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TOURS HALLOWEEN October means it’s time to plan your clients’ spooky sojourns WITH OCTOBER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR, it’s time for travel agents to set up their clients’ Halloween activities. While holiday events take place all around the country, there are three towns in particular where witches, ghosts and vampires feel right at home. of creepy Newport spots. “Carved in Stone” is a 90-minute tour of the Common Burying Ground, Newport’s oldest and largest colonial cemetery. Guests will hear by lamplight tales of the restless souls that are believed to still haunt the cemetery. Tickets for both tours can be purchased online. For private group tour arrangements, e-mail info@ghostsofnewport.com. The Harvest Moon Pirate Halloween Party Cruise takes place on October 14 on Narragansett Bay. Cruise on The Majestic under the full moon and dance to DJ Butch’s tunes from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $25, which includes two drink tickets, and can be purchased at the dock or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/33975. For BY ROBERTA ROBERTI Newport, RI Newport is considered one of the most haunted places in the U.S. And to emphasize that, the town has plenty of ghost-chasing opportunities during what it calls Haunted Newport. Ghost Tours of Newport (www.ghostsofnewport. com/cstour.html) has two tours to choose from. The “Olde Town” is a lantern-lit walking tour more information, call 401-662-3934 or e-mail butch@partynewport.com. Belcourt Castle (www.belcourtcastle.com) is a museum as well as the residence of the Tinney family. No fewer than 17 ghosts supposedly roam among the house’s antiques and artwork (the grand hall is the most haunted room of the castle). The castle hosts its Belcourt’s Famous 2nd Halloween Ball on both October 18 and October 25. There will be food and beverages, a costume contest with prizes, a live band and a DJ. Purchase tickets at www.regonline.com/ halloweenbash2008. Tickets are $95 until October 14; after, they are $100. Visit the website or call 401-846-0669. There is no official website for Halloween events in Newport, but more information can be read at www.associatedcontent.com; type “Halloween in Newport” in the search bar. New Orleans Next to Mardi Gras, Halloween may be the biggest event in New Orleans. If your clients choose to hit the Big Easy, schedule them for some of these events. The Louisiana Pharmacy Museum (www. pharmacymuseum.org) offers what some may consider a somewhat gruesome exhibit, explaining the mythologies, lessons and superstitions surrounding healthcare. Call 504-5658027 for times and information. The Annual Les Temps Des Vampires Costume Party/Queen of the Damned Ball is an Anne Rice fan club party that is open to the public. A limited number of tickets are available at www.sagebrushonline.com. Call 504-896-7679 for information. Held at Voodoo Authentica, a French Quarter Voodoo shop, the Voodoo Festival is a free annual event. Join in voodoo rituals, drumming circles Built between 1891 and 1894, Belcourt Castle in Newport, RI, is reputedly home to frequent ghostly activity 70 | TravelAgent September 29, 2008 PHOTO BY CHARLES VON HAMM http://www.belcourtcastle.com http://www.regonline.com/halloweenbash2008 http://www.ghostsofnewport.com/cstour.html http://www.regonline.com/halloweenbash2008 http://www.ghostsofnewport.com/cstour.html http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/33975 http://www.associatedcontent.com http://www.pharmacymuseum.org http://www.pharmacymuseum.org http://www.sagebrushonline.com

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Travel Agent - September 29, 2008 Online Now Contents From the Executive VP From the Editor Europe Pacific/Asia Hawaii Alaska Las Vegas Mexico Caribbean Cruises Travelmart Latin America Girlfriend Getaways Agent Profile Agenda Tours Luxury Travel Expo Taiwan's New Golden Triangle Despite Weak Economy, Americans Are Still Cruising In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

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