Beijing – October 30, 2026 -- Visitors to Jinghong City in southwest China's Yunnan Province can browse more than 100 booths along a 1.2-kilometer stretch of the Lancang River, where the Lancang-Mekong Treasures Carnival opened on October 28.

The carnival is a key supporting event of the 14th Culture and Art Festival of Countries in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin. Jinghong is the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. The event runs under the theme "encounter the Lancang-Mekong, encounter fine treasures."

Tokyo – October 30, 2026 -- A pilot tour in Tokyo's Asakusa district will take visitors through a traditional craft workshop, a neighborhood walk and an introduction to ozashiki, the intimate setting where geisha and hōkan entertain guests. Organizer ROJICOYA has not yet opened bookings, and details on availability, duration and participation requirements will appear on its official website.

Anguilla – October 30, 2026 -- The Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE) returns for its sixth year from April 28 to May 2, 2027, with five days of chef collaborations, beachside bartending contests and cooking competitions across the island. New York chef Marc Forgione has joined the 2027 lineup as a guest chef.

LAS VEGAS – October 30, 2026 -- Families can get 50% off Midway games and Adventuredome wristbands at Circus Circus Las Vegas on Saturday, October 31, from noon to 3 p.m., with trick-or-treating included at both attractions.

Half-price games at a Midway with 200+ options

The Midway houses more than 200 arcade and carnival games, and all of them are half price during the three-hour window. Trick-or-treating is available at participating games while candy supplies last.

FORT LAUDERDALE – October 30, 2026 -- Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2027 Epicurean Expeditions lineup. Food Network champion Crista Luedtke and Food & Wine Contributing Editor Anthony Giglio join as guest experts on Mediterranean and European sailings aboard World Traveller, World Navigator and World Voyager.

MONTEGO BAY – October 30, 2026 -- JOIA Rose Hall, Iberostar's adults-only, all-inclusive beachfront resort in Jamaica, welcomes guests again on December 1, 2026, after a full renovation that touches every suite and most public spaces.

ORLANDO – October 30, 2026 -- SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration returns to its Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio parks from early November into early January, and it is included with park admission.

Orlando brings back its orca show Miracles from Nov. 6

SeaWorld Orlando's celebration runs Nov. 6 through Jan. 4 on select dates, with millions of lights and more decorations than ever before. Miracles pairs a holiday soundtrack with orcas, and Annual Pass Members get an exclusive presentation time.

Tampa – October 30, 2026 -- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg turn into holiday destinations from Nov. 13, with Christmas Town shows, light displays and seasonal food all included with park admission.

Tampa Bay adds a drone show and acrobatics

Christmas Town runs select days from Nov. 13 through Jan. 4 in Tampa Bay. Two shows are new: Lights of Wonder sends a fleet of drones into the night sky, synchronized to classic holiday tunes, and A Very Merry Cirque is an acrobatic spectacle.

Global – October 29, 2026 -- Hilton plans to open new hotels around the world in 2027, with brand debuts in more than 30 countries, and one of the first big stops is NoMad Detroit inside the historic Michigan Central Station, due in early spring.

Aspen, Colorado – October 29, 2026 -- Aspen Snowmass marks its 80th anniversary this winter with a $42 million rebuilt mid-mountain restaurant, a new high-speed lift on Aspen Mountain and $80 lift tickets on December 12 and 13.