What’s the best time to go to Halloween Horror Nights? That depends on your definition of “best.” Do you want to buy the lowest-priced ticket possible? Or do you want to go during a peak time of the season? As in years past, Halloween Horror Nights 2023 ticket prices fluctuateContinue Reading
“Why did it have to be Norwegian?” I lamented when I read the cruise line’s big news. Beetlejuice: the Musical will be the headline production aboard its newest ship, Norwegian Viva. Then again, maybe I’m being unfair. My husband Wayne and I have only cruised with them once. It wasContinue Reading
When it comes to Vegas, casinos and showgirls are usually the first things that come to mind, not horror. Because as far as U.S. cities go, Salem, Massachusetts, or New Orleans, Louisiana, may seem like more obvious choices for a horror capital than Las Vegas, Nevada. Both of those otherContinue Reading
Skinwalker Ranch may be the most paranormally active location in the United States, if not the world. Outside of Area 51, it may also be the most restricted. The ranch isn’t open to the public, nor does it offer tours, as it explicitly states on its website. Yet it’s equallyContinue Reading
It might turn out that it only adds an insignificant amount to the travel budget, but when I read about the new U.K. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme in USA Today, I groaned. My first thought was, “Great. Now it’s going to be even more expensive to go there andContinue Reading
If you want to see the neighborhood where Mike, Will, Lucas, and Dustin lived, the pool where Billy worked, or where the Mind Flayer nested, there’s a Stranger Things tour for that. Or maybe you want something more interactive, like jaunting inside Hawkins National Laboratory or venturing into the UpsideContinue Reading
It’s no secret that Airbnb, especially, is a fantastic place to find short-term accommodations of all kinds. From haunted houses to OMG!, castles to treehouses, they rent just about everything. But Canada-based RARE Treehouse Resorts’ existing installation in Vancouver Island is the world’s first suspended treehouse resort. Now, in aContinue Reading
In December and January, many hotels do the same as homes. They deck their halls for the season with spectacular displays of Christmas or holiday trees, light exhibitions, magnificent gingerbread houses and hotel replicas, and greenery. But which ones exhibit the most spirit? Historic Hotels Worldwide recently released its TopContinue Reading
Do you long to travel to Norway? I sure do. For one, because I’d love to see the fjords and mountains. But also because I’m addicted to Nordic noir, a genre of true crime fiction, and I love how the country embraces and incorporates trolls into its culture. Which isContinue Reading
Maybe the better question is, “If you could rent the cabin where Knock at the Cabin was filmed, would you?” Hopefully, without any of the drama that unfolds in the movie. Unless, of course, you’re okay with strangers knocking on your door telling you they’re there because they haveContinue Reading
Some commercials do their jobs better than others, don’t they? Like, with some of them you have no idea what they’re advertising, but with others, there’s no doubt. Visit Mississippi’s “Haunted Mississippi” commercial is one of those that you know immediately what it’s advertising: the state’s paranormal tourism! And it’sContinue Reading
Visit Montana recently shared a press release about discovering Montana’s haunted history, which it’s rich in. After all, in addition to its spectacular beauty, Montana abounds in ghost towns and historical sites. And many of them boast tales of lingering souls and spooky spirits. In fact, I’d even venture toContinue Reading
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