Category Archives: GT Global Traveler

Break Away From Business To See The Sights In Guangzhou

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Photo: Guangzhou Opera House © Chengxin Xie | Dreamstime.com Despite its reputation as “strictly business,” Guangzhou provides some rare opportunities for sightseeing. Two modern monuments face each other across the Pearl River: the iconic “twist” of the … Continue reading →

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Guangzhou Impresses With Elegant Business Venues

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published on Global Traveler Get to the heart of business matters by Sharon King Hoge | September 2015 Photo: Exhibitors at the Canton Fair 2014 © Pindiyath100 Guangzhou has focused on “strictly business” since the city’s early years as the … Continue reading →

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Hilton Quebec Review

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Capping the bluff over the St. Lawrence at the edge of Old Town, the historic Fairmont Chateau Frontenac may be the iconic hotel of Québec City, but across the city lies another desirable option, the Hilton Quebec. Perched on Parliament … Continue reading →

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Work Or Play, Visitors To Boao Enjoy The Picturesque Hainan Locale

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Photo: Boao beach © Sharon King Hoge The capital island of China’s smallest, southernmost province, Hainan has set its sights on becoming a “worldwide first-class island resort.” Dozens of major global resorts are located on its … Continue reading →

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Escape To Hainan, China’s Tropical Vacation Destination

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Visions of Paradise Photo: Pools on the beach in Hainan © Aleksander Karpenko | Dreamstime.com China’s crowded, traffic-congested, chaotic cities call for a place to escape the stress and wear and tear, and the solution is … Continue reading →

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Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou Review

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Strolling through 12 acres of gardens, lounging beside the meandering outdoor swimming pool just steps from the lush riverbank, it is hard to believe you are in the midst of one of China’s most chaotic cities and walking distance from … Continue reading →

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Riyadh Welcomes Business

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Riyadh balances progress with tradition Photo: Greenery in Riyadh with Al Faisaliah Tower in the background © Elgru | Dreamstime.com Don’t let the office towers and looping freeways mislead you into thinking Riyadh is your run-of-the-mill urban metropolis. While the … Continue reading →

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Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa Review

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

With Hamptons accommodations focused on weekly and monthly house rentals, finding a resort for a short-term stay can be a challenge, particularly accommodations right on the beach. Ta-da! Presenting Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa. Under new management, the vintage 1926 … Continue reading →

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Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe Review

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Sprawled around the hub that is Guangzhou East Railroad Station, shopping malls are stocked with clothing, accessories, storefront restaurants and familiar brands: Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Subway. Facing a block-long fountain are a multistory IKEA outlet … Continue reading →

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Shangri-La Hotel, Haikou Review

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Whether you go to the capital city of China’s Hainan Island for business or pleasure, you find both at the Shangri-La Hotel, Haikou. Perched on the strait separating it from the mainland a mere 20 miles away, it’s a seaside … Continue reading →

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Dallas’ Big Boom

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Dallas boosts its business-friendly environment Photo: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center © Dallas CVB After the “Big D” and “little a” in the show tune refrain, the “double l” could stand for landlocked. Dallas is not … Continue reading →

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Nalu Kinetic Spa, Turtle Bay Resort, Hawaii

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Catch a soothing wave of well-being at Turtle Bay’s Nalu Kinetic Spa Photo: Nalu Kinetic Spa cabana © Turtle Bay Resort One of the wonders of the world, winter tides that surge into shore generating waves almost five stories high, … Continue reading →

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Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay Review

Posted on June 2, 2015 by debbie

If silence is golden, the Conrad on Haitang Bay near Sanya, on China’s southern island of Hainan is 24-carat. One of more than a dozen global resorts perched seaside among palms on the south side of the island, its atmosphere … Continue reading →

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Cool Off In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posted on May 15, 2015 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Photo: © Leonidikan | Dreamstime.com Just because it’s in the middle of the desert doesn’t mean you can’t make snowballs inRiyadh. Snow World, one of the city’s most unusual clubs, is designed to offer an Arctic … Continue reading →

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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney Review

Posted on April 28, 2015 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler With two world-class sights, Sydney’s Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, right outside its windows, it may not be an exaggeration to claim the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney offers the world’s best hotel views. More than 90 … Continue reading →

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