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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Over a quarter of men across the UK are hesitant to discuss their mental health with family or friends, fearing that their loved ones won’t be able to support them. One in five men also hide away from these key conversations, with a third (35 per cent) trying and failing to start a conversation for fear of not knowing how or when to approach the topic. The findings come from the latest research from VisitGuernsey* – the Channel Island that welcomes more than 150,000 visitors from the UK a year, famous for its natural spaces, slower way of living and well-being focussed lifestyle – who have identified that talking about mental health can be daunting, and for many, the fear of burdening family and friends remains a significant barrier to seeking help.

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It is almost impossible not to remark on the view from Rebecca Chan’s one-bedroom, one-study, two-bathroom flat in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels. Directly opposite the entrance to her 1,300 sq ft (120 square metre) home are French doors that lead onto a balcony and frame a lush vista of what feels like at least 50 shades of green. Architect Liz Lau Win-wa was so captivated by the nature on Chan’s doorstep that she used it as the starting point for the design concept after being commissioned to revamp...

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Actor and comedian Jim Carrey is a married man – again. Carrey has just tied the knot with Min Ah, whom he’s been linked to since 2022, in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles, his representative confirmed to E! News on Wednesday. TMZ was first to report the news, which comes just seven months after Carrey and his now-wife made their highly publicised debut as a couple at the 51st César Awards in Paris on February 26. Carrey, who has been previously married to actresses Melissa Womer and...

Little Bao and Regent Hong Kong serve up a taste of home

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FHS World to Return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027

Oct 2, 2026

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FHS World, the hospitality industry’s leading investment summit, will return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027, bringing its international community of investors, developers, hotel operators and industry leaders to Wynn Al Marjan Island. The return builds on FHS World’s longstanding relationship with Ras Al Khaimah, bringing the global hospitality investment community together at Wynn Al Marjan Island. The announcement is a joint initiative between the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), Marjan, and The Bench, organiser of FHS World.

Alexandre Ventadour Named Martinique Tourism Commissioner

Oct 2, 2026

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Alexandre Ventadour has been named tourism commissioner of the Martinique Tourism Authority (MTA), ushering in a new phase of strategic leadership focused on strengthening Martinique’s position as a leading French-Caribbean destination. Ventadour succeeds Bénédicte di Geronimo who stepped down from her role to dedicate herself to broader responsibilities supporting Martinique’s development, particularly through European funding initiatives. The appointment was made by Serge Letchimy, president of the Executive Council of the Territorial Collectivity of Martinique.

Paris Fashion Week: The best SS27 looks from Balenciaga, Chloé, Schiaparelli and Rick Owens

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Paris Fashion Week: The best SS27 looks from Balenciaga, Chloé, Schiaparelli and Rick Owens

Day four of Paris Fashion Week was filled with back-to-back shows and presentations. The longest day of the week began with Chloé at 10am and ended 12 hours later with a glamorous show by jewellery house Messika. Here’s what you need to know about the four biggest shows of the day. When Schiaparelli’s creative director Daniel Roseberry started designing ready-to-wear for the haute couture house in 2023, he set out to build the foundations and codes of today’s Schiaparelli, a historic brand that...

Golden Horse Awards 2026 nominations in full: Arrested Memory and Girl lead the race

Oct 2, 2026

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Japanese director Sabu’s Arrested Memory leads the race for the 63rd Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan with 11 nominations, including best picture, best director and acting nods for Ethan Juan Ching-tien and Akira Huang Guan-zhi. The crime thriller, which recently premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, is closely followed by Girl. A coming-of-age drama marking the feature directorial debut of Taiwanese actress Shu Qi, the film secured 10 nominations, including best picture and best new...

Style Edit: Anteprima finds curiosity in everyday dressing with its SS27 collection

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Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is an escapist classic that has inspired generations of designers. But for spring/summer 2027, Anteprima looks to this enduring muse not for surreal ensembles, but for the book’s wit, shifting perspectives and invitation to question the familiar. Under the title “Curiouser and Curiouser”, creative director Izumi Ogino has unveiled Anteprima Giardino: an imaginary garden where romance, practicality and playful sensibility meet. The collection...

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