Archive for October, 2007

Ghost and Haunted House Tours Across the U.S.

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

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Ghost Tours

From shadowy New Orleans to historic Salem, if you’re looking for ghosts we’ve got a host of ghost tours from which to choose. (more…)

The Haunted Hull House in Chicago

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Hull house

First built for the Hull family in 1856 in a then-fashionable part of Chicago, Hull House became one of the country’s first settlement houses in 1889 when social worker Jane Addams bought the property to provide social and economic opportunities for the neighborhood’s poor. But not everyone associated with the landmark building had good intentions, particularly the building’s notorious ghosts. (more…)

Take the family to Mexico City

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Mexico City

Fall is the perfect time to travel to Mexico City thanks to good weather and fall celebrations geared towards the family. (more…)

Haunted Queen Mary Tour

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Queen Mary

A great place to commune with the spirits this Halloween is aboard the former luxury liner, the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. (more…)

Haunted Alcatraz Island

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

Cell

Civil War fortress, federal prison, bird sanctuary, birthplace of the American Indian Red Power movement, those are just some of the reasons visitors flock to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. But did you also know that the island is haunted? (more…)

Sleep in Lizzie Borden’s haunted B&B

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

It might have happened way back in 1892, but the suspected murder by Lizzie Borden of her father Andrew and stepmother Abby has left a legacy that lives on at the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast. And you’re welcome to share it. (more…)

Haunted Tutbury Castle

Friday, October 12th, 2007

Tutbury Castle

Tutbury Castle, located near Birmingham, is best known as the castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1569 and again from 1570 to 1585. Mary disliked Tutbury, which was old and draughty even then. (more…)

The Haunting of Edinburgh Castle

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Edinburgh Castle

If you’re looking for a haunted destination then Edinburgh, Scotland should be on the itinerary and Edinburgh Castle should top the list of attractions. The city’s been called the most haunted city in all of Europe and the Castle has earned the reputation of being the place most likely to scare up some spooks.
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Halloween getaway: Berry Pomeroy Castle

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Berry Pomeroy Castle

Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, a trip to Berry Pomeroy Castle is an historically enriching experience. And if you’re on the lookout for ghosts this Halloween, the castle is the destination of choice; that spooky fog that enshrouds the castle is enough to give anyone ghostly chills! (more…)

Discover England’s Ghosts at the Tower of London

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

london tower

Want to visit the most haunted building in all of England? Then the Tower of London is the place to put at the top of your list. With a history involving any number of infamous prisoners, a torture chamber and numerous executions, it’s not difficult to imagine there are a few unhappy ghosts wandering around.

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Spend Your Family Vacation in Vancouver

Monday, October 8th, 2007

vancouver british columbia

A family vacation in Vancouver, British Colombia gives you plenty of possibilities for keeping everyone happy and entertained. There are outdoor and physical activities to use up energy, and attractions like the Vancouver Aquarium or the Museum of Anthropology that have something to suit all ages.

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How to apply for a US passport

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Passport

Your passport identifies you as a US citizen and is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. This includes travel to Mexico, Bermuda, and any other country in the Caribbean. Age is irrelevant, and all citizens traveling abroad, including infants and children, are required to have one. Passports are issued by the State Department, which is the only US agency that can grant passports. (more…)

Skiing in Tahoe

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

ski-lake-tahoe

People who don’t ski often think of Lake Tahoe as a summer travel destination because of the great lakeside camping that is available there. But those who do ski know that Tahoe has slopes that make it a perfect winter destination. People who live in nearby major cities such as Sacramento and San Francisco often make the quick trip to Tahoe every weekend of the winter months to take advantage of the skiing there. Even friends who don’t ski will make the trip with them to enjoy the winter weather and partake of the pleasures in nearby Reno.

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Theatre in Chicago

Friday, October 5th, 2007

chicago-theatre

Chicago is a striking urban city which offers plenty of attractions. But if you’re looking for a different Chicago experience, consider taking a tour of the live theater spaces located throughout the city. Theater is thriving in Chicago, where you can see everything from stand-up comedy to Broadway musicals. Taking in local performances in small theaters will give you a true sense of the culture and sociopolitical climate of Chicago today. You’ll also get a little sense of history since many of Chicago’s theaters have been a part of the city for many years.

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