Travel Alerts: Chocolate, Cold Plunges and Broadway Classics

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical arrives in Australia with its premiere on August 5 at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre, running through October. Endorsed by Neil Diamond and featuring his creative involvement, the show traces his rise from Brooklyn to global stardom, covering hits like America and Forever in Blue Jeans, and Sweet Caroline. For Rome, Piazza Navona hosts Mercatino della Befana, running December 1 to January 6, with handmade crafts, nativity scenes and seasonal food. Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers two 14-night departures timed for the market: Southern Mediterranean Sojourn from Barcelona on December 7, 2026, and Spice Trail Sail from Rome on December 21 to Athens. In Brisbane, Disney’s The Lion King returns to QPAC from Sunday, November 15, 2026, and in East Fremantle, Alchemy Saunas opened a cold-plunge flagship at the Royal George Hotel with a 50,000-litre ice pool and daily sessions.