A Fun Way to Remember: Day of the Dead Festival

Originally called "Dia de los Muertos", Day of the Dead Festival is celebrated at the last day of October and first two days of November. This year, the festival will be held during 31 October-1-2 November and it will be celebrated through the world, especially by Mexicans. Friends and family gather to celebrate loved ones who have passed on, through elaborate traditions of food, art, colors, and culture.
It’s a two-day festival celebrating the reunion of relatives with their lovely departed. You can see colourful costumes, loads of food and drink, skeletons on suites, parties in cemeteries, skull-shaped candies and mariachi bands performing next to graves. This beautiful, moving spectacle will decrease your fear of crossing over, because – unlike Halloween’s witches and all-round terror – the Day of the Dead smashes the taboos surrounding death, celebrating the continuation of life and the value of interdimensional communion.

Celebrations are held by cultural Mexicans throughout the world, but a few of the bigger celebrations take place in Mexico City and Los Angeles. Dia de los Muertos, or “The Day of the Dead,” celebrates All Saint’s Day, which remembers all those who have passed before us. A colorful display of costume and culture, Dia de los Muertos is a day you don’t want to miss.

Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars called ofrendas, honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts. The day is also celebrated in United States, Brazil, European (ex: Spain), Asian and African cultures. 

Never lose your chance and don't hessitate to attend this different and traditional festival to witness one of the worlds most weird events. Easily book your rooms on Galahotels.com/Mexico if you want to visit the fest in it's country of origin. Just pick a city and enjoy the 3 day long festival with our best rate guarantee and 3D Secure Payment with 3% Member Rewards. For Mexico City, just visit Galahotels.com/MexicoCity

Fantasy Fest - Florida, Key West

Fantasy Fest is a street party held annually in the last week of October in Key West, Florida. The 2014 Key West Fantasy Fest Schedule of Events in Key West FL is guaranteed to thrill, titillate, tantalize and tempt you like never before! As it is understood from its name, the events is a festival to use your imagination or charm to choose a costume and show what you got! Book your rooms in a few minutes from Galahotels.com

The theme for 2014 will be “Animated Dreams and Adventures” and it’s scheduled for October 17 - 26. Contests, parades, dances, balls, dungeons and parties are so crazy in this festival of fantasy. You can wear whatevet you want, be a carnival dancer, be a cartoon hero, a superhero, or anything else. But get ready to see half-naked crazy people!

So this year, let your imaginations runs wild! Be creative, let your costumes tell the story of who you are, at this year’s sexiest Fantasy Fest ever! Nobody has no shame, they wear whatever they want, there are no limits.. 

But hurry! You don’t want to be caught without a sufficient wardrobe! Now’s the time to start planning your Fantasy Festival costume. You’re going to want to wear something that will make you stand out from the crowd when you attend all or even part of the 10 day sextravaganza. Also it has a children day so everybody can have non-stop fun!

Remember, sexy only has to be as sexy as you’re comfortable with, but this hot Key West event is a chance for you to get a little risque without going overboard if you don’t want to. 

You can check the lists of events here.

If you want to be a part of the fest and show off your stuff or just watch them all and have an all-day-long fun, visit our website Galahotels.com/KeyWest to enjoy our Best Rate Guarantee and 3D Secure Payment with a member reward of 3%. 

Best Destinations to Travel Alone

Are you the one that can not put up with your friends or family's whims and enjoy traveling alone? Do you wonder the peace and tranquility to travel by oneself? Or are you fed up with people jam and just wanna rest your head for a couple of days? If the answer is "YES", then we have a few hints for lonely travelers. If you want to travel where you wanna go, where you wanna be, to live the experience that you want to try, we have 8 great offers!

1. Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is one of the worlds most assertive cities, it is full of energy with it's beautiful beaches and night life. Melbourne is a perfect spot to travel since, Australia is one of the most secure places in the world - Their mother tongue is English so you'll have no difficulty in getting on. Traveling in Melbourne is easier than you think, you can tour the city on foot or by bike. Galahotels.com/Melbourne

2. Thailand

Thailand is especially perfect for woman travellers because there is no sex discrimination in Buddhism. It is a perfect travel spot since; local people are very gentle and hospitable -  it is ideal for you if you have a narrow budget - there is too much to offer from long silent beaches to crazy Bangkok night. Galahotels.com/Thailand

3. Costa Rica 

If you are an adventurous person, Costa Rica is ideal for you; surf, volcanos, and many more extreme activities. Also it will make you fall in love with its helpful and warm people. it is a perfect spot for you just because, you wont have any time to feel alone since adventures full of adrenalin takes off your breathe -  Costa Rica is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, so it is a perfect place to stay quiet. Galahotels.com/CostaRica

4. Hong Kong

Other than being one of the worlds biggest cities, Hong Kong will fascinate you with its beautiful gardens full of Zen and tranquility. What makes it a ideal spot to visit is; Hong Kong is one of the most secure places in the world, it is a blend of East and West cultures, there is too much to do and too much to see that the city is ready to take you in! Galahotels.com/HongKong

5. Cusco, Peru

Known as the capital of Inka Civilization, Cusco is a hot spot for curious explorers and travellers. Specific locals with regional clothings are the most attractive part of Cusco, Peru. It is a ideal travel spot since, Cusco is the part of Inka Civilizations lost city Machu Picchu - It is one of the most precious part of South America archeologically. Galahotels.com/Cusco

6. Aran Islands, Irland

Aran islands are a group of 3 island located on the west of Ireland. You should visit Aran islands for a real Ireland esperience. It would be a perfect spot to visit because, the region is safe, an ideal point for bicycle fans, it hosts the most solemn castle of iron age and it is a unique experience if you are looing for perfect scenes. You can visit the island with an transfer from Galway Galahotels.com/Galway

7. Malaysia

It is one of the most secure points to travel in Asia. Malaysia is the most efficacious point if you are looking for a stable exotic experience. What makes it a great match for travelers is tha it is one of the most technologically developed parts of Asia, it's calender is full of different festivals and events, Borneo and Kuala Lumpur is a must to see before you die! Galahotels.com/Malaysia

8. Bali, Indonesia

The yoga, organic gardens, spa's and silent beaches make Bali a perfect match for spiritual people. With it's visually devastating nature, it has a perfect dynamic which makes it the most touristic part of Endonesia. Why is it a perfect spot to travel? Because; You can meet colorful people there, since it is a Hindu island, it is ideal for relaxing and spiritual movements. Galahotels.com/Bali