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Eating out in Macau: A Guide

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Macau is know as the gambling capital of the world, with more money generated from wagering and casinos than any other place in the world – Las Vegas included. Although the main reason for visiting this Chinese peninsula is for the gambling entertainment, there are lots of other things to do there, including top dining opportunities. Many of Macau’s restaurants are well worth a visit, and I’ve listed a couple of options for you to try out if you’re in the area!

360″ Cafe

360 Degrees Cafe is situated in Macau Tower, the 10th tallest freestanding structure in the world. The cafe is situated on the sixtieth (!) floor of the tower and is a must-do to experience Macau in all its glory.

Ou Mun Cafe

Situated near one of the busiest areas in Macau in a small street near Senado Square, this small but welcoming coffee shop has developed quite a name for itself among tourists. The ambiance is sweetly European, and offers visitors a chance to savor some of the homemade delicacies, sandwiches and snacks at very reasonable prices compared to surrounding eateries.

Lord Stow’s Cafe

Anybody who sinks their teeth into Lord Stow’s legendary tarts will be able to testify that there is probably no better pastry in Asia. The cafe serves items that would do the iconic English baker proud, and visitors can try out interesting tarts such as pasteis de nata (warm egg-custard tart), as well as heavenly cheesecake. Not for the fainthearted!

Galo

Situated in Taipa Village, this delightful, converted two story house eatery specializes in local cuisine, namely Portuguese and Macanese. Try interesting dishes such as crab, broad beans or beef stew with mushrooms.

La Bonne Heure

This French restaurant is independently situated in Old Macau, unlike other Western restaurants which are usually located in casinos and resorts. This is the perfect location for anybody seeking secluded, romantic dining facilities with top notch cuisine and delicious servings – with attention to aesthetics. The atmosphere is low key and relaxed, though, which is the perfect combination IMHO.

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Galaxy Macau Dazzles in its Own Universe

Friday, May 20th, 2011

Recently, a new resort opened up in Macua which has everyone talking. The Galaxy Macau opened its doors this month with over 20,000 people on the guest list at the official opening. These are the kind of numbers that management will need to get used to, as it is expected that the Galaxy Resort will welcome between 20,000 and 30,000 guests every single day! The resort mixes traditional Asian hospitality with Western management style, and the results speak for themselves.

The Galaxy Macau brings together three major hotel brands – Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Okura Hotels and Resorts and Galaxy Hotel. The three offer a total of 2,200 five star rooms, suites and villas across the new resort, accounting for 20% of Macau’s five star room capacity and 12% of the Chinese peninsula’s room capacity overall.

Some of the features that visitors will enjoy:

The Grand Resort Deck- A 350 ton white sand beach surrounds a 4,000 square meter skytop wave pool. This one-of-a-kind feature boasts several pools, private cabanas and gardens, as well as the first Banyan Tree spa for the ultimate in pampering.

Multiple Food and Beverage Outlets- The Galaxy Macau boasts over 50 food and beverage outlets, with more than half of them Asian cuisine for a truly authentic culinary experience. This makes it the widest selection of Asian food under one rooftop in the entire Macau region. You can look at this way – if you eat at Galaxy Macau restaurants once a week for an entire year, you won’t eat at the same place twice!

Entertainment - Multiple entertainment venues dot the Galaxy Macau, but the one that everyone is talking about is the soon-to-be opened China Rouge, an exclusive membership club that promises to become one of the trendiest nightclubs in the world. The China Rouge will carry a 30′s Shangai theme and clients will enjoy a performance theater, bar and much more. In addition, the Galaxy Macau will be opening a 9 screen cinema theater in late 2011.

Shopping - There are also multiple retail outlets located in the resort, some of them set on major boulevards to inspire an international shopping atmosphere.

Gambling - Gamblers will be able to wager across 450 casino tables and 1,500 slot machines at the $1.9 billion casino complex!

The Galaxy Macau Resort truly dazzles in a universe that is already full of stars!

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Macau Offers the World’s Tallest Bungee Jump

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

A visit to Macau definitely appears on my list of places-to-see-before-I-die and the more I read about this amazing place, the more I am tempted to hop on a plane and visit right now. Not only is this Chinese peninsula known as the capital of the Asian gambling world, it is also known for other super tourist attractions – with more in the pipeline as this area expands.

One of the reasons that Macau has been bumped to the top of my list is the fact that I read about Macau Tower this week. Apparently, this is extreme sport paradise at its most extreme! Macau Tower is not for the faint hearted and anybody who starts to get weak at the knees if they’re anywhere above 2 m should stick to the slot machines on ground zero!

