Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis has always been known for blues and barbecue, but it’s also the South’s hottest new city for many reasons—the incredible green spaces, the great restaurant scene, and the must-see National Civil Rights Museum. Now there’s a great new place to stay: the Guest House at Graceland, where you can truly live like Elvis in the pop star’s home city. The hotel, in a colonial-style mansion, will have 450 rooms and suites designed by Priscilla Presley. Prefer something a bit more intimate? Opt for the James Lee House, a five-suite bed and breakfast in a national historic landmark.
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
This colonial town draws visitors for itscharming hotels and beautiful architecture, but it’s also beginning to attract international restaurateurs. Celebrated Mexican chef Enrique Olvera has a restaurant there, Moxi, but it’s also seeing openings such as a bustling food hall and interesting bars—the annual July food festival has given the town lots of culinary cred. Go in November when the weather isn’t unbearably hot, and is breezy enough for long days
Belize
This Central American country is one of few where the official language is English, so there won’t be any language barrier issues. It’s also one of our favorite eco-focused destinations in terms of accommodations, with Belcampo, anamazing agritourism lodge, and Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn, a celebrity favorite. It’ll soon get another cool new hotel—Itz’ana, a food- and farm-focused retreat with 39 stunning villas on the Placencia peninsula. Hurricane season
Andaman Islands, India
Craving a far-flung getaway? Make plans to head to the Andaman Islands, off the coast of India—accessible via a flight through most of the major Indian cities. It’s best known as one of the few places to spot swimming elephants and it’s got some of Asia’s most stunning stretches of sand. Once you get there, it remains fairly affordable—particularly in November. The month is officially part of monsoon season, but it’s still the best time to go.
Atacama Desert, Chile
No trip to Chile is complete without a visit to the Atacama Desert—it has awesome geological formations, is ideal for star-gazing, and is home to several destination-worthy hotels such as the Awasi Atacama and the Explora. You’ll need at least three days to explore the area, to take in everything from its one-of-a-kind landscape to a horseback riding trip over the sand dunes to the volcanic rock formations. Just make sure to time your trip right: parts of Chile get incredibly cold in the summer months (from June to September), and the desert is unbearably hot from January to March, making November one of the best times to go.
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