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Hong Kong is Asia’s number one shopping destination but with its abundance of malls, department stores, designer boutiques, and bustling open-air markets, it can be confusing for the uninitiated to navigate. This practical guide leads you to the coolest shops, where you can shop in chic surroundings..

Situated amid breathtaking mountain scenery, the cities of Salzburg and Kitzbuehel offer everything the discerning visitor could desire.  Whether Salzburg's Baroque architecture and lively student population, or Kitzbuehel's status as an alluring international center for winter sports, there's ..

Following up on our "Great Escapes Asia", "Europe", "Africa", and "South America" titles is this volume concentrating on the most extraordinary and tempting Canadian and American hotels. Ranging from funky and inexpensive to luxuriously elegant and wildly pricy, these hotels, inns, guesthouses, bung..

This spectacular large-format 528-page book, with over 1,000 of Herbert Ypmas own remarkable photographs, is the ultimate guide to the worlds most special places to stay. Bringing together a host of mouthwatering new destinations plus the best hotels from previous editions, "Hip Hotels Atlas" is the..

Long a jet set destination, the C?te d’Azur is perhaps the world’s number one playground. With a stunning array of clubs, shops, bars and restaurants, there’s a multitude of places to see and be seen. This guide also features some of the C?te d’Azur’s finest hotels. Of course, the people-watching he..

Continuing its quest to seek out the world's most unique and inspiring hotels, Taschen takes on South America. This diverse selection of hotels, posadas, and haciendas highlights the most exceptional destinations on the continent. Among the breathtaking paradise spots are a hotel on a Patagonian nat..

"Great Escapes" is the introductory volume of Taschen's series, 100 Hotels, which presents the best, coolest and most interesting hotels in the world, in various categories...

Danish design is a by-word for cool sophistication the world over. As you might expect, Copenhagen is home to a delectable assortment of hip restaurants. And, whether your dining preference is a cheerful bistro or high-end temple of gastronomy, everything in the surroundings will be sleekly coordina..

Vacations increasingly offer us more than just a chance to laze about and pursue our favorite pastimes. This handy guide profiles accommodations where your pleasure in your surroundings goes hand-in-hand with concern for the environment. Showcasing contemporary, eco-friendly lodging in locales as va..

In the thriving Russian capital, there's a cornucopia of culinary destinations where the settings are as stunning as the menus. The new wave in fine Moscow dining uses design inspiration from many sources, but manages to retain a Russian ambience. Particularly noteworthy is the exuberant use of inte..

No wonder Miami and South Beach are model central. It's where the hot young things come to see and be seen. With its daytime emphasis on sun and spectacle, and lively nightlife once the sun goes down, there's always somewhere to go. This hip metropolis has an array of destinations combining Latin fl..

A rich heritage of Japanese tradition meets the best of international trends in Tokyo’s cutting-edge boutiques and stores. As you’d expect from a dynamic and forwarding-looking city, the shops in Tokyo have an innovative flair unequalled anywhere else. If you’re looking for the quirkiness of Tokyo’s..