Festival de la Gastronomie de Saint-Martin

When

November 11–25, 2025

Where

Sint Maarten

Why Go

On the French side of the island of Sint Maarten, this mouthwatering festival is a feast of cooking workshops, special dinners, tasting events and barbecue competitions. For 2025, the spotlight is on passion fruit, which grows all over the island in zingy yellow, purple, red and green varieties. Expect to see this versatile fruit in many creative and delicious dishes.

Where To Stay

Flamingo Beach, a Hilton Vacation Club

Festival de la Gastronomie de Saint-Martin

When

November 11–25, 2025

Where

Sint Maarten

Why Go

On the French side of the island of Sint Maarten, this mouthwatering festival is a feast of cooking workshops, special dinners, tasting events and barbecue competitions. For 2025, the spotlight is on passion fruit, which grows all over the island in zingy yellow, purple, red and green varieties. Expect to see this versatile fruit in many creative and delicious dishes.

Where To Stay

Flamingo Beach, a Hilton Vacation Club

Kaua’i Mokihana Festival

When

September 21-27, 2025

Where

Kaua’i, Hawaii

Why Go

In 1984, three Hawaiian musicians — James ʻEkolu Pānui, Larry Keliʻi Duhaylongsod and Nathan Liberato Kahikolu Kahapeʻa Kalama, otherwise known as Mālie — started the Kaua’i Composers’ Contest and Concert with about 50 people in the audience. Today, their legacy lives on in this immersive week-long celebration of Hawaiian culture, with workshops, hula competitions, craft fairs and, of course, the composers’ contest and concert.

Where To Stay

Pono Kai Resort

Kaua’i Mokihana Festival

When

September 21–27, 2025

Where

Kaua’i, Hawaii

Why Go

In 1984, three Hawaiian musicians — James ʻEkolu Pānui, Larry Keliʻi Duhaylongsod and Nathan Liberato Kahikolu Kahapeʻa Kalama, otherwise known as Mālie — started the Kaua’i Composers’ Contest and Concert with about 50 people in the audience. Today, their legacy lives on in this immersive week-long celebration of Hawaiian culture, with workshops, hula competitions, craft fairs and, of course, the composers’ contest and concert.

Where To Stay

Pono Kai Resort

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

When

November 27, 2025

Where

New York City, New York

Why Go

Manhattan comes to a standstill for Macy’s iconic annual parade, an extravaganza featuring giant balloons, amazing floats, cheerleaders and marching bands. The action starts at West 77th Street and Central Park West, winding down to Sixth Avenue and Macy’s Herald Square. The parade kicks off at 8.30 a.m. — arrive early to get a prime spot before settling down for your Thanksgiving feast.

Where To Stay

The Manhattan Club

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

When

November 27, 2025

Where

New York City, New York

Why Go

Manhattan comes to a standstill for Macy’s iconic annual parade, an extravaganza featuring giant balloons, amazing floats, cheerleaders and marching bands. The action starts at West 77th Street and Central Park West, winding down to Sixth Avenue and Macy’s Herald Square. The parade kicks off at 8.30 a.m. – arrive early to get a prime spot before settling down for your Thanksgiving feast.

Where To Stay

The Manhattan Club

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida

When

August 29–November 2, 2025

Where

Orlando, Florida

Why Go

The scares start early at Universal Studios with its cult-favorite Halloween Horror Nights kicking off in late summer. The spine-shivering special event has a host of next-level haunted houses inspired by horror movies. Beyond their creepy doors, get more screams on the park’s adrenaline-pumping rides or take a bite out of trick-themed food, which last year included poison apples and twisted taters.

Where To Stay

Las Palmeras, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Grand Beach, a Hilton Vacation Club (pictured)

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida

When

August 29–November 2, 2025

Where

Orlando, Florida

Why Go

The scares start early at Universal Studios with its cult-favorite Halloween Horror Nights kicking off in late summer. The spine-shivering special event has a host of next-level haunted houses inspired by horror movies. Beyond their creepy doors, get more screams on the park’s adrenaline-pumping rides or take a bite out of trick-themed food, which last year included poison apples and twisted taters.

Where To Stay

Las Palmeras, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Grand Beach, a Hilton Vacation Club (pictured)

Advent in SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN

When

December 1–25, 2025

Where

Schladming-Dachstein, Austria

Why Go

The Alpine Schladming-Dachstein ski region — renowned for its 142 miles of impeccably groomed pistes — becomes even more enchanting in December. During Advent, its charming villages come alive with festive log-cabin markets, angelic choir performances, horse-drawn sleigh rides, living nativity scenes and lantern-lit hikes that conclude with a comforting cup of warm mulled wine.

Where To Stay

Alpine Club

Advent in SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN

When

December 1–25, 2025

Where

Schladming-Dachstein, Austria

Why Go

The Schladming-Dachstein ski region — renowned for its 142 miles of impeccably groomed pistes — becomes even more enchanting in December. During Advent, its charming villages come alive with festive log- cabin markets, angelic choir performances, horse-drawn sleigh rides, living nativity scenes and lantern-lit hikes that conclude with a comforting cup of warm mulled wine.

