Make this the year that you watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade IRL, instead of sitting on your couch trying to avoid the question of when you're getting married. The Big Apple also has the Great White Way and ice skating in Central Park... and the store windows alone at this time of year are veritable works of art.
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November is the best time to hit the Caribbean before the tourists descend next month. Right now you'll be able to sunbathe on the 17 white sand beaches, rub elbows with the rich and famous, and soak up the sun... and you won't have to share it (too much, anyway).
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Nothing makes you forget that it's Thanksgiving like round-the-clock shows, gambling and general debauchery. If you hate holidays, this is the spot for you — hang by the pools, shop and make new friends at the blackjack table.
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Charleston's got a feeling to it — it's historical, cool and most of all, friendly. The weather this time of year tends to be in the 60s — aka perfect for sweaters and hot cocoa while you stroll along The Battery and gawk at the mansions, er, we mean take in the architecture, visit a magnolia plantation, and people watch at the City Market.
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If you like your sun-soaked beaches with a side of adventure, head to down to the jungles and beaches of Belize. Hit Ambergris Caye and snorkel the reef for some amazing underwater viewing, then head inland to the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM), a series of underground caves filled with ancient Mayan relics. Added bonus: English is the official language, so there's no language barrier.
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