Tianjin is a major metropolis in the People’s Republic of China and a National Central City. Similar to others like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing, the city of 12 plus million people plays a vital role in the economic and commercial output of the nation. While certainly not as frenetic as the national capital Beijing or … More

The fact that ambitious mega-developments and the United Arab Emirates now so indelibly go hand in hand is testament to one of the most remarkable urban transformations of the modern age. The skyline of Dubai is completely unrecognizable from what it was a short decade ago and the U.A.E.’s capital city, Abu Dhabi, is not … More

In this installment of the annual HotelClub Awards, we cast our collective gaze on Malaysia. The diverse country and inimitable tourist destination in Southeast Asia has it all, from cosmopolitan, dynamic Kuala Lumpur to UNESCO World Heritage George Town and Melaka, exotic Borneo to lush Pulao Tioman. Suffice to say that the array of accommodations … More

Every year, the HotelClub Awards dole out kudos in accommodations excellence. To kick off the illustrious annual honours, we’re unveiling a multitude of relevant “Top 10″ lists to enlighten our readers. In this installment, discover our favourite secluded boutique hotels in Thailand for 2010. Finalists: Ananda Museum Gallery Hotel Sukhothai While comfortable seclusion is on … More

For months now, the remarkable city of Shanghai has been a prominent magnet for millions of international tourists. As the swansong and gradual denouement of Expo 2010 plays out in the People’s Republic of China, we thought it only appropriate to take a nostalgic look back at how it all began – with one unbelievable … More

The largest city in Turkey and one of the most fascinating cities in the world, Istanbul is a unique tourist destination located in the very place where East meats West. Featuring a plethora of attractions, from historical monuments, to the famous Grand Bazaar, Istanbul has a little bit of everything. For those interested in religious … More