Lets kick off the celebration by taking a look at these Travel Destinations for Vampires:
Paris, France
There’s a reason Paris is at the top of many travel lists, but there’s a dark underbelly that one might not associate with a city that boasts love, crepes and the Eiffel Tower. The influence vampires had on literature in Paris goes as far back as Charles Baudelaire and Alexander Dumas. Paris was also the set for many of the very first vampire films. For the vampire enthusiast nowadays, a trip to the Musee des Vampires is an absolute necessity. The museum hosts a dinner party every night where guests get a guided tour, play vampire-related games and have the chance to engage in conversation with like-minded vampire folk. Search and compare
New Orleans, Louisiana
Before Bella, Edward, Sookie, Bill and the rest of the gang, Anne Rice attracted the attention of vampire fans when she published her wildly successful novel, Interview with a Vampire. Situated in New Orleans, the cult classic tells the story of Louis de Pointe du Lac, a 200-year-old blood-sucking beast. While Hurricane Katrina has diluted much of the popularity surrounding these mythical beings in New Orleans, there is still plenty to do and see, including vampire shops, vampire balls, vampire tours and vampire film festivals. Need a pair of authentic fangs? Don’t worry, you’ll find those too.While London is a world-class city and widely popular spot for any type of traveler, its ancient history is what makes it a great destination for the vampire lover. Make sure to take the original vampire tour that goes through Dracula’s house, the Highgate Cemetery (said to be haunted by a vampire), the Highgate Woods (where Satanists and witches hung out) and loads of other dark attractions. The tour finishes with a medieval-inspired dinner and show.
Transylvania, RomaniaWhile Transylvania might be an obvious destination for vampire lovers, there’s good reason for that. Transylvania is teeming with vampire history thanks to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Visitors can see castles and sights connected to Dracula, including the infamous Bran Castle and the ancient Poenari Fortress. Vampire enthusiasts will love the medieval city of Sighisoara which hosts loads of Dracula-themed tours and is considered the birthplace of the villainous blood-sucker.
Prague, Czech Republic
Ancient stories of vampire attacks in and around Prague have plagued the city for centuries, and the stories continue today. Just outside of the city, in the neighboring town of Celakovice, a Czech archaeologist discovered the largest vampire graveyard in history, with 14 adult corpses buried having taken “anti-vampire” precautions. Those looking to dive into the vampire folklore must check out the graveyards of Prague, many of which are filled with stories of vampires, and take a ghost walking tour.
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