Shanghai at last!!!

We have arrived!!! After a weeklong cruise down the Yangtze River, we disembarked into the sprawling metropolis of Shanghai! At first all we can see is the spectacular skyline, which is listed as number four of the top ten skylines in the world, and it does not disappoint. You can’t miss the Oriental Pearl Tower, with the unique design and standing at just over 1500 feet tall; it can be seen for miles. I can only imagine what it will look like tonight with all of the city lights.

I think I’ve died and gone to heaven! The 5 star PuLi Hotel and Spa is one of the most amazing hotels I have ever seen. We walked up to the concierge desk and were immediately offered a complimentary glass of champagne to enjoy during the check in process. Not a bad way to make a first impression. We were then informed of the additional perks of being a guest there such as complimentary breakfast, free mini bar that is filled daily, free wireless internet in every room and last, but certainly not least, a personal butler assigned to your room. After checking in we met “Carl”, our personal butler, who showed us up to our Deluxe King room. Just like the rest of the hotel, the room was amazing! It looked like a continuation of the spa, very relaxing and restful. After dropping of our stuff we decided to head down to the Spa for some well deserved treatments.

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Of course by being a guest of this hotel, all of the treatments are free. Now it’s decision time. Do we go for the body wrap, massage, relax in the sauna, manicures and pedicures or just soak in the pool? Just standing in the entrance we could feel relaxation instantly return after almost two weeks of constant travel. There is nothing better than taking a spa day and there is no better way to follow the spa than having a drink with friends. Now it’s time to explore the rest of the hotel, by heading down to the Garden Terrace for a drink.