The weather has turned crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and the month of October is halfway over. Which means Halloween is coming up. These destinations offer unique and spine-tingling experiences, ensuring travelers will celebrate the holiday in style—whether they are seeking luxury, tradition, or a touch of the supernatural.
Mexico City is gearing up for Dia de los Muertos from October 31st to November 2nd. This three-day fiesta is filled with street parades, festive foods, decorations, and vibrant events, including the traditional altars to honor loved ones who have passed away.
Colima 71, the city's newest boutique hotel, will be adorned with a polychrome clay altar, a centerpiece of traditional Dia de los Muertos flowers, offering a stunning exhibit for both locals and guests. Nestled in the bohemian district of Colonia Roma Norte, the hotel balances modern aesthetics with traditional Mexican influences, providing a unique travel experience.
The celebration of life and remembrance continues throughout the city as the streets buzz with the energy of Dia de los Muertos. The combination of tradition and modernity make Mexico City the perfect place to embrace the holiday spirit
In Reno Tahoe, Halloween is a thrilling affair with options ranging from wild bar crawls to haunted adventures. The Reno Zombie Crawl is a highlight, drawing over 15,000 zombies and offering more than 40 bars with over 150 specials, karaoke, and dance parties. It is often considered one of the best Halloween parties in the nation.
For those who prefer a more chilling experience, expert-led ghost tours unveil the dark secrets of Reno's past. Travelers will learn about the city's gold rush era, notorious gangsters, and famous spirits, including Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable. Some even claim that the former Mapes Hotel, Lake Mansion, and Washoe County Courthouse were haunted by these famous figures.
But the real spine-tingling adventure awaited in the nearby town of Virginia City, known as one of America's most haunted towns. The Washoe Club, a former luxury establishment, features a Haunted Museum with guided ghost tours and, for the bravest, overnight investigation tours with private dusk-to-dawn 'lockdown' paranormal investigations. The experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with the other side.
New Orleans, known for its unique blend of culture, is the destination for those seeking luxury with a side of the supernatural. Club Wyndham La Belle Maison, located just two blocks from the historic French Quarter, showcases preserved Romanesque architecture and offers a glimpse into the city's spirit and soul. Next door, the Ashley House is famous for its paranormal experiences, with reports of Civil War prisoner
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For most of us living north of the border, Halloween is a one-night affair for the young and young at heart. In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, Dia de los Muertos (“The Day of the Dead”) is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, and in some regions on Oct. 31 and Nov. 6 as well. Its customs are for all ages, and more spiritually significant than trick-or-treating: everything from bringing offerings to the graves of the departed (often marigold flowers and the deceased’s favorite foods or beverages) to homemade altars and incense to lure the spirits of the deceased. Celebrations also honor the living. Many drop off treats like candy sugar skulls to their family and friends.
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The U.S. State Department issued on Thursday a “worldwide caution” to Americans traveling abroad as the war between Israel and Hamas stokes tensions globally. Americans were advised to “stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.”