Washington D.C. is a city that knows how to welcome the queen of daytime TV, business magnates, and heads of state from around the world. The Mandarin Oriental, The Four Seasons and The Ritz-Carlton offer lavish suites to pamper the powerful people who visit Washington D.C.

Sitting around the airport and waiting for your flight to take off just got a lot more interesting.

When planning a trip to LA, consider checking out the Los Angeles street food scene including the very popular food truck community. Millions watched The Great Food Truck Race on the Food Network. Two Los Angeles food trucks battled it out in the final challenge. Nom Nom Truck served up copious amounts of Vietnemese banh mi while Grill 'Em All captured the hearts of burger lovers taking home the title and the prize money. Food trucks in Los Angeles serve everything from fusion tacos to sweet treats. To find their locations keep your eyes open, check their websites, or follow them on Twitter. These 5 trucks offer a taste of the best of LA:

When planning a trip to New York City, consider several important factors for choosing a where to stay. The city offers 5 star accommodations at posh luxury hotels like the Four Seasons and The Setai Fifth Avenue and some unique affordable options like Fashion 26 in Chelsea by The Fashion Institute of technology or at one of the two townhouses at Hotel 414. The Morgans Hotel Group offers some modern boutique hotel options including the soon to open Mondrian Soho, the Hudson, The Morgans, and the Royalton. The sophisticated lobby lounge and contemporary rooms at The Royalton hotel deliver a stylish midtown New York experience.

In some of the most celebrated areas of the city, luxury hotels in Shanghai pamper their guests with attention to detail. From the classic architecture of the Bund across the Huangpu River from the futuristic Pudong, a visit to Shanghai offers visitors a window into the past and a look into the future. Visit an historic water village to see traditional Chinese ways of life in the same city that boasts world class museums, hotels and shopping. The top luxury hotels in Shanghai offers the best in deluxe accommodations with elegant restaurants, gorgoeus spas, and high-end amenities.