Visit www.newenglandinnsandresorts.com and look for the Ghoulish Getaway icon that will lead you to this and several other spirited offerings.
Love can be a frightening concept. Accordingly, the Don CeSar Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla., has come up with a Hauntingly Romantic Halloween Package starting at $559 for two nights. In addition to a deluxe room, lovers join in a ghostly historical tour, a book about mysterious times at the Don CeSar, and access to a secret meeting place on the beach with a blanket for two and a bottle of wine. The offer is available Oct. 10-Nov. 11.
Call 800-282-1116 or visit www.doncesar.com.
Salem's Haunted Happenings, Oct. 6-31, have become world famous, causing crowds to pour into the Witch City, especially when big events are taking place. So it may be wise to leave your car behind and take other transportation, such as the MBTA train from Boston's North Station.
For events, accommodations, and advice, visit www.hauntedhappenings.org.
One activity not confined to October alone is an evening walking tour conducted by a costumed host who spins tales of Salem's sometimes dark history. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $7 for children. Tours last 60-80 minutes.
Call Hocus Pocus Tours at 781-248-2031 or visit www.hocuspocustours.com.
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights are so scary that the theme park warns they may be too intense for younger children. The 15th annual festival of fright takes place at the Islands of Adventure park, which is transformed into an area of haunted houses and ''scare zones." Tickets are $59.75 plus tax and dates are Oct. 7-9, 12-16, 20-23, and 27-31. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and some, but not all, park rides will be operating as well.
Visit www.universalorlando.com or call 877-717-3318.
