Qixi Fest 2026 (七夕乞巧嘉年华), Singapore’s largest contemporary celebration of the Qixi Festival, returns to Kreta Ayer Square in Chinatown for two weekends from August 15 to 23, 2026, inviting visitors to rediscover the people, traditions, and craftsmanship behind the flavours that have shaped Singapore’s rich culinary history. Organised by Bridging Generations, a Singapore-based heritage and experience design social enterprise, and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the fourth edition of Qixi Fest is themed “匠味传愿 Crafting Flavours That Inspire” in celebration of the artisans and culinary practitioners who have preserved Singapore’s food traditions across generations, from Nanyang kopi brewing to Chinese culinary mastery.

Fairmont Southampton has opened Palmetto Beach Club, marking the first major milestone in the highly anticipated return of one of Bermuda’s most iconic resorts. Set on the island’s renowned South Shore, the new beachfront destination brings together a spectacular oceanfront infinity pool, pink-sand beach, private cabanas, dedicated beach service and The Grill, an all-day restaurant celebrating Bermuda’s coastal flavours. Guests can also enjoy handcrafted cocktails, live entertainment and wellness experiences overlooking the Atlantic.

With the summer holiday season in full swing, many people are looking forward to their upcoming holiday, or may be planning a spontaneous trip away. A visit to the beach never goes amiss on a summer holiday, but crowded shores with no space to park your towel can ruin the moment. This is why global car rental comparison and booking site DiscoverCars.com has put together a list of the top 10 beaches across different European destinations, shining a spotlight on the continent’s hidden paradises.

Living between cities and countries is increasingly becoming part of modern life. International professionals relocate for new roles, executives and specialists undertake short-term assignments, families travel for extended stays, and hybrid working is giving people greater freedom to spend longer periods away from home. In global cities such as Bangkok, these evolving patterns are reshaping what travellers expect from accommodation. As the boundaries between travel, work and everyday life continue to blur, a place to stay is no longer simply somewhere to sleep. Guests increasingly seek spaces that allow them to live comfortably, naturally and flexibly, maintaining familiar routines and a sense of home wherever their work or lives take them.

Chiva-Som Hua Hin has been honoured with the Prime Minister’s Export Award 2026 (PM’s Export Award) in the inaugural Best Services Enterprise – Wellness Services category, recognising its leadership in holistic wellness, service excellence and its contribution to positioning Thailand as a global leader in wellness.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has launched a campaign offering complimentary land stays on select 2027 dates and itineraries in Europe, when booked before the end of August

“The new movie adaptation of The Odyssey, whose Trojan Horse scene was filmed on the beach near Essaouira, is increasing interest in visiting us,” says Eric Molle, General Manager of Relais & Chateaux’s L’Heure Bleue Palais hotel. “The movie’s release came just weeks after the readers of Travel+Leisure magazine voted Essaouira as #3 on its ‘Best Cities in Africa & the Middle East’ list, after Jerusalem and Cape Town,” Mr. Molle continued.