Fairmont Mayakoba, the luxury beachfront haven set in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, unveils a multi-day celebration of Día de Muertos, one of the country’s most vibrant and beloved holidays. From October 31 to November 2, the idyllic seaside escape will bring treasured traditions to life through vibrant celebrations, hands-on workshops, and chef-driven experiences amidst the lush mangroves, tranquil canals, and pristine white-sand beaches.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, Manar Abu Dhabi will once again illuminate the archipelagos, mangroves, and oases of Abu Dhabi from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), this public light art exhibition aims to inspire creativity and celebrate the emirate’s unique natural landscapes.

The finest travel brands from across the Caribbean and North America have been honoured at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Saint Lucia. The industry elite gathered on the paradise island for the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 to discover who amongst them had been crowned the best of the best.

The red carpet evening, hosted at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, marked the third leg of the WTA’s Grand Tour 2025 – a global search for the finest travel and tourism organisations.

The breadth and depth of Saint Lucia’s tourism offerings were reinforced with two key awards: the majestic island was named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Destination’. Turks & Caicos was voted ‘Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination’. The Bahamas took the title of ‘Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination’. Jamaica emerged triumphed as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination’, as well as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’.

This October, San Antonio invites visitors to experience Spirit Season, a citywide, more-than-month-long celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) filled with vibrant altars, illuminated river parades, live performances, art installations, and community festivals. From October 3 to November 14, 2025, the city transforms into the nation’s premier destination for this moving cultural tradition.