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Top 10 must-see cities in 2013
Travel survey: Japan rules for food, China the least friendliest for travelers
Ultimate James Bond travel adventure
Richard Quest: Remember the golden rule
The 24-hour Shanghai travel guide

Top 10 must-see cities in 2013

Posted: 25 Oct 2012 12:51 AM PDT

by CNNGo staff

San Francisco is the place to go next year, according to Lonely Planet's latest list of top 10 cities to visit.

One of the most densely populated cities in the United States, San Fran will host the 2013 America's Cup, the yacht race that was first contested in 1851.

Amsterdam came second in the list of must-see cities. The Dutch capital has a festive year ahead in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the construction of the city's iconic canal ring. It will also be the 160th birthday of Vincent van Gogh.

Although Lonely Planet's latest list did not contain as many surprises as last year's choices, the selections still contain a few eyebrow-raisers.

Hyderabad is the top Asian city, ranking third overall. The historic Indian city is currently refurbishing many of its monuments back to their former glory. The Falaknuma Palace has already been revamped by the Taj group of hotels.

Travel survey: Japan rules for food, China the least friendliest for travelers

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 10:14 PM PDT

by CNNGo staff

Japan is the best food destination for travelers while Africa has the worst reputation for food, according to results from a Travelzoo survey.

The survey also found that Japan was picked as the friendliest for travelers (31.7 percent) while China was the least friendly.

Travelers from China were the highest spending when abroad with Hong Kong picked as the preferred shopping destination.

The results come from a Travelzoo poll 3,200 people in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Australia. Respondents were asked a variety of questions relating to food/dining, culture, shopping and other topics to gather insight into travel experiences and desires.

Scroll down through the highlights below, then add your two cents' worth in the comments. We'd love to hear your own take.

Ultimate James Bond travel adventure

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 09:05 PM PDT

by Simon Hooper

Fifty years since his screen debut, James Bond's return in "Skyfall" is already being hailed by critics as one of the spy's better recent escapades in a series with more ups and downs than Roger Moore's eyebrows.

In celebration, we've dreamed up the perfect Bondian adventure, taking in some of the classic European locations featured in 007's half-century career.

Stoke Poges, England 'What's your game, Mister Bond?'

The 18th hole at Stoke Park Country Club, the setting for the high-stakes golf match between Sean Connery and Gert Fröbe's Auric Goldfinger in 1964.

Your mission begins west of London at the Stoke Park Country Club, the genteel setting for Sean Connery's ungentlemanly round of golf with his eponymous nemesis in "Goldfinger." Just keep an eye on the caddy if he's wearing a bowler hat.

Stoke Park Country Club; Stoke Park Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PG; +44 1753 717171; rooms from £266 (US$425), green fees from £85; www.stokepark.com

Richard Quest: Remember the golden rule

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 07:11 PM PDT

CNN's international business correspondent, Richard Quest, has traveled the world many times over and has been part of thousands of meetings, functions and events. Here, he shares the first of three key tips for hosting.