NEED TO GET AWAY IN NOVEMBER – BUT WHERE IS PRIME SEASON?

kyoto-japan-axQ –  My family is extremely well-traveled. Due to work requirements, my husband has to take a few weeks off in November each year. But after lousy weather in Europe, some really bad trips in the USA, and the hurricane season in the Caribbean, I feel we need some new ideas about destinations. We are looking for stimulating places where there really are things to see – we love history and we appreciate great scenery. We don;t need to go to really famous places. But we absolutely only want to go to those places where November is the perfect month to visit. If it makes any difference, I am from the Philippines and my husband is from Germany. One suggestion – you should do more Q and A – every day. Very helpful and honest.

A – November is a rather tricky month but as long as you have the time for a longer overseas flight there are some superb destinations where the weather in November is as good as it gets. Let us start you off with three specific recommendations:

01 – This is a perfect time to visit Tokyo and then, perhaps, Hakone and Kyoto in Japan. The trees are changing colors. Do visit Hoinshu, Japan’s largest island.

uruguay-meat-cooking-11132152_918734461481528_366918247_n-jpg-bxxx02 – Try visiting South America’s smallest country, Uruguay. They have beautiful beaches, you get a great deal for your dollar, and the food rivals what you would find in Argentina. Start in Montevideo but then explore the so-called “golden coast” and the countryside where gauchos ride the range. Then head to Buenos Aires for the culture fix you are seeking.

03 – Finally, india-the-taj-mahal-2-axfor the ultimate in sensory impressions, sight, smell, colors, and some fantastic tastes, head to Rajasthan in India visiting the cities of Jaipur, Agra, Udaipur and Jodhpur. If you time this trip correctly, you can get to Diwali and the famed Pushkar Camel Fair.You will never forget it and the average temperature in the region is just around 85 degrees.