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The best available Bed and Breakfast Inns to stay near Guangzhou

China’s third-largest city is the capital of Guangdong Province and a thriving commercial center. Its location on the Pearl River and proximity to Hong Kong has made Guangzhou a strategic port for centuries. Glimpse old temples and gleaming steel towers on an architectural tour. Visit one of four Chimelong theme parks for thrills and chills. Once called Canton, Guangzhou is considered the home of traditional (read Cantonese) “Chinese food.” Foodies will find more restaurants per capita here than anywhere else in China.

10 Top-Rated Lodges in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Volga District

On the banks of the Volga River, Kazan sits austerely, its cityscape a visual confection of architecture that somehow manages to be both playful and severe. No matter your spiritual inclination, you simply must visit the Temple of All Religions, a Technicolor cultural center built by artist Ildar Khanov. Though still a work in progress, the "temple" is a feast for the eyes—and the spirit.

The 5 best Tourist bases in Blagoveshchensk, Russia

Discover the best Tourist bases in Blagoveshchensk, Amur Oblast, Far Eastern District including Mukhinka, Berloga, Zelenaya, Gavan, Metekhi.

The best available Bed and Breakfast Inns to stay near Bocas del Toro Province

An archipelago off the northwest coast of Panama, Bocas del Toro is an eco-tourism favorite with English-speaking and other tourists traveling to this Central American country. Seven islands (including Isla Colón, Isla Carenero and Isla Bastimentos) comprise the land area, with Bocas Town its regional capital and the “big city” for those looking to shop, dine well, and explore nightlife. Adventure lovers will find plenty to keep them occupied, as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, surfing and hiking are first-rate. And if you’re more of a tour-goer, never fear—Bocas del Toro offers a host of them, ranging from sailing to Nivida Bat Cave tours.

The 10 best Lodges in Kaafu Atoll,

Discover the best Lodges in Kaafu Atoll including The Sunrise Huraa, Ithaa Beach Maldives, Wind Breeze Sunset View Inn, Hathaa Beach Maldives, Silk Retreats Thulusdhoo Guest House, Hathaa Beach Maldives, The Park House, Mirian Sky, Iru Guest House, Ithaa Beach Maldives.

Top 10 Bed and Breakfast Inns in Southern Ari Atoll,

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Southern Ari Atoll including Noovilu Suites, Bliss Dhigurah, Boutique Beach All-inclusive Diving Hotel, TME Retreats Dhigurah, Liberty Guest House Maldives, Dhiguveli Maldives, White Sand Dhigurah, Koimala Inn, Banyan Villa Maldives, Kuri Inn.

10 Lodges in Selangor: Best hotel deals for 2023

Discover the best Lodges in Selangor including Pulau Ketam D'island beds&cafe, OYO 439 Night Queen Hotel, Sovotel At Kelana Jaya, Hotel Sunjoy9, Subang Park Hotel, Kuala Selangor Boutique Hotel, Smart Hotel Shah Alam Seksyen 15, Batu Caves Business Hotel, Maha Hotel, Coop Hotel Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.

10 Lodges in Langkawi: Best hotel deals for 2023

Langkawi is a serene archipelago of 140 islands – only a few of which are inhabited. The largest of these is the eponymous Langkawi Island, which has UNESCO World Geopark status because of its richly populated (by wildlife, that is) conservation areas. The best way to experience these ecological wonders is from high above, on the Langkawi Sky Bridge that stretches above the rainforest. Cheekily-named Pregnant Maiden freshwater lake is a great place to take a dip or play keep-away with the kleptomaniac monkeys.

6 Onsens in Okinawa Prefecture: Best hotel deals for 2023

Discover the best Onsens in Okinawa Prefecture including Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort, Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel, Jungle Hotel Painu Maya, Loisir Spa Tower Naha, Miyakojima Onsen Hotel, Okinawa Hinode Resort & Hot spring Hotel.

The 8 best Specialty lodgings in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Discover the best Specialty lodgings in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu including Koyama Yabusamekan, Kagoshimaken Jichikaikan, Kagoshima Takamaki Country Club Lodge, Yugaku Resort Kimukura, Tanegashima Golf Resort, Heart Land House Yakushima, Million Pointz, Kominka House Yumeiro Hostel.

10 Top-Rated Lodges in Shiga Prefecture, Kinki

Discover the best Lodges in Shiga Prefecture, Kinki including Family Lodge Hatagoya, Hikone, Inase Otsu Machiya Bed and Breakfast, Sansui House, Lodge Yama, Star Forest Makino In Yamaoyajimura, Omi Fuji karyoku koen lodge, Racine Home Harie, Biwako Hira Hotel, Hotel Wish Hana, Mikunikan Yamanoie.

5 Cottages in Mie Prefecture: Best hotel deals for 2023

Discover the best Cottages in Mie Prefecture, Tokai, Chubu including Cottage Swiss Village, Ukishima Park Nanto Cottage, Cottage Woodpeck, Cottage - Cocopa Resort Club, Hinotani Onsen Misugi Resort.

Okayama Prefecture Villas | Places to Stay in Okayama Prefecture

Discover the best Villas in Okayama Prefecture, Chugoku including Hattoji International Villa, Villa Reborn, Hiruzen Club Nadja Guesthouse, Shiki No Kaban, Fukiya Fureai no Mori Villa.

Top 5 All-inclusives in Chubu, Japan

Discover the best All-inclusives in Chubu including Yatsugatake Kogen Lodge, Copin Kakamigahara, Kiso Country Club Lodge, Villa Hamanako Resorts & Sea, Resort Hotel Rose Garden Shima.

The 5 best Hostels hotel in Donetsk, Ukraine

Discover the best Hostels hotel in Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast including Red Cat Hostel, Profitable House, Hostel SK Dax, Student Hostel of Musical College, Village Hostel.

10 Specialty lodgings in Cesme: Best hotel deals for 2023

Cesme attracts all types of surfers from all over the world: wind surfers, kite surfers, surf surfers. If you can surf it, you’ll probably want to surf it in Cesme. This resort town on the Aegean Coast is all about the water. Even the 16th-century Cesme Castle is a stone’s throw from the sapphire sea. The beaches are golden, the ocean is warm, and the atmosphere is posh but friendly.

6 Top-Rated All-inclusives in Thalang District, Phuket

Travelers come to Thalang to do everything from play golf to cool off in water parks to relax in spas and take part in Thalang yoga. Many come to Thalang to snorkel in the jungle-surrounded aqua blue marines and caverns, and enjoy quiet dinners on the beach. Those looking for nighttime excitement can visit the Phucket Fanta Sea park, which contains live shows, restaurants, shopping and wonderful photo ops. During the daytime, the region is bustling with markets, outdoor cafes and tour buses, so there's always something to do no matter the time of day.  

The 7 best Lodges in Busan, South Korea

Busan is Korea's second largest city.  Tourists often come to this region to hike and to visit the Buddhist Temples located deep within the region's mountains. The Beomeosa Temple, founded in 678 AD, is perhaps one of the most frequented temples in the area and is always packed with worshipers and tourists. For art buffs, Busan offers several museums and historical buildings. If scenery is your thing, try visiting the Dongbaek Island, or bird watch at the Nakdong river estuary.