Where Should You Go for Thanksgiving This Year?

Sarah Pascarella has a master's degree in writing, literature, and publishing from Emerson College, where she specialized in magazine writing and nonprofit publishing. She is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and the New England Writers association.

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Thanksgiving is a distinctly American tradition, yet savvy travelers know that the late November holiday week is a perfect excuse to head to Europe. Prices are affordable, you’ll use less vacation time (thanks to the holiday), autumn weather lingers, and holiday shopping possibilities abound. And who misses turkey when you have Continental cuisine to discover?

If you’d consider foregoing Thanksgiving for a European sojourn, take our newest Facebook quiz, Where Should You Go for Thanksgiving?, and get inspired about where to go.

And as always, we want to hear about your favorite Thanksgiving getaways. Share your picks by submitting a comment below!

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