Hongcun: A village designed around water
Nov 12, 2026
The cooler weather in Hong Kong this week has brought welcome relief from the sweltering heat and is a sign that we can start enjoying lower temperatures as autumn progresses. The coming days will be busy, with multiple festivals around the city and local organisations banding together to host community events. Here are five things to do this weekend. 1. Arts Fringe Lamma From November 12-22, Yung Shue Wan on Lamma Island transforms into an open-air festival where cafes, restaurants and bars...
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Set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, just an hour from Dubai, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa offers families the opportunity to discover the Arabian Desert through guided wildlife encounters, camel trekking, archery and evenings spent learning about Bedouin heritage beneath the stars. Surrounded by rolling dunes and indigenous wildlife, including Arabian oryx and gazelles, the resort brings together outdoor exploration, cultural discovery and time to unwind.
Sofitel Legend and UNESCO have announced a global partnership designed to place cultural heritage preservation at the heart of the travel experience. Through this collaboration, both organizations are committed to raising awareness of local know -how, safeguarding living heritage, and fostering deeper connections between travellers and the cultural identities of the destinations they visit. Together, they aim to transform travel into an act of preservation and transmission of cultural heritage.
From the Pacific coast to the icy fjords of Patagonia, Chile offers some of South America’s most striking natural landscapes. With thousands of kilometres of coastline, clear Andean lakes, wild rivers and vast glaciers, the country is made for exploring by water, whether on a wildlife-watching boat trip, a lake crossing between Chile and Argentina or an expedition cruise through the remote channels of Tierra del Fuego.
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), working in partnership with the CTO Chapter UK & Europe, is expanding efforts to generate more tourism business from the United Kingdom and Europe, building on a major regional presence at World Travel Market (WTM) London and plans for increased trade, airline and consumer engagement in 2027. The Nov. 3-5 event featured the largest CTO Caribbean Pavilion in about two decades, with seven national tourism organizations and seven commercial partners exhibiting under the regional banner. Another seven CTO member destinations were represented independently at the show, underscoring the Caribbean’s broad engagement with the international travel industry.
Railbookers Group officially opened its fourth-annual Global Summit with a series of partnership announcements and product launches for 2027, headlined by a new partnership with AmaWaterways that pairs river cruising with independent rail travel. President and CEO Frank Marini opened the day by looking back on a record year.
We have selected seven Lifestyle highlights from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How Tony Leung Chiu-wai became Hong Kong’s most decorated movie star While Tony Leung Chiu-wai is arguably the most decorated actor in Hong Kong cinema history, he would be the last person to tell you so. 2. Why Filipino actress and model is embracing GLP-1s for more than weight loss When Isabelle Daza was pregnant...
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech and Missoni unveil a new Missoni Resort Club at the resort’s Pool Garden, marking not only Missoni’s first Resort Club in Morocco, but also the first luxury pool takeover of its kind in the region. The collaboration brings Missoni’s Italian luxury design to the resort, drawing on the light, colour and creative spirit of Marrakech. The collaboration has transformed the Pool Garden through Missoni’s design language, with signature zigzag parasols, cushions dressing the daybeds and pool towels introducing the House’s iconic zigzag motif and distinctive chromatic universe. creating an inspiring environment that blends effortlessly with the local landscape, oozing calm and ease for long sun-filled days.
Christmas lovers looking beyond Europe’s traditional festive markets can discover Alberta‘s take on the holiday season, where artisan markets, spectacular light displays and snow-covered Rocky Mountain scenery combine to create an unforgettable winter escape. As travellers begin planning festive getaways, Alberta offers far more than a traditional Christmas market break. In Calgary, visitors can browse artisan gifts and seasonal treats at the renowned Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market, step back in time at Heritage Park’s Once Upon a Christmas, and marvel at millions of twinkling lights during Calgary ZooLights.
Just 45 minutes from Singapore, The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam offers a peaceful island escape where sustainable luxury, wellness, and breathtaking natural beauty come together. Set against the natural beauty of Nirup Island in the Riau Archipelago, the resort presents a distinctive collection of private villa accommodations designed for guests seeking space, serenity, and a deeper connection with the surrounding ocean. From villas overlooking the open sea to the newly introduced Waterfront Villa, each accommodation offers a unique perspective on island living, complemented by the signature well-being philosophy of Westin Hotels & Resorts.
