My Dream Asian Vacation
My best friend from college suprised me this week for a visit and told me about her travels through China. She said Shanghai is a must see! Though she stayed at hostels, I’d prefer a resort like this!
The Sofitel Huanghe Sheshan Resort in Shanghai is a 5 star luxury hotel and has a unique mediterranean decor and everything to make the family happy. There’s swimming, a spa, tennis, and even golf! But the best is it’s affordable. But usually when we vacation, we hardly spend time at the hotel because we’re out seeing the sites. If we went to Shanghai, that would probably be the case and the Accor Hotels City Super Sale has even more affordable hotels to choose from. I only wish I could go between July 10 and September 30, 2009 because I’d be able to save 60% but I’d need to book on-line this week from 23 – 29 June. Hey, if you haven’t made travel plans this summer, you could take advantage of this great deal! Just remember to send me a postcard!
My friend said Shanghai blends modern technology with the ancient world. The Bund strip is a must see. Early in the morning you can see all the older people doing Tai Chi, sword and fan dances, and aerobics everywhere! That would be so cool to see! We could also catch a Chinese acrobat show, and if we timed it right and went during the New Moon festival she said it would be worth it just to taste the special festival cookies!
Other stops on her must see list include The Pearl tower, and the famous tea house in the heart of the old city. You can sit by the window in this Pagoda surrounded by a moat canal and watch the people. She said presidents or heads of state always go there. But she liked it because it was a respite from the busy city and you can only get there on foot. It’s famous for its Jasmine tea where the Jasmine blossom opens when hot water is poured on it. She says the aroma is amazing.
I love to travel, and Asia wasn’t really on my list until I talked with my friend, and I’m so glad she told me about it. I’m already dreaming about the day when my last child is in college and me and hubby can travel the world. I only hope we have the money and the world is travelable!!!
