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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Ben Henry

Travel hacks for Asia Pacific: hotel concierges share their local gems

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Shanghai is the ultimate blend of the old and the new. Photograph: Stocksy United

When you’re travelling as far as the Asia Pacific region, you want to get things right. There’s little point sitting on a plane for sometimes upwards of 11 hours just to traipse around holiday cliches and jostle for a good selfie spot with countless other tourists.

When seeking travel tips, you’ll discover that the internet is awash with “best things to do in Singapore”, or “what to do in Sydney”-style pieces. But there is a better way to find the hidden travel gems at your chosen destination. Enter the concierges.

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