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Tsowa Safari Island opens Tsowa River Spa. A spa among the trees and a place to rest on the Zambezi.

Set among the trees on the banks of the Zambezi, Tsowa River Spa is described by Paige Gehren, co-founder of Tsowa Safari Island, as “a place of energy and healing”. The launch comes as slow, restorative travel continues to grow, and as World Mental Health Day brings stress and burnout back into the headlines. Travel data shows how many people now go away simply to recover. In Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report, 56% of travellers named rest and recharging as their main reason for a leisure trip this year, and 57% of US respondents said they were interested in a quiet or silent retreat. The Global Wellness Summit’s 2026 forecast called nervous-system regulation “the next frontier” of wellness, alongside a growing backlash against tracking and optimising every hour of the day.

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Icelandair launches nonstop St. Louis service ahead of its 90th birthday

Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, is adding two destinations to its route network next summer: nonstop service to St. Louis in the American Midwest and Madrid, the capital of Spain, which returns to the network. Flights to St. Louis will operate three to four times a week from May 14 through October 24, 2027, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The inaugural flight takes off just weeks before a milestone birthday: on June 3, 2027, Icelandair turns 90 years. What began in 1937 as Flugfélag Akureyrar, a one-plane seaplane operation on Iceland’s north coast, has grown into Iceland’s flag carrier, connecting North America and Europe for more than 75 years. St. Louis travelers aren’t just getting a new route – they’re getting an airline with nine decades of experience behind it.

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Could modular construction change the way hotels expand?

A new modular hospitality concept launched in Mexico is aiming to change the way hotels and accommodation operators approach expansion, allowing new units to be developed and operational in three to five months, compared with the one to two years that an equivalent conventional project can typically require in destinations such as the Riviera Maya. SIAN has launched its first hospitality unit, SIAN Yáax, in Isla Mujeres, using an off-site manufacturing model in which the majority of construction takes place in a controlled factory environment before the structure is transported and assembled at its final destination.

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‘A candelit spa, followed by an ice-cold plunge and a nightcap’: readers’ favourite European wellbeing breaks

From a historic bathhouse in Sweden to forest bathing in Croatia, readers share their favourite places to relax and recharge • Tell us about a small European ski resort – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Tucked away off a pretty shopping street in a beautiful art nouveau building is one of Stockholm’s oldest spas, Centralbadet where a day ticket costs from £23. As winter darkness descends, candles are lit around the pool and a quiet calm envelops you. Swimming by candlelight is a treat. Next a sauna followed by an ice-cold plunge. Afterwards a nightcap is in order so it’s a brisk walk in the cold crisp air to Fotografiska restaurant. It’s a great spot to savour one of Stockholm’s best views; the old town Gamla Stan and the twinkling lights on Lake Mälaren. Sarah Rochfort

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Country diary: A passing osprey needs to eat – but the local terns won’t let it | Claire Stares

Chichester harbour, Hampshire: I witness a battle of wills as this magnificent raptor attempts to fuel up on sea bass, before it heads south on migration The autumnal sunlight gilded the sea as our boat drifted off Fowley Island, a small, uninhabited tidal saltmarsh between Thorney Island and Hayling Island. A colony of grey seals lay sprawled along the intertidal mudflats, their size and prominent, sloping Roman noses making them easily distinguishable from the more lithe, cat-faced common seals that also inhabit the harbour. Two sub-adults were tumbling and splashing in the shallows, play-fighting with the exuberance of puppies. They mouthed and nipped at each other’s heads and necks, lunging and rolling over one another before disappearing beneath the waves, only to pop up again in a spray of water and resume their boisterous tussle. These playful interactions are a form of social bonding, but they also serve as a rehearsal for future dominance contests.

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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Hosts Special Four-Hands Dinner with Live Art Performance

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the luxury hotel on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archaeological sites, will host a special four-hands dinner on Oct. 16, uniting the talents of the hotel’s Executive Sous Chef Dorn Doeurt and guest Chef Seng Sothea. The two chefs are both proudly rooted in the cultural heart of Siem Reap and are coming together to celebrate the rich gastronomic heritage of Cambodia through their exceptional craftsmanship and artistry.