The bungee jump off Macau Tower has been listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest bungee jump in the world and the 233 m jump definitely looks impressive from the sidelines! Die hard bungee fans claim that since the rebounds are controlled by a cable guide system, the Macau Tower bungee can’t be considered a true bungee jump. But, if you take into account that the five second free fall is the longest in existence, then it can technically be said that this is the world’s highest bungee jump.

If you’re into going up, rather than down, you may want to opt to climb to the mast of Macau Tower. You’ll be climbing 100 m from the 61st floor of the building to the 338 m pinnacle of the tower, a climb that should take you around 2 hours. Prerequites are that you come in good physical condition, although you don’t need to have had previous experience in climbing.

After a hard day of climbing up or jumping down the tower, what could be better than hitting the casino floors, getting in a couple of hours of great gambling action at the blackjack tables or slot machines. Macau rivals no other place – not even Vegas – for its 24/7 gambling action and non-stop entertainment… see you there some day!

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Best Gambling Christmas Destinations

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

Christmas and New Year are just around the corner, and – if you haven’t done so already – now is the time to think of where you’ll want to vacation these holidays. Whenever I travel, I check to see the gambling options open to me, and I have come up with a list of pretty good destinations in the world that cater to the gambling public. These are my absolute favorite places in the world:

Las Vegas

I know that this is an obvious one, but – honestly – can anything beat Las Vegas when it comes to sheer, pure gambling action and the best casino games ever? No other city in the world can claim the title for being the original Sin City, although many are trying (and even succeeding) in reaching its level. This is my number one choice for sure!

Atlantic City

Another obvious – but nevertheless well deserved – addition to the list. True, the place has suffered a number of setbacks over the years, but there is really is an all-out effort by authorities to get AC back on the map. Also, you’ll find all the big names here, such as Harrah’s and Caesar’s Palace, and there are plans to introduce a lot more now that the recession is over.

Macau

One of the fastest growing gambling destinations in the world is certainly Macau. Known as the Vegas of the East, this small Chinese enclave, which was a former Portuguese colony, boasts over 30 casinos – all of which have been built in recent years. While statistics say that Macau has overtaken all the other gambling cities in the world - including Vegas – in terms of revenue, IMHO it will never replace the buzz that you get from the City that Never Sleeps.

Monte Carlo

If you are looking for elegance, amazing scenery and classic gambling entertaining, you don’t need to look any further than Monte Carlo. The magic comes alive as you step into the very same casinos that James Bond played in, and as you mingle with fellow gamblers from all over the world. Try blackjack and poker for the ultimate experience.

London

Millions of tourists visit the capital of England every year, but not many realize that there are close to 30 different casinos in the greater London area. This means only one thing – gambler’s paradise! London boasts some of the world’s most exclusive gambling establishments, and I seriously doubt that I’ll ever be rich enough to put my foot into some of them. But there are other lavish casinos in London that are really well worth a visit and I always take time to play at a couple of the best UK casinos when I pay the country a visit.

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Interesting Facts About Macau

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Whether you’re a gambler or a geography buff, you will most probably have heard about Macau – considered the Las Vegas of the East. Macau has become so popular among gamblers around the world – especially high rollers – that it has actually overtaken Vegas in terms of revenue. Everywhere you look in this Chinese controlled peninsula, there are hotels and casinos being built at an incredible pace, with exciting casino games and titles. And while the recession put things on hold in Macau for a while, construction work is now back – faster and more intense than ever before.

Facts about Macau

Macau is clearly a fascinating place to visit and to enjoy the superb casinos and games on offer, and it’s definitely on my own wish list of places to visit. Here are a few other interesting facts about the place:

There are two official languages in Macau – Chinese and Portuguese.
The majority of people who live in Macau are Buddhists, although you will also find Catholics and Protestants.
The Portuguese ruled in Macau in the 16th Century and you can still find remnants of their settlements as well as their culture (hence the official language).
In fact, Macau was the first European settlement in the Far East.
The infant mortality rate in Macau ranks among the lowest in the world.

Major Tourist Attractions

Macau is not only about gambling and casinos and you can find lots of interesting places to visit that are steeped in history. The most popular tourist spot in Macau is the Church of St Pauls which was originally built in 1602, destroyed in a typhoon and rebuilt in 1865. A Jesuit citadel, known as Sao Paulo du Monto is located right in the heart of Macau’s old city and was actually instrumental in preventing the Dutch from storming the city in 1622. For those interested in the Chinese history of the enclave, there is a complex of stunning temples which date from around 400 years ago during the Ming Dynasty, known as Kum Iam Tong which boasts some interesting works of art.

Taipa Village

A colorful village that has been restored by authorities and represents some great examples of Portuguese colonial architecture.