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DESTINATIONS Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 prime location on the eastern bank of the Huangpu River, adjacent to the Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The Deluxe Bund Rooms in the River Wing and the Premier Bund Rooms in the Grand Tower go fast. All rooms in the River Wing and the Grand Tower have picturesque views of the city and waterfront. River Wing rooms with the best views of the Bund are those with numbers ending in 01, 02, 03, 26, 27, 28, on floors 7 through 28. Grand Tower rooms with picture-perfect views are those in the Premier category, with room numbers ending in 58-61, on floors 13 through 35. The hotel has three Presidential Suites: two in the Grand Tower and one in the River Wing. The two Presidential Suites in the Grand Tower (Shanghai Suite and Pudong Suite) have the best views and measure 660 square feet. The suites have living rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows running along the length of one wall. The adjoining dining room seats 10 people with views of the Bund. The master bedroom—and its oversized bathroom—affords picturesque cityscape views of Pudong. The Grand Tower has 39 connecting rooms and the River Wing has 65 connecting rooms. Of the hotel’s 12 restaurants, the main establishment, Jade on 36, has a wine list of more than 600 vintages. On occasion, Rare Vintage Wine dinners are held for up to 12 guests. CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, has nine treatment rooms, all of which are suites. The most popular therapist at CHI is Kelly Ji. The CHI Origins product line is an exclusive range of spa products. All items reflect the spa’s foundation in Chinese and Himalayan healing therapies and are available for purchase. Make appointments ahead of arrival by contacting Spa Director Mary Yip (8621-6882-8888, ext. 7600, mary.yip@shangri-la.com). The general manager is John Rice (86 21 6882 8888, ext. 6001, john.rice@shangri-la.com), but agents can reach out to Antonio Wang, assistant director of sales (86-21-6882-8888, ext. 6369, antonio.wang@ shangri-la.com). I Resources Entry Requirements: U.S. citizens need a visa to enter China. The fee is $50 for a single-entry visa. A visa should be applied for one month before the applicant departs from the U.S. Currency: Yuan. At press time, the rate was $1 to seven yuan. Language: Mandarin is commonly used in modern China. Most of China’s 55 ethnic groups have their own language. Electricity: 220-volt is used throughout China, although four- and five-star hotels are wired to accommodate 110-volt appliances. Departure Tax: Departing China, there is a 90 Yuan (around $12) departure tax. Departure tax on all domestic flights is 50 Yuan (around $6.50). Tour Operators: A partial list of tour operators with programs to China includes Abercrombie & Kent (www. abercrombiekent.com, 800-323-7308); China Travel Service (U.S.A.) (www.chinatravelservice.com, 800899-8618); GTS Globotours (www.globotours.net, 800-988-4833); IsramWorld (www.isram.com, 800223-7460); Orient Flexi Pax Tours (www.orientflexipax. com, 800-545-5540); Pacific Delight Tours (www.pacific delighttours.com, 800-221-7179); Pleasant Holidays (www.pleasantagent.com, 800-448-3333); SITA World Tours (www.sitatours.com, 800-421-56430); Ritz Tours (www.ritztours.com, 800-900-2446); Uniworld Grand River Cruises (www.uniworld.com, 800-733-7820); and Viking River Cruises (www.vikingrivercruises.com, 888-505-7984). Contact: China National Tourism Office, www.cnto.org Can you see yourself at the Beijing Games? SO CAN WE – AND IT’S NOT TOO LATE! It is not too late to plan your visit to the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, to be held August 8 to August 24. The Beijing Summer Games will be by far China’s most prominent international celebration. Cartan Tours has more experience in Summer Games Travel Programs than anyone – and it shows, in a wider selection of Travel Programs and exceptional service. Your perfect Beijing Summer Games Program begins with Cartan. Let Cartan create it for you. Call 800-818-1998 or visit www.Cartan.com for further details. CST# 2045087-40 CONNECTING YOU For more information on hotels in Shanghai, visit www.travelagentcentral. com/east-asia Interested? Request #008. 30 | TravelAgent April 28, 2008 http://www.abercrombiekent.com http://www.abercrombiekent.com http://www.abercrombiekent.com http://www.chinatravelservice.com http://www.globotours.net http://www.isram.com http://www.orientflexipax.com http://www.pacificdelighttours.com http://www.pacificdelighttours.com http://www.pleasantagent.com http://www.sitatours.com http://www.ritztours.com http://www.uniworld.com http://www.vikingrivercruises.com http://www.cnto.org http://www.Cartan.com http://www.Cartan.com http://www.Cartan.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/east-asia http://www.travelagentcentral.com/east-asia http://www.travelagentcentral.com/east-asia

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Travel Agent - April 28, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Africa: Where to Stay in the Gateway to Southern Africa South Pacific/Australia: Luxury Lodges in Queensland and Tasmania Pacific/Asia: Shanghai, China’s Cosmopolitan Powerhouse, Sees New Hotel and Cruise Development Canada: Downtown Calgary is Easy to Get Around and Filled with Historic and Cultural Attractions California: Laguna Beach Blends Culture with Coastal Beauty Florida: Golf, History, Food and Fun Defined Our Stay at the Renaissance Resort in St. Augustine Las Vegas: Vegas Hotels Gamble on the Allure of Men’s Grooming Pacific Northwest: Washington Inns Emphasize Local Charm Mexico: Tulum Comes Into its Own as a Luxury Destination Europe: Cruising the Mosel and Rhine Rivers with Amadeus Waterways Rudi Schreiner, President of Amadeus Waterways, Talks about River Cruises Caribbean: Travel Agent Reports From the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange The Slot Spot: Gaming at the Casino Dominicus Cruise: Suppliers and Businesses Use Ships as Springboards to Satisfy Enthusiasts’ Hobbies and Passions Key Legal Decisions Will Affect the Future of Alaska’s Cruise Industry Cover Story: Exclusive Beach Destinations Hotels: The Girlfriend Getaway is an Exploding Market Agent Profile: Sabine Harris’ Personal Touch Provides a Memorable Experience Virtual Tourism: New Websites Give a New View of Tourist Destinations Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Anguilla’s Cap Juluca Sold Aloha Airlines is Grounded Exorbitant Hotel Rates Make Alternatives More Appealing Koepf takes Helm at NACTA, Plans to Expand Membership In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

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