35 Most Haunted Places in the World-Spooky Castles, Creepy Islands, and Eerie Hotels Included

""If you're hoping to do more than just read about popular paranormal hot spots, the best place to start is with some simple research," said Conner Gossel, paranormal investigator and historian, in an interview with Travel + Leisure. "Find out what local legends and historic sites exist in your neck of the woods. Chances are, a couple offer guided tours and/or public paranormal investigations that give you all of the tools and spooky insight without any of the actual danger of being in a real-life haunt by yourself.""

"This beautiful ocean liner, launched by Cunard White Star in 1936, spent more than 30 years in service before permanently docking in Long Beach and becoming a hotel and tourist attraction. Ever since, visitors and staff alike have reported seeing or hearing countless ghosts on the ship. These include the "Lady in White," often spotted clad in a pale evening gown and dancing by herself in the lounge; Jackie, a young girl who drowned in the swimming pool."

Many places around the world have well-earned reputations for being haunted, including hotels, castles, lighthouses, cruise ships, and private homes. Several of these locations offer guided tours or allow visitors to spend the night to seek sightings or unexplained phenomena. Paranormal investigator Conner Gossel recommends researching local legends and historic sites and joining guided paranormal investigations to learn techniques and avoid dangerous solo visits. The Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach, launched in 1936 and now a hotel, has numerous reported apparitions such as a Lady in White, a drowned girl named Jackie, and a growling spirit called Grumpy. Such sites combine historical background with repeated eyewitness accounts that fuel their reputations.

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