Category Archives: Haunted Travels
Colonel Jesse Driskill, a wealthy cattle baron, built the Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas, in 1886. The Driskill has welcomed high society and historical political events over the years. For example, in 1934, Lyndon Baines Johnson met his future wife, Lady … Continue reading
Less than half a mile from the canals of Venice, Poveglia Island has served as a quarantine zone for bubonic plague victims, storage space for Napoleon's weapons, and the site of an early 20th-century insane asylum. The asylum played host … Continue reading
Thanks to my talented social media guy (Ron R.) for searching out these great haunted locations. Built in 1888 to encourage tourism and sell train tickets, this chateau-style hotel sits pretty by the Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park. But it … Continue reading
Seated in the center of historic San Antonio, the Sheraton Gunter Hotel is an impressive sight to behold: twelve-stories tall, beautiful tan brick, and a flare of elegance often found in old properties. The Sheraton Gunter Hotel is a blend … Continue reading
Texas is no stranger to haunted hotels, but one just might be infested with more ghosts than all the rest. According to Business Insider, Hotel Galvez and Spa in Galveston is the most haunted hotel in the state — and between … Continue reading