Here’s what’s going on around the world to help you plan your next getaway:

Shanghai Rolex Masters. Happening on October 9-17, 2010, this was formerly the ATP Masters 1000 until it was renamed this year. Several classes of tickets are available starting from RMB30 (about P200).

When already in Shanghai, also catch the EXPO 2010 which is on its last month in October.

Melbourne International Arts Festival. one of the world’s major multi-arts festivals takes place on Oct. 8-23.

57th Macau Grand Prix. Takes place from November 18-21. Tickets start at HK$50 (about P300).

It coincides with the Macau Fringe 2010 on Nov. 12-28, an arts and culture festival.

Art Expo Malaysia 2010. From October 28 to November 1, view 2,000 pieces of great art work under one roof. Paintings, sculptures, digital art, installation, photography and mural art from 60 art galleries from 20 countries will be featured.

WHEN selecting a tour or cruise to the Mediterranean, it is common to find Italy and Greece as part of the itinerary. But on the Eastern part of this region is the beautiful and culturally rich country of Turkey. Enriched with a long history left by changing civilizations, battlegrounds, castles and palaces from great empires, a trip to modern-day Turkey should not be missed.

Old Istanbul, or Sultanahmet, is a Unesco World Heritage site. The Hippodrome, at its center, was the heart of political and sporting life of this ancient city. Also found here is the Topkapı Palace, where you will see the high ceilings and tiled walls of the harem. Sultan Ahmet Camii, famous for the blue-tiled interiors, is known as the Blue Mosque. Along with Yerebatan Saray (Basilica Cistern) and Binbirdirek Cistern, you can only conclude that the only way to build in Istanbul is with grandeur, luxury and intricacy. The Ayasofya or Hagia Sophia is one of the great architectural marvels of the ancient world. Adorning its interior are 30 million tiny gold mosaic tiles. As of February 2010, most of the restoration has been completed, so now is the perfect time to see this historical structure as close to its condition as it was first built 1,500 years ago.

Pamukkale, which means “cotton castle,” is a natural wonder found in Denizli province in Southwestern Turkey. Also a world heritage site, Pamukkale boasts 17 hot springs from its naturally formed, white pools.

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