis, gather in the capital's G. Garibaldi Square. They are divided into teams of 9-8 people, and play the violin, guitars, percussion and wind instruments. Mariachis compete to see who is the best.

In November, in Thailand, you can witness an amazing action: on the festival of light and moon, Loi Krathong, Thais launch banana leaf rafts decorated with flowers, inside which a candle burns and fragrant sticks are fragrant. It also hosts an international fireworks festival dedicated to 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 holiday.

Where to relax in November: ski resorts

Skiing in November is a wonderful form of recreation, especially since there are plenty of places to go, since at this time many ski resorts in Europe open a 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 in Austria is Sölden, located in the Ötztal valley in Tyrol. It combines winter and glacial skiing areas in an amazing way, 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 visits by guests of the resort due to the 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 scary here: the resort is equipped with an artificial snow system. It offers tourists 145.5 km of ski slopes, 33 ski lifts, an ice rink, ski schools for adults and children, a snow park, viewing platforms, 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 more than 2300 m. The resort town was built at the intersection of ski slopes, so it takes just a few minutes to walk from the house to the skiing place.

The total ski area is 600 km. There are also 180 lifts, ski schools, playgrounds and a snow park, dozens of bars and restaurants, spa centers, a cinema, a library, 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, ski excursions and snowshoeing.

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

At the beginning of the month, Les Deux Alpes hosts an autumn snow sports festival.

The largest ski resort in Italy - Livigno - is located near the Swiss border near the city 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 scenery. Here is the highest station for ski lifts with a height of 3885 m. The total ski area of ​​the Zermatt resort is 360 km. It is equipped with 35 ski lifts, snow parks, ski schools, cafes and restaurants.

The most popular ski resorts in Finland are Levi, Ruka and Ylläs. Every year in November Levi hosts the FIS Slalom World Cup.

To have access to the ski lift, you need to purchase a ski pass at the ski resort, which is a credit card-sized card with an embedded microchip that acts as a pass. Access to the lift is made automatically after you bring your ski pass to the validator. Usually resorts offer ski passes for half a day, a day, three days and a week. It is not subject to exchange or return..

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

There is nothing better than to escape from the usual autumn dampness in the summer. In addition, a beach holiday in November can cost you quite a bit, because airlines, hotels, restaurants and museums offer discounts and special offers at this time. Travel companies offer many tours in November at sea 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, at night 17-18 ºC; water in the Persian Gulf warms up to 25 ºC, in Oman - up to 23 ºC.

In addition to a beach holiday, in November in the UAE you can do shopping, excursions, ride a yacht or boats, hunt for pearls, visit many cultural events. In November, these are horse racing, camel racing, golf tournament. Abu Dhabi hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix at the end of November.

In Muslim countries, it is better for a woman not to appear on the streets in too open clothes 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 it is in summer (25-30 ° C during the day and 17 º C at night), and the sea is also quite warm (25 ° C). In the central regions, the air temperature can even reach 35 ºC, but by night it gets colder 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 greatly contributes to this. You can travel comfortably, go on an excursion to the most famous sights or ride a jeep through the desert, surf, kite surf or scuba dive. Hotels in Egypt free tourists from all domestic problems by offering all inclusive meals. It is worth noting that often at the end of the month, vouchers are cheaper, which will contribute to a budget vacation in November.

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

Israel. The warm Dead Sea and reduced prices in November contribute to a beach holiday where it can be problematic to go in the summer - in Israel. In the 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 ° C, and the water - up to 25 ° C. In such conditions it will be convenient to relax on the beach, travel, attend excursions and improve your health. 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 just spend time at sea, but also go diving, shopping, walking (for example, in the City of Kings park).

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

The best places to stay with kids in November

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

For an autumn seaside holiday with children, you can go to the Canary Islands, the Dominican Republic, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Israel. The latter countries have excellent recreational resources for improving the health of children. Eilat is a popular Israeli resort for families.

Holidays with a child in November in Mexico will be wonderful on the island of Cozumel: there is very clear water and snow-white fine sand. The KidZania entertainment center in Mexico City is a prototype of a real city, which includes smaller copies of buildings, shops, theaters, and public transport. After choosing a profession, children can spend the whole day here, earning local "money" to access entertainment and gift shops. Adults are not allowed to enter the play areas. For a family vacation, the Gray Whale National Park is well suited.

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

Rest in Europe, children will also really like it. Perhaps the weather for visiting Disneyland Paris in November will not be quite suitable, but there will not be many tourists. 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 the Museum of Cosmonautics and Aviation.

