Flanked by a shopping mall and two championship golf courses, Raffles Hainan opened September 1 as the top-end choice within the Chinese megaresort Clearwater Bay.
Why to Go: If you are traveling in China and want a warm-weather reprieve, Hainan Island is a popular domestic retreat. The island is at the same latitude as Hawaii, with similar weather. International investment is pouring into the tourist destination: A Mandarin Oriental opened on the island in 2009, and the Four Seasons will be complete next yea…