Europe in the later part of the year is great too if you can handle the cold weather (which isn't all that horrible...just takes some time to get adjusted). Most Americans are only able to take off of work during the Spring and Summer months due to how things work here economically/school-wise (for our children). But trips to Europe after October are insanely cheap to book if you are able to do so. I know Thanksgiving and Christmas get in the way a bit for us when making these decisions, but if you like to travel, traveling during this time would cut your financial obligation in half. No one in Europe really cares about America's Thanksgiving season in November...but practically every single person in the U.S. does. That makes a perfect and very affordable trip if you are willing to sacrifice that time and just skip Thanksgiving for the sake of experiencing the world for what is likely just a one-time trip to these places. You can't beat the value you get around that time of year.

But, like I stated, it is sometimes hard to break traditions of Thanksgiving and telling your family that you won't make it "this" year.

Great value and experience non-the-less. It is the perfect time to go in my opinion.