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THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU becomes first TOKYU HOTELS property to obtain GSTC Certification

On 25 September, THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel, which is managed by TOKYU HOTELS & RESORTS CO., LTD. (THR), became the first THR property to obtain certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an international non-profit organisation that establishes and manages sustainability standards worldwide. This is a third-party certification based on the GSTC Standards for sustainable tourism.

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Oriental Residence Bangkok Awarded One MICHELIN Key for the Third Consecutive Year

International recognition may first bring a hotel to travellers’ attention, but earning that recognition year after year carries greater significance, particularly for those who value quality and consistency in every stay. ONYX Hospitality Group, a management company specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and residences across Asia-Pacific, announces that Oriental Residence Bangkok, a hotel under its management, has been awarded One MICHELIN Key for 2026, marking its third consecutive year of recognition since 2024. The achievement reflects the hotel’s commitment to maintaining high standards and consistently delivering an exceptional stay experience.

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Etihad increases Damascus to a daily service as demand grows

Etihad Airways will operate a daily service to Damascus from 14 November 2026, increasing the route from four to seven weekly flights. Since its inaugural flight in June, the route has been warmly received by guests in both the UAE and Syria, and has quickly established itself as an important link between the two countries for families, business travellers and guests continuing across Etihad’s network. The move to a daily schedule offers each of them considerably greater choice in when they travel.

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Focus on Japan: Lufthansa Group significantly expands its services

Starting with the 2027 summer flight schedule, the Lufthansa Group is significantly expanding its services to Japan due to a strong increase in demand. Lufthansa is resuming its direct Frankfurt to Nagoya service as well as adding an additional daily flight to Tokyo-Narita to its Tokyo service. SWISS is also expanding their capacity and offering more flights. As a result, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group will fly to Japan up to x50 times per week in Summer 2027, positioning itself as the leading European airline group in this market.

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Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to Over 170 Destinations this Winter Season

Qatar Airways will expand its global network to more than 170 destinations during the 2026-2027 winter season, reflecting the airline’s network growth and reinforcing its position as a leader in global connectivity. The winter schedule will see Qatar Airways operate more than 186 weekly flights across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, providing passengers with greater choice and seamless experiences through its award-winning hub at Hamad International Airport.

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British Airways reveals all-new First, Club Suite, World Traveller Plus and World Traveller cabins

British Airways has unveiled new cabins arriving on its retrofitted A380s, marking a major milestone in one of the most extensive cabin refurbishment programmes ever undertaken by an airline. From nose to tail, customers will experience a transformed A380 aircraft, featuring redesigned interiors, new seats in every cabin and upgrades to the onboard experience, all designed to deliver greater comfort and a more premium end-to-end journey at 35,000ft. The first completed A380 is expected to enter service in the coming months, marking the start of a fleet-wide transformation and forming part of the airline’s wider investment in the customer experience.

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Riyadh Air Announces Ticket Sales to Jakarta

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the opening of ticket sales for its three-times-weekly service between Riyadh and Jakarta, marking a key addition to its growing Asian network and its 16th destination on sale, with more destinations set to be announced in the coming days and weeks. Commencing November 16, 2026, the route expands Riyadh Air’s footprint across Asia and creates a strategic connection between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the world’s most populous island and Southeast Asia’s largest economy, supporting the airline’s mission to connect major global hubs through Riyadh.

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This Safe European Country With Fairytale Castles, $4 Beers, And Medieval City Centers Is Breaking Tourism Records

Tucked away in the heart of Central Europe, with stunning medieval castles galore, lively beer gardens slinging pocket-change pints, and timeless Old Towns, Czechia has officially emerged as Europe’s fastest-growing destination among its top markets. Between May 2025 and April 2026, it saw an 18% year-on-year increase in air-travel bookings, outpacing well-established tourism hotspots like

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