Halloween tips

While studying in northern France in 1998, I didn't expect to celebrate Thanksgiving, but I was shocked to encounter French ignorance of Halloween, my favorite spooky holiday. This explained the absence of costumes, decorations, and candy corn, which compounded my culture shock.By the time my French partner and I moved back to France in 2008, I was a parent. I wanted to keep our American traditions alive, but finding not much more than carving pumpkins and a meager Halloween display in the grocery store, I scoured the internet for recipes and DIY decorations.

Jamaica, with its rich history and vibrant culture offers a unique and thrilling experience for Halloween enthusiasts. One of the most intriguing destinations is the Rose Hall Great House, located in Montego Bay. This historic mansion is known for its haunting tales and legends, making it a perfect setting for those seeking a spooky adventure.

Earlier this year, I checked into a suite at Edinburgh's The Witchery by the Castle in the city's old town.

From homes and hotels to churches and cemeteries, there are spots that are said to be haunted all over the US.

I've never considered myself a superstitious person or a believer in the supernatural — until I moved into my current apartment. 

The mayor of Tokyo's busy Shibuya shopping and entertainment district is asking Halloween celebrants not to visit.

Get ready to embrace the eerie and succumb to the supernatural as England unveils a spellbinding selection of Halloween horrors that promise to send a shiver down your spine.

Located an hour outside of Detroit, the small town of Hell, Michigan, embraces its unusual name with various infernal experiences perfect for Halloween fans .

The Universal parks — both in Orlando and Hollywood — offer daily VIP tours that offer quick and private access to attractions and food.

Located just off 162nd Street in New York City's Washington Heights neighborhood, there is a historic mansion dating back to the Revolutionary War that is said to be terribly haunted.

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About the time when stores start to put out their Halloween displays and Americans ponder their Halloween-season plans, America’s best mega-haunted attractions put the finishing touches on their year-round work of planning and enhancing their attractions. The haunts will soon spring to life to “scare them to death” with the latest and greatest fear-based entertainment. America Haunts, the national association for the most proven and prestigious commercial haunts, reminds the adventurous that the season goes by fast and to buy tickets in advance. There aren’t many open nights for the undead to get their fright-fill fun within the season. Most haunts fall between four to nine weekends, plus a few open weekdays, including Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31.

If an autumn breeze blowing through an alpine forest at the base of a majestic mountain fills your heart with joy, Colorado is a fantastic place to be in the fall. And if ghost-hunting in historic hotels, mines, and abandoned villages with Halloween around the corner is more your speed, Colorado also ticks those spooky boxes. Whether you have a penchant for mountain life or the afterlife, Colorado has your name written all over it. To help you make the most of your fall visit this year, we rounded up 10 ways to explore Colorado’s haunted and wholesome wonders, from scenic byways and sky-high railroads to spooky hotels, abandoned villages and more.

Orlando is gearing up for an extraordinary autumn filled with Halloween thrills and fall festivities. With 93 days of frightful scares and family-friendly fun at theme parks and attractions, savory culinary experiences and vibrant cultural celebrations throughout the destination, Orlando presents an exceptional lineup of fall events for visitors of all ages. “From experiencing a taste of our dining scene at a discounted price to the Halloween thrills that you can only find in the Halloween Vacation Capital, Orlando offers something for every traveler this fall,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO for Visit Orlando. “Lively local events, ranging from our local LGBTQ+ pride celebration to our Hispanic heritage celebration, round out the diverse offerings.”