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Like most Western holidays, Halloween’s origins date to pre-Christian traditions; in this case, the holiday developed out of the Celtic festival of Samhain. Despite its ancient Irish roots, though, Halloween is considered a new American holiday by much of the world — and it is the U.S. that lent the holiday its more modern, recognizable…
Brian Watson via Flickr Fall is associated with lots of warm, cozy things — hot cider, wool sweaters, crackling fires — but the season is also known for one spooky, scary event: Halloween, the ultimate ghoulish festival. Christmas, Thanksgiving, er, Groundhog Day…sure, they’re all great; but nothing beats the fun of wild costumes, jack-o’-lanterns, apple…
In our humble opinion, autumn is the perfect time for a trip; the crowds of summer are gone and the cold snap isn’t close enough to be acknowledged as a real threat — yet. So considering all this, Columbus Day weekend falls (get it?) in a sweet spot, making it the ideal time to take…
New Orleans is easily one of the spookiest cities in the country — thanks to its old French colonial architecture, dark, cobbled streets, Voodoo traditions, and association with Anne Rice’s vampire series. So it’s no surprise that the Big Easy offers plenty of fun and festive ways to ring in All Hallow’s Eve. Here are…
India takes its festivals very seriously, and no matter what time of year you visit the country, you’re likely to encounter some sort of traditional holiday or celebration going on. However, if you’re planning a trip and want to align your travel dates with one of the country’s most exciting holidays, here are five that…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Mark Doliner In an age when booking a vacation online can be done in the same amount of time it takes to order a used copy of “The Girl on the Train,” you would be right in assuming that using a travel agent is a thing of the past. Many sites, like…
The official end of summer may not arrive till September 21, but it certainly feels like it’s come to a close — at least the summer vacation part — once Labor Day has passed. What does that have us thinking about? Well, sure, the thrills of fall — like apple cider, pumpkin patches, and roaring…
Labor Day weekend feels like the last real weekend of summer, so we suggest celebrating with a bang. If you are still stuck on the fence on where to go, now’s the time to decide. From quick back-to-nature getaways to 24-hour party cities, we’ve got our top spots for your last long weekend of summer…
Today is the 72nd anniversary of the Allies’ D-Day victory in WWII. For many of us, D-Day Observance is a time to remember, honor, and pay homage to our fallen family, friends, and countrymen. So here are 10 sites across the U.S. memorializing the soldiers who gave their lives for others, near and far, that…
When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, no meal is too decadent or too delicious. From all-you-can-eat buffets with creative menu items to special platters just for mom, these nine hotels offer Mother’s Day brunches that wow in a big way.