It’s been a week of big travel news, although some of centered around flying hoaxes.  That’s why you need to read these blogs posts that will give you real scoop!
SoSauce (travel geek blog) an Indian cooking lesson, including Naan.  Yummmmmmm!
LA Times Travel compares and contrasts Halloween activities at Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios.
PlanetEye Traveler – Philippine Culture (formerly Filipina Soul) shares a delicious and easy  lumpia recipe.  I’m going to give it a try.
Intelligent Travel asks us if we’d take the Titanic cruise.
Consumer Traveler debates the issue of whether airport lounges are worth the price of admission.  For …read more

Nobody throws a party like New York City, so if you are anywhere in the area you’ll want to catch the 35th annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade.
The Parade emphasizes diversity and family as it brings together the myriad economic, ethnic, social, sexual, and racial components of New York City.  Even the NYC Police Department has recognized the Parade for its contribution in making Halloween a safe event, bringing together the community in a creative and playful way.
The parade queues up at 6th Avenue, south of Spring and North of Canal, between 6:30-8 pm. The parade begins 7 pm and …read more

The Old West comes back from the dead with Bonnie Screams Haunted Ghost Town. 
Located just outside of Las Vegas, on the 144-acre Bonnie Springs Ranch, the ghost town spans a quarter mile of a creepy looking restored haunted ghost town.
Along the way you’ll encounter a few monsters and ghouls thanks to the creative team of Hysteria City.  It’s old west meets new special effects with custom-built animatronic props, high-tech lighting effects, and digital sound that nearly convinces you it’s for real.
Recommended for ages 13 and over (and parental discretion is always advised), some of the featured attractions …read more

The Miami Seaquarium offers ghoulish fun in a kid-friendly environment with its Monster Splash Nighttime Halloween Bash, a four night Halloween adventure.  You can feel scared, while still doing good, and hang out with some of the best creatures around!
This Halloween event features age appropriate activities for the entire family, including:

Trick-or-treating with costumes and candy
Field of Screams featuring rides, slides and a skeleton walk
The Frightening Manor – a kid-friendly haunted house
Trail of Terror Haunted House
Fall Harvest Festival with pumpkin carving contest, games, and activities
Grand finale fireworks

The Bash is open October 24-26th, 31st, from 5 – 10 pm.  Daytime guest …read more

Find your ghoul-mate this year with a Halloween Singles Cruise organized by Singles Travel International. You’ll sail away onboard Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas to the Mexican Riviera with ports of call in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta.
Special onboard events are designed to encourage mixing and mingling and include costume and other parties and special events, along with special tours in every port. 
The ship leaves Sunday, October 26th from San Pedro Pier in Long Beach and returns Sunday, November 2nd.  Pricing starts at $840/person.  If you’re traveling alone and looking for a roommate, Singles Travel …read more

You’ll find a kid-sized Halloween celebration at the New York Aquarium’s Ascarium.  The annual festivities include sea monsters, carnival activities, a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts stations, a haunted house, and the Haunted Mine 3-D ride.
Halloween activities are scheduled October 25-26th, and are free with general admission to the aquarium.  (An additional charge applies for the Deep Sea 3D Movie.)
And of course, there’s lot of feeding going on.  Enjoy watching walrus, penguin, or sea otter feeding.  It’s high on the “aaaaaaahhhhh” factor!
The Octopus has to eat, too.  How do you like this Halloween dinner??

Admission is $13 for adults; $10 for …read more

Haunting stories come out during Halloween time, and some interesting ones come from college campuses.  Whether they’re reports of true paranormal activity, or merely urban legends, I’ll let you decide.
Boston University students, both former and current, have had their share of haunting habitats, with two sites rumored to be sources of paranormal activity.  Of course, this time of year the re-telling of these stories and legends circulate a little more widely!
The Charlesgate Hotel (20 Myrtle Street, Beacon Hill area of Boston) was built in 1891, and since the beginning has been rumored to be a site for paranormal activity.  …read more

There’s a new goblin in town, and he’s swaggering down the western streets of Doomtown in Chandler, Arizona.
Rawhide (a western-themed park and attraction) is turned into Doomtown for the annual Halloween Show, complete with amazing stunts, explosions, and special ghoulish characters like Digger Payne and Dr. Morbius (the town mortician).  Take a ride on the Train of Terror, enjoy the characters, and visit two spoooooooky haunted houses.
Doomtown at Rawhide is open Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30 – 10 pm; Friday through Sunday, noon – 10 pm.  The Crypt Haunted Houses at Rawhide is open Friday through Sunday through October 19th, …read more

When it comes to shows and attractions, Las Vegas is known for its over-the-top productions, and Halloween is no exception. 
Circus Circus presents Fright Dome, ranked as one of the top five scariest haunted attractions for two years running.
Full of haunted houses (five), live freak shows, rides, scare zones and a few more surprises, Fright Dome runs October 3rd through 31st, 7pm – midnight.  Tickets are $33.95/person, and you can purchase Fright Dome tickets online or by calling the box office at (702) 794-3939.  An extra $15 for a VIP Fast Pass gives you express entry (no waiting on line!) …read more

A recent reader question:
 
Q.  What are you going to be for Halloween?  Are you working?
A.  I’ll be working.  And while Halloween isn’t high on my list of favorite holidays, I’ll indulge in a little frivolity I’m sure.
Most airlines permit Flight Attendants a little fun on Halloweens.  Obviously, no masks, fake weapons, or other potentially dangerous items, or anything that would interfere with our ability to perform safety duties.  But a witches hat while working the cart, a wart-filled crone nose, or some other fun accessories will usually not upset management.
 
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