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W Hotel Opens in Guangzhou, China

Mainland China's first W Hotel opens at the end of March, in "flower city" Guangzhou. It promises to bring a mix of charm and modern cool with an indoor pool, five eateries, and all-white rooms.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 11, 2013 at 3:03:05 PM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: News, Hotels
Sailing the Mekong River with AmaWaterways

River cruises can offer a whole new way to see an exotic locale. Take a trip down the Mekong River with AmaWaterways for an immersive and luxurious experience.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 05, 2013 at 12:08:29 PM EST in Cruises Tagged: River Cruise Ships, Cruises, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos
Mandarin Oriental Opens in Guangzhou

Called the culinary capital of Southern China, Guangzhou has a new major player in town. The new Mandarin Oriental boasts more than 5 eateries and its design expertly mixes East with West.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on January 31, 2013 at 11:11:08 AM EST in News, Hotels Tagged: Hotels
The Luckiest Places on Earth

Feeling a little down on your luck? Was 2012 not your year? Check out our list of the luckiest places on earth, and maybe you'll turn your luck around in the new year.

Posted by Liz Behler on December 28, 2012 at 4:10:57 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Inspiration, Paris, Milan, Florence, Brussels, Nevada, Germany, Illinois, Istanbul
What to Wear: Hong Kong

This island metropolis is hotter than ever, with fantastic food and wine paired with great music and cultural events. Pack these chic picks to stay cool in Hong Kong.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on November 05, 2012 at 10:34:08 AM EST in Style Tagged: Hong Kong, Style, Fashion, Packing
6 Reasons To Go To Hong Kong Now

Fall and winter is the best time to head to Hong Kong—weather is lovely compared to humid summer months, there are festivals galore, and, excitingly, its Hairy Crab season!

Posted by Lawrence Ferber on October 29, 2012 at 5:11:56 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Hong Kong, Festivals, Food
Sheraton Macau is the Year's Largest Hotel Opening

With 3,896 rooms, three pools, and a hotel staff that can speak 19 languages combined, the Sheraton Macao became the largest hotel to open worldwide this year. And they're not even done yet.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on October 11, 2012 at 11:56:33 AM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: Hotels
Pok Pok's Andy Ricker on Finding Tasty Street Food

We love a stint of adventurous eating as much as the next guy—particularly in Southeast Asia. And who better to coach us in all things street food than the owner of Pok Pok, Andy RIcker?

Posted by Kathleen Squires on October 09, 2012 at 12:06:38 PM EDT in Restaurants, Travel Tips Tagged: Food, Asia, Thailand, India
Bike Sharing Programs Around The World

North America may be slow on the bike sharing uptake, but the rest of the world has already fallen for its charm and convenience. Here, a roundup of many cities where bike sharing is well under way.

Posted by Trish Friesen on October 03, 2012 at 10:20:18 AM EDT in Outdoors, Travel Tips Tagged: Bikes, Paris, Australia, Washington DC, Montreal
Discovering Old Shanghai

Shanghai has an incredibly rich and diverse history that, despite its very 21st-century skyline, is still alive and well...if you know where to look. Author Kim Fay tells us where we can find old Shanghai.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 28, 2012 at 11:22:54 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Shanghai