Located in the bustling business district of China’s most modern and fast paced cities is the Flying Acrobatic Show at the Chaoyang Theatre in Beijing. This breath-taking acrobatic show has thrilled audiences since 1984. Daily, daring acrobatic feats defying gravity and biomechanics are performed much to the amazement of tourists and locals alike. It is about Acrobatics in China had its genesis over some 2500 years ago with skillful men showcasing their agility and strength with awe-inspiring stunts using chairs, bowls, jars, tables and other everyday objects.

They displayed balance, agility and creativity with jaw dropping balancing acts. Acrobatics was not considered a refined and respectable art form in old China and performances were usually done in the streets. It was in the latter half of the 1600s that it gained approval from the Imperial Court and became a part of the general line up for festivals and other annual celebrations. True respectability for the art form was achieved in 1949 under the People’s Republic of China where government funding helped to establish troupes and provide necessary funding to the art form. The inclusion of music, colorful costumes, group performances and theatrical techniques were later added to the art form and in the 1990s thematic shows were developed.

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Charming Hotels are exclusive residences, places where you will find luxury, as well as a unique design of the spaces in respect of the original buildings, and a warm welcome for any guest.
If you are planning a holiday in Italy, you will discover great Charming Hotels, as the Relais Villa Roncuzzi, located in San Pancrazio, Russi, in the province of Ravenna. While you stay at this beautiful hotel you will visit the beautiful land of Romagna and its unique hospitality. Relais Villa Roncuzzi is open all year round with 22 rooms and suites, spacious and decorated with furniture of the early '900. The building is a country house of the early '800 belonged to the Carmelite Sisters of Ravenna.
The canopy beds will recreate the atmosphere of the century, while comfort mattresses and non-allergenic soft furniture are among the most modern and innovative. You will fall in love with arches and stone walls preserved and restored from the original building, along with oak hardwood floors, antique rugs and chandeliers in Murano glass, while in the suite Gufo delle Nevi, you can pamper yourself in the Jacuzzi with the luxury of modern times. The beautiful garden surrounded by vineyards and orchards offers all the calm and relaxation of a great holiday, there you will enjoy your breakfast prepared with typical Italian food. A large pool is available in summer. The Charming Hotel Villa Roncuzzi is dedicated to art and culture, with the specific intention of the owner to express all the richness of Romagna, with its agriculture, wine, history and architecture.

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Charming Relais offer luxury accommodation in natural and traditional places, as the Charming Relais L'Ultimo Mulino, in Fiume Veneto, Friuli, which will allow you to spend a relaxing and unusual holiday.
Relais L'Ultimo Mulino offers an enchanting setting. It is an ancient water mill of the seventeenth century, still working, with stone walls and tiled floors, converted into a hotel in the early 80s. Its eight rooms with panoramic views are furnished in country style with wooden furniture and fine fabrics, very accurate in every detail.
The atmosphere of the hotel is very relaxed and elegant and you can taste the delicious menu of fish and meat, prepared and served in the rustic restaurant with large wooden tables, which enhances the Italian culinary tradition with particular attention to the Friuli and Veneto, as well as its selection of wines.
Relax in the garden, take a walk along the river and the lake next to the hotel. If you want to go further, you can reach the old stone bridge over the River Sile, and it goes deep into the forest of willows, poplars and birch, for a nice hike.

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Enjoy A Scrumptious Stay at the Luxury Churchill in Brighton: The seaside resort of Brighton has become tour de force among many popular tourist destinations in the UK. While stag and hen parties continue to dominate the local scene, many people also come to admire the cityís wonderful architectural achievements, such as the Royal Pavilion, which many critics regard as the finest architectural work in the city. There is also a fine selection of amusement parks and piers that can make it a paradise for those that enjoy these kinds of entertainment options. It is certainly worth a visit for any kind of visitor that decides to visit this magnificent gem of a town.

The popularity of Brighton has made it a city that is very easy to get to. Getting to Brighton is so easy due to the many transport options ranging from trains and buses that run very frequently from other parts of the UK.

Presenting the Churchill Brighton Guest House

The Churchill Brighton Guest House offers its visitors a beautiful array of elegant rooms and suites that have been recently refurbished to the highest standards. All rooms are impeccably maintained with many modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat screen TVs comfortable beds and the ability to blackout windows for enhanced privacy. It just takes one visit to the reception area and get a glimpse of its glorious selection of paintings and artwork by local artists, to set the stage and aura for what is sure to be a spectacular vacation for you and all of your guests.

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It's getting close to Christmas and it was time for a luxury vacation on Koh Samui, one of the finest beach destinations in Asia. While researching online for a nice hotel with 2BR suites Kirikayan Luxury Pool and Villas caught my eye. It looked great. Luxury in a peaceful mountain setting away from main tourist hassle. It's exactly what I like, no compromise. The booking included free airport transfers to and from Koh Samui airport. There were various free shuttle services to a private strip on Mae Nam Beach and to Chaweng Beach, the island's central tourist strip with shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Comfortable living room area with LCD TV and a small patio. The apartment contained two bedrooms, one with kingsize bed and another with twin beds, a kitchen and dining area.
Source for Discount Reservation at Kirikayan Villas.

