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Reflected Glory
I. M. Pei’s latest creation—the Museum of islamic Art in Doha—is a masterpiece of Modernist design, and a fitting tribute to the world-class collection within
Turkmenistan Tales
The Central Asian republic of Turkmenistan is slowly opening up after years of political and economic isolation. It may not be your typical holiday destination, but for a glimpse of the country’s ancient ruins and more surreal attractions (flaming gas pit, anyone?), there has never been a better time to visit
Low on the Water
Swimming with jellyfish and exploring pristine coral reefs are just part of the allure of Palau, a remote island republic where eco-consciousness runs deep. Could this be one of the world’s last true paradises?
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After its much-delayed grand opening, the all-villa Princess d’Annam Resort & Spa (Hon Lan, Binh Thuan Ham; 84-62/3682-222; princessannam.com; doubles from US$534) is proving well worth the wait.
Hot Spots
Dynamic Duo
Hong Kong’s two newest lounges are raising eyebrows on both sides of Victoria Harbour. In the heart of Kowloon, Dada (2/F, 39 Kimberley Rd.; 852/3763-8778) occupies the second floor of the Luxe Manor hotel.
Shopping
A Stitch In Time
Set opposite its time-honored sister store on a Hanoi street famed for its silk shops, Tan My Design (61 Hang Gai St.; 84-4/3938-1154; tanmyembroidery.com.vn) gives three generations of embroidering history a modern outlook.
Art Scene
Full Capital Asset
While Thailand has never lacked creative talent, it has been short on space in which to showcase its artistry.
Hotel
Echo Of Deco
When it opened in 1934, the Shanghai Yangtze Hotel claimed to be the thirdlargest hotel in the Far East.
Spa
Peranakan Pampering
An eye-catching addition to the Avillion hotel in Port Dickson, 110 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, Avi Spa (606/647-5740; avispa.com.my) unites Malay and Chinese healing rituals in a dramatic duplex suite.
Hotels
Hutong Hideaways
A trio of hutong (laneway) hotels in Beijing’s historic heart offer traditional courtyard living with a contemporary twist.
Culture
Meating Of The Minds
The brainchild of New York music producer Sean Dinsmore and digital-media agency Profero, Shanghai’s newest creative complex, Factory (Building 4, 29 Shajing Lu; factoryshanghai.com), is a platform for the local arts community to work, rest, and play—and for visitors to engage with Chinese creative types over coffee or cocktails.
Event
Bright Idea
From May 26 to June 14, Australia’s largest city will be cast in a new light with Vivid Sydney (vividsydney.com), an arts festival set to transform the harbor district into a living canvas.
Traveler's Check
China Southern Airlines (cs-air.com) has launched new flights between Australia and Guangzhou. The airline now operates five direct flights per week from Sydney to Guangzhou, and two weekly flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou.
Lodgings Update
• It may be an unlikely location for a design hotel, but Shenzhen has gone from business to boutique with the new Vision Fashion Hotel (86-755/2558-2888; visionfashionhotel.com; doubles from US$77). Inside the Shenzhen Grand Theatre, the property features 100 themed rooms, including the Marilyn Monroe suite replete with its own dance floor.
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