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Nov 2, 2026

Autumn foliage draws visitors to Beijing's Xiangshan Park

Beijing's Xiangshan Park is now at the height of its autumn foliage season, with colorful leaves and traditional-style architecture creating a picturesque scene.

Nov 2, 2026

The secret symbolism of Huizhou horse-head gables

Nov 2, 2026

From hotels on the moon to a life-changing 'overview effect', veteran NASA astronaut lifts the lid on the future of space travel - and it could be possible in just two years' time

Captain Winston Scott, a veteran NASA astronaut, shares his insider take on the future of space travel - and what it could look like.

Nov 2, 2026

What’s New in Aspen & Snowmass Village This Winter

With the 2026/27 ski season fast approaching, the towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village are gearing up for a winter of milestone celebrations, fresh openings and world-class events. From White Elephant Aspen’s first ski season and a rebuilt Ullrhof on Snowmass Mountain to the 75th Wintersköl and a Golden Jubilee for Aspen Gay Ski Week, winter 2026/27 promises to be one to remember.

Nov 2, 2026

Porto travel guide: best things to do in Portugal’s second city

For a few years starting in 2021, I split my life between London and Porto. I never quite stopped feeling I had got away with something. Here was a city with sea, sun, serious cultural credentials, excellent food and an Atlantic breeze that could clear a dreary London week from your head. It was the perfect panacea for hectic urban living. Portugal’s second city is hardly a discovery. Its historic centre has been Unesco-listed since 1996 and its commercial fortunes were built on a wine trade...

Nov 2, 2026

ORIENT EXPRESS CORINTHIAN ARRIVES IN THE CARIBBEAN

Following her transatlantic crossing, the world’s largest sailing yacht begins a season across the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Florida. Orient Express Corinthian arrives in Bridgetown after crossing the Atlantic from Lisbon via Ponta Delgada. From October 2026 through Spring 2027, she will sail across the Caribbean, the Bahamas and the United States, connecting islands and coastlines through intimate journeys at sea.

Nov 2, 2026

Agoda’s AI Assistant Brings Travel Planning and Booking into One Conversation

For the first time in its 20+ year history, digital travel platform Agoda has introduced a brand-new booking experience on its platform. First introduced as a limited test in September, Agoda’s AI Assistant has now expanded to users across 21 markets, helping them discover, plan, and book travel in Agoda’s mobile app. Planning a single trip often means switching between AI chats, search engines, review sites, maps, and booking apps. Even after finding a recommendation they like, travelers are left with questions: Is the price real? Is it available for their dates? And how do they actually book it?

Nov 2, 2026

Meet the late Patrick Stewart’s estranged son, Daniel, who also appeared in Star Trek

On October 28, legendary stage and screen titan Sir Patrick Stewart passed away at age 86 after a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a post shared on his Instagram account. Tributes poured in from all over the world, led by the British actor’s close friend, Sir Ian McKellen, who described him as a “man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love”. Stewart, best known for his roles in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, as well as his...

Nov 2, 2026

ORIENT EXPRESS VENEZIA PRESENTS ITS PRIVATE BOAT: A MASTERPIECE OF VENETIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

Orient Express Venezia unveils its private boat, an exceptional Venetian vessel that captures the spirit of Palazzo Donà Giovannelli and extends it beyond its historic walls, opening it up to the magic of the lagoon. Born from the meeting of Aline Asmar d’Amman’s architectural and creative vision and the artisanal expertise of Venetian master boatbuilder Luigi Giacometti, the boat is the result of an intimate dialogue between design, tradition and craftsmanship.

Nov 2, 2026

Martinique expects 275 cruise calls in 2026-27 season

Martinique is forecasting 275 cruise ship calls for the 2026-27 season, a 12.7% increase over the previous season. The schedule includes 65 ships operated by 30 cruise lines, bringing visitors to the destination’s ports, tourism businesses and local communities. The season follows a strong 2025-26, during which Martinique welcomed 244 cruise calls from 33 cruise lines operating 61 ships. The destination recorded 330,322 transit cruise passengers, a 10% increase over the previous season.