Hong Kong

Tea Time

The Peninsula Hotel, built in 1928, retains the charming decadence of the colonial age and you don't need to go broke to experience it. Instead, opt for High Tea, served every afternoon from 2-7pm in the world famous Peninsula Lobby. The tea itself (￥388 plus ... Read more »

Oct. 18-19: Yantai, Shandong

Grape Escape

This new China Culture Center tour hits up Chateau Changyu Castel, China's largest and oldest vineyard, situated in the fertile coastal area of east Shandong. In addition to sampling a range of local vintages, you'll visit a seaside village where people use ... Read more »

Sept. 29-Oct. 5 | Bali

Piece of Heaven

Sure, Bali's full of tourists, but for good reason: this little island paradise is the perfect mainland escape. Enjoy pristine beaches, easy access to tropical jungles and the famous hospitality of the Balinese. For the October holiday, Classic Travel puts together a ... Read more »

September | Beijing

Welcome to the Jungle

DoubleTree by Hilton opened in July, the second Hilton property in Beijing and the first DoubleTree in Asia. Located near Financial Street, the hotel has an exterior that is made entirely of green glass. Even better, it has the largest rooftop garden in the ... Read more »

GREAT GETAWAYS

July | JapanLand of the Rising Sun

With the rise of the yuan, there's never been a more affordable time to visit Japan. For a limited time Country Holidays has a five-night trip which takes in the major cities of this fascinating country. Start off with a ... Read more »

Through July | New ZealandDown Kiwi Way

This July, Air New Zealand launches new Auckland-Beijing direct flights. Though primarily aimed at Chinese tourists heading to this nature paradise, you can take advantage of special introductory rates. For a limited time, Travel the Real China (run by a real New Zealander ... Read more »

Naadam FestivalJuly | Mongolia

Naadam is Mongolia's Fourth of July and Olympics rolled into one three-day festival celebrating the "three manly sports." Although women now take part in this ancient competition (everything except wrestling, that is), seeing it takes you back to the day when the Khan ruled the ... Read more »