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October/November 2011
The Top 5 Funky Shops on Nanchang Lu Road in Shanghai
An eclectic mix of shops is helping Nanchang Lu give Huaihai Road a run for its fashionista money.Los Angeles Hotels: the Bel-Air Returns
The iconic hotel has more rooms, a new owner (the Sultan of Brunei), and room service overseen by chef Wolfgang Puck.Maldives Resorts: the Ayada Maldives
Ankara–based Aydeniz Group opens the Ayada Maldives in November on Maguhdhuvaa Island, a sand-ringed hideaway in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.Vietnam Resorts: Anantara Mui Ne
In the budding resort town of Mui Ne, the Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa offers kite surfing and a prime position on the beach.Reykjavík Attractions: the Harpa Concert Hall
The playfully designed Harpa concert hall on the Reykjavík harbor front enhances Iceland's appeal as a cultural destination.Paris Hotels: Asian Chains Make Their Mark
A trio of Asian-born luxury hotel brands debuts in Paris.Author Fiona Caulfield’s Goa Picks
Fiona Caulfield, author the upcoming guide "Love Goa," shares some of her fave spots in Goa capital Panjim.Macau Nightlife: Macallan Whisky Bar
Part of Macau's Galaxy casino complex, the bar's whisky menu covers the best of Scotland's single malts.Singapore Nightlife: Avalon and Pangaea Enter Scene
Housed in the massive Marina Bay Sands complex, Avalon and Pangaea aim to lure in party people with international DJs and bold design.Shanghai Attractions: the Museum of Glass
The museum stands out from its industrial surrounds with an enameled glass facade stamped with glass-industry terms in 10 languages.Jakarta Events: Martin Westlake Photo Exhibit
An upcoming photo exhibition in Jakarta presents a portfolio of evocative Asian images from British photographer Martin Westlake.Hong Kong Restaurants: Home-Style Cooking
A trio of Hong Kong restaurants are bringing simplistic home-style cooking back under the spotlight.Singapore Events: Monet and Other Masters
The National Museum of Singapore's "Dreams & Reality" will run from Oct. 26 to Feb. 5 with works from Paris's Musée d'Orsay.Luxury Riverboats: Aria of the Amazon
The stately Aria features an on-deck Jacuzzi and floor-to-ceiling windows in each of its cabins.Shanghai Hotels: Jumeirah Himalayas
The Jumeirah group's first hotel in Asia is part of the Himalayas Center, a new cultural landmark on the outskirts of Shanghai.London Hotels: the Intimate 45 Park Lane
Just a few steps from its sister property, the Dorchester, the new kid on the block has been drawing applause for its restrained luxe.India Travel: Kashmir Valley
The Kashmir Valley is finally enjoying a relative peace, but will it be enough to return the beautiful Himalayan vale to the ranks of India’s most legendary destinations?Top 10 Venues Exemplifying Kyoto Cuisine
An insider’s pick of Kyoto’s top 10 bets for an unforgettable meal.South Sulawesi: Coastal Beauty and Maritime Heritage in Bira
With its fascinating maritime heritage and gorgeous coastal setting, Bira has all the makings of Sulawesi’s next hot spot. All it needs now is an airport.Turkey Travel: Chancing on Çeşme
Under the radar for years, the windswept, idyllic coastline of Turkey’s Çeşme Peninsula proves an unexpected delight.Hawaii Travel: Maui, Naturally
A circuitous tour of Hawaii’s second-largest island reveals that there’s much more to Maui than luaus and mai taisLondon’s New East End
From Shoreditch to Stratford, once-neglected neighborhoods are being reinvigorated by a talented cast of hoteliers, chefs, designers, and artists.