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From luminescent lanterns hanging high above the city to bright neon shop fronts - these photos by photographer Victor Chiang bring out the best of Shanghai's electric cityscape

Utopia is one of the most misused words in the book when it comes to hotels and spas. High street salons that claim to offer a slice of heaven as the number 62 bus wizzes by and overzealous hotels with a hot tub and sauna insisting they pertain a certain shangri-la are all culprits of making a beautiful word sound so meaningless. But amidst the sham utopians spare a thought for the genuine artefacts, because if you look in the...

by Alex Wright Want to try festivalling a little further afield this year? From being at one with nature in the wilds of Borneo to sailing the beautiful Dalmatian coast, we’ve got it covered for summer 2018. Asia: Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival Return to nature with the Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival. Held in the depths of Malaysia’s Borneo jungle, the festival runs from July 13 to 15. Immerse yourself in the country’s indigenous cultures and the impressive line-up...

Review: URSO Hotel and Spa, Madrid The URSO Hotel and Spa, named after Ursalia (the name given to Madrid during the Roman Empire), couldn't be better located. It lies in the Las Saleas area close to Madrid’s quirky, gay-friendly Malasaňa neighbourhood - known for its hipster bars, independent shops and cool cafes. Its proximity to the chic Chueca district and Gran Vía (Madrid's answer to Oxford Circus) makes it a prime location for getting to know both sides of Spain’s capital...

Overlooking London's sadly pidgeon-less Trafalgar Square, The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton is the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in the UK. The hotel, opened late last summer, homes 131 bedrooms and 15 suites, all decorated in art deco style complete plenty of artsy reading material in the shape of fashion books by Alexander McQueen. Location 10/10 Located in the centre of London, just a matter of steps from Trafalgar Square, the aptly named Trafalgar St...

by Pat Levy I was standing feet away from a white rhinoceros weighing 2,300 kg, convinced it would impale me on its horn (it didn’t). The next day, after waiting for a porcupine to amble across the path, I watched as a lazy pride of lions gnawed on the last of its zebra dinner. Later that evening, absolute quietness was observed as an African bull elephant wandered around the jeep while our guide pretended he was cool with the situation....

Norway is one of the most beautiful countries in the world; it has incredible nature, parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, sights, and landmarks and is a perfect destination for anyone who’s looking to create lifelong memories. If you are planning to explore tours of Norway for the first time, or are looking for fresh ideas for your next trip in the country, then this article is for you. We outline 5 ideas for your trip, to help you make the most...

How one business group is teaming up with Mexico's leading resort operator to grow the tourism industry

Lake Como is a wonderfully ostentatious playground for the obscenely rich and glamorous. But beyond the pizazz there is rustic, mysterious charm; even for those without the personal GDP of a small Pacific island. It’s easy to imagine Lake Como as a Knighstbridge-on-the-lake. A soulless den of laundered money pumped into multi-million pound villas, ghostly-empty for most of the year. An area seemingly only suitable for day-trippers and the hyper-rich. But, like Knightsbridge, there’s a reason people want to hide...