Traveling from ghost to ghost: several operators are offering programs for fearless travelers around the Halloween period. (Destination: Europe).(Romania, Iceland, England)(Brief Article)

Travel Agent, September, 2002 by Lisella, Maria

Vampires are back, and ghosts have never gone out of fashion. To prove the point, several tour operators are offering special programs during the Halloween period.

Dracula, of course, is a prime example of the scary legends tracing their history to Europe. According to the Romanian National Tourist Office, the real Dracula--named Vlad Tepes, nicknamed "the Impaler"--was born in the town of Sighisoara in the province of Transylvania in Romania. He was the son of a knight named Vlad Dracul. In the Romanian language, "Drac" means "devil"; therefore "Dracula" means "son of the devil."

From Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, clients can step into Dracula's territory, visiting castles surrounded by forest-clad mountains. Quest Tours & Adventures offers an escorted tour for...