Where To Stay

Alpine Club

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas

When

December 31, 2025

Where

Las Vegas, Nevada

Why Go

Count down to 2026 at the biggest celebration in the world’s ultimate party city. On New Year’s Eve, the entire Strip is closed to traffic, turning it into one giant block party for some 300,000 revellers. At the stroke of midnight, thousands of fireworks light up the sky from casino rooftops, choreographed to music, so you can watch from the street or your resort terrace.

Where To Stay

Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Cancun Las Vegas, a Hilton Vacation Club (pictured)

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas

When

December 31, 2025

Where

Las Vegas, Nevada

Why Go

Count down to 2026 at the biggest celebration in the world’s ultimate party city. On New Year’s Eve, the entire Strip is closed to traffic, turning it into one giant block party for some 300,000 revellers. At the stroke of midnight, thousands of fireworks light up the sky from casino rooftops, choreographed to music, so you can watch from the street or your resort terrace.

Where To Stay

Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Cancun Las Vegas, a Hilton Vacation Club (pictured)

Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend

When

September 26–28, 2025

Where

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Why Go

Labor Day isn’t the end of summer in buzzy Virginia Beach. Over the last weekend in September, the longest pleasure beach in the world transforms into 33 blocks of oceanfront fun. Check out sand sculpting championships, concerts on the boardwalk and beach volleyball tournaments. Or watch pros compete in the Surfing Classic while boats tack and jibe in the Atlantic Regatta.

Where To Stay

Oceanaire, a Hilton Vacation Club

Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend

When

September 26–28, 2025

Where

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Why Go

Labor Day isn’t the end of summer in buzzy Virginia Beach. Over the last weekend in September, the longest pleasure beach in the world transforms into 33 blocks of oceanfront fun. Check out sand sculpting championships, concerts on the boardwalk and beach volleyball tournaments. Or watch pros compete in the Surfing Classic while boats tack and jibe in the Atlantic Regatta.

Where To Stay

Oceanaire, a Hilton Vacation Club

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

When

October 4, 2025

Where

Nashville, Tennessee

Why Go

This wide-ranging gathering at Centennial Park celebrates the more than 50 cultures that live in Nashville with music, dance, food, crafts and more. Last year it featured Irish step dancers, Laos classical dancers and Kurdish filsoofi music. After enjoying the performances, stock up at the World Bazaar or savor international delights like Vietnamese banh mi, Peruvian ceviche and Keralan dosas.

Where To Stay

Bluegreen Downtown Nashville

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

When

October 4, 2025

Where

Nashville, Tennessee

Why Go

This wide-ranging gathering at Centennial Park celebrates the more than 50 cultures that live in Nashville with music, dance, food, crafts and more. Last year it featured Irish step dancers, Laos classical dancers and Kurdish filsoofi music. After enjoying the performances, stock up at the World Bazaar or savor international delights like Vietnamese banh mi, Peruvian ceviche and Keralan dosas.

Where To Stay

Bluegreen Downtown Nashville

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SEPTEMBER

September 21–27, 2025

Kaua’i Mokihana Festival

September 26–28, 2025

Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend

OCTOBER

August 29–November 2, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida

October 4, 2025

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

May 23–June 8, 2025

Performing Arts, Entertainment, Stage, Performance

Spoleto Festival USA

May 31 – June 29, 2025

Body of water, Mountainous landforms, Natural environment, Sky, Blue, Nature, Mountain

Nourish Whistler Wellness Series

NOVEMBER

November 11–25, 2025

Festival de la Gastronomie de Saint-Martin

November 27, 2025

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

July 12, 2025

Tartan, Sock, Textile, Plaid, Black, Kilt, Knee

Inverness Highland Games

July 24–27, 2025

Luggage & bags, Fictional character, Pedestrian, Bag, Fun, Backpack

San Diego Comic-Con International

DECEMBER

December 1–25, 2025

Advent in Schladming- Dachstein

December 31, 2025

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas

SEPTEMBER

September 21–27, 2025

Kaua'i Mokihana Festival

September 26–28, 2025

Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend

OCTOBER

August 29–November 2, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida

October 4, 2025

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

May 23–June 8, 2025

Performing Arts, Entertainment, Stage, Performance

Spoleto Festival USA

May 31 – June 29, 2025

Body of water, Mountainous landforms, Natural environment, Sky, Blue, Nature, Mountain

Nourish Whistler Wellness Series

NOVEMBER

November 11–25, 2025

Festival de la Gastronomie de Saint-Martin

November 27, 2025

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

July 12, 2025

Tartan, Sock, Textile, Plaid, Black, Kilt, Knee

Inverness Highland Games

July 24–27, 2025

Luggage & bags, Fictional character, Pedestrian, Bag, Fun, Backpack

San Diego Comic-Con International

DECEMBER

December 1–25, 2025

Advent in Schladming- Dachstein

December 31, 2025

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas

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