Amanyangyun, Shanghai

This grand hotel situated outside of Shanghai is the result of an ambitious environment-protecting project that last nearly 15 years and covered 500 miles. Hidden in a relocated camphor forest (樟树林), the traditional village resort(旅游胜地) adds present-day comforts into well protected, 400-year-old Ming- and Qing-dynasty buildings.   Amanyangyun, opening in January, features rooms full of sunlight and locally sourced materials matching the quiet woodland setting. Find moments of calm and deep thought in your personal courtyard, or concentrate your mind and body with a custom-tailored healing treatment at the Aman Spa (疗养地). Taste well received Chinese dishes at LAZHU, or try your hand at a handwriting class. Love one-of-a-kind housing? Check out these absolutely unique properties.

Angsana Zhuhai Phoenix Bay, China

This seaside resort, Zhuhai in the Guangdong province is attractive by its tropical climate, beautiful coastline dotted with 140 small islands, towering palm trees, and close to Macau. Zhuhai is also the site of Angsana Zhuhai Phoenix Bay opening in January. Surrounded by the mountains and the South Chinese Sea, the resort is a scenic reservation that adds to the splendor (华丽) of the landscape. Each of the 202 soundproof rooms and suites is individually decorated, and furnished with beautiful artwork, attracting wood furnishings, and rainfall showers. These wonderful destinations also deserve to be included on your travel list.

Downtown Camper Stockholm

Conveniently located in the center of Stockholm, Downtown Camper, opening in January, is the temporary shelter for the urban explorer. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. From the moment you enter the lobby, you can feel the sense of community. The Nest, the named rooftop area, hosts daily activities ranging from yoga classes to free talks. While the comfortable restaurant and bar, Campfire, is the perfect place to meet friends, old and new. Traveling as a group? The hotel has connecting rooms with public living and dining areas that can accommodate up to 12 people.

Visit London’s most famous places of interest on one of these top London sightseeing tours. Don’t forget your camera!

Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour for a lively, behind-the-scenes look at film-making. What attracts the tourists most are the sets, costumes and props from the Harry Potter film series. They can experience the British art, technology and talent that produced world-famous movies at Warner Bros. Studio Tour. (Tickets from￡63)

Have a sightseeing tour on the Thames with City Cruises. Sit back, relax, and enjoy London’s top sights and attractions from the river. You can also enjoy a special lunch, dinner or an afternoon tea with a view you’ll never forget. (Tickets from ￡9.75)

Spread your legs and explore London on a guided walking or bike tour. Choices include a celebrity walking tour of Notting Hill, a walk around Westminster by gaslight, a Jack the Ripper tour, a London street markets walk, and bike tours around secret attractions and royal London. (Tickets from￡10)

Follow the same steps the Queen takes when she opens a session at the Houses of Parliament. Stand behind the Prime Minister’s seat in the House of Commons and see Cromwell’s death warrant for Charles I. Use the guided audio tour to recreate the atmosphere of government and learn about its historical significance. (Tickets from￡18.50)