Travel & Tourism

Norwalk, Conn. – October 02, 2026 -- Travelers waiting on holiday flight deals have a narrow window, according to KAYAK's 2026 Holiday Travel Check-In, which analyzed historical fare trends to pinpoint the best times to book.

Thanksgiving fares bottom out five weeks before the holiday

Domestic airfare has historically hit its lowest point roughly five weeks before Thanksgiving, meaning travelers who haven't booked should aim to do so before the end of October. Prices climb sharply within two weeks of departure. Flying on Thanksgiving Day itself, historically one of the cheapest travel days, can save up to 19% domestically and 49% internationally compared with November 20, the most expensive date to fly.

Kennett Square, Pa. – October 02, 2026 -- Longwood Gardens opens its Autumn's Colors season on October 2, running through November 15, 2026, with the Chrysanthemum Festival beginning October 16 inside the East and Main Conservatories.

More than 5,000 chrysanthemums fill the conservatories with sculpted forms

Horticulturists have trained the plants into spirals, cascading clouds, and a new double chrysanthemum arch, according to Chris Cole, Vice President of Horticulture at Longwood Gardens. The display, he says, takes more than a year of planning for a run of just a few weeks. The Exhibition Hall also debuts a display inspired by the Japanese suiseki stone-viewing tradition, featuring chrysanthemum forms up to 10 feet long.

On October 24 from 1 to 3 pm, Longwood's Science team hosts "Meet Us at the Mums," answering questions on the horticultural techniques behind the festival; the event is free with admission.

Sundance, Utah – October 02, 2026 -- Sundance Mountain Resort has opened sales for its 2026/2027 season passes and S-Cards, giving skiers access to an expanded mountain with more than 600 skiable acres this winter.

The resort adds over 60 acres of newly accessible terrain

A new Electric Horseman high-speed quad will carry riders to the entire back mountain in roughly six minutes. The new Storyteller ridge run adds a 1.7-mile groomed run along with access to three expert gladed chutes.

Five season pass tiers cover every schedule and budget

The Unlimited Season Pass has no blackout dates and costs $799 for adults aged 27 and up, $669 for young adults (18-26), $409 for youth (13-18, high school), $319 for juniors (6-12) and $359 for seniors (65+). Perks include free UTA bus access, discounted buddy passes and complimentary summer scenic lift rides.

NEW YORK – October 02, 2026 -- Disney Experiences brought a preview of its newest Walt Disney World resort to Manhattan on Oct. 2, installing a 3D street mural at Flatiron Plaza to showcase Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, set to open July 1, 2027.

The mural, on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the corner of 23rd Street and 5th Avenue, depicts Daydream River, the resort's lazy river attraction, allowing passersby to step into the artwork for photos.

Street artist Tracy Lee Stum designed the interactive chalk installation

Stum, an American muralist known for colorful, illusion-based 3D chalk art, created the piece. She set a 2006 Guinness World Record for the largest chalk painting completed by an individual.

Osaka – October 02, 2026 -- MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Annex opened its doors on October 1, bringing 68 apartment-style guestrooms designed for families and groups to Japan's Namba district. Half the units sleep up to six guests, while the other half accommodate up to four, and every room comes with a kitchen, dining area and in-room washer-dryer.

The property is operated by Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd. under its MIMARU brand, which positions itself as Japan's apartment hotel chain for families and larger travel groups.

A 100-square-meter suite tops the building with a private terrace

The standout accommodation is the Sky Garden Three-Bedroom Suite, a 100-square-meter apartment on the top floor built for six guests. It includes six single beds, three washbasins, two toilets, a bathroom and a separate shower room, plus a private outdoor terrace overlooking Osaka. Room sizes across the property range from 39 to 100 square meters.

Moab, Utah – October 01, 2026 -- Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) now connects to two major hubs, with United Express service to Denver launching Oct. 7 and Delta Connection service to Salt Lake City resuming Oct. 1. Both routes are operated by SkyWest Airlines.

Denver flights run year-round with up to two daily roundtrips

The United Express route to Denver International Airport (DEN) operates year-round, offering one or two daily roundtrip flights. The inaugural flight departs Denver at 8 a.m. on Oct. 7, arriving in Moab at 9:30 a.m.; the return departs CNY at 10:10 a.m. and lands in Denver at 11:35 a.m. The aircraft is a 50-passenger CRJ200.

New York – October 01, 2026 -- Starting October 1, shoppers who buy three qualifying ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda products can score a Buy One, Get One Free LEGOLAND ticket and enter a sweepstakes for a free family getaway.

Limited-edition boxes carry LEGOLAND artwork through year-end

ARM & HAMMER's iconic orange box now features limited-edition LEGOLAND Resorts-themed packaging. The promotion runs from October 1 through December 31, 2026.

Consumers who purchase three qualifying ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda products can submit their receipt at AHxLEGOLAND.com or scan the QR code printed on the limited-edition packaging.

The ticket offer works at three U.S. LEGOLAND parks

Participants who complete the receipt submission receive a Buy One, Get One Free LEGOLAND ticket offer, redeemable at LEGOLAND Resorts in California, Florida and New York.

Kennett Square, Pa. -- Longwood Gardens will open A Longwood Christmas on November 20, 2026, running through January 10, 2027, with a cosmos-themed holiday display and timed tickets already available at longwoodgardens.org.

A galaxy-themed display fills the conservatories with gilded trees and star motifs

Visitors entering the Visitor Center will see images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, recommended by the Space Telescope Science Institute. A 22-foot rotating Frasier fir wrapped in a lit shooting-star garland stands on the Center Walk, while an 18-foot Fraser fir slowly revolves in the Music Room alongside Pierre S. du Pont's 1923 Porter Garden Telescope. More than 25 poinsettia varieties, paperwhites, and amaryllis fill the conservatories.

Lisle, Illinois – October 01, 2026 -- The Morton Arboretum's holiday lights exhibition Illumination opens for its 14th season on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, and runs through Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, adding four new large-scale installations and a model train experience called Pine Whistle Railroad.

Tickets went on sale to Arboretum members on Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. CT and open to the general public Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. CT through mortonarb.org/illumination.

Toronto – October 01, 2026 -- Travelzoo has rolled out four new travel packages for its Canadian Club Members this fall, with prices starting at $219 for a countryside retreat near Quebec's Lac Brome.

Amsterdam trip includes flights for $999

Members can book six nights in the Dutch capital with roundtrip flights, hotel, taxes and fees included, priced at $999. Travelzoo says the package saves 40% compared to booking directly.

Canary Islands package cuts costs by 30%

A six-night trip to the Tenerife region costs $1,399 and includes flights, transfers, hotel accommodations and a trip manager. The deal represents a 30% saving, according to Travelzoo.

Quebec farmhouse stay starts at $219

A family-owned farmhouse near Lac Brome, about 60 minutes from Montreal, is listed at $219. The package includes extras such as a massage credit and wine, positioned as a base for exploring Quebec's Eastern Townships.