by Lucy Ward Travelling back in time to explore ancient civilisations is a rewarding change from sea and sand. #1 -‘Paradise’ regained – in China This two-week tour begins with a visit to the tranquil courtyards and majestic architecture of Beijing’s Forbidden City; the bustle of Shanghai’s ever-developing urban landscape provides a contrasting conclusion. In between, the guided tour moves from the Great Wall to Xi’an, the former capital of China and home to the terracotta warriors –  » Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2009 Contact : Margot Kong Imperial Tours (888)888-1970 margot@imperialtours.net Imperial Tours Gives Back How Ultra-Luxury Travel Helps Children in China SAN FRANCISCO, Ca – (May 26, 2009) – Imperial Tours continues a tradition of social contribution by dedicating a playground in rural China to the Virtuoso agents attending their On-site Table at the Travel Mart in Las Vegas.  » Read more »

The World's Most Populous Nation+ 1 China News February, 2009   Imperial Tours' last newsletter was published before the birth of Adan, Nancy and my first son. It's appropriate then that this one, the first of a quarterly series, is being sent just days after the birth of our second son, Lev. This newletter features: Closing The Gap Between Continents – Announcing the Travel Alliance,  » Read more »

reported by Andrea Bennett Trying to score that next-to-impossible reservation, find that undiscovered hotel, or want the details of your once-in-a-lifetime trip flawlessly choreographed? In an era of do-it-yourself Web-based research and booking, where travelers have unprecedented access to just about any destination on earth, expert advice is more important than ever. Which is why, on the following pages, we've tapped 128 super-agents who can solve your travel dilemmas. To narrow the list,  » Read more »

Guy Rubin, Imperial Tours, Beijing There's no danger of being taken advantage of by the more pernicious elements of China's tourism machine when you're traveling with Imperial Tours: no dining in government-run restaurants: no shopping in sub-par state-run souvenir stores(most companies' guides get kickbacks for steering travelers to them).That's because all of Rubin's clients are accompanied by a local guide and a Western escort. Although any snags are ironed out immediately by your at-hand troubleshooter,  » Read more »