Forbes Travel Guide’s Most Anticipated Fall Hotel Openings

Forbes Travel Guide’s army of inspectors evaluate hotels, cruise lines, spas and restaurants around the world all year long. They also routinely scout for new luxury properties set to debut. From Denver to Doha, here are Forbes Travel Guide’s most anticipated hotel openings for fall.

The Best Time to Hike the Camino de Santiago

Whether you’re a veteran hiker who dreams of a journey along Europe’s longest and most famous pilgrimage trail or just want a beautiful trek along the countryside in Spain, Portugal and France, the Camino de Santiago has a route for every type of traveler. But which one should you take and what is the best time of year to embark on the Camino de Santiago? Veteran travel writer Alex Ledsom unpacks several strategies to start pilgrims on the right foot.

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This Hotel Chain Celebrates School Spirit

College sports fanatics typically head back to their alma maters for a big football or basketball game—and there is a hotel chain that caters to these superfans. Graduate Hotels by Hilton are located in college towns and pay homage to their respective home teams through clever design and décor. The Graduate in Bloomington, for instance, celebrates Indiana Hoosiers basketball with a flying chair sculpture in honor of the late coach Bobby Knight, while the Graduate hotel in in Eugene, Oregon, features a giant wooden pull-toy duck (”Go Ducks!”) and a glass reception desk filled with Nike running sneakers. There are currently 33 Graduate properties in the United States and two in England for supporters of Oxford and Cambridge.

TravelWise

Want to save a little money on your next trip? Using four years of Google Flights data, the tech giant recently determined the best times book airfare. The site also revealed some of the best places to go, based on top-searched destinations and what’s trending. Here are the best times to book holiday travel—and some recommendations for where to go.

The 10 Best Countries for Solo Travel

Taking a solo trip is often more than just a vacation—it’s can be a journey of self-discovery and independence. But it can also be a logistical nightmare. To take away some of the planning headaches, the website Places to Travel recently released a report on the best places for solo travel, factoring in safety, how widely English is spoken and understood, cost accommodations, and the overall quality of life. From Singapore to Sweden, here are the top 10 countries for solo travelers.