If you may have notice, Kara has been up for Asia tourist destinations. Kara informs its readers that Macau is a great place to stay. If ever you are in Hongkong, and you want some Vegas action, Macau is your place you would want to go to. I had a few reading about Macau and its attractions you MUST Visit.

Macau has a reputation as the Vegas of the East and, indeed, millions of visitors come every year to the city’s glitzy casinos. But the former Portuguese enclave has more attractions to offer than just Baccarat tables and slot machines… From impressive baroque-style cathedrals and old Chinese temples, to adrenaline-boosting bungee jumps and beautiful nature walks…

This article will take you through 10 key attractions you really have to try and see, when visiting Macau

1) A-Ma Temple is where Macau presumably started from. Built against a rocky hill in front of the strait that separates Macau from mainland China, this 1488 temple was constructed to commemorate a miraculous event where the legendary goddess A-Ma saved a group of seamen from a storm and brought them safely to shore. Years later, when Portuguese explorers asked locals for the name of the place, they were answered “A-Ma Gau” (Literally, the Bay of A-Ma), and that’s who the name Macau eventually came about…

2) Senado Square (Largo do Senado) is a large piazza, right in the heart of Macau. Paved with Portuguese style cobblestone, the square is surrounded by impressive historic buildings, like Santo Domingo Church, The Cathedral, The Holy House of Mercy, and Leal Senado Building, as well as some fantastic restaurants, cafes and a small market, where factory outlets sell brand-name surpluses at a good price.

3) Ruins of St. Paul’s, just a short stroll from Senado Square, is the only remain of Asia’s once largest Catholic Church. Built in the 1580s by the Jesuits, this imposing facade boasts some fabulous statues and intricate reliefs, mainly of Jesuit images with oriental themes. At the back of the facade, there is a small museum where you can see objects of high historical and artistic value, related to the history of the catholic missions in Macau and the region.

4) Guia Hill towers right above Macau Ferry Terminal, and is one of Macau’s highest and greenest hills. Take the short cable car ride to the top of the hill, where you can enjoy some commanding views of Macau and its environs, stroll in the beautiful park and visit interesting historical sites, such as the remains of Guia Fort, which was built in the early 1600s, following a failed attempt by the Dutch to raid on Macau, or the lighthouse that was built at 1864 and became the first western style lighthouse along the coast of China.

5) Fisherman’s Wharf is a large Fun and Entertainment complex, featuring a children entertainment and activity area, as well as some restaurants, cafes and casinos. The main attraction here, however, is a range of European and coastal town architectures that replicate streets and suburbs from port-cities around the globe…

6) Macau Tower, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, rises to a height of 338 meters, and is the world’s 10th highest free-standing tower. Zoom to the upper observation decks with one of the glass-fronted lifts and enjoy some breathtaking views. There are also two restaurants and bars here, where you can enjoy a particularly romantic sundowner. Adventure lovers can elevate their adrenaline with Bungee Jump, Mast climbing, Skywalk or Skyjump… Down at the bottom, there is a modern shopping mall, with a few very good restaurants and some slot machines…

7) The Macau Grand Prix Museum is a place you just have to visit, especially if you are here with the kids… The museum gives you the opportunity to see all those legendary cars and bikes that made history on one of the world’s most demanding street tracks – Macau’s Guia Circuit, and to learn more about the drivers who actually drove those vehicles.

Taipa Village, on the island of Taipa, is one of only two traditional “villages” that still exist in Macau. Strolling through the pedestrian only alleys feels like traveling back in time, and there are some outstandingly good Portuguese-Macanese restaurants you should try.

