Where to go in November

With summer a distant memory, we’re back into Northern Lights season. But there’s still plenty to see and do by day. From the Westman Islands, and Snaefellesnes Peninsula to Reykjavik and the ‘Golden Circle’. Wild, dramatic, surreal. Or this.

You’re just in time for Argentine summer. Find your feet in stunning Patagonia (‘the lakes’) and beautiful Bariloche. Speakeasy cocktail bars, Perito Moreno Glacier hiking, indulgence (and malbec) in Mendoza. You could even catch a game at Boca Juniors. Adventurous, different, beautiful.

With a history stretching back thousands of years, Egypt is more than just the Pyramids. We’ll give you exclusive access to the Great Sphinx, Giza Plateau, the Philae Temple, and much more with a world-renowned archaeologist. Discover the real Egypt – the Black Tomato way.

Dry, bright, warm days on the Cape and in the winelands. Camps and Bantry bay, Cape Town test kitchens, wine tastings and even some Sabi Sands safari. South Africa is back and better than ever.

We feel excited even writing this. A fulsome family destination with a huge emphasis on wildlife, nature and conservation. The cormorants of Fernandina, the dolphins of Isabela, and the cloud forests of the interior. And Galapagos? You won’t believe your eyes.

Antigua is an irresistible option for a dose of longed for winter sun. With a different beach for every day of the year, this small island is perfectly deceptive. Great for families, activity-heavy. There’s plenty to do and see while you soak up the end of the region’s summer season.

Have you ever been lost for words? We have. And New Zealand is why. Swim alongside the world’s smallest and rarest dolphin, Hector’s dolphin, or explore ancient Maori fortifications in Kaikoura. New Zealand will take your breath away.

From Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh in the south, Vietnam is one of the world’s most colourful countries. By November, Vietnam’s hot and wet summer season is drawing to a close, the temperatures mellow out and the rain reduces to an occasional drizzle. It’s the perfect time to visit.

We have a particular fondness for the jungles, beaches, temples and cenotes of the glorious Yucatan Peninsula. Not to mention Los Cabos (dramatic), San Miguel de Allende (historic), and Oaxaca (volcanic). Culture, history, nature and cuisine. It’s a firm favourite.