CHINA/HONG KONG
CHINA UPDATE
Kempinski Hotels and Resorts, the world s oldest luxury hotel collection, is adding a fourth hotel in China under its management the Commune. Opened in 2002, the boutique hotel is located near the Shuiguan section of the Great Wall, offering sweeping views of the historic site.
The Commune offers a designer Club House that includes a courtyard restaurant, lounge, pool, gallery and private cinema, Currently 11 villas offer a total of 46 rooms, but after a second phase of construction, 265 rooms will be available featuring luxury services.
Last year, Conde Nast Traveler magazine named the Commune as one of its 100 Hot Hotels in the World.
www.kempinski.com
ASIA ON SALE
Ritz Tours has introduced a series of winter 2005-06 specials with savings of 20-25 percent for travelers who want to experience China and Asia.
Programs include: Asia in a Week, with prices starting at $1,199 per person; Hong Kong in Week, starting at $999; China Discovery, starting at $1,299; Beijing in a Week, starting at $777; and Beijing and Shanghai in a Week, starting at $888, Prices do not include taxes, and are based on double occupancy.
Tours include roundtrip air from Los Angeles or San Francisco (an additional fee for departures from JFK), hotel accommodations, airport transfers, sightseeing and more, Add-on options are also available, depending on the package.
800-900-2446
www.ritztours.com
