For many, dank gloomy November is the most unloved month of the year. But it is at this time that it is so important to please yourself with pleasant little things. And what could be more gratifying than a vacation? We offer to extend the November holidays by going on a full-fledged trip, and disperse the autumn melancholy with vivid impressions!
Contents
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Goa, India
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Zhangjiajie Park, China
- Moscow, Russia
How to relax in November in 2024
The duration of the November holidays is not encouraging this time. The 4th day — National Unity Day — falls on Monday, while the Saturday before it will be working. The best option is to take four vacation days and arrange a full rest for a week.
Istanbul, Turkey
No matter how much you come to Istanbul, this city is always ready to pull another trump card out of its sleeve. For example, in 2024, tourists come to see the territory of the Tersane Istanbul project, which in a couple of years will include many hotels, restaurants, entertainment and playgrounds. Already, the new area has been opened at the first stage, where you can walk, admire the views of the city and live in the luxurious Rixos Tersane Istanbul.
And for the rest, in Istanbul, you need to act on the dictates of your heart. If you want bright photos, go for a walk to the Kuzgunjuk or Balat area (by the way, Turkish TV series are often filmed here). If your soul is asking for romance, then take a vapour (that is, a public ferry) and go for a ride along the Bosphorus, watch sunsets and feed seagulls with bagels. If the weather doesn’t work out, you can raid Kadikoy’s vintage shops or explore the exhibitions, which are a dime a dozen in Istanbul. Be sure to stop by Galata Port and go to one of the many hammams.
If you want bright photos, go for a walk in the Kuzgunjuk area. Photo: Beautiful landscape/Shutterstock.com
For budget-conscious tourists, we have tips on what to see in Istanbul for free or for a nominal cost.
How to get there: direct flights from 36,000 rubles round trip.
Entry rules: No visa needed, just come and enjoy.
Where to stay:
- Apart-hotel TAXIM NO 18 BOUTIQUE HOTEL — from 5,243 rubles per night for two guests;
- Galata Greenland Hotel — from 6510 rubles;
- Hotel Weingart Port — from 11,172 rubles;
- Mukarnas Pera Hotel — from 11,536 rubles;
- The Marmara Taksim — from 34,846 rubles
Mukarnas Pera Hotel.
Goa, India
In Goa, you can and should relax, enjoy a beach holiday and sip good old Old Monk rum. But this is if you are in North Goa, and if you are in South Goa, then yoga, Ayurveda and conscious rest are at your service.
If you want every day to be like a holiday, then welcome to Arambol, there are also beautiful beaches of Morjim and Mandrem nearby. It is worth going to the market in Anjuna, and most of the people who came on vacation packages rest in Candolim and Calangute.
South Goa is suitable for a more measured holiday: you will find appropriate conditions on the beaches of Colva and Cavelossim.
If you want every day to be like a holiday, then welcome to Arambol, beautiful beaches of Morjim and Mandrem are also nearby. Photo: Andrey Bortnikau/Shutterstock.com
How to get there: Aeroflot direct flights from 90,700 in both directions (yes, and we are shocked by the prices), or with a short transfer in Sharjah from 69,000 rubles (Air Arabia flies).
Entry rules: a visa is needed, but it is easy to obtain. It will be enough to send an e-mail, you can submit an application on the website indianvisaonline.gov.in .
Where to stay:
- Vedana Retreat Boutique Hotel — from 2,952 rubles per night for two guests;
- Oceans 7 Ashwem Hotel — from 7773 rubles;
- Zense Resort — from 8940 rubles;
- Holiday Inn Goa Candolim, an IHG Hotel — from 22,233 rubles;
- Whispering Palms Beach Resort — from 23,390 rubles
Holiday Inn Goa Candolim, an IHG Hotel.
How to spend a vacation in autumn
We answer the question “What to do this fall?”: in the article About!The blog contains 17 seasonal ideas, many of which are suitable for a vacation in November.
Cape Town, South Africa
You definitely won’t get bored in the vicinity of Cape Town. Go explore the Cape of Good Hope and the southernmost point of Africa, watch penguins on Boulders beach, drive the famous Cobra convertibles, stroll through the Bo Kaap area with colorful houses and by all means climb to the top of Table Mountain.
Cape Town is famous for its haute cuisine, while there is no need to pay millions for Michelin dishes, so going to restaurants is a mandatory part of the program. We recommend seafood at Codfather Seafood & Sushi and steaks at The Butcher Shop & Grill. And in the GOLD restaurant, a real African show is attached to dinner. Places should be booked in advance.
Wine tourism is widespread in South Africa. Tastings are held in the most beautiful places, and the road to them runs through picturesque mountain ranges. Pay attention to the Delaire Graff Estate, Groot Constantia and Haute Cabrier. Or better yet, stay here overnight, there are many beautiful boutique hotels in the area.
Go explore the Cape of Good Hope and the southernmost point of Africa, watch penguins on Boulders beach. Photo: ALEXANDRE F FAGUNDES/Shutterstock.com
Some things should be avoided when traveling to South Africa (including those that affect safety), we have revealed all the cards in a separate article About!The blog.
How to get there: with transfers. The most convenient and profitable way is by Ethiopian Airlines, they fly from Moscow with a short connection in Addis Ababa. Such a round-trip flight starts from 105,000 rubles.
Rules of entry: a visa is not required, upon arrival they just put a stamp in the passport. In the case of a trip with children, you need to prepare a birth certificate and its translation, certified by a notary. If the child is traveling with only one parent, then you will also need a notarized translation of the permission from the second parent. International passportthe child should have his own.
