Where To Go In November 2024
A tricky transitional month that can often feel gloomy in the northern hemisphere, it’s never a bad idea to go away in November. Ahead of the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to get an early injection of winter sun or take a mood-boosting city break. From Marrakech to Turin, here are the destinations to earmark for the month ahead.
Marrakech, Morocco
November is a particularly wonderful time to go, when temperatures hover around the mid-20s and dazzling blue skies are plentiful. In Marrakech, stay at the newly minted Maison Brummell near the Majorelle Gardens and not far from the medina, or Rosemary, a fresh riad opening from the duo behind LRNCE.
For those looking to be slightly further away from the hustle and bustle, Jnane Tamsna sits on nine acres of lush private estate just outside the city.
Turin, Italy
Piedmont’s elegant capital, Turin, is a city we’re falling increasingly in love with. Supremely elegant with its Baroque architecture, impressive boulevards, historic museums, and grand cafes, it has more than a whiff of Paris or Vienna about it. But it is its dedication to gastronomy that sets it apart and reminds you that it is unmistakably Italian. Stay at Ai Savoia, a tiny but elegant B&B, and make sure you book your restaurants ahead, especially Al Gatto Nero, a favorite of local gourmands, Odd, and Mimi Thorisson.
With its original Sixties charm, it’s run by the Vanelli family with a panache that keeps people coming back for its Piedmontese-meets-Tuscan cooking. After a stint in the city, move to the countryside for a few Barolo-fuelled nights at the lovely Nordelaia.
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
Although Mallorca’s swimming days are probably gone or numbered in November, days are still wonderfully crisp and sun-drenched — ideal for exploring its capital, Palma. Get lost in the labyrinth streets around La Seu, its magnificent Gothic cathedral, sample the stalls at Santa Catalina market, visit artisan wicker makers, and get your teeth into its exciting tapas scene. For a luxurious stay right in the old quarter, it has to be Hotel Sant Francesc — it has a spectacular rooftop (with pool) if the weather gods shine on you.
Carmel, California, US
A storied town on the California coast north of Big Sur, Carmel has been attracting artists and writers for more than a hundred years. The place to stay is the La Playa, a charming boutique hotel that has been recently renovated for the modern day traveler. Formerly the mansion home of landscape painter Chris Jorgensen, its designers have drawn on its glamorous past to create 75 bedrooms and social spaces that sit a stone’s throw from the soft white sands of the Pacific. Expect decadent touches such as a Champagne breakfast buffet and daily sunset cocktails. This romantic retreat is ideally placed for exploring downtown Carmel’s epicurean and cultural delights.
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