A winter break to Australia is a sure-fire way to make your friends back home jealous as you recline on the warm golden sands of the East Coast, visiting hotspots like Byron Bay, Cairns and the Whitsundays. While wet season is just beginning in the Great Barrier Reef you should still enjoy decent visibility on snorkelling and scuba diving trips and if you're lucky your holiday may even coincide with the Annual coral bloom that occurs in November.

If you're looking for a balmy November beach break or honeymoon staying in a romantic over-water bungalow, then you've come to the right place. The Maldives offer daily temperatures in the high-20s throughout the month of November, and while its officially still the wet season, the tropical downpours are unlikely to ruin your blissful beach experience. Whether you choose your island based on the luxury properties available or the quality of the scuba sites, you're sure to find a dreamy destination to suit you.

Similarly to the Maldives, the Seychelles is an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean that features breath-takingly beautiful beaches, luxurious accommodation options and a tropical climate to boot. In addition though, the Seychelles also boasts some stunning flora and fauna in the island's forests such as giant tortoises and the Seychelles black parrot.