Where to stay:
- ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Foreshore — from 11,542 rubles per night for two;
- Grande Kloof Boutique Hotel — from 8843 rubles;
- ONOMO Hotel Waterfront — from 15,071 rubles;
- The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK — from 18,736 rubles;
- Taj Cape Town — from 43,458 rubles.
Taj Cape Town.
Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech invites you to get lost in the labyrinths of the Medina (Old Town), and then wander through the palaces and magnificent gardens. Take a look at the Majorelle Garden: this is a huge area where you can find plants from five continents. The garden was once inspired by fashion maestro Yves Saint Laurent: his house is still there, but it will not work to get there. But you can see an extensive Berber collection of household items, clothes and jewelry, as well as see dresses created by the famous couturier.
It is impossible to come to Marrakech and not visit the Bahia Palace, which consists of as many as 160 rooms, internal gardens and a huge park. We advise you to visit the main square, where you can watch dancing cobras to the sound of a pipe. And from here you can explore the streets of the Old City, in the bazaars of which you will find artful carpets, jewelry, Aladdin lamps, ceramics and many other trinkets. After shopping, stop by Le Bistro Arabe for dinner to taste couscous to the sound of jazz.
Before traveling to Morocco, do not forget to prepare and, for example, study the list of places and entertainment that cannot be missed in the country.
Take a look at the Majorelle garden: this is a huge area where you can find plants from five continents. Photo: Atosan/Shutterstock.com
How to get: you can fly directly from Russia on board Royal Air Morocco to Casablanca. There is an option to get to Marrakech on a Turkish Airlines flight with a transfer in Istanbul (round—trip tickets – from 88,000 rubles), or Royal Air Morocco with a transfer in Casablanca (from 144,000 rubles).
Rules of entry: a visa is not required. Customs often require confirmation of the hotel reservation and a return ticket.
Where to stay:
- Riad Mandalay — from 4186 rubles per night for two guests;
- Ayoub Hotel & Spa — from 9950 rubles;
- Opera Plaza Hotel Marrakech — from 14318 rubles;
- Es Saadi Marrakech Resort Hotel — from 27670 rub.;
- Savoy Le Grand Hotel — from 25179 RUB.
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort Hotel.
Zhangjiajie Park, China
It is here that the famous soaring mountains from the movie “Avatar” are located. This national park will give odds to many others: glass bridges, stunning observation decks, lakes and caves are hidden on its territory. To visit Zhangjiajie, you need to lay at least 3-4 days, because the most beautiful locations are scattered in different parts of the park.
You should definitely get into the Yellow Dragon Cave with stalactites and stalagmites, take a boat ride on Baofeng Lake, walk over the largest glass bridge over a deep gorge and see the arch in the “Heavenly Gate” mountains.
A visit to the park can be combined with a trip to interesting cities in Southern China, such as Yangshuo or Fenghuang.
This is where the famous soaring mountains from the movie “Avatar” are located. Photo: lkunl/Shutterstock.com
How to get there: first you need to fly to Guangzhou (direct round-trip flights — from 53,000 rubles) or to Beijing (from 33,000 rubles in both directions). And from there, by domestic flight or train to Zhangjiajie.
Entry rules: you will need a visa. In two capitals, visa applications are accepted by visa centers, links from organizations in Moscow and St. Petersburg are attached, there you can find a list of necessary documents, all conditions and cost of services. And this information is also contained in the instructions for a trip to China in Oh!The blog.
Where to stay:
- Ji Hotel Zhangjiajie Tianmenshan — from 6272 rubles per night for two;
- Zhangjiajie Huatian Hotel — from 13,205 rub.
Ji Hotel Zhangjiajie Tianmenshan.
Moscow, Russia
At first glance, Moscow does not seem to be the best place to escape from the autumn blues — the local weather in November can rather catch up with this melancholy. But the capital always offers guests and residents of the city the best cultural and restaurant leisure in the country.
You can treat yourself to an unforgettable evening at the CRAVE Theater, arrange total relaxation in the fashionable Zhar-Ptitsa sauna complex, or go for a walk and be inspired by the Peredelkino house of creativity (be sure to look into the buffet in the basement, eat borscht). Or dress up and have breakfast at the legendary Pushkin Cafe. Take tram No. 39 (Chistye Prudy — Universitet), the route of which has not changed since 1963, and you will be able to see almost all the main attractions.
You can treat yourself to an unforgettable evening at the CRAVE Theater. Photo: Crave Theatre Moscow
How to get there: by plane, by train from any city.
Where to stay:
- «Hermitage Hotel — from 7020 rubles per night for two guests;
- Marco Polo by Moss Hospitality Hotel — from 8550 rubles;
- Pentahotel Moscow, Arbat — from 9000 rubles;
- Safmar Aurora Suite (former Marriott Royal Aurora) — from 17,000 rubles.
“Safmar Aurora Suite”.
Country hotels for holidays in November
In a special autumn selection, we recommend hotels where you can spend a cozy weekend or even a whole vacation. Wooden cottages with bath complexes, glampings overlooking the northern lights and recreation centers with a forest area and lakes nearby — that’s a vacation plan for the November holidays!
As they say, nature does not have bad weather. Especially if you escape from the cold to another climate zone. And you can also keep warm in cozy restaurants and cheer yourself up with a rich cultural program. In any case, shelter can always be found on the Island!
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