In Vienna, kids will love the Zoom Children's Museum, the interactive entertainment center and the oldest zoo, while the London Eye and the Harry Potter Museum are must-sees in London.

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.

The best countries for shopping: 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 Thanksgiving holiday, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Today, the tradition of mass sales has spread not only to America, but to the whole world. In order to buy discounted goods, many buyers are ready to spend the night near stores and stand in long queues or stay up until late at night ordering products from online stores. Some stores are extending Black Friday until December 1st. Black Friday was the origin of the idea of ​​creating a "no shopping day" - an international day of protest against excessive consumerism.

When exactly 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, from the 1920s, any Friday the 13th was called "black". Newspapers in the 1970s in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia feature stories of the hectic day after Thanksgiving, the day of the biggest shopping around Christmas and the biggest traffic congestion.

Mid-November - February is a fixed period for seasonal sales in the UK, but small sales of items from past seasons in stores occur all year round. During the sales period, discounts sometimes reach 70 percent, and often things are discounted several times. The main shopping street in London is Oxford Street, where there are more than 300 shops. There are entire "sale villages" in the UK, such as 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 also begin in Germany, but at that time they are small (up to 20%) and concern democratic brands.

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

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

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

Exotic countries to visit in November

India. The coast of Goa is a great place where you can spend your holidays, 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-term and warm. Autumn air temperature indicators 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.

The rest of the northern part of Goa is more like for young people, this is an area where nightlife is in full swing with beach discos and parties. The resorts of Anjuna, Baga, Vagator, Calangute, Candolim are places where you never get bored.

For a relaxing holiday, the southern part of Goa is more suitable, in particular Arossim, Cavelossim and Colva. In November, Karwa Chowt (festival of married women) and Diwali (festival of lights) are celebrated here. In addition to a beach holiday in Goa, you can take part in sightseeing tours and see the sights: the Anjuna flea market, the Arvelem caves and waterfall, the Rudreshwar temple, the bird sanctuary, the elephant village and others. Fans of outdoor activities will enjoy fishing on a yacht, a boat trip on water modes of transport, where you can admire the dolphins, or an excursion to the Dudhsagar waterfall. Nature lovers will be interested in going to Kollem - the village of elephants.

Thailand. November is the beginning of the high season in Thailand. Temperature indicators 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 holiday in November, such areas as Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Chang are great. November vacation in Pattaya promises to be interesting and unforgettable. In addition to relaxing on the sea, you can take a trip on a yacht, ride water skis, jet skis, an inflatable banana or parachute. Extreme lovers can test their courage by jumping from the tower of Pattaya Park. A ferry or boat will take you to the islets where you can dive. After an active holiday, Thai massage and herbal sauna will help to restore strength, and women will definitely appreciate the local spa treatments and rejuvenation courses.

At the end of November, an international beauty contest Miss International Queen is held in Pattaya, where they choose the most beautiful of transgender women, that is, former men who have taken advantage of sex change operations and hormone therapy.

In Phuket comes a wonderful time for diving. It is worth seeing the local attractions: Wat Sri Sunthorn temple, the Big Buddha temple complex, the Palace of Arts, the Thalanga National Museum, the 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 scenery, where you can see waterfalls, mountains and rainforests.

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

Mexico. A distant country on 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 in major resorts (Acapulco, Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen) is 29-32 ° C, the high tourist season begins here. Water in the Caribbean Sea warms up to 28 ° C, off 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 is a favorite place for divers: through the clearest water you can see corals and wonderful marine life. An obligatory point of rest in Mexico is acquaintance with the famous Mexican cuisine, unthinkable without hot chili peppers, tortillas and beans. Be sure to try burritos, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, chili con carne, and try different types of tequila. 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 seasoned with chili peppers.

Where can I go without visas in November

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

• Egypt (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 a tourist group at the border or in electronic form).
• Israel;
• Cuba;
• Dominican Republic;
• Turkey;
• Tunisia;
• Mauritius (visa at the airport);
• Maldives (visa at the airport);
• Seychelles;
• Montenegro;
• Jordan.

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

Where not to go on vacation in November

For a holiday in November in Vietnam, only the region of the extreme south is suitable, in the rest of the territory typhoons are observed or the proximity 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 ones, the water becomes cold, and the waves are very strong. In the western regions of Thailand, the rainy season is also possible. In November, the beaches of European countries are also closed for swimming.

