FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2008   Contact : Heather Caufield 212.255.8455 x228 Heather@rosengrouppr.com   Amy Benson 212.255.8455 x237 Amy@rosengrouppr.com   Dumplings & Dynasties The James Beard Foundation Celebrates the Evolution of Modern Chinese Cuisine with Annual Gala Dinner/Auction and Two-Day Conference. New York,  » 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 »

By Sam Braybon, Imperial Tours' Itinerary Consultant Those looking for a family friendly vacation will be surprised to be introduced to China as a destination of choice. Many do not know how friendly the land of Confucius is to children, but those willing to venture here will find that the Middle Kingdom offers plenty to entertain and amaze kids and adults alike. The panda bear has come to symbolize China and catching a glimpse of these magnificent creatures is a priority for many families.  » Read more »

GUY RUBIN – "Huang Shan, or Yellow Mountain, is in the province of Anhui, west of Shanghai. I first climbed it in late October. Clouds glided across the granite tusks; it was overwhelmingly beautiful. I later asked the contemporary artist Zheng Zai Dong why he had never painted the mountain. He shook his head. 'How could you be equal to the task?'" Rubin creates ultra-luxe itineraries for travelers in search of the trip of a lifetime (Imperial Tours;  » Read more »