| R Pierce |
21 November 2004 |
Stayed at Westin Resort Macau - Macau, Macau.
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We didn't know we were arriving during Macau Grand Prix races, and Macau Food Festival. The screaming F3 race cars and 50+ restaurant booths were a total tourist treat. Took a city tour from safe and sane guide; Peter. We were told of a local Restaurant, Fernando's (Portugese) on the 3rd island, which ended up being where we found the Westin, and when we checked in I asked a service staff if he'd heard of it. He said it was just a walk down the beach. On his name badge; Fernando. Coincidence, and great food. Try the local garlic prawns. We want to go back when Steve Wynn's place and The Venetian are completed. We honeymooned in Macau 20 years ago, revisted on our 10th anniversary and went back another 10 years later. My wife said it was her best birthday present to date.
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| S Tan |
20 September 2004 |
Stayed at Sintra Hotel - Macau, Macau.
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Bus rides are very affordable, but can be a bit confusing as the same bus number have multiple routes.
The annual fireworks display was pretty impressive, best viewing location is the open ground next to Macau tower.
The local dessert (some kind of pudding) is a must try.
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| C Poole |
07 February 2003 |
Stayed at Westin Resort Macau - Macau, Macau.
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Restaurants - Fernando's at Hac Sa Beach - a walk along the beach from the hotel. A Lorche close to the A Ma Temple is good as well as the Pizzeria Toscana at the ferry pier - a good place for lunch before heading back to Hong Kong. The Macau Museum and the Maritime Museum are both worth a visit. A very busy time of year - Chinese New Year.
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| G Salazar |
02 October 2002 |
Stayed at Westin Resort Macau - Macau, Macau.
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We went over for the fireworks competition and it was really a lot of fun. Our children (2, 3, and 7) loved the tower and all the activities around it although they seem geared mostly for older kids and adults.
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| T Anthony |
22 September 2002 |
Stayed at Ritz Macau, Hotel - Macau, Macau.
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I would highly recommend the Macau Arts Festival in October every year - the programme is usually good by international standards, and worth a stay behind for at least one or two evenings, accompanied with good food which seems almost everywhere in Macau.
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| J Young |
11 April 2002 |
Stayed at Emperor Hotel Macau - Macau, Macau.
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Club DD is massive and should be good during the weekends.
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| C Oonagh |
13 February 2002 |
Stayed at Kingsway Hotel - Macau, Macau.
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Macau is actually very good for family relaxation holiday, we had great fun and purchased the Museum Plau package at $25.- for 6 museum in five days. Kids are having fun and enjoy Macau both the Museum and the food. Two couple and three kids ( 7 all together) were really happy about our holiday. We'll going again next Chinese New Year, but I'll book much earlier to seek for a better hotel and better package.
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| J Andrews |
23 September 2001 |
Stayed at Lisboa Hotel - Macau, Macau.
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The sight-seeing in Macau is very easy as there really isn't that much. We did the main areas on foot from the hotel in about 4 hours! even in 30 degree heat. The views at the top of the hills are worth doing though. The cable car did save our legs a fairly nasty hike up to the lighthouse. The bridges linking Macau and Taipa are a 'must drive over that' event.
Everyone had recommended Fernando's restuarant and so we made the trip. We went over by taxi, which is quite a distance from the central area and cost about $65HK. On the drive we thought it would actually be better if anyone were staying in Macau for some days that to stay in town for a couple of nights and then transfer to Coloane would be best, as at least the scenery is nice. Fernando's lived up to all the hype and delivered a mountain of garlic prawns, delicious salad and chicken. It is well to note that you may get bitten there though, so be prepared with the repellant. We had no trouble getting a taxi back, although we went the scenic route and it cost $90, we did get to go over the other bridge!
At the time we were in Macau the firework festival was on. We had an excellent view from our hotel room and were not disappointed by the displays.
We had actually gone to Macau to gamble a bit and were, therefore, disappointed. The other casinos were pretty much the same as the Lisboa, but without so many people. It may be worth mentioning that some of them will not let you in without your passport for ID.
We did have some fun in Macau and it was worth going to if only to know not to go back there!
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| S Lynn |
16 April 2001 |
Stayed at Kingsway Hotel - Macau, Macau.
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Macau is a good place to visit, not too crowded even on the long weekend.
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| M Davies |
27 January 2001 |
Stayed at Holiday Inn Macau - Macau, Macau.
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We went at Chinese New Year, a good time to be in Macau, as long as you like the deafening roar of firecrackers. Don't expect the temples to be havens of quiet contemplation amid the noise and smoke - this is where some of the most lively pyrotechnics take place! The Luis Camoes grotto and gardens are a more peaceful retreat. Macau Museum is well worth a visit. Very educational, lots of interactive displays which would appeal to kids (and adults), and a very even-handed account of the meeting of European and Chinese culture. (Contrast with most museums in the mainland, which bang a very tedious ideological drum.)
Strolling around Coloane Village is also very enjoyable and picturesque, with tiny Buddhist temples nestling in narrow alleys of half-Euro, half-Chinese architecture. For reasons unknown, it's impossible to walk between the tourist sites without passing some pretty ugly scrap metal yards, but they're curious rather than outright offensive. If you don't plan to eat in one of the more upmarket eateries on Coloane Island, then opt for a picnic takeaway from Lord Snow's Bakery in the village main square. Delicious egg tarts, fruit cakes, home made yoghurt, and savoury sandwiches.
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