If you have the opportunity, then why not organize yourself a foreign autumn vacation or weekend? Set aside some time for relaxation in November, and travel agencies will definitely tell you where it is better to go on vacation.

Fall is creeping up, and those who have scheduled a vacation in November begin to think about where to go on vacation. Fans of southern beaches and sea bathing go to tropical resorts in November. However, there is an opportunity to have a great vacation in your homeland, where there is no scorching sun and exotic beaches, but they can be perfectly replaced by a good hotel in Sochi with a heated pool with sea water, or you can choose a suitable sanatorium to improve your health.

Despite the autumn weather, a holiday in Russia in November will provide an opportunity to get acquainted with its sights, visit cultural and entertainment events. In the second half of November, the ski season opens. A big plus of these trips is that no visa is required. In addition, you can find last-minute tours and vouchers at the lowest cost, and then the question of where to relax in November in Russia will be successfully resolved.

Crimean coast

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Fans of sea bathing know where it is warm in Russia in November. At the end of autumn, the number of vacationers in the Crimea significantly decreases due to the deterioration of the weather, which becomes damp, windy and unstable. The average daily temperature is 12 degrees, which rarely rises to 20 degrees when a warm cyclone sets in, allowing only desperate daredevils to swim. Small villages, overcrowded in summer, are emptying. In large resort cities such as Yalta, Alushta, Alupka, Sevastopol, vacationers do not get bored: an extensive cultural program has been developed:

• fishing;
• boating;
• tourist routes.

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Many tourists who know where to go to relax are attracted to the museums of Bakhchisaray, Yalta, Kerch and Sevastopol. In clear weather, travelers tend to visit:

• the famous Nikitsky Botanical Garden;
• medieval walled city;
• Inkerman cave monastery;
• Chersonese Tauride, founded by the ancient Greeks;
• submarine museum in Balaklava;
• Cape Fiolent, which is distinguished by the natural uniqueness of grottoes and caves and many other stunning corners of the peninsula.

Holidays on the Black Sea, even in autumn, leave a lot of impressions for a long time.

Autumn vacation on the Black Sea coast

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You don't have to think about where to go in November in Russia. There is an opportunity to go to the coast, giving preference to the famous sea resorts:,. Swimming will not work: the water temperature in the Black Sea will not allow, but a walk along the coast will give you the opportunity to breathe in the freshest sea air, saturated with iodine and romance. And you can plunge into the pool with heated sea water. Rates for accommodation in November are much lower than in summer.

Krasnaya Polyana

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At affordable prices, cheaper than holidays in Sochi and Adler, you can spend your vacation on a well-preserved recently built tourist ensembles equipped with all kinds of sports facilities and even spas.

Rational road communications enable travelers to quickly and comfortably reach the city. The ski routes of the Caucasus at this time are not yet ready for opening due to the lack of snow. While in the middle lane the thermometer drops to almost zero, the daytime temperature at the resort is +10 degrees allows:

• enjoy the clean mountain air and the beauties of nature;
• travel along mountain paths;
• master all kinds of sports;
• to fish;
• go up the funicular;
• visit the gallery
• visit the aviary zoo complex.

In the Medvezhiy Ugol recreation area, located in the Sochi National Park, vacationers and locals often have picnics. There you can drink mineral water directly from the source, similar in composition to the famous Narzan. Popular with tourists and which is considered one of the youngest ski resorts in the world.

Rest on Dombai

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For fans of skiing in November, the season opens on the territory of the Karachay-Cherkessian Teberda Reserve, famous for the preserved remains of the buildings of ancient cathedrals and the ruins of the great-grandfather settlement of the Alans.

Mountain landscapes and reservoirs impress with their beauty and grandeur. The weather conditions of November are favorable for the start of outdoor activities: the daytime temperature of +4 degrees is replaced by -5 at night, the sun rarely hides behind clouds.

Useful advice

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The routes for skiers are tracks of all possible degrees of difficulty: the upper paths are intended for beginners, and the lower ones, passing through the forest, are winding and steep, requiring serious sports training.

Elbrus region

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The location of the highest mountain in Russia, Elbrus, is located in Kabardino-Balkaria and is one of the most popular ski resorts that attract professional athletes and lovers of active extreme sports:

• skiers;
• climbers;
• snowboarders;
• freeriders;
• kiteboarders.

In the Elbrus region, ideal conditions have been formed for tourists involved in skiing. The tracks are differentiated according to the level of training of athletes, special instructors are engaged with beginners. Organized ascents to the top of Elbrus are carried out. The average November daytime air temperature is about +5 degrees, at night it approaches zero.

