The Next ‘White Lotus’ Hotel, The World’s Safest Airlines And Other Travel News

Shanghai famously balances old and new, tradition and innovation. Puxi, on the west side of the Huangpu River, offers a glimpse of the past with colonial-era buildings, traditional shikumen residences and historic neighborhoods such as the Bund. While Pudong, on the east side, provides a glimpse of the future with a skyline of modern marvels. Forbes Travel Guide recently named Shanghai’s 20 best luxury hotels, including the Five-Star Bulgari Hotel Shanghai, Mandarin Oriental Pudong and the Peninsula Shanghai.

After falling steeply in the Henley Passport Index since 2014—when it was tied for No. 1 with the United Kingdom—the United States rejoined the top 10 in this year’s ranking. The annual index ranks passports based on the number of countries holders can access without a visa. Once again, Singapore ranked highest........

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