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December/January 2010

Australia: Vintage Tasmania
In Australia’s second-oldest state, a clutch of heritage hotels is giving guests a taste of the island’s storied past.Taiwan: One of Asia’s Finest Treks
Trekking Chilai Ridge requires preparation and care, but the reward is one of Asia’s finest treks.South Korea: A Little Bit of Seoul
The South Korean capital’s only foreign enclave walks the line between vivacity and vice.Jordan: A Fine Romance in the Heart of the Middle East
Few places in the Arab world can match the allure of Jordan, a land of great beauty and even greater history in the heart of the Middle East.Myanmar: Taking the Slow Boat from Bagan to Mandalay
Back in service, Myanmar's top cruise ship offers a leisurely look at the Irrawaddy River.Where to Eat along Hong Kong’s Tramway
Looking for a different way to delve into Hong Kong’s food scene? Try taking the tramThailand Travel: Trang, Natural Selection
Shanghai Nightlife: Burlesque Is More
Set in a revamped temple north of the Bund, Gosney & Kallman’s Chinatown embraces everything from cabaret to burlesque and Broadway.Singapore: House Call
A supermarket-inspired beauty playground, the Beauty Emporium packs a lot under one roof.China: Beijing Restaurant Marks the Spot
Latest venue from Australian restaurateur Michelle Garnaut, Capital M, lets guests admire Beijing's historic heart from above.Bali Hotel: Banyan Tree Ungasan Opens on Bukit Peninsula
Opening December 2009, the cliff-hanging property has 73 pool villas, almost all with views of an unbroken expanse of sea.Hong Kong Restaurants: Thrice as Nice
Three new hotel restaurants in Hong Kong are wooing guests and locals alike.Tokyo Galleries: Nezu Redux
China: Restaurant Martín Brings a Taste of Spain to Shanghai
Three-star Michelin chef Martín Berasategui brings haute Spanish cuisine to Shanghai.Jakarta Restaurants: Bibliothèque
Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, oversize green-leather sofas, and dark-wood furnishings set an academic tone at this snazzy Jakarta bar and restaurant.Bali Restaurant: French Twist
Bali’s Kafe Warisan may be gone, but it has a worthy successor in Métis.Australia: Brisbane Beckons
Long a poor cousin to Sydney or Melbourne, Queensland’s capital is casting off its image as a sleepy subtropical backwater. Will a new wave of chefs, restaurateurs, artists, and designers transform ...