Sanatoriums of Kabardino-Balkaria use climatic, balneological and mud types of health improvement for the treatment of heart diseases, respiratory organs, nervous system and dermatological problems. The air of the resort is saturated with coniferous and herbal essential oils, effective mud and paraffin wraps are used in clinics, local mineral waters "Narzan" are known throughout the world. All major hotels in the Elbrus region have luxurious banquet halls, which often traditionally host corporate events of large companies. This region is famous for:

• fishing in special reservoirs where trout are bred;
• horseback riding through picturesque gorges;
• rafting on mountain rivers;
• climbing to the top;
• excursions to the reserve.

In Kislovodsk, visiting vacationers have little interest in walking: they come to be treated in multidisciplinary sanatoriums.

Mountain Altai

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In November, you can comfortably and inexpensively relax in Altai, which is distinguished by recreation centers and ski resorts located in Belokurikha. Excursions to the reservoirs of Aya, Manzherok, Lake Teletskoye, the Katun River, Mount Belukha are popular among tourists.

The weather in November pleases with fallen snow and frost. The average temperature is from 0 to -5 degrees. The sun goes below the horizon early. Weather conditions do not allow long walking tours, in demand:

• horseback riding;
• rock climbing;
• fishing;
• rafting;
• jeeping.

Tourists willingly visit the karst Tavlinsky grottoes, the Cathedral of St. John the Theologian on the island of Patmos on the Katun River, and the convent with the old icon “Joy of All Who Sorrow”.

Karelia

Hunters of inexpensive accessible solitude against the backdrop of northern nature and autumn forests, walks along the steep bank of a river with crystal clear water are advised to visit Karelia in autumn. Here you can visit the ancient monasteries, admire the hilly squares and waterfalls. Karelia is considered the pearl of the north, where travelers from many countries aspire to visit:

, having spent a minimum of money, get the maximum pleasure from a trip to a resort or to unexplored corners, enjoy the beauty and richness of your native nature, breathe fresh air, get a charge of vivacity and health for the whole year ahead.

National Unity Day, which is celebrated in Russia on November 4, will give us three days off in 2017: from November 4 to 6. ELLE - about where to go for the November holidays.

Lisbon

Flight time from Moscow - 5 h 40 min

The end of the world, one of the oldest and sunniest European cities - it's all about Lisbon. In November, the weather here is more similar to September, so this is a good place to make up for the lack of warmth and sun that most Russians suffer from. You should go here for a relaxing holiday with leisurely sightseeing, port wine tastings and breakfasts at the legendary Pasteis de Belem cafe, where the famous Belem cakes are prepared: delicate puff pastry baskets with custard and cinnamon. Traveling around the city is better on the yellow tram - for the Portuguese capital, this is a special ritual.

Bergamo

Flight time from Moscow - 2 hours 48 minutes

When traveling in northern Italy, many undeservedly bypass the small town of Bergamo, which is located near Milan. Bergamo is beautiful with its ancient architecture, mostly Romanesque, and the measured rhythm of life. Three days of the November holidays is just enough to visit one of the best zoos in Italy, admire the Bergamo fortress of the same name and the Colleoni Chapel, try at least ten of the 250 types of pizza in the famous Da Nasty cafe and just warm up: the forecast promises sunny + 15 against Moscow +2 with wet snow.

Bucharest

Flight time from Moscow - 3 hours 15 minutes

A belated celebration of Halloween is best in the place where, according to legend, the most famous vampire in the world, Count Dracula, once lived - in Transylvania. Dracula's castle is called Bran and is located near the city of Brasov, which is famous for its medieval and frightening atmosphere, and whose wooded surroundings look most picturesque just in autumn. Since you can only get here with a transfer in Bucharest, you have a great chance to get to know the Romanian capital at the same time: walk around the Old Town, visit the world's largest Parliament building and dine at the restaurant where the "Bucharest Peace" was signed in 1812.

Barcelona

Flight time from Moscow - 4 h 35 min

Autumn is the perfect time to visit Barcelona. In summer, the capital of Catalonia is suffocated by the influx of tourists. In October and November, the flow of visitors is significantly reduced, which makes it possible to safely walk around the places of the legendary Antoni Gaudí.

