Agenda - City

The newest jewel on Shanghai's historic Bund is The Peninsula Shanghai. Located on the banks of the Huangpu River near the shopping capital of Nanjing Road, the hotel has stunning city and garden views. A homage to Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s, The Peninsula Shanghai recreates the look and feel of this glamorous era when the city was f?ted as 'the Paris of the East', yet also offers the latest in state-of-the-art technology, services and amenities including the The Peninsula Spa by ESPA. For more details visit www.peninsula.com

A design gem can be found in Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. The very chic Hotel Missoni Edinburgh, which opened earlier this year, is in the heart of the city. Room amenities include high-speed Internet access, premium movies, iPod connection and in-room coffee machine. The hotel's tasty Italian family kitchen serves seasonal classics, while the bar is a showpiece of design as well as a great spot for people watching. For those on business, Hotel Missoni Edinburgh offers four versatile spaces, boardrooms, meeting rooms and private dining. For details, visit www.hotelmissoni.com

The Gray is a modern luxury design hotel in the heart of Milan and is the place of choice for the city's fashion savvy. The elegant boutique hotel has subdued tones of beige, orange and red underscored with diffused lighting, extending into the 21 guestrooms including two bi-level rooms with private steam rooms and two rooms with separate private gyms. The Le Noir restaurant has sumptuous Mediterranean and international cuisine, accompanied by excellent wines. For more visit www.hotelthegray.com