Dinosaur hunting: A prehistoric holiday to remember
Dinosaur hunting: A prehistoric holiday to remember If living like Fred Flintstone has always intrigued you, you’ll be pleased to know there are ways to spend your precious holidays stepping back in time to the Stone Age, to an age when dinosaurs roamed the land. We’re not exactly talking Jurassic Park, but here’s how to hunt dinosaurs all over the world on your holiday. Dinosaur... Read More
Five cultural events you shouldn’t miss in early 2013
Five cultural events you shouldn’t miss in 2013 Whether you’re looking to spot alligators, swim in holy rivers, welcome the Irish home or just attend a ball in a mask, there’s an upcoming cultural event you can use to justify your desires. Plan your 2013 holiday around one these not-to-be-missed cultural events. 1. Venice Carnival 2013, Italy One of the oldest and best-known... Read More
Holiday in Shanghai, China
Shanghai is surprisingly new, exhilarating and dynamic. For the second city of the world’s oldest surviving ancient civilisation, Shanghai is surprisingly new, exhilarating and dynamic. Literally above the Sea, Shanghai is a port city on the Huangpu River, where the Yangtze River empties into the East China Sea. Travel to Shanghai today, the Yu Gardens in Shanghai’s Old... Read More
Holiday in Beijing, China
Few cities on earth are changing as fast as Beijing, capital city of the People’s Republic of China. New hotels, shopping malls, commercial plazas, sports stadiums and training facilities are appearing at a rapid rate. Beijing’s high-speed physical makeover moves hand-in-hand with a firmly retained grip on China’s rich cultural heritage and strict communist social... Read More
Holiday in China
A travel destination with rich cultural heritage and transformed modern cities Modern China is a land of paradox, and it’s becoming increasingly so in this era of unprecedented socioeconomic change. Travel to China these days and it’s quite jarring to walk around parts of old Beijing. Although old grannies can still be seen pushing cabbages in rickety wooden carts amidst... Read More
Asia and the Indian Sub-continent
From deserts to sea, spectacular mountains and vibrant cities Asia and the Indian sub-continent have something to delight everyone from deserts to sea or the solitude of spectacular mountains to the luxury of tropical resorts and vibrant cities. In Asia you can travel the oldest of travelling routes in the world, the Silk Road. It is a massive continent, with little in common between... Read More
What not to miss in China
What not to miss in China China is an ever more tempting place to spend the holidays, not least because of its beautiful scenery, majestic mountains and ranges, plains, basins and hills, but because of its myriad of historical attractions. Tiān’ānmén Square At the heart of Běijīng, one of China’s main attractions is a medley of Soviet-style 1950s buildings. Tiān’ānmén... Read More
China World Summit Wing, Beijing
China World Summit Wing, Beijing The well-loved havens that are Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts are flagships of style and design. Start writing your postcards now because a stay in a Shangri-La hotel deserves your full attention once you have arrived. They are not just the best in lodgings, but an addictive pleasure. The “real” Shangri-La is a mythical place in the vertiginous... Read More
Chinese Checkers - China family holiday
Chinese Checkers - China family holiday This well-tested journey through China is tailored to allow you to experience the very best China has to offer. Stimulating activities have been carefully designed for families to enjoy themselves together. Whether it’s learning calligraphy, Tai Chi, or the ancient art of Chinese sword play, flying a kite at the Temple of Heaven, having... Read More
A Viking in China - river cruise
A Viking in China - river cruise in China Viking River cruises have taken their Swiss-honed talents and turned their gaze to the Orient. Their Yangze River cruises are designed to please western tastes and comfort. Suites are all river facing, most with balconies; the food exceeds all expectations and the charming staff delivers service that rivals any good European hotel. The... Read More