9) The Venetian hosts the world’s largest casino complex, with almost 600,000 square feet of gambling space, 3,400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables… Other than virtually endless gambling and gaming options, there is a fantastic “Venice themed” shopping arena there, called The Grand Canal shoppes, where you can buy international brand names, enjoy some great restaurants, bars and cafes, or just ride a gondola…

10) Alto de Coloane and Coloane Village are both located on Macau’s greenest and most spacious island – Coloane. The “village” boasts a labyrinth of small pedestrian only alleyways, where very little has changed over the years, and there are some beautiful small Chinese temples and churches, as well as some very good restaurants. Not far from the ‘village” on Macau’s highest hill, you can visit A-Ma cultural village: An imposing complex of lavishly decked temples and study rooms, devoted to Macau’s most popular goddess, A-Ma. On top of the hill, just above A-Ma cultural village, there’s a colossal statue of the beloved deity, that rises to a height of 19.99 mtrs (commemorating the year 1999, at which China regained sovereignty over Macau).

Kara would love to visit them all and rest assured she will visit those tourists spots whenever she reached Asia. Kara is thinking to travel Asia anytime soon and a strategic concrete plan is a must.

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Rent: $5,750
Security: 1 months
Details
Size: Three Bedroom
Ownership: Rental Property
R/B/B: 5/3/2
Availability: Immediate
Term: 12 – 24 Months
Neighborhood: Flatiron District
Apartment Features
Kitchen: Dishwasher; Window: Oversized Windows; High Ceiling; Abundant Closets;
Building Description
Cross Streets: Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue.
Concierge; Elevator; Post-war; Built 2008; Loft; 20 Floors; 100 Apartments.
Building Amenities
Bicycle Room; Fitness Room; Rooftop Deck; Common Storage Room;
Building Policies
Pets Allowed.

R.S.V.P. for a tour:
Jamie Knuckles
NestSeekers International
Direct: 646-443-3760
Cell: 347-323-8671
Email: sanguinejamie@gmail.com
Amenities
Brand New Building Same developers as 75 Wall Street. Condo Finishes at Rental Prices. Penthouse Great layout Small rooms but great outdoor space. Nice Amenities, but location is the selling point.

* Doorman
* Concierge
* Health Club
* Elevator

You’ll be in the heart of a dynamic neighborhood that pulses with the energy of galleries and artists, restaurants and clubs, boutiques and markets. Here, where West Chelsea meets The Meatpacking District, the urban fabric ranges from unpaved cobblestone streets.

Rent:
* $3,895 Studio available
* $7,095 2-Bedroom available

Building Amenities and Services

* Doorman
* Concierge
* Gym/fitness center (with fitness concierge)
* Children’s playroom/space
* Parking garage (24-hour attended, indoor)
* Elevators (9)
* Spa
* Lounge
* Terrace
* Library
* Business center
* Pet spa
* Bicycle storage
* Garden

Apartment Features and Amenities

* Bamboo flooring
* Floor-to-ceiling windows
* Dishwasher
* Washer and dryer
* Sub-zero refrigerator
* Walk-in closets (some units)
* Terrace (some units)

Rules and Restrictions * Pets allowed

You’ll be in the heart of a dynamic neighborhood that pulses with the energy of galleries and artists, restaurants and clubs, boutiques and markets. Here, where West Chelsea meets The Meatpacking District, the urban fabric ranges from unpaved cobblestone streets.

Situated at the nexus of West Chelsea, Gansevoort and the Meatpacking District, this luxurious residential building represents a new exciting style of living in a historic downtown location. The Building renters the unique opportunity to experience unprecedented services and amenities including the first fully integrated Equinox Fitness Club within a residential tower.
Amenities: Dining Room, Washer/Dryer, Central A/C

R.S.V.P. To Preview:
Jamie Knuckles
Nest Seekers
Direct: 646-443-3760
Cell: 347-323-8671
Email: sanguinejamie@gmail.com

Amenities

* Dining Room
* Washer/Dryer
* Central A/C

Renting
❚ Free of maintenance obligations.
❚ Not committed to staying in a
house or neighborhood.
❚ Can move quickly.
❚ Free of costs, such as homeowner’s
insurance and property taxes.
Buying
❚ Build equity.
❚ Tax advantages*.
❚ Stable monthly payments.
❚ Strong sense of community.
❚ Place for family and relatives to live.

