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🏝 Reimagined Lagen Island, a private resort in Bacuit Bay, reopens in September 2025 after a year-long transformation. Featuring refreshed interiors inspired by Filipino heritage, the resort offers eco-friendly experiences. October marks the end of the rainy season, revealing lush landscapes and 28°C seas, ideal for kayaking, windsurfing, and turtle spotting. The island emphasizes regenerative travel, offering conservation talks, craft sessions, and serene nature exploration. Enjoy a warm escape with a focus on nature and cultural immersion.

🍴 Le Ciro’s, a prestigious restaurant since 1920, opens at the Majestic’s beach in Cannes, now offering its maritime-inspired cuisine along the Mediterranean. The decor, designed by Jordane Arrivetz, reflects a yacht ambiance, featuring blue-and-white themes and marine details. Chef Gabriella Stocker, with Michelin-starred experience, crafts a seafood-focused menu, including lobster linguine and raw fish options. The dessert menu by Nicolas Maugard includes Baked Alaska and praline millefeuille.

🍴 Arthur’s Market, opening this autumn on King’s Road, offers premium groceries and dining. The market features a unique fish counter, artisan sandwiches, and rare Japanese delicacies. Dining options include ASA Izakaya, with counter seating for 12 and evening dining for up to 30, serving Japanese dishes and caviar, and Salvador, offering European small plates with 25 counter seats. Chef Shaulan Steenson leads ASA, using British produce for fresh Japanese cuisine.

🍣 London, 5th September - Chef Scott Hallsworth opened Kuroyoko, a kushiyaki-style restaurant in Balham with 30 seats. Inspired by Tokyo's after-hours dining, the menu features dishes like Chicken Tsukune and Sticky Soy Short Rib. Over 500 signed up for the waitlist at kuroyoko.com, benefitting from a 30% discount. Phase Two will introduce basement karaoke rooms later this year, enhancing the Tokyo-inspired experience.