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Beijing • Xi’an • Suzhou • Shanghai, April 16 - 27, 2026 Sandra at the Great Wall of China Introduction: An Invitation I Couldn’t Refuse When I was invited to experience an Air Canada Vacations curated China itinerary firsthand, I didn’t hesitate. This China travel itinerary would take me from Beijing to Xi'an, Suzhou and Shanghai, offering a firsthand look at a country of extraordinary contrasts. China had always been one of those destinations that felt distant, almost myt

Hyatt Inclusive Collection Inspections — Cancún, Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres & Isla Mujeres There is no substitute for walking a property yourself. Over four full days, I personally inspected nine resorts within the Hyatt Inclusive Collection across Cancun, Costa Mujeres, Playa Mujeres, and Isla Mujeres. I toured multiple room categories, evaluated beach conditions, observed service culture, assessed food quality, and paid attention to the details clients rarely see online —