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Best honeymoon destinations in November: 5 places to go
November is grey at home, but in several places the weather is at its best right now. These are five honeymoon destinations for November, and the hotel we would choose in each.
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Mauritius is our first choice for a November honeymoon, with a warm sea and spring on the island before cyclone season. The Seychelles has one of its calmest months, Dubai is pleasantly warm again, and Cape Verde offers sun with a shorter flight. The dry season starts in Tulum, and November is cheaper than December.
Our first choice: See rooms at Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel
November is one of the darkest months at home, but it is underrated for a honeymoon. Much of the Indian Ocean is still dry and calm, the summer heat has eased in the Gulf, and prices are lower than at Christmas. For couples who married in autumn, November is often the best time to go.
Five honeymoon destinations for November
Mauritius: Paradise Cove, Cap Malheureux
November is spring in Mauritius, with a warm sea and long days before cyclone season. Paradise Cove is adults only and sits on its own at Cap Malheureux on the northern tip. It has its own beach, and each of its 67 rooms has a terrace or balcony. Four hotels are in our Mauritius honeymoon guide.
Best for: couples who want peace without children around the pool.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel
Praslin
Constance Lemuria sits on the north-west of Praslin.
Seychelles: Constance Lemuria, Praslin
October and November are among the calmest months in the Seychelles, as the wind changes between the monsoons. Constance Lemuria has three beaches and its own golf course on the north-west of Praslin. Spend a day in the Vallée de Mai palm forest, and come back to a pool that almost spills into the sea.
Best for: couples who want beach and nature on one island.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Constance Lemuria
Palm Jumeirah
The infinity pool at Atlantis The Royal.
Dubai: Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah
By November the summer heat has eased in Dubai, the sea is still warm and the evenings are made for dinner outside. Atlantis The Royal opened in 2023 at the tip of Palm Jumeirah, and its restaurants are among the most talked about in the city. The Aquaventure water park is next door.
Best for: couples who want city, beach and plenty of restaurants.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Atlantis The Royal
Santa Maria
The pools at Morabeza sit among the palms.
Cape Verde: Morabeza Hotel, Sal
Cape Verde lies off West Africa and has dry, sunny weather all winter with a shorter journey than the Indian Ocean. Morabeza is in Santa Maria on Sal, a few minutes from the old jetty where the fishermen land their catch. The hotel has three outdoor pools, and guests single out the staff.
Best for: couples who want winter sun without a long flight.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Morabeza Hotel
Tulum
A canopy bed in one of the villas at Azulik.
Mexico: Azulik, Tulum
November marks the start of the dry season on the Riviera Maya, and the sargassum seaweed has usually gone. Azulik is built from wood and vines, with villas open to the sea and hardly a straight line anywhere. There is less comfort than at a typical luxury hotel, but it is an experience you will talk about for years.
Best for: couples who want something completely different from a normal beach hotel.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Azulik
Before the Christmas rush
November is quiet at most beach destinations before Christmas and New Year fill the hotels. That means lower prices and a better choice of villas. If you are travelling late in November, you could carry straight on with our guide to December honeymoons.
Frequently asked questions about a November honeymoon
Where is best for a honeymoon in November?
Mauritius is the best choice, with spring and a warm sea before cyclone season. The Seychelles has one of its calmest months, and Dubai is pleasantly warm again. Cape Verde offers winter sun with a shorter journey, and the dry season starts in Tulum. Avoid Sri Lanka and Bali, where November is wet.
Is November a good month for Mauritius?
Yes. November is spring in Mauritius, with a warm sea, long days and little rain before cyclone season begins. Prices are lower than around Christmas. Stay in the north, around Grand Baie or Cap Malheureux, where Paradise Cove sits. The hotel is adults only and has its own beach.
Is November a good month for Dubai?
Yes, November is one of the best months in Dubai. The summer heat has eased, the sea is still warm and the evenings are pleasant enough to eat outside. It is good weather for a desert trip too. Book early if you are travelling around major events in the city.
When should you book a November honeymoon?
Three to five months ahead is enough for most destinations, as November is outside high season in many places. For the Seychelles and Mauritius, book a little earlier for the best villas. Mention that you are newlyweds when you book, as hotels often do something extra.