Where to Go: November 2026

November turns the focus to fall’s seasonal draws and the start of the festive travel season. From Nantucket’s coveted scallop season and Vienna’s art and ball season to a transformative wellness journey in Greece, these are the destinations and experiences worth planning a trip around this November.

• Where to Stay: During Melville’s first visit to Nantucket, he stayed at what was then known as Ocean House, now the Jared Coffin House, renamed after the original owner who was a successful shipbuilder during the island’s whaling heyday.

Following Christopher Nolan’s star-studded film inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, Euphoria Retreat’s signature Odysseus Journey offers travelers the opportunity to embark on their own transformative voyage. Inspired by the ancient Greek tale of exploration, resilience, and homecoming, the immersive five-day retreat reimagines the hero’s journey through a wellness lens, inviting guests to explore their own path toward meaning, balance, and self-discovery.

At the core of the experience is Euphoria’s Five Elements philosophy, which draws from ancient Greek and Hippocratic teachings to connect personality traits and emotional tendencies with the natural elements. Through reflective discussions, movement, and immersive rituals, guests are encouraged to uncover their own “Ithaca”—their deepest purpose and heart’s desire. Experiences range from forest meditation and energy movement to dance therapy, salt room sessions, Byzantine hammam rituals, and labyrinth meditation, blending emotional reflection with physical restoration.

• Where to Stay: Euphoria Retreat’s next Odysseus Journey takes place in November 2026, giving travelers time to experience the film or revisit Homer’s epic before embarking on their own personal journey.

For lovers of art, culture, and timeless glamour, there’s no better time to visit Vienna than November, when Vienna Art Week transforms the city into a dynamic stage for creativity just as Ball Season begins. Celebrating its 23rd edition in 2026, the festival brings together artists, galleries, cultural institutions, and creative voices through more than 100 free events—including exhibitions, artist talks, studio visits, and performances—across dozens of partner institutions. Simultaneously, Vienna’s legendary Ball Season begins in full swing on November 11, with more than 450 formal dances taking place throughout the winter and attracting more than 500,000 guests annually. The combination of contemporary creativity and centuries-old traditions offers travelers a unique opportunity to experience Vienna at its most glamorous.

Where to Stay: For a glamorous evening, Almanac Palais Vienna’s “A Night at the Ball” package brings guests to a handful of Vienna’s legendary formal balls, complete with a private dance class, in-suite makeup services, an atelier visit for a gown, and an exclusive photoshoot.

Following filming across Easter Island’s dramatic volcanic landscapes, the upcoming film Wild Horse Nine—directed by Martin McDonagh and starring Sam Rockwell, John Malkovich, and Parker Posey—is expected to bring renewed attention to one of the world’s most remote and culturally significant destinations. Located in the heart of Rapa Nui, Nayara Hangaroa offers travelers an immersive way to experience the island’s ancient history, with guided access to iconic Moai sites and meaningful connections to local traditions.

Where to Stay: An eco-friendly escape perched above the Pacific Ocean, Nayara Hangaroa features 75 guestrooms with private terraces, many offering sweeping ocean views. The property just announced Te Ora, a new collection of immersive cultural, culinary, wellness, and astronomical experiences designed to connect guests with the living culture of Rapa Nui. Included with every stay, the weekly program was developed in collaboration with local residents, cultural ambassadors, and the resort’s culinary and wellness teams, and includes traditional Rapa Nui dance classes led by local instructors.

The Scottish Highlands provide the backdrop for The Fife Arms’ Festival of Fashion, a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and fashion history. Held in Braemar, the event draws inspiration from the region’s own fashion legacy, including Elsa Schiaparelli’s frequent visits to Braemar Castle. The festival brings together international talent and key creative voices through panels, discussions, and presentations exploring fashion’s past, present, and future. Past participants have included Dame Anya Hindmarch, Christopher Kane, Giles Deacon, fashion writer Charlie Porter, and Oriole Cullen, Senior Curator of Fashion & Textiles at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Guests booking The Fife Arms’ Festival of Fashion package can enjoy two nights’ accommodation with breakfast, a welcome cocktail reception, launch dinner, priority access to festival talks and events, and additional exclusive experiences.

• Where to Stay: The Fife Arms earns its creative credentials beyond hosting the festival itself. The two-Michelin-Key former Victorian coaching inn features 47 individually designed rooms and more than 16,000 artworks throughout the property, including a room dedicated to Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote Treasure Island while staying in Braemar.