How Do You Open a Dolly Parton Hotel Without Dolly Parton?

New York TImes - Sep 28, 2026

The country music star’s last hospitality project is opening in Nashville, dedicated to her career as a songwriter. Will Dolly being there in spirit be enough?

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Sep 28, 2026

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Research shows alcohol causes more harm overall than any other drug in Canada. Some doctors and other advocates say people struggling with alcohol aren’t getting treatment options that are backed by science.

Hong Kong art space Para Site to leave its Quarry Bay home of 11 years and go nomadic

Sep 28, 2026

Hong Kong art space Para Site to leave its Quarry Bay home of 11 years and go nomadic

After months of speculation, the independent, non-profit art institution Para Site – which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year – has formally announced its departure from Quarry Bay on Hong Kong Island, where it has been based for more than a decade. It will be adopting a fully nomadic model as a response to the evolving arts ecosystem, says its executive director, James Taylor-Foster, who joined Para Site in May. “When Para Site moved into Quarry Bay in 2015, it was a completely different...

The best of Britain's farmers' markets: From creamy Cornish cheeses to artisanal breads in Wales and Aberdeen Angus beef

Sep 28, 2026

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Whether you're after an artisanal cheese, fresh herbs or honey from local bees, these are the best farmers' markets across Britain for enjoying the nation's top-tier fresh produce.

Ausprobiert: Zafiro Palace Antratx – exklusive Club Suiten und maßgeschneiderte Erlebnisse

Sep 28, 2026

Ausprobiert: Zafiro Palace Antratx – exklusive Club Suiten und maßgeschneiderte Erlebnisse

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Caribbean Tourism Organization Marks World Tourism Day 2026

Sep 28, 2026

Caribbean Tourism Organization Marks World Tourism Day 2026

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is marking World Tourism Day 2026 by calling for a Caribbean approach to technology that strengthens tourism while keeping people, communities and culture at the center. This year’s theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” comes as technology continues to change the way people plan and book travel, discover destinations and share their experiences, as well as how tourism businesses and organizations operate. CTO’s World Tourism Day program on Monday, Sept. 28 is focused on helping the region translate those changes into practical benefits for the sector.

Saudi: One Destination, Endless Ways to Explore

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BON, the World’s First Luxury Theme Park, Opens Its Doors October 24

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VidantaWorld’s Beauty of Nature (BON) Luxury Theme Park, the world’s first luxury theme park, opens its gates on October 24 as it begins its Soft Opening at VidantaWorld Vallarta–Nuevo Nayarit, available exclusively to VidantaWorld guests ahead of its public opening in April 2027. Representing an investment of approximately US$1.5 billion, BON sets out to redefine what a theme park can be: a destination where world-class thrills, immersive worlds, original storytelling, dining and hospitality come together through the lens of luxury, designed for every generation to share.

Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival Offers Music, History and Culture November 6-15

Sep 28, 2026

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Annapolis Jazz & Roots is launching its fifth festival on the scenic shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy music, art, poetry and history on two weekends, November 6-15. Based in the maritime community of Eastport, the festival includes eight venues in five neighborhoods. Each has its own distinct character and charm. Festival goers can visit centuries old buildings, take in restorative bay views and stroll the tree-lined streets of the historic Maryland city.

What is Japan’s Showa retro aesthetic, and why is it all the rage?

Sep 28, 2026

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When Japan shut its borders during the Covid-19 pandemic, expats and long-time friends Hillary Hewins and Blake Piper started spending their weekends in Atami, a small seaside city just a 40-minute bullet train ride from their adopted home of Tokyo. Known during the 17th and 18th centuries for its soothing hot springs, Atami steadily surged in popularity during the four decades after World War II as a destination for Japanese holidaymakers. Sprawling concrete resorts opened, and the city centre...

Milan Fashion Week: Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo and Tod’s round out the best of SS27

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The last couple of days of a very happening Milan Fashion Week showcased the diversity of the Italian fashion industry, from the low-profile luxury embodied by Ferragamo and Tod’s – two labels known for their footwear and leather goods – to the Sicilian glamour of Dolce & Gabbana and Bottega Veneta’s celebration of textures. Louise Trotter’s third collection for Bottega Veneta felt like a breath of fresh air, which was probably how the designer envisioned the range from the start. In the show...

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