Alin Todea is a Business Development Manager to Transylvania Live, an awarded tour operator member of American Society for Travel Agents, founded in 1995
2011 Halloween Costume and Mask Ideas
Halloween is considered among the world’s oldest holidays and is currently one of the most celebrated occasions. Although its roots can be traced back to Ireland, people from across the globe have come up with different ways to observe the event.
In several countries, Halloween has become commonly associated with wearing scary or odd costumes. And if your family, friends or colleagues at the office have the same tradition, then it is a good idea to be familiar with the Halloween costumes sold in the market to ensure you can keep pace with the other attendees during the upcoming Halloween season. Researching on the Web is perhaps the best way to uncover the latest craze. Whether it is a costume for you, your kids or any member of the family, you won’t be left without any selection.
Masks are one of the favorite costume options for everyone. The reason is that they are relatively cheap, easy to use and there is always such a great selection of masks to choose from. You can opt for the most frightening Halloween costume ideas such as the Walking Dead Decayed Head Piece mask (new for 2011) or a less scary option like the Sarah Palin mask. A Halloween mask is an easy option if you have been dreaming of looking like a movie character you have fallen in love with. Masks imitating characters from X-Men, The Lord of the Rings and Batman are just some of the choices you have.
You may choose to buy a full outfit if you desire a more dramatic result. A few of your choices are the vampire, skeleton and sorcerer costumes. There are also several lines of costumes especially for babies and kids to wear for this holiday. Infants would look scary in a Scout the Scarecrow and Witch costume, among others. You will also be delighted to know that your pet won’t need to miss out with there also being plenty of costume options for pets this Halloween. Examples of these are Dracula Dog costume, The Frankenstein Monster and The Wolf Man Pet costumes.
Don’t forget the numerous accessories that can be bought from online shops. Halloween hats or wigs abound on internet sites this year. If you are hosting the party, don’t forget to buy party supplies and games specifically made for Halloween. The key is searching for the right seller to buy from.
Try to look for a retailer that has wide selection, great prices and terms and the best customer service. Remember that you can only get to celebrate Halloween once a year, so you should give it plenty of thought and consideration when researching the best Halloween costume to wear.
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- New 2011 Barbie Halloween Doll
- Halloween Party Barbie doll is bewitching wearing a pointy hat and stylish witch's gown
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- Also, features pink highlighted hair and matching patent leather like pointy hat and matching boots
- Halloween Barbie is a perfect addition to any Barbie collection
Just think, what important happened this year and what these events are associated with? What images come to mind? Right, now you know what to look for 
Now use our search to browse for Halloween 2011 costume, mask, decor and more ideas.
After all, this means goblins, ghouls, monsters and mayhem right? Okay, well maybe it means a lot of fun costumes and truck loads of treats. Whatever gets you excited about Halloween, one thing is for certain. You need a great costume. So why not shop for an online Halloween costume at your convenience? This only makes sense in an era like this one. The Internet is clearly in full swing at this point and shopping on the web has become all the rage. It’s not merely about convenience though. Finding your online Halloween costume is all about the best choices at your fingertips and the lowest prices you’re going to find. This leaves you more cash for candy and decorations.
Everyone goes for Halloween Costumes Shopping when October 31st rolls around.
Back in the day, so many people hit up all the local drug stores and department stores for Halloween costumes. Sure, this worked, but it certainly wasn’t all that. One can’t even compare that old-school selection to today’s online Halloween costume variety. You see, we all used to be limited to our surroundings. It’s doubtful that you’re going to drive across the country for a killer Halloween get-up. In this day and age you don’t have to. You can have your Halloween candy and eat it too. All you need is a computer and Internet access to discover the massive array of Halloween costumes found online. Suddenly you have access to every costume mega-store in the world. This means that your chances of finding that zombie, werewolf, dracula, witch, superhero or creature costume you had in mind greatly increases.
Websites like SpiritHalloween.com, BuyCostumes.com, CostumeKingdom.com and CostumeCraze.com can greatly assist you finding countless awesome online Halloween costumes. (See current coupon codes listed on right side panel). Great Adult Halloween (Sexy) costumes offer: WickedTemptations.com and PierreSilber.com.
But the benefits don’t stop at finding the costume you wanted. In addition, you’re likely to get it at a cheaper price than folks who turn to local “Halloween super stores.” It’s a cinch online to do price comparisons at shopzilla or bizrate and find the lowest bidder.
Another way to get costumes, outfit, masks and makeup kits, house and garden decorations, party supplies and accessories for less is to browse for wholesale merchandisers selling retail at wholesale prices and offering free shipping. These two can be considered as such: FocalPrice.com, Dinodirect.com and GoodGoodsChina.com
One thing to keep in mind when going out for Halloween Costumes Shopping online is the time you search for it. It’s generally wise to shop in August or September to get that consume you really desire. But in case if you want to save more money or get more for less you can buy costumes and supplies a bit later in October because of more sales and coupons will offered for more affordable and convenient Halloween Costumes Shopping.
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The guest’s are welcomed with a traditional Romanian drink prepared especially for the cold season – a shot of Romanian “water of fire” boiled with pepper will increase the interest in the delicious mouth-watering traditional dishes prepared for the Halloween party. The Master of Ceremony, one of Dracula’s many subjects, will introduce the guests to the programme of the evening making sure every one will meet his fate!
The first event you’ll enjoy is performed by the Transylvanian Knights. The “Witch Trial” will reveal the medieval rituals of judgment for a witch testing the courage of the guests. Should anyone dare to handle the sword and fight along with the knights to save the damned woman, will be anointed as a knight.
