The ber-months are here! Spending Christmas for OFW can be one of the hardest challenges. The cold weather, busy workdays, and missing family dinners can make it feel lonely. But it doesn’t have to be sad. You can still feel the joy and love of the season, even far from home. The Christmas season is […]

The newly opened Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan marks a bold new chapter not only for the brand, but for the evolving riverside district it calls home. As the Qiantan District of Pudong rapidly transforms into one of the city’s most vibrant lifestyle destinations, the hotel brings Waldorf Astoria’s global gastronomic excellence into the dynamic, Bund-adjacent neighborhood, redefining Shanghai’s luxury dining scene through its thoughtfully curated culinary offerings.

An official attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest showcase of cheese varieties in one place will be held in Dubai at the Radisson Blu Hotel Deira Creek on January 28, 2026, in conjunction with Gulfood, the world’s biggest food show.

The record to beat is 1,001 varieties of cheese, which was achieved in Lyon, France in October 2023, and currently holds the world record.

Greater Fort Lauderdale will welcome 2026 with a full day of New Year’s Eve experiences, featuring family-friendly programming during the day and a waterfront nightlife celebration that will be featured live on CNN New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.