Where to go in November

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Use the details above to plan your visit and confirm availability with the venue.

Use the details above to plan your visit and confirm availability with the venue.

Use the details above to plan your visit and confirm availability with the venue.

Use the details above to plan your visit and confirm availability with the venue.

Use the details above to plan your visit and confirm availability with the venue.

Use the details above to plan your visit and confirm availability with the venue.

A milky blue lagoon amid black lava fields. Iceland's iconic experience, where you can bathe under the northern lights in winter or the midnight sun in summer. Luxurious and spectacular.

Overnight price

$850-2,100/night

Water type

Volcanic geothermal

Temperature

99-104°F

Nearest airport

Keflavik International

Airport code

KEF

A grand neo-baroque thermal palace in the heart of Budapest's City Park. Locals play chess in steaming outdoor pools surrounded by stunning architecture.

Water type

Natural thermal springs

Temperature

82-100°F

Nearest airport

Budapest Ferenc Liszt

Airport code

BUD

Traditional Japanese hot spring town with views of Mt. Fuji. Stay at a ryokan inn with private onsen, kaiseki dinner, and yukata robes.

Overnight price

$200-800/night

Water type

Volcanic sulfur springs

Temperature

100-113°F

Nearest airport

Tokyo Narita / Haneda

Airport code

NRT

Southern California's favorite hot springs escape. A day resort set in a canyon with mineral pools, mud baths, and a wide range of spa services.

Water type

Natural mineral springs

Temperature

90-104°F

Nearest airport

Ontario International

Airport code

ONT

Ancient mineral springs in the New Mexico high desert, used for healing for thousands of years. Adobe architecture, open sky, and four different mineral water types.

Overnight price

$200-400/night

Water type

Iron, soda, lithia & arsenic springs

Temperature

80-106°F

Nearest airport

Albuquerque Sunport

Airport code

ABQ

A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. One of Istanbul's oldest and most beautiful hammams, where the ritual of scrub and foam massage has been unchanged for centuries.

Water type

Heated water / steam

Temperature

95-113°F

Nearest airport

Istanbul Airport

Airport code

IST

America's original spa town. Bathhouse Row is a collection of stunning early 20th century bathhouses fed by natural thermal springs in the only national park located in a city.

Overnight price

$100-250/night

Water type

Natural thermal springs (143°F source)

Temperature

100-108°F

Nearest airport

Bill & Hillary Clinton National

Airport code

LIT

A royal Rajasthani experience on rails. Visit magnificent palaces, forts, and the Taj Mahal while traveling in restored maharaja-style luxury.

Distance

1,800 mi

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Route

Delhi → Delhi (circuit)

Countries

India

Cabins

Deluxe Cabin · Super Deluxe Cabin

All inclusive

Yes

Dining included

Yes

Departure

Delhi

Arrival

Delhi

Nearest airport

Indira Gandhi International

Airport code

DEL

The gateway to the Arctic. Tromso combines urban comfort with wild northern landscapes, offering some of the best aurora viewing in the world.

Aurora score

8

Light pollution

low

Accommodation

hotel · cabin · lodge

Activities

Dog sledding · Whale watching · Snowshoeing · Photography · Arctic surfing

Nearest airport

Tromso Airport

Airport code

TOS

Iceland offers a unique combination of aurora viewing with geothermal hot springs, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes. Accessible and dramatic.

Aurora score

7

Light pollution

low

Accommodation

hotel · cabin · lodge

Activities

Hot springs · Silfra snorkeling · Ice cave · Hiking · Whale watching

Nearest airport

Keflavik International

Airport code

KEF

Fairbanks sits directly under the auroral oval, making it one of the best places on Earth to see the northern lights. Cold but spectacular.

Aurora score

9

Light pollution

minimal

Accommodation

lodge · cabin · hotel

Activities

Dog sledding · Snowmobiling · Ice fishing · Hot springs · Photography

Nearest airport

Fairbanks International

Airport code

FAI

Canada's aurora capital. Yellowknife's flat terrain and minimal cloud cover create near-perfect viewing conditions 240+ nights a year.

Aurora score

9

Light pollution

minimal

Accommodation

lodge · hotel · cabin

Activities

Dog sledding · Snowmobiling · Ice fishing · Photography · Snowshoeing

Nearest airport

Yellowknife Airport

Airport code

YZF

The official hometown of Santa Claus sits on the Arctic Circle. Glass igloos let you watch the aurora from a warm bed.

Aurora score

7

Light pollution

low

Accommodation

glass-igloo · hotel · cabin · lodge

Activities

Santa Claus Village · Reindeer ride · Finnish sauna · Dog sledding · Snowmobiling

Nearest airport

Rovaniemi Airport

Airport code

RVN

The driest spot in Swedish Lapland thanks to the ‘Blue Hole of Abisko.’ Almost zero light pollution makes this a photographer’s dream.

Aurora score

9

Light pollution

none

Accommodation

lodge · cabin · hotel

Activities

Dog sledding · Skiing · Snowshoeing · Photography · Ice fishing

Nearest airport

Kiruna Airport

Airport code

KRN

The polar bear capital of the world also happens to be an incredible aurora destination, with the added bonus of beluga whales in summer.

Aurora score

8

Light pollution

none

Accommodation

lodge · hotel

Activities

Polar bear safari · Dog sledding · Whale watching · Photography

Nearest airport

Churchill Airport

Airport code

YYQ

Dramatic mountain peaks rising from the Arctic sea, with aurora dancing above red fishermen's cabins (rorbuer). One of the most photogenic places on Earth.