In order to have time to see everything, it is best to stay in the center, for example, at the El Palace Hotel (The Leading Hotels of the World), from the roof of which there is an excellent view of the Sagrada Familia. Built in 1919, it retains all the glamor and luxury of the Roaring 20s. Woody Allen, Enrique Iglesias and Christina Aguilera like to stay here. The memory of the famous guests of the past is preserved by six art suites, among which there is the Salvador Dali Room, a peculiar version of the French chateau in which the actress and jazz star Josephine Baker once lived, the suite that Carlos Ruiz Safon mentioned in his short stories, the suite in the beloved the gold color of surrealist Joan Miro, the rocker suite of Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood and, of course, the suite of the founder of the hotel, Caesar Ritz. At the top of the hotel is a swimming pool, sunbathing area and the Winter Garden Restaurant. Breakfast for hotel guests is served in the picturesque and romantic winter garden Desayunos. You can dine at 19/Nineteen Restaurant Menu, which, despite the typical interior of a brasserie, features interesting Mediterranean dishes. Dinner is worth planning at Bluesman Cocktail Bar Barcelona, ​​where jazz and blues concerts take place in the evening. You can relax after exploring the city in the MayanLuxurySpa, in which all treatments are based on the knowledge of the Mayan tribe, or in the mysterious Diana Garden, located on the seventh floor.

Kaliningrad

Flight time from Moscow - 2 hours

If St. Petersburg is a "window to Europe", then Kaliningrad is "Russian Europe". During its history, Kaliningrad changed its "citizenship" several times, which left its mark not only on its architecture, but also on the atmosphere. There are three obligatory points on a trip to Kaliningrad and its environs: listen to an organ concert in the Cathedral, see all the bridges over the Pregolya River and visit the Curonian Spit Park. Seafood lovers will especially like it here: due to the proximity of the Baltic Sea, the prices for dishes from them are much lower than in the central part of Russia, and the proximity to Poland, Latvia and Lithuania favorably influenced the variety of menus of local restaurants.

Sochi

Flight time from Moscow - 1 h 50 min

The Black Sea resort of Sochi is a city with a unique climate: it is located on the territory of the northernmost subtropics in the world, and therefore is both a seaside resort and a ski resort. For this reason, the high season in Sochi is all year round, and there is simply no better option for a long weekend.

The most popular destination for domestic tourism in Russia, Sochi has completely changed after the Olympics - Soviet romance here coexists with very European and advanced leisure formats. Today, 66 sanatoriums, 20 boarding houses and recreation centers and more than 600 hotels are successfully operating in the city. The Hyatt Regency Sochi is the absolute leader in the booking and tripadviser ratings - and this is the rare case when the maximum scores of users and the opinions of critics coincide.

The hotel is located in the center of old Sochi - just 200 meters from the Black Sea coast and Kurortny Prospekt. Location, sea view, distance to the beach, the presence of all the main attractions within walking distance - this is not the most complete list of the hotel's advantages. First of all, Hyatt Regency Sochi is valued precisely for the fact that it is really comfortable in a Western way and sincerely in a Russian way. Stylish laconic rooms, well-thought-out infrastructure (for example, a heated pool or view bars and lounges), impeccable service (nothing is impossible for local concierges) - all that allows the hotel to be considered a reference hotel in the Sochi market of services.

It is believed that this "Hyatt" is good for both business and romantic rendezvous, and in the local restaurant "Passage" the degree of social activity does not decrease all year round. In addition, it is in the fall that the Sochi Hyatt offers special programs for 3 and 5 days, designed for connoisseurs of spa holidays. They consist of a complex of rejuvenating treatments, group sessions with a trainer and a balanced menu from the chef.

Abu Dhabi

Flight time from Moscow - 5 h 20 min

The best destination for a short beach holiday in November is Abu Dhabi. At this time, the heat finally subsides, which allows guests of the UAE capital to get the most out of their vacation. In the morning, sunbathe on the Blue Flag Central Beach, which is famous for its fine, almost velvety to the touch sand, which does not heat up in the sun due to its coral origin. Then devote some time to shopping: for traditional oriental products, go to local bazaars, and for your favorite designer brands, go to ultra-modern shopping centers. One of the vacation days should be devoted to the Ferrari World amusement park, which is located just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi. The most famous attraction is a capsule that breaks through the roof and takes off 62 meters up, after which it falls sharply down. You definitely won't forget this.

Tel Aviv

Flight time from Moscow - 4 h 10 min

Tel Aviv is Israel's most advanced city and its nightlife capital. Take your time before sunset by strolling along the port, through the Kerem Hatemanim area, famous for its graffiti, or the original Bauhaus-style "White City", a UNESCO heritage site. In the evening, first of all, head to the Imperial Bar, considered one of the best bars in the Middle East.