Naveen Marasinghe

Nanjing Street, being one of the world's largest and popular streets, caters to all tastes and meets the needs of all its visitors. Rich in history and culture and in modern day luxuries, it is undoubtedly Shanghai's best shopping experience.

Mekkah the holy place where the great Prophet Mohammed was born is a place of visit by a thousand Muslims each year. This city is also famous for its ethnic Arabian cuisine and other delicious meals savored by its numerous visitors. The places of dining are of vivid variety to suit ones desire.

Located in Manila's Makati city, Greenbelt Park is part of the sprawling Greenbelt mall and offers visitors a picturesque oasis after a day of shopping. Home to a lagoon and small waterfalls, this park also has a unique circular Catholic church.

Lined with crystal clear waters flanking thousands of tiny islands the island archipelago of Maldives is a treasure trove for all who enjoy the simple pleasures of fishing. With its azure waters teeming with game fish the likes of swordfish, marlins, wahoos and sailfish visitors will hardly find a finer destination to engage in old-fashioned pole and line fishing, day and night.

Set alongside the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok is a city steeped in history and has become one of the most vibrant holiday destinations in Asia. With so many worthwhile attractions to see and experience, narrowing down the top attractions in Bangkok is no easy task! Here are five attractions that should be on one's "must visit" list.

Having opened its doors to the public in the latter half of the 1950's Bangkok's famed Doll Museum can best be described as a national institution in doll making and preserving traditional crafts, a fascinating institution with over 400 traditional handmade Thai dolls.

Towering over lush green hills 944 meters above sea level and spread out over 32km2 Shenzhen's tallest mountain is no ordinary summit on the Pearl River Delta. Offering visitors captivating views over Yantian Port and Hong Kong this idyllic mountain range complete with cascading streamlets on cloud-gracing heights is a must-see attraction when exploring this mesmerizing Chinese hamlet.

Indoor skydiving is a mesmerizing experience which always thrills the participant. Spacewalk Abu Dhabi offers sensational fun for all regardless of age or gender in complete safety and comfort.

Pasadena is one of the cultural centres of the San Gabriel Valley. The Huntington Library, located near there, is more than just a library. It also houses artwork and features a beautiful botanical garden, making it a pleasant stop while exploring the city.

The Discover America International Pow Wow organized by the US Travel Association is the US travel industry's premier market place and is a one stop shop for international and US buyers to learn about the purchase of US travel products and services.