Haunted Stops and Halloween Trips Lead Travel Lists as Planners Look to 2027
Several outlets published destination lists this week, from haunted sites and Halloween hotspots to ideas for December 2026 and the year 2027.
Travel outlets released a batch of destination lists in late October. Many focus on Halloween, which falls on October 31.
Conde Nast Traveler ranked 15 haunted places around the world. It says many of them have rich history, notable buildings and art. It also notes that you can often find a haunted hotel or a ghost tour almost anywhere you go.
Travel + Leisure picked 13 places that go all out for the holiday. The list runs from Salem, Massachusetts, to Tokyo. Fox News Travel also covered the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, which has long been linked to ghost stories told by baseball players. According to the outlet, the baseball championship series might finish on the night of October 31.
Other outlets looked further ahead. The Points Guy named 10 top places to visit in December 2026. Aviation A2Z reported that Lonely Planet has shared its own top 10 for 2027.
What it means for travelers
These lists give travelers ready ideas for a themed trip, a winter break or a long-term plan. Haunted sites often come with local history, old buildings and guided tours, so they can suit curious visitors as well as thrill seekers.
What to watch next
If a listed place appeals to you, check hotel availability, tour times and any entry rules with the official provider before you book.
How the story unfolded
- Aviation A2Z Top 10 Best Places in the World to Visit in 2027
- The Points Guy The 10 best places to visit in December 2026
- Conde Nast Traveler The 15 Most Haunted Places in the World and How to Visit Them
Read the original reporting
- Conde Nast Traveler – The 15 Most Haunted Places in the World and How to Visit Them ↗
- Travel + Leisure – 13 Best Places to Visit for Halloween, With Haunted Histories, Spooky Attractions, and Over-the-top Spectacles ↗
- Travel and Tour World – Germany Aligns with France, Netherlands and More as US Overseas Visits Fall 5.7% Amid Tourism Slump After World Cup Summer ↗
- The Points Guy – The 10 best places to visit in December 2026 ↗
- Aviation A2Z – Top 10 Best Places in the World to Visit in 2027 ↗
- Fox News Travel – 'Haunted' hotel famous for scaring baseball players draws World Series focus ↗
Quick questions
What happened?
Several outlets published destination lists this week, from haunted sites and Halloween hotspots to ideas for December 2026 and the year 2027.
What does this mean for travelers?
These lists give travelers ready ideas for a themed trip, a winter break or a long-term plan. Haunted sites often come with local history, old buildings and guided tours, so they can suit curious visitors as well as thrill seekers.
What happens next?
If a listed place appeals to you, check hotel availability, tour times and any entry rules with the official provider before you book.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Travel and Tour World, The Points Guy and Aviation A2Z. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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How we made this brief: RoamSun brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