The options are countless and time is of the essence in this high-demand market. Let a professional lead you through the process and help you make it an enjoyable experience.

Offering: One to Five Bedrooms, Condominiums, Lofts, Penthouses and Townhouses,

NEIGHBORHOODS: Soho, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, Upper East Side, and Upper West Side, Park Avenue, and Harlem. Also, the Hamptons offer quality living as great as anywhere else in the New York.
Have a wonderful day –looking forward to speaking with you soon.

R.S.V.P. for a tour:
Jamie Knuckles
Sales Director
Nestseekers International
Cell: 347-323-8671
Email: sanguinejamie@gmail.com

http://www.nestseekers.com/Company/Agent/718

APARTMENT INFORMATION:
APARTMENT Conv-4 BEDROOM
Apt. #43G
RENT: $7328.75
BATHROOMS: 2

APARTMENT FEATURES:
All apartments have 9-foot high ceilings.
Most apartments with spectacular East River and/or cityscape views.
Marble bathrooms with marble topped vanities.
Individually controlled heat and air conditioning.
Every apartment features bay or corner windows.
Energy efficient, tinted dual-glazed windows.
White mini-blinds on all windows.
Private intercom system to doorman.
Individual electronic alarm system at each apartment entrance.
Many apartments include full-size washers and dryers.
Selection of cable television hook-ups available.
Full 8-foot high doors.
3/4 inch solid oak parquet floors.
Contemporary kitchens with side-by-side icemaker refrigerators, self-cleaning ovens, built-in microwaves, instant hot water dispensers and ceramic tile floors.
Many apartments feature windowed kitchens.
BUILDING FEATURES:
Landscaped building entrance, framed with limestone piers.
Elegant lobby with domed ceiling.
Attentive, uniformed doorman at your service 24-hours a day.
Beautifully decorated corridors with designer alabaster lighting fixtures and wall sconces, crown moldings and decorative wood-framed apartment entrance doors.
High-speed passenger elevators with separate service elevator.
Separate monitored service entrance, with attendant.
Attended indoor garage.
Package room with delivery escort.
Fully equipped, air conditioned laundry facility with closed circuit TV security.
Cheerfully designed children’s playroom.
Magnificent swim and fitness center with landscaped and furnished sun terrace.
55-foot lap swimming pool.
Fully equipped exercise and aerobics room.
Recreational lounge (with full kitchen facilities – ideal for private parties – by reservation.)
Men’s and women’s locker rooms, with separate saunas and showers.
Fully furnished conference room (by reservation).
PREVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR REQUEST!
TO SCHEDULE A VISIT CONTACT:
JAMIE KNUCKLES AT: 347-323-8671
Email: sanguinejamie@gmail.com
Amenities
Full Service Luxury Building.

* Doorman
* Health Club
* Pool
* Roof deck
* Elevator

* Washer/Dryer
* Central A/C

Sutton Place! Portfolio Sensational, Remarkable Unsurpassed
3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath
$7,500 Immediate
Large Space – Room To Entertain – Kitchen with Granite Countertops
New White Oak Strip Flooring – Marble Bath

2 Bedroom / 2 Bath
$4,800 Immediate
Kitchen with Granite Countertops – Marble Baths
New White Oak Strip Flooring – Marble Baths

4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath
$8,900 Immediate
Large Space – Room To Entertain – Separate Dining – Eat-in Kitchen

Kitchen with Granite Countertops – Marble Baths

The building has a free health club, garage, valet service, concierge, doorman, bicycle room, storage space, a wine cellar, and it permits pets.

• FT Doorman
• Full Service Garage
• Health Club
• Elevator
• Located in Beekman/Sutton Place

R.S.V.P. for a preview:
Jamie knuckles
Nestseekers
Direct: 646-443