Late October through Halloween
Destinations
Where to go
The destinations on our radar, plus the best places to stay.
Late October through Halloween
Savannah at Halloween: Haunted Houses and Where to Stay
Book a Historic District hotel within walking distance of Savannah's most haunted squares and ghost tours. October brings mild weather and extended hours at haunted attractions.
neighborhood_stay_guide
A Food Lover's Tour of Toronto: Where to Stay
Pick a downtown base near the food neighborhoods you actually plan to eat through. Book through GuestReservations.com to lock in a room within walking distance of Toronto's best tables.
October 2026 — confirm exact race dates with Circuit of the Americas
Austin Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026: Where to Stay in Austin
Book a downtown Austin hotel early for the USGP and lock in your COTA shuttle before rooms vanish. These six properties put you near the restaurants, music, and transport you will actually use all weekend.
January 5-8, 2027
CES 2027: Where to Stay in Las Vegas
Book a hotel near the Las Vegas Convention Center or a Monorail stop and you will spend CES week on the show floor instead of in traffic. Rooms vanish months ahead of January, so lock in your stay early.
On the calendar
What's coming up
Don’t just read about what’s next. Make plans to be there.
- Late October through HalloweenSavannah at Halloween: Haunted Houses and Where to StayBook a Historic District hotel within walking distance of Savannah's most haunted squares and ghost tours. October brings mild weather and extended hours at haunted attractions.
- Oct 31, 2026Halloween Travel Guide 2026: Most Festive Towns in AmericaHalloween is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Salem, New Orleans, Sleepy Hollow, Savannah, and St. Augustine will be at peak demand. Book now.
- Nov 19 – 21, 2026Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026: Early Planning GuideRace week is November 19–21, 2026. Book Strip rooms between July and September before surge pricing hits.
- Nov 25 – 29, 2026Thanksgiving Travel 2026: Best Weekend GetawaysThanksgiving is Thursday, November 26. Charleston, Park City, Philadelphia, and Zion. Book by mid-October.
- January 5-8, 2027CES 2027: Where to Stay in Las VegasBook a hotel near the Las Vegas Convention Center or a Monorail stop and you will spend CES week on the show floor instead of in traffic. Rooms vanish months ahead of January, so lock in your stay early.
Travel tips
Details That Make the Trip
Get more from your destination. A guide to smarter travel.
Aug 27 – Sep 6, 2026
College Football Kickoff Weekend 2026: Where to Watch and Stay
Week Zero starts August 27. Week One is September 3–6. Book host-city hotels now. They fill 6 to 8 weeks out.
Hotels
First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Las Vegas: Where to Stay On (or Off) the Strip
Strip, Downtown, or off-Strip: pick the neighborhood first. Strong pairing with the F1 Las Vegas planning guide.
Booking
Business Travel Guide: Best Hotels for Fall Conference Season
Proximity beats everything. Hotel picks next to McCormick Place, the Las Vegas Convention Center, OCCC, and Georgia World Congress Center.
Most read
From the editors
Where to go, where to stay and what not to miss.
January 5-8, 2027
CES 2027: Where to Stay in Las Vegas
Book a hotel near the Las Vegas Convention Center or a Monorail stop and you will spend CES week on the show floor instead of in traffic. Rooms vanish months ahead of January, so lock in your stay early.
Nov 25 – 29, 2026
Thanksgiving Travel 2026: Best Weekend Getaways
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26. Charleston, Park City, Philadelphia, and Zion. Book by mid-October.
When to Go
Shoulder Season Travel: The Best Weeks to Visit Without the Crowds or the Peak Prices
Most peaks have a two-to-six-week buffer. Use it for beaches, parks, cities, and ski towns, and watch the tradeoffs.
Aug 23 – Sep 13, 2026
US Open Tennis 2026: Where to Stay in New York City
Flushing and the 7 train for game days. Midtown if the Open is part of a wider New York trip. Book early.