China

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

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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 Sweden you… read full article

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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 the hotel you want… read full article

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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) is the largest inland… read full article

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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 sales will… read full article

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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 tourists' on… read full article

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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… read full article

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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 overlooking downtown… read full article

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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 and domestic… read full article

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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… read full article

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Hong Kong is often visited by people like me, who just want to get out of it, and are only there because they had to make a connection to somewhere more exciting. Hong Kong is the least ‘eastern’ place in the east. Walking around the streets you just feel like you… read full article

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