With autumn well on its way now, here is a run down of some of the best places to visit for a great Halloween holiday!

1. Los Angeles - Halloween is big business in the USA, and you’ll find a whole host of themed events to keep you entertained in and around the City of Angels. Universal Studios, Disney and Knott’s Berry Farm all have special Halloween events but if you fancy a break from the theme parks, check out the West Hollywood Halloween Parade, where you’ll see thousands of people in fancy dress wandering along Santa Monica Boulevard. Even dogs wear costumes and fairy lights! 
2. Massachusetts - The state of Massachusetts is steeped in history, some of which is distinctly haunting! There are a number of different ghost tours that you can take in Boston, including a haunted trolley tour, and you can also take a trip to nearby Salem, which is famous as the site of the 1692 witch trials. Salem has a fantastic programme of events each Halloween, but make sure you book early as it gets extremely busy. For a truly terrifying trip, you can spend a night at the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast in Fall River, about 50 miles south of Boston. In 1892, Lizzie Borden was tried for murdering her father and step-mother with an axe in this property, although she was acquitted.
3. Transylvania  - For a more romantic Halloween holiday, take a tour of Transylvania, the home of Bram Stoker’s fictional vampire, Dracula. You can visit Bran Castle, the 14th century castle which was once the home of Vlad the Impaler, who inspired Stoker’s character, and have a meal in the restaurant in the building in which Vlad was born, in the historic town of Sighisora. Learn about the region’s folklore or simply take in the stunning scenery, including the magnificent Carpathian Mountains.
4. Prague - For a less commercial but equally spooky Halloween trip, try Prague, in the Czech Republic. It has a reputation for being one of the most haunted cities in Europe, and a number of different companies operate ghost tours, including McGee’s Ghost Tours of Prague. Don’t miss the Sedlec Ossuary in nearby Kutna Hora, a chapel decorated with the bones of more than 40,000 people.
5. London - If you are looking for a short break closer to home, you’ll find plenty to entertain you in London. You can visit the London Dungeon, take a spine-chilling tour following the footsteps of Jack the Ripper, or learn about the ghosts that are said to haunt the Tower of London. And if you’re worried about vampires, you can ease your fears with a meal at Garlic and Shots in Soho, which specialises in garlic-laden food and garlic vodka shots.