Fabulous fall foliage follies, fun and escapes from Rhode Island to Dubai

Spend Halloween in Providence, Rhode Island

 Providence’s annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo features a rotating display of up to 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns,  professional pumpkin carving, with the  Halloween in Providence  Weird & Wacky Providence Getaway Package offered by Providence Marriott Downtown.

 The package includes deluxe accommodations with a king bed or two double beds; buffet breakfast for two at Bluefin Grille; a copy of the book Weird U.S., a guide to the top weird spots and attractions in Providence; and an online discount for Providence Ghost Tours. Rates begin at $199 per room, based on availability. For more information or to book, visit www.marriott.com/pvdri or call 866-807-2171.Sky’s the Limit Package  at the Sky Lodge in Park City

 Ride a hot air balloon above Park City

From golden cottonwoods and aspens to crimson oaks lining mountains and meadows, Utah bursts into fall with an eclat of colors. See it all from a private hot air balloon ride, the “Sky’s the Limit” package from The Sky Lodge in Park City starts at $600 per room.

The package includes: one-bedroom suite deluxe accommodations with private hot tub on balcony; hot tub turn-down with chocolate-dipped strawberries and Champagne and sunrise hot-air balloon ride for two with Morning Star Balloons. For information, call 435-658-2500 or visit http://www.theskylodge.com/.

Spend Columbas Day weekend at a Music Festival in Panama City Beach

 On Columbus Day weekend, the Seafood, Wine & Music Festival will feature mouthwatering morsels from the destination’s top restaurants; celebrity chef exhibitions; complimentary wine tastings; art and antique vendors; and live entertainment. On Nov. 6, top athletes descend upon Panama City Beach for the annual Ironman triathlon. The Emerald Coast Cruizin Car Show offers a family friendly blast from the past, with hundreds of hot rods, classic cars, and custom cars and trucks, Nov. 11-13. Visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.com for more information.Harvest &

Head up to Sonoma for Francis Ford Coppola Winery's Halloween Carnival

The Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Sonoma County (CA) hosts its annual celebration of harvest and Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 30. At the event, participants can run through vineyards in costumes and enjoy carnival games, face painting and more from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. The Pumpkin Fun Run takes place from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and is open to children ages 4-12. The entrance fee for the run is $20. For more information, call 707-857-1400 or visit www.franciscoppolawinery.com.

Pamper Yourelf at Utah’s Red Mountain Resort & Spa

Now through  Nov. 30, 2010, guests who book Red Mountain Resort & Spa’sSignature Package receive a resort credit ($100 for a three-night stay and $250 for a seven-night stay). Packages start at $249 per night per person (double occupancy) and include deluxe accommodations, three nutritious meals daily, Healthy Life classes and events at the Wellness Center; Personal Discovery Activities including daily guided hikes, “Eat Well, Feel Well” cooking demonstrations; free in-room Wi-Fi, and use of all resort amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, strength and cardio studios and bicycles. For reservations, www.redmountainspa.com, 877-246-4453

Admit Your Age, the Older You Are the Better it Gets:

The Atlantic Resort & Spa, overlooking Fort Lauderdale’s famous beach, celebrates aging with its popular Cheers for Years package that includes a food and beverage or spa credit equal to the age of the oldest guest in the room.

 For example, a guest age 57 will receive a credit of $57 for each night during their stay. Package is valid now through Oct. 25, 2010, must be booked by Sept. 30, 2010. The resort was recently rated one of the top 50 resorts in the US and Canada by Travel + Leisure readers. Package rates start at $219 per room, per night, based on availability. Guests must present the driver’s license of the oldest member in the party to verify credit amount per day. For reservations, see a travel agent, visit www.AtlanticHotelFL.com or call toll-free 866-925-9907. Be sure to request rate code PKCFY. 

  Sail the Indian Ocean Luxury on Regent Seven Seas

Dubai, Bombay, Mauritius and Africa’s Cape of Good Hope are among the exotic ports visited on Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Mariner, departing Nov. 8, 2010.

Guests who reserve by Sept. 30 can enjoy a free three-night, mid-cruise India land tour to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, home to the Taj Mahal. Alternatively, they can extend their vacation with a three-night safari to South Africa. In lieu of land tours, travelers can opt to save an additional $2,000 per person. With bonus savings, rates for the 25-night cruise start at $14,780 per person, double, including round-trip air, luxury accommodations, meals, open bars throughout the ship, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities and taxes. See a travel agent, visit www.RSSC.com or call toll-free 800-285-1835.