Top Travel Trends of 2010

Exploring Hot New Destinations
Hangzhou, China

Roughly 100 miles southwest of Shanghai, this ancient city is known for its Buddhist temples and pagodas. Last month, Banyan Tree (doubles from $368) opened 72 waterfront suites and villas in the Xixi National Wetland Park. Hotelier Adrian Zecha’s Amanfayun (doubles from $333) will launch later this spring, followed by a new Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou (rates not available at press time), where 78 guest rooms will overlook the historic West Lake. —Shane Mitchell, Ian Mount, and Valerie Waterhouse