There can be no Halloween Party without Dracula; the Count will simply not tolerate such a thing! His majesty will join you and even make a few confessions about his wedding. “Dracula’s Wedding” is a show set on stage by a professional band of actors. This is a non verbal performance. It’s very easy to understand that Dracula did not need words to charm a girl. The first time they met he appeared as a respectable noble, the second meeting revealed his true dark nature… Find out if the story has a happy ending.
Since we’re all very familiar with dramas, we’ll then focus on having a fabulous time, and water better way to do this than dancing! A band of folk singers performing live at traditional Romanian instruments will introduce the guests to the gypsy rhythm as well as the melodious and cheerful Romanian songs. The traditional “Scarf dance” will bring everyone to the dancing floor!
Close to midnight will all step out to watch the moon and count down the minutes to 12 o’clock, a time of powerful magic when all bad wishes come true! (let’s just say that your neighbours’ cat won’t bother you anymore). A glass of champagne and the traditional Rest in Peace song will delight us afterwards.
The culinary event of the evening is the Halloween cake, shaped as a coffin and delicious as fresh blood. This might just be the first coffin you have tried and you will like it!
The Count’s witch will be at your disposal. She’ll open her office for you to be able to purchase After Life Insurances (something will know for sure you will use!)
The Master of Ceremony will reword the ones who really did their best for the Halloween Costumes! The Best Female and Male Costumes will receive awards (Romanian genuine handcrafts to remember you of this incredible night). The Count has also a gift prepared for the Best Howl at the Moon (after a glass of strong red wine boiled with cinnamon you won’t lack courage or strength!)
The DJ will then take over the party! Devilish dancing to the dawn. The last person standing will receive a bottle of wine courtesy of the house and Romanian tips on how to handle the hang over.
If you want to learn the truth, be charmed by the legend and enjoy the best Halloween party ever, join us along narrow winding roads, deep in the Carpathians, into the heart of Transylvania for a fascinating holiday! To read a more detailed presentation please visit us on line at:
http://www.visit-transylvania.us/romania-travel-transylvania/halloween-dracula-tour.html
The prestigious Fodor’s travel guide placed Halloween in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaler, The Dracula Tour in Top ten must-do adventures.
Departing from Budapest on October the 27th 2008, Halloween in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaler offers a 10 day trip back in time, following Jonathan Harker’s footsteps but revealing the genuine historical facts and places related to Vlad the Impaler.
The tour is intended to Halloween enthusiasts, Transylvanian lovers, culture and history fans or adventure seekers.
It includes the unique medieval citadel of Sighisoara – Vlad the Impaler’s birth place, the Saxon city of Brasov, Bistrita Citadel, the royal Peles Castle, the mysterious Bran Castle as well as Dracula’s Castle in Borgo Pass, built according to Bram Stocker’s imagination. In addition, the special activities prepared, all along the itinerary, bring out the essence of the genuine Transylvanian Folklore.
Special events experienced in this Halloween tour:
· Killing of the Living Dead ritual – Help a haunted spirit to gain his peace
· Learn how to make a vampire killing stake from the Vampire Wooden Stake Specialist, a famous woodcraftsman from Maramures
· Visit legendary castles in Transylvania with plenty of good stories for a Halloween tour: Bran, Peles, Corvinesti and Savarsin Castles
· Halloween Party in Sighisoara – Dracula’s birth place
· Special accommodations, the finest selections of “Dracula Hotels” including Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania - Bram Stoker’s imaginary castle in Borgo Pass where, he placed the Bloody Count Dracula, accommodation and candlelit dinner,
· Discover Dracula’s descendents – pay a visit to Misiuga, Baron of Dracula in his windswept tower in Bistrita citadel
· Enjoy Jonathan Harker’s Menu - the same meal Bram Stoker’s hero served when in Bistrita citadel
· Vampire menu for dinner in Turda to find out why it’s worth killing for a meal!
· During farewell dinner a Survivor’s Certificate will be handed over (collect stamps all along the itinerary to prove your courage)
Being a very popular tour, Halloween in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaler is often sold out well in advance; in fact the reservations for 2008 have already started so hurry up and join us!
To book the tour, call Transylvania Live USA, Canada Toll Free at: 1 888 889 7005, United Kingdom free line at: 0808 101 6781, Australia local number (02) 8005 7337, España – Llamada gratuita: 900 931 391 or Romanian office at: +40. 364.405.614 or contact your local travel agent.
Halloween in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaler – Dracula Tour
10 days, escorted tour, HB, from US$ 2243*/ £ 1261*/ CA$ 2399*/ AU$ 2703*/ € 1549- Budapest departure (Hu4.3RoHa)
Vampire in Transylvania – Dracula Tour
7 days, escorted tour, HB from $ US$ 1679*/ £ 944*/ CA$ 1796*/ AU$ 2022*/ € 1159 - Bucharest departure (tour code: Ro4.4RoVa)
Halloween in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaler – Short Break
3 days, escorted trip, from US$ 824*/ £ 463*/ CA$ 881*/ AU$ 993*/ € 569- Cluj Napoca, Transylvania, departure (tour code TR 4.3RoHa)
Halloween Party in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaler!
2 day tour. Departure from Bucarest, Sibiu or Cluj Napoca Airport, 12.00 (GMT+02:00)
http://www.visit-transylvania.us/travel-to-transylvania-romania-dracula-vampire.html
http://www.visit-transylvania.co.uk/travel-to-transylvania-romania-dracula-vampire.html
http://www.romaniatravel.ca/travel-to-transylvania-romania-dracula-vampire.html
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