Pampered in Phuket
2013-05-01 09:45:20
Valerie Ng stays at the Avista Hideaway Spa and Resort in the fabled Thai getaway, tasting the life of a princess.
Ghost of a chance
2013-04-30 02:06:15
City tours that share stories about the spiritual world give tourists a new perspective on Chinese culture.
Getting to know Beijing without spending the time
2013-04-30 02:00:45
UK expat Sarah Keenlyside formulated a plan to build a business that focused on making life easier for new arrivals in Beijing, whether they were residents, or tourists.
The very heart of New York
2013-04-29 07:56:36
The Empire State Building, in New York City, is arguably the most romantic place in the city and it must be absolutely breathtaking to meet one's lover way up on top of it, as Meg Ryan did in the classic movie Sleepless in Seattle, especially on Valentine's Day. And, Jean-Yves Ghazi, director of the building's observatory, says he couldn't agree more. "People propose (marriage) all the time on the deck. When they get a view of the city late at night, the males just naturally pop the question," explains Ghazi, who was in Beijing recently for the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market.
Romantic places to visit in China
2013-04-29 07:56:36
Editor's note: Nothing is nicer than getting away for a romantic holiday with someone special. And here are four of the most romantic places to visit in China, for you to choose from.
Sichuan tourism hit hard by quake
2013-04-28 17:44:41
Popular tourist attractions in the province, including Jiuzhaigou, Emei Mountain, Qingcheng Mountain, Dujiangyan and Hailuogou, were mostly spared by the Lushan earthquake on April 20.
Durban's unheralded delights
2013-04-28 16:04:35
South Africa's third largest city may not be as well known as other parts of the country, but as Hilton Yip reports, not only is it a vibrant, multicultural metropolis, it also boasts pristine beaches and great food.
Centenarians make grand old peonies
2013-04-28 16:01:41
The newly opened peony garden in Shanghai is beckoning flower fanciers to visit the noblest of Chinese flowers.
Airline news and deals
2013-04-28 15:56:44
China Eastern Airlines launched a daily direct flight between Shanghai and San Francisco on April 26.
Shanghai has fun in the sun
2013-04-28 15:08:05
Kites dance in the spring breezes while pinwheels spin in the 90-hectare wonderland of Shanghai Happy Valley.
Prime of Spring at the Old Summer Palace
2013-04-27 14:48:30
The park at the old Summer Palace is covered with new leaves and blossoming flowers.[