October is here which means that spooky season is upon us. While some people will celebrate Halloween with a scary movie at home, a spot of trick-or-treating or a fancy-dress party, others may be adding a Halloween -twist to their trips abroad. If you’re planning a city break in the coming weeks it’s the perfect chance to see how other countries embrace this time of year.
Discover the macabre catacombs of Paris or embark on a Halloween-themed river cruise in Budapest. Serving more than 200 destinations across the globe, there’s no shortage of choice when it comes to October breaks from Manchester Airport . There are trips to suit every budget, with flights to Ireland from £28 per person return with Ryanair.
READ MORE: The Manchester Airport Terminal 2 masterplan - what's there now, and what's on the way Or head to New York with Aer Lingus and embrace American Halloween celebrations, with flights from £374 per person return. For more spooky travel inspiration for Europe and beyond, read on. Monster hunting in Germany Fly to Frankfurt with Lufthansa from £217pp return A dark, imposing fortress on a hillside overlooking the city of Darmstadt lent its name to arguably the most influential gothic horror novel of all time.
Frankenstein Castle, just outside Frankfurt, has been standing for more than 800 years – and aside from Mary Shelley’s monster, has multiple other myths, legends and purported hauntings attached to it, including a sleeping dragon and a coven of witch.