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- The perfect airport: Could this be it?
- 40 beautiful places to visit in China
- Revealed: The must-have Korean travel item
- Bangkok luxury hotel suites fit for a rock star
- Scenes from the movies: Shanghai’s 5 most cinematic spots
- World’s best food festivals
| The perfect airport: Could this be it? Posted: 19 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT by Tara Donaldson With crotchety airline reps and excessive security searches, most airports cause more cursing than cruising. But that's not always the case. Some deliver such swanky perks that getting stuck in the terminal is a treat. Amenities like golf courses, free cinemas and runway-view bars make layovers a pleasure. Some lay on full curbside-to-planeside service where they sort out check-in, baggage and security for you. If you've got the dough, that is. Since no one has bothered to assemble these travel luxuries into one sweet bundle of airport perfection, here's what a fantasy version -- the airport of your dreams -- might look like. All items are based on existing facilities. It's just a shame they're not all in one airport. read more     |
| 40 beautiful places to visit in China Posted: 19 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT Almost all of us are familiar with China's great man-made attractions. The Forbidden City in Beijing. The Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an. Shanghai's skyscraper forest in Pudong. For a country of its massive size and varied geography, however, it's surprising how relatively few people outside China appreciate the extent of the country's other attractions, many of them natural wonders to rival any in the world. Is it possible to limit a list of China's superlative attractions to a mere 40? Not really. read more    |
| Revealed: The must-have Korean travel item Posted: 19 Jun 2012 01:31 AM PDT by Frances Cha I'll be frank. The first time I saw soju in juice boxes when I was a teenager, I remember wishing I actually liked the taste of it (obviously my perspectives were rather different then) so that I could smuggle them into my boarding school. I knew they would never get caught by my dorm teachers –- the cartons just looked too cute to be alcohol containers. Apparently, increasing numbers of Korean travelers are having the same idea. The uncomfortable truthThe Chosun Ilbo, Korea's largest newspaper, ran an article today titled "Soju packs--the uncomfortable truth," (link in Korean). According to the daily, the cute little soju boxes, called "pack soju," are taking off as "must-have travel items" for Koreans going abroad. read more    |
| Bangkok luxury hotel suites fit for a rock star Posted: 18 Jun 2012 09:29 PM PDT by CNNGo staff For libidinous rock stars, multi-millionaire moguls or heads of state used to the finest things in life, regular rooms in Bangkok's luxury hotels just don't cut it. When in the Thai capital, rock icons, global leaders and the just plain filthy rich stay in these notoriously fancy suites. St. Regis Royal Suite
The 250-square meter suite overlooks Bangkok's Royal Bangkok Sports Club and is equipped with amenities like a guest powder room, wine cooler, reading area, 50-inch TV with home theater system, 300 thread-count linens, a dining area for six and a pantry. Rack rate: 200,000 baht (US$7,466) per night. read more    |
| Scenes from the movies: Shanghai’s 5 most cinematic spots Posted: 18 Jun 2012 09:17 PM PDT by Esther Young Shanghai has been everything to a world of directors, from muse to milieu. It's not surprising that the city's dramatic alleyways, tree-lined avenues, iconic skyline and grand architecture are fodder for directors and cinephiles alike. In the spirit of the current Shanghai International Film Festival (which runs until June 24), we're celebrating a century of Shanghai in the movies with a quick tour of its most recognizable film locales: 1. 1933No longer used as a slaughterhouse, 1933, once the largest abattoir in Asia, is now known for its industrial architecture and its cameo in the Chinese propaganda film "Da Li, Xiao Li, Lao Li" (1962). In the film, 1933 is where abundant food rations and stores were located. Chosen by Historic Shanghai's president Patrick Cranley as a favorite, it is currently used as a center of creative arts and events: an example of cinematic legacy being passed on to the new generations. read more    |
| Posted: 18 Jun 2012 12:50 PM PDT by Minnie R Lobster love-in, garlic galore or a good ole tomato fight? You decide. Mark your diaries and prepare your stomach -- the best food festivals for the next 12 months are waiting for you. Maine Lobster Festival: Rockland, United StatesAugust 1-5, 2012
Maine Lobster Festival has been running for more than 60 years. These delicious crustaceans pull in the crowds with thousands of boiled lobsters cooked in the world's largest steamer. read more    |
While most of the suites on this list are heavy on the traditional Thai decor, the St. Regis keeps things understated with polished wood floors and contemporary art. Though nobody will publicly admit it, there's credible evidence that both Lady Gaga and Ryan Gosling stayed in the St. Regis Bangkok's Royal Suite when they visited this year. | You are subscribed to email updates from CNNGo.com To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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