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It's a couple of years ago when I stayed at a serviced apartment rather than a hotel while visiting Thailand's capital Bangkok for a stopovers of several weeks. One must admit, serviced apartments offer a more residential feel while providing all the conveniences of a first class hotel. They don't rent out small rooms, but studios, 1 bedroom and even larger apartments for a fraction of the cost of a first class hotel. You can stay there by the day, week or month. Centrepoint Sukhumvit is one of the leading houses in Bangkok. They offer various locations around town including New Pethburi Road across from Panthip Plaza, Thonglor and Langsuan to mention just three of their prime locations. They recently added a new prestigious residence on top of Terminal 21 Mall on Asoke.

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Party hotel chain in Metro Manila. Victoria Court motel branches offers large rooms with kingsize beds, large mirrors on the walls and ceilings. Some suites feature whirlpools and sauna. It's neither a business hotel nor a family place. It's a hotel you book for a party with friends, for karaoke feasts and other things. Some people say it's an discreet motel geared towards unfaithful husbands who spend time with their girlfriends.

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Sometimes, it is painful to look for a Florida hotel near an international airport. Most places are very noisy and not so comfortable because location is all they offer. That's why I prefer to go a couple of Miles away and I picked the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Coral Gables during my last stay in Miami. (Note: this hotel has been rebranded as Indigo Hotel Miami Dadeland.) What a good choice this was. The Crown Plaza is located a couple of Miles south of MIA airport. It's very quiet with large rooms and beds providing a rather aristocratic feel. Actually, it's pretty much like a super luxury American motel because it's located on a vast area with direct parking close to your room. As I just stayed overnight to continue to Washington International I had no chance to sample their internet connection speed. However, I must say I liked this place much better than all other Miami hotels I have visited over the past years. I will certainly come back because it's not to far away from A1A and Kendall Drive with a plenty of great shopping. I recommend you have a rental car when visiting this part of South Miami as a tourist.

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New trip to Malaysia: time to try another first class hotel around KLCC with views of Petronas Towers: Sheraton Imperial. It's a little less modern than the Westin, but the old lady of luxury hotels offers superb service and very spacious club rooms. The gym is very nice with top shelf equipment, but the swimming pool is certainly a bit small compared to it's competing houses. It was fun staying here as the staff was very helpful. At one time when I had a technical issue in my room late at night they sent technicians up within minutes to replace a broken cable. Very attentive. Check-in and check-out were quick. It's hard to list all the good things about this place, so I just say: I had absolutely nothing to complain about in my KL Sheraton hotel room.

Spacious club room at the Sheraton Imperial in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This hotel is in Walking distance to KLCC and Petronas Towers.

It's been awhile since I first covered the Clarkton Hotel in Angeles City as my first hotel review. I have been visiting this hotel in the Philippines over and over again and there have been many changes to this establishment. First of all they have constructed a new 4-story annex with 30 spacious studio rooms. The new rooms are bigger than deluxe rooms inside the old building (and they are about twice as expensive). Older rooms were completely renovated in 2009 and 2010. An elevator for the annex was the newest addition in summer 2010. Overall, they do keep Clarkton Hotel in excellent shape. Most other houses show far more tear and wear.

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After being disappointed with small rooms in many other Buenos Aires hotels I decided to make reservations for club rooms at both Buenos Aires Sheraton Hotels by SPG. During the first days I spend at the Sheraton Libertator right in the middle of the city beside their famous shopping arcade around Libertador and Florida street crossing. After a long flight from Singapore to Buenos Aires via Frankfurt I was jet-lagged like an old dog and slept for at least 2 days. During this time I used their club lounge and room service very often and was very pleased. The lounge view from the club levels down to Puerto Madero and the river is awesome. Their food delicious. Well, you can't go wrong ordering meat dishes in Argentina, anyhow. Eeven McDonals burgers taste like a delicacy in over here.

My bedroom at Sheraton Libertador in Buenos Aires

The last 3 nights before my return flight, I booked into the Sheraton Park Tower and Convention Center across the street from their main railway station. Again, nice views from the club lounge. This place is more busy than the Libertator branch and I like it a bit more because hotel rooms are slightly bigger and brighter. It's much more comfortable than all the other hotels in Buenos Aires that I have previously stayed at. Unless I want to try out another place, I will come back to this Sheraton again.

My daytime schedules for this visit to the capital of the Visayas in the South of the Philippines was very busy. I was looking for a basic tourist hotel. Clean and cheap, but in central location on F. Ramos Street in downtown. A quick online search yielded various solutions and The Diplomat Hotel looked like a good choice. This hotel is very busy and frequented by individual tourists and large groups of travelers from Europe and Asia. For the low pricing there is not much luxury to be expected. It's simple and clean budget accommodation. The hotel is very guest friendly. Wifi internet coupons for 1 to 3 hours are available for a fee from friendly Cebuana receptionists. Considering price and locations, Diplomat Hotel can be called a good Cebu hotel deal.

Basic amenities with empty fridge (bring your own drinks). I booked a single, but received twin beds as the house was overbooked. F. Ramos Street is an excellent location close to Osmena Circle, Mango Square, Robinsons Shopping Mall and Volvo Thunderdome bars. Taxifare with Yellow Taxis from Cebu International airport costs around 350 Piso. When exiting airport arrival area follow signs to 'public taxi' up the stairs. It's a bit hard to find, but metered taxis are much cheaper than other transportation services offered by touts and baggage handlers.