(Relaxnews) - The latest Google updates announced this week, which include flight search options, restaurant recommendations, reviews and directions, are poised to pose a major threat to smaller travel apps that provide one, or two -- but not all -- services.

(Relaxnews) - Michelin inspectors have awarded Hiroshima the city's first three-star restaurant in the inaugural issue for the region, which now expands the brand's coverage of Japan’s culinary landscape from three guides to four.

(Relaxnews) - Japan has added another triple Michelin-starred restaurant to its culinary galaxy, giving the country another leading edge over closest rival France.

(Relaxnews) - The legendary Cannes Film Festival kicks off Wednesday. The mystique surrounding the event in the south of France is as much about the social scene as it is about the film projections. With eleven nights entirely dedicated to partying, celebrities and charity events, everyone wants to know where VIPs like Rihanna, Eva Longoria, Doutzen Kroes or Hugh Laurie will be partying the night away. A look at some of the major parties.