June 14-22 | Shanghai

Shanghai Int’l Film Festival
Watching Asia’s hottest stars hit the red carpet at THE film event in China is almost as good as being at the Oscars. Even if you can’t muscle your way to get a glimpse of Maggie Cheung or Ang Lee, catch a ton of great movies from world class directors at 23 cinemas across town including the Shanghai Film Art Center. After the passing of director Anthony Minghella, scheduled to chair the jury this year, China film fans are waiting to find out which cinema luminary will make the scene this June. Feel like a star yourself by staying at the Hilton Shanghai for ￥1,759 per night (tax included), http://www.hilton.com.

July 10-14 | Sarawak, Malaysia

Rainforest Music Festival
This festival, now in its 11th year, brings together dozens of musicians under one canopy for three days of feeling good. Held in the Sarawak Cultural Village (a “living museum”) at the foot of picturesque Mount Santubong, the festival won the Pacific Asia Travel Associations Gold Award in 2006 and is one of the most uniquely inspiring music throwdowns in Asia. Borneo Mainland Travel has a festival package for US$500 (not including airfare), http://www.borneomainland.com.

Until June 30 | Sanya

Ocean Escape
Only open a year, the Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya has already become a favored destination of vacationers after sun, sand and a whole lot of personal pampering. Until the end of June they have a special off-season deal. For ￥4,326 (tax included) get three nights in a deluxe room with extras like daily breakfast, welcome drinks on arrival, ￥300 credit at resort restaurants and access to the gym. Sand and sun, of course, are free of charge. http://www.kempinski-sanya.com

June | Tianjin

Vive l’Amour
The brand new Hyatt Regency Jingjin Resort (between Beijing and Tianjin) is truly a marvel. Huge (nearly 800 rooms) and all-encompassing (they have horse riding, a spa, a ski run and an ice rink), this mega resort aims to be all things to all people. They currently have a special offer for lovers. For ￥1,322 per night (tax included), get a deluxe room with daily breakfast, plus complimentary flowers and chocolates. http://www.jingjin.regency.hyatt.com