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Before you get on the plane to head over to china, there are a few things you need to check to make sure your vacation goes as smooth as possible.

If travellers want to experience life in a futuristic far-eastern mega-metropolis then Shanghai is the place to go. Riding the crest of the Chinese economic miracle, even Beijing doesn’t have the energy and sense of awesome scale and ambition of Shanghai.

Located just across the estuary of the Pearl River from the city of Hong Kong is the former Portuguese territory of Macau. The city is most recognized as the largest gambling destination in Asia as well as being the most densely populated city in the world. The city actually earns more revenue than Las Vegas. It was the very first European colony in China and the last to finally be free of colonial rule. However, when you walk down the streets of Macau today, you are still reminded of Portuguese occupation.

Hong Kong, China, as one of the great cities of Asia and even the world, is a fantastic place for visitors to shop and find exotic goods that they wouldn’t be able to find at home. This is a brief guide to what’s on offer, how to buy it and then you can figure out for yourself how to get it all home!

Hong Kong is a fantastic city that gets nowhere near as much attention from the global tourist trade as it deserves. Favourable comparisons can be made with other global metropolises such as London or New York although, crucially, Hong Kong has a much more individual character than both of those. The following is a list of some tip tips for those lucky visitors that have made it to ‘the Pearl of the Orient’.

Believe it or not, Shanghai is not just a beautiful city to consider for an international vacation target, it is also a great family destination as well. Instead of wearing them out by dragging them all over the city, take a look below to see what Shanghai has… read full article

Olympic Games hotel news: This week newspapers report that the Chinese Government has ordered all Shanghai and Beijing hotels to install a software to spy guests’ Internet use.

Swedish symbols: According to a recent survey from the Swedish Travel and Tourism Board, if you’re planning a trip to… read full article

Taking a taxi in Asia can be a hit and miss. Here are 5 things you do not want to hear your taxi driver say:

1. ‘Your hotel has closed down’

‘Your hotel has closed down’ says the Indian rickshaw driver. He will tell you that… read full article

Visiting the 2008 Olympics and bringing the family? Beijing can be lots of fun for the sports lovers as well as their kids. Check out these ideas for fun activities for kids and kid-friendly places to stay in Beijing:

Beijing Aquarium

The Beijing Haiyangguan (Aquarium)… read full article

Hotel News. Last Wednesday Belgian police raided the Hotel Conrad, a luxury Brussels hotel located on the exclusive Avenue Louise, to free fifteen slaves of a UAE emir’s widow from captivity.

Shopping in Rome. Good news for shopaholics traveling to Rome this weekend: summer

Made in Italy : Hotel Chatter gives you two good reasons to book a stay at Villa Laetitia, a Rome boutique hotel designed by Anna Fendi Venturini.

Traveling on a weak dollar in Europe : Msnbc reports that Harry’s Bar offers a 20 % discount to all the ‘poor American… read full article

Due in large part to the large number of expatriates and multinational corporations based in the city, Shanghai is like no other city in China. With such an international and cosmopolitan atmosphere, it is sometimes easy to forget that you are, in… read full article

The Consumerist reports that an open skies agreement between the US and Australia has opened up the market for discount airline Virgin Blue, making flying Down Under much cheaper.

President Abraham Lincoln’s Cottage has reopened to the public after a full restoration. The cottage sits on a hill… read full article

Venere.com is further expanding its hotel base in China. A partnership with DerbySoft, a switch provider connecting Chinese hotel groups, ensures that venere.com will be adding hundreds of branded and unbranded hotels in China.

China is a fast growing top destination for international… read full article

When on holiday or business stay in Shanghai, China, you could be easily overwhelmed by the sheer size and chaotic nature of a city this large. However, finding your way around the city is actually easier than one might think. Here’s a quick… read full article