Aurora score

8

Light pollution

minimal

Accommodation

cabin · lodge · hotel

Activities

Hiking · Photography · Kayaking · Arctic surfing · Whale watching

Nearest airport

Leknes Airport

Airport code

LKN

The best-value nomad hub in the Western Hemisphere. Incredible food, vibrant culture, same timezone as US Central, and a massive remote worker community in Roma/Condesa.

Internet speed

80 Mbps

Wi-Fi reliability

7

Coworking / day

$10-20

Coworking / month

$120-250

Time zone

UTC-6 (CST)

Visa policy

180 days visa-free

Digital nomad visa

No

Safety score

6

Weather

Mild, dry winters; rainy summers. 55-80°F

Coworking spaces

WeWork Reforma · Homework Condesa · Casona Coworking · Centraal

Nearest airport

Mexico City (AICM)

Airport code

MEX

America's top remote work city. Tech-forward, incredible food scene, live music capital, and no state income tax. SXSW energy year-round.

Internet speed

200 Mbps

Wi-Fi reliability

10

Coworking / day

$25-50

Coworking / month

$250-500

Time zone

UTC-6 (CST)

Visa policy

Domestic (no visa needed)

Digital nomad visa

No

Safety score

8

Weather

Hot summers, mild winters. 40-100°F

Coworking spaces

Capital Factory · WeWork Congress · Industrious · The Riveter

Nearest airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

Airport code

AUS

The most affordable digital nomad hub in the world. Incredible street food, ancient temples, mountain scenery, and a massive nomad community. $5 massages after work.

Internet speed

80 Mbps

Wi-Fi reliability

8

Coworking / day

$5-12

Coworking / month

$80-150

Time zone

UTC+7 (ICT)

Visa policy

30-60 day visa-free (depending on nationality)

Digital nomad visa

Yes

Visa details

Thailand DTV (Destination Thailand Visa): 180 days, proof of remote employment required.

Safety score

8

Weather

Tropical with cool season Nov-Feb. 60-95°F

Coworking spaces

Punspace · CAMP · Hub53 · Yellow Coworking

Nearest airport

Chiang Mai International

Airport code

CNX

America's Latin tech hub. Beach lifestyle meets global finance and crypto culture. No state income tax, year-round warmth, and direct flights everywhere.

Internet speed

200 Mbps

Wi-Fi reliability

10

Coworking / day

$30-60

Coworking / month

$300-600

Time zone

UTC-5 (EST)

Visa policy

Domestic (no visa needed)

Digital nomad visa

No

Safety score

7

Weather

Tropical, warm year-round. 65-92°F

Coworking spaces

WeWork Brickell · The LAB Miami · Pipeline Workspaces · Büro

Nearest airport

Miami International

Airport code

MIA

Tropical paradise with crystal-clear waters, famous for manta rays and whale sharks.

Visibility

65-130 ft

Water temperature

81-86°F

Average water temperature

83

Difficulty

intermediate

Nearest airport

Velana International

Airport code

MLE

The crown jewel of marine biodiversity — more species here than anywhere else on Earth.

Visibility

50-100 ft

Water temperature

81-84°F

Average water temperature

82

Difficulty

intermediate

Nearest airport

Sorong / Domine Eduard Osok

Airport code

SOQ

Dive with hammerhead sharks, marine iguanas, and sea lions in Darwin's living laboratory.

Visibility

35-80 ft

Water temperature

65-77°F

Average water temperature

72

Difficulty

advanced

Nearest airport

Baltra / Seymour

Airport code

GPS

The shore diving capital of the world — simply drive to a site, park, and dive.

Visibility

65-130 ft

Water temperature

79-84°F

Average water temperature

81

Difficulty

beginner

Nearest airport

Flamingo International

Airport code

BON

Tigers prowling through ancient fort ruins and Mughal-era temples. One of the best places in the world to see wild tigers in a hauntingly beautiful setting.

Big Five

No

Animals

tiger · leopard · sloth-bear · langur-monkey · crocodile · peacock

Experience Type

classic-safari

Comfort level

mid-range

Nearest airport

Jaipur International

Airport code

JAI

The Colosseum of surfing. Hollow, powerful waves over shallow volcanic reef. Intense atmosphere, spectators on the beach, world pros everywhere. Experts only.

Water temperature

75-81°F

Swell season

November to February — North Pacific swells

Crowds

very-crowded

Board rental

$30-50/day

Lesson price

$150-250

Nearest airport

Honolulu International

Airport code

HNL

One of California's most iconic waves. A long, peeling right-hand point break that has defined West Coast surfing since the 1960s.

Water temperature

55-65°F

Swell season

October to March — northwest swells

Crowds

crowded

Board rental

$25-40/day

Lesson price

$100-180

Nearest airport

Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport code

SBA

The surf capital of Europe. Heavy beach-break barrels that rival Hawaii, combined with French gastronomy and Basque culture.

Water temperature

60-72°F

Swell season

September to November — North Atlantic swells

Crowds

crowded

Board rental

$20-35/day

Lesson price

$50-90

Nearest airport

Biarritz Airport

Airport code

BIQ

A laid-back Moroccan surf village with world-class right-hand point breaks, tagines, and year-round sunshine at backpacker-friendly prices.

Water temperature

62-70°F

Swell season

November to March — North Atlantic swells

Crowds

moderate

Board rental

$10-20/day

Lesson price

$30-60

Nearest airport

Agadir Al Massira

Airport code

AGA