Kuala Lumpur – October 31, 2026 -- Zoo Negara Malaysia, the national zoo in Hulu Kelang, Ampang, has hosted 331 group events for 30,390 participants and has an air-conditioned multipurpose hall and a 12,000-square-foot picnic field for gatherings. The tally earned the zoo an ASEAN Records title.

KANSAS CITY – October 31, 2026 -- Fans of haunted attractions can now match their worst fear to a specific haunt: Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, known as the Queen of Haunts, has named 13 attractions across the US that turn common phobias into immersive experiences.

Fort Lauderdale – October 31, 2026 -- Royal Princess has left a two-week Singapore drydock with an Irish pub, 20 new cabins, a premium all-inclusive Sanctuary Collection and a redesigned casino, ahead of a summer season sailing from Sydney.

Sequim – October 31, 2026 -- Most drive through safari visits last one to two hours from entry to exit, but a Washington park expert advises families to block out two and a half hours so nobody feels rushed.

The guidance comes from a HelloNation article featuring Robert Beebe of Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, Washington. The range of one to two hours reflects how active the animals are on a given day, how often visitors stop to feed them, and how long families linger at each encounter.

Austin, Texas – October 30, 2026 -- Canyon Ranch Austin is now open to guests, with 141 rooms, a 40,000-square-foot spa billed as the largest in Texas, and homes for sale from $3.8 million, all less than an hour from downtown Austin.

New Orleans – October 30, 2026 -- Café Alice, a new all-day café and bar, has opened at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and serves guests daily from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It replaces the former Teddy’s Café at the hotel, which has been open since 1893 and sits a few steps from the French Quarter.

NEEDHAM – October 30, 2026 -- New York City is the top domestic winter destination for U.S. travelers, and Cancun is the top international one, according to initial data from Tripadvisor's seasonal Winter Travel Index.

Florida places three destinations in the top 10

Las Vegas and Hawaii also appear among the leading domestic picks. Abroad, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Aruba keep drawing travelers who want a beach during peak snow season.

Frankfurt – October 30, 2026 -- Luxury travel brand FYNE Travel is building trips to Cairo, Abu Dhabi, London and Los Angeles around new museums, from Tutankhamun's treasures to George Lucas's narrative art collection.

The idea: the museum is no longer a side stop on a city break but the reason to go. FYNE Travel says it has seen a clearly increased demand for high-end trips to Cairo and Egypt since the Grand Egyptian Museum opened near the Giza pyramids.

San José – October 30, 2026 -- Marriott International hotel restaurants in Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama and Peru are serving menus built around local ingredients, and several were recognized at the World Culinary Awards 2026.

Costa Rica pairs a winning seafood menu with cooking classes and a street-food truck

Latitud 10° Norte at W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal, a World Culinary Awards 2026 winner, combines fresh seafood, tropical fruits and seasonal vegetables with contemporary techniques.

Seattle – October 30, 2026 -- Redfin is turning famous American houses into listing-style web pages, complete with immersive tours, detailed photography and free in-person events, and the first event takes place at Philadelphia's Betsy Ross House on November 7.