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PLANS for a brand-new luxury hotel resort located in the European countryside have been unveiled.

The spot is known for its award-winning golf course and has now partnered with a renowned luxury hotel brand for the project.

Nobu Hotels has announced plans for its latest luxury destination which will welcome visitors to Portugal’s Eastern Algarve.

The site will be Portugal’s second Nobu location, with the lifestyle hotel chain previously announcing plans for an expansion in Lisbon on Avenida da Liberdade.

Construction for the Algarve holiday spot is set to begin in 2027, with plans to accommodate guests in 2029.

The hotel will reside within more than 1,000 acres of countryside at the iconic Monte Rei site, known for its Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf course.

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Plans for the new Nobu Hotel include 100 guestrooms and suites, alongside a signature Nobu restaurant and dedicated wellness and lifestyle amenities.

As part of the development, over 226,000 sq ft of land will become villas and branded residences, meaning guests and owners can enjoy Nobu services while living on the Monte Rei site.

According to Nobu Hospitality, in the past two decades, Monte Rei has garnered international reputations owing to “its award-winning golf, high standards of service, residential community and enviable location in one of Portugal’s most characterful resort regions”.

The resort hopes to combine the luxury and hospitality of Nobu with the exceptional privacy offered by the Monte Rei setting.

CEO of Nobu Hospitality, Trevor Horwell, said: “Monte Rei offers a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy and an established reputation for exceptional golf and residential living.

“Together with Norfin, we have the opportunity to create a distinctive Nobu destination that feels deeply connected to the Eastern Algarve while delivering the hospitality, dining, design and service for which the brand is known around the world.”

The project is set to bring together an international design team, including DSA Architects and the Rockwell Group, to develop the architecture and vision of the luxury resort.

CEO of Norfin, Miguel Mateus, has called the new plans an “important milestone” for Monte Rei.

“The resort has long been recognised for the quality of its golf, service and residential environment.

“We are now building on that legacy with a broader ambition for the destination – one that brings together world-class hospitality, exceptional residential living and carefully designed leisure experiences.

EUROPE’S biggest pumpkin festival is returning this autumn for its most immersive experience ever.

The iconic pumpkin patch, loved by celebs, welcomes thousands of visitors every year and it’s set to make an epic return.

Tulleys Farm has become an annual tradition that’s a must-do around Halloween for many Brits.

The West Sussex attraction boasts Europe‘s largest pumpkin patch with 1.5million pumpkins in over 100 varieties available to pick and take home.

Set across more than 100 acres of sprawling Sussex countryside, Tulleys Farm is just a 45-minute drive from central Brighton.

Priding itself on offering “more than just pumpkin picking”, the farm has so much on offer and has levelled up for 2026, preparing to welcome guests for its “best season yet”.

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Opening its gates once again from September 19 until October 31, Tulleys new Pumpkin Festival will offer the ultimate autumnal experience.

Nestled in the newly created Pumpkin Valley, the festival will bring live entertainment, tasty seasonal food, unique shopping and roaming performers for families to enjoy.

The enchanting attraction promises some magical escapism, as guests “wander along winding paths, with wooden bridges leading across gentle streams and peaceful ponds”.

Speaking about the new experience, Tulleys Farm co-owner, Sam Beare, said: “We have always believed the Pumpkin Festival should evolve every year. We are excited to introduce the Pumpkin Valley for 2026.

“Our vision with Pumpkin Valley was to create something truly unique, an area that pushes the boundaries and immerses guests in an entirely new world,” he added.

“The Pumpkin Festival is so much more than just picking a pumpkin, it’s an experience for all generations and we look forward to welcoming our guests back for what we believe will be our best season yet.”

Guests can visit by night, too, for an even more marvellous experience.

The after-dark events, kicking off from September 26, offer illuminated woodland trails, spectacular photo opportunities, delicious cocktails and tasty treats, live music along with an unforgettable atmosphere.

Tulleys will no doubt be as popular as ever this year, so its advised to book in advance, with tickets available from £8.95 per person.

IF you’re looking for a new London hang-out spot, Olympia has it all from pretty bars to top-tier entertainment.

After a £1.3billion upgrade, the impressive project is opening its rooftop ‘Canopy’ today and its music venue later this week.

The enormous revamped building in West Kensington is opening its rooftop bars and restaurants that can only be found at Olympia today.

For anyone who fancies Mexican, check out Bar Arriba which serves up fresh cocktails and small bites from tacos to tostadas.

Lillie’s Wine Bar & Restaurant is the spot for the best of British food from Gressingham duck to Devon crab salad and you can even try a rhubarb and custard cocktail.

The outside area looks like an English country garden too with sculptures and beds of daffodils.

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At Wolves of Tokyo dig into Japanese dishes from sushi to grilled skewers, gyozas and tartare.

Arbour is the food hall which has more of a casual vibe and inside are four different spots; Café Modo, Fry Baby, The Rambler and Whammy Burger.

All of these spots are up on the rooftop so they’re perfect for a sunny weekend.

But if the weather doesn’t play ball, there is a retractable roof to protect punters from the rain.

Another dining venue at Olympia called Pillar Hall opened in March, 2026.

It’s found in the Grade-II listed part of Olympia that was built in 1886 and is home to Idalia an all-day restaurant and Pepperbird, a speakeasy-style bar.

That’s not all that opens this week as tomorrow, the state-of-the-art music venue, British Airways ARC will open.

It’s been described as a ‘world-class venue’ which will host music, comedy and entertainment.

It will start with performances by Self Esteem and McFly before the likes of Van Morrison and Khalid take to the stage later in the year.

This will be followed by the 1,575-seat British Airways Theatre in 2027 which will be London’s largest new theatre in 50 years.

The Hyatt Regency hotel which will have 204 rooms will open to guests from July 6.

The other on-site hotel, CitizenM London Olympia will have 146 rooms and is expected to open this summer, although no official date has been announced.

Olympia London first opened in 1886 and has held performances by Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd and was used as an exhibition space by the likes of Vivienne Westwood.