As the year ahead in travel turns toward intentional holidaying, it’s time to make these four incredible cities top priority
It’s official: when it comes to travel, “why” is the new “where”. This year is the year of the “whycation”. Rather than choosing a destination, true travel bliss is found in choosing a motivation, and finding where to best achieve it.
It could lead you to destinations that don’t always top travel lists, but are every bit as delightful as their more popular counterparts. Take Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur – all offer unique experiences, but are often overshadowed by nearby destinations. But if you’re asking “why” for your travel planning, each has a compelling case to make.
When it comes to choosing a hotel, “why” is the word de jour too. And few answer that question quite like Hilton. In each of these four fantastic cities, you’ll find beautiful Hilton properties nestled in the heart of the action, with comfy rooms and knowledgeable concierges that can connect you to experiences that stay with you.
A visit to Shanghai condenses the history of China. For example, visitors can contemplate 2,500 years of culture at the Jing’an temple. The shrine visibly connects the arrival of Buddhism, followed by Ming and Qing dynasty expansion, then by 20th-century upheaval and modern renaissance. Today residents pray for prosperity before a behemothic seated Buddha, or play mobile games under a gingko tree.
