Día de los Muertos isn’t Halloween—it’s a luminous act of remembrance. Across Mexico and parts of Central America, families build altars to honor loved ones, lace streets with cempasúchil (marigolds), bake Pan de Muerto, and gather at cemeteries where memory feels tangible.
Winter is a great time for a cruise, whether you're looking to escape the cold or embrace it with an adventure to colder climates. Cruise lines typically offer some of their best deals during the winter months, with fewer crowds, off-peak pricing, and plenty of perks like onboard credits and free upgrades.
As the years roll by, my infatuation with the kaleidoscope of fall only deepens. The United States, in its vastness, has cradled pockets of autumnal wonders that have imprinted themselves on my heart. Each shade of gold and rust tells a story, and every whisper of the falling leaves carries a secret.
