Issue No. 4 Where Next?: Where to go in November

So the bag is packed, the passport is at the ready and the airport is calling you, but where to go?  November is a great month to go a little further afield, especially if you want beautiful beaches and tropical weather.  And frankly, who doesn’t want that when all we can see ahead of us is endless winter nights in front of the television.  Here’s some ideas if you want to shorten the winter a little this November.

How about bronzing in the Bahamas?

The Bahamas is the jewel at the top of the Caribbean scattered across 700 beautiful islands, and hopping from island to island couldn’t be easier, either hop in a fast boat, jump on a plane or sail it, but if that all sounds too much like hard work, why not just book a nice Caribbean cruise taking in an island or two?

November sees the end of the rainy season and you can expect temperatures of 27 degrees C° around this time of year too, so topping up the tan, shouldn’t be a problem, especially with over 300 days of sunshine each year.

Whether you’re golfing, diving, fishing, sunbathing on the beach, sailing or cruising, the Bahamas is sure to keep you occupied.

Check out www.bahamas.co.uk for more information about this fabulous, country.

Marvellous Malaysia

Set in the South China Sea, Malaysia is home to some spectacular sites, whether you prefer giant skyscrapers or tropical rainforests, blissful beaches or cloud topped mountains, everyone is likely to find something to discover here, as long as you don’t forget your suntan lotion and mosquito repellant

Surrounded by Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Papua New Guinea and relatively close to Australia, Malaysia is a great option for hopping around South East Asia and beyond.

For three completely different Malaysian experiences, start with the modern capital Kuala Lumpa and dare to venture up to the top of the Petronas Towers, then explore the delights of Borneo by trekking into the rainforest in search of the rafflesia the largest flower in the world.  When you’ve trekked through the rainforest enough, hop on an hour long flight to Langkawi for a bit of rest and relaxation.

Check out http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/uk for more information on this fascinating country.

Dive into Mauritius

If you’re looking for somewhere to dive this time of year, have you considered Mauritius, which is more or less totally surrounded by an amazing coral barrier reef? Key dive sites are located around Flic-en-Flac in the North and Trou aux Biches and the Northern Islands.

If you’re not a great diver, then there are still plenty of things to do, whether it is trekking through the forests or climbing the Mountains, Black River Gorge National Park is a good place to explore.

There are also plenty of cultural and historical sites to discover along the way so don’t forget your camera.  Mind you, the biggest challenge of all will be pulling yourself away from some of the most spectacular beaches in the world.

Check out http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/planatrip/destinations/africa/mauritius for plenty more ideas for things to do in Mauritus.

Thanks for reading, see you next week and in the meantime, I hope that you can take sometime to check out LotusTravelEssentials.co.uk happy & safe travelling.