Inside the UK and Ireland's best holiday lets for 2026: From an enormous Yorkshire country house to a quirky lighthouse stay - we look at this year's winners

Daily Mail - Oct 1, 2026

Sykes Holiday Cottages has revealed this year's best holiday lets, with winners including a Grade II-listed Lincolnshire lighthouse and a glamping hut complete with an outdoor bath.

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Robert Powell catalogue launched, Retrospective to follow in 2027

Oct 1, 2026

Robert Powell catalogue launched, Retrospective to follow in 2027

KATHMANDUA catalogue on the late Australian artist Robert Powell, who lived in Nepal for 30 years, was launched at The Kalā Salon in Chhaya Center on September 29, ahead of a major...

Helena Law Lan’s horror film legacy; Hong Kong’s Gen Z jeweller: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Oct 1, 2026

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We have selected seven Lifestyle stories 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 Helena Law Lan, 91, became Hong Kong cinema’s grand dame of horror Few figures are as synonymous with Hong Kong horror films as Helena Law Lan, who has been a household name for over half a century. 2. How Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan is a symbol of China’s fashion soft power Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan has...

John Malkovich on His New Film, Shooting on Easter Island, and the Business of Acting

Oct 1, 2026

John Malkovich on His New Film, Shooting on Easter Island, and the Business of Acting

He's performed in 47 countries and appeared in more than 100 films, but could this be the year John Malkovich finally gets his Academy Award? We speak to the renowned actor about his new film, Wild Horse Nine, and life beyond showbiz. The post John Malkovich on His New Film, Shooting on Easter Island, and the Business of Acting appeared first on Business Traveller.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 2-4

Oct 1, 2026

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 2-4

The National Day “golden week” break is upon us, and with it comes the familiar dread: packed MTR carriages, huge crowds and a slow-moving tide of visitors. But as always, there are several ways to escape the hordes, whether that is trying experimental gelato, practising poolside yoga or checking out an exhibition of Hong Kong’s beloved neon lights. 1. Ciao! Gelato Fest 2026 The city’s first large-scale Italian gelato festival is back at PMQ for another edition, bringing together 20 brands from...

Sunda New Asian Debuts Culinary Specials for Filipino American History Month

Oct 1, 2026

Sunda New Asian Debuts Culinary Specials for Filipino American History Month

Now with five locations across the US, Sunda New Asian is expanding its culinary horizons this October The post Sunda New Asian Debuts Culinary Specials for Filipino American History Month appeared first on Business Traveller.

Indonesia Launches Nusantara Explorer, A Luxury Sleeper Train Built for Hire

Oct 1, 2026

Indonesia Launches Nusantara Explorer, A Luxury Sleeper Train Built for Hire

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Seven Ways to Experience Houston’s Thriving Art and Culture Scene

Oct 1, 2026

Seven Ways to Experience Houston’s Thriving Art and Culture Scene

Houston’s creative side stretches across world-class museums, independent galleries, performing arts venues and colourful public spaces, with a year-round calendar of exhibitions and events adding even more reasons to visit. From exploring one of America’s leading museum districts and catching a performance downtown, to experiencing interactive digital art and watching hundreds of extraordinary art cars take to the streets, here are seven ways to discover the best of Houston’s arts and culture scene.

Toastmasters beyond the podium: When communication Found a Canvas

Oct 1, 2026

Toastmasters beyond the podium: When communication Found a Canvas

What happens when Toastmasters members put down their speech notes, step away from the podium and pick up a paintbrush? For Division B of Toastmasters Nepal, the answer was an even...

WTTC Brings Together More Than 100 Global Speakers for WTTC’s Global Summit

Oct 1, 2026

WTTC Brings Together More Than 100 Global Speakers for WTTC’s Global Summit

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the full programme for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, bringing together more than 100 global speakers for what is the most influential gathering of public and private sector leaders in Travel & Tourism anywhere in the world.

Disgusting Food Museum’s Hong Kong show has bull testicles and more. Is it in good taste?

Oct 1, 2026

Disgusting Food Museum’s Hong Kong show has bull testicles and more. Is it in good taste?

As someone who enjoys savoury, pickled and highly pungent foods, my interest was piqued when I saw that the Disgusting Food Museum had come to Hong Kong. If I loved even the strongest of blue cheeses and stinky tofu, surely I would have a good time at the exhibition. Founded in Sweden in 2018, the museum went viral through a mixture of grotesque fascination and cultural pushback, as critics questioned the fairness of labelling traditional foods – such as the Chinese century egg – as...

14 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars in October, from all-you-can-eat Wagyu to froyo

Oct 1, 2026

14 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars in October, from all-you-can-eat Wagyu to froyo

This month’s round-up spans the city’s most exciting openings, from a South Korean pot rice chain with more than 70 stores back home to a froyo counter tucked inside a Sai Wan launderette. There’s a relocated Michelin-recognised French-Japanese tasting menu in Causeway Bay, a neo-retro rooftop revival in Central and a Cantonese concept that curiously shares its name with a famous Michelin three-star institution. British pub classics land in SoHo, American soft-serve arrives soon and Wagyu takes...

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