Few restaurants are as inseparable from their destination as The Rock Zanzibar. Perched on a natural outcrop just offshore from Michamvi Pingwe on Zanzibar’s east coast, the diminutive restaurant appears to float in the Indian Ocean at high tide, while at low tide guests can simply walk across the exposed shoreline to reach it. It is an image that has travelled around the world and helped turn The Rock into one of Zanzibar’s most recognisable landmarks.

Londoners can experience a taste of Malaysia without leaving the capital this September, as Malaysian food, film, music, dance, comedy, traditional crafts and hands-on experiences feature at celebrASIA 2026, London’s largest South East Asian festival. Returning to Battersea Power Station from 11–13 September 2026, celebrASIA will transform the iconic riverside destination into a three-day celebration of South East Asian culture, flavours and creativity. Now in its third year, the festival is driven by community and cultural exchange and will return bigger than ever in 2026

Excitement is building in Mauritius ahead of the prestigious AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, set to take place at the spectacular La Réserve Golf Links from 10th to 13th December 2026. As the world’s golfing elite gather, the island beckons as the ultimate escape for those wishing to trade snow for sun and experience a golf holiday like no other. For travellers seeking luxury, world-class facilities, and unforgettable play, Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels offers an unrivalled collection of resorts perfectly paired with exceptional golfing experiences:

Emirates will introduce its highly-acclaimed Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily flights between Mauritius and Dubai from 1 September 2026, providing Mauritian travellers with a new level of comfort and greater choice when travelling to Dubai and onwards across the airline’s global network.

New UK Civil Aviation Authority data shows more than 81 million passengers travelled through UK* airports between April and June, breaking last year’s record for travel in the same period. This continued the trend seen in the first three months of 2026 of holidaymakers flying in search of European sun. The number of passengers travelling to Madrid and Barcelona increased by 15% and 11% respectively.

British luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled its standout shore experiences for its 2027 World Voyages, offering guests exceptional ways to discover some of the world’s most iconic destinations. In January 2027, Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, will embark on her maiden voyage to South America, while Queen Victoria will set sail on a spectacular Full World Voyage. Together, the two ships will offer more than 590 curated shore experiences across some of the world’s most captivating destinations.

Visit Algarve is proud to announce its partnership with the 2026 Solheim Cup, as Proud Supporter, strengthening the destination’s connection with one of the most prestigious events in international women’s golf. The 2026 Solheim Cup will take place from 11th to 13th September at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, bringing together the best players from Europe and the United States in one of golf’s most anticipated team competitions. Top competitors from England, playing for Team Europe, include Mel Reid, Charley Hull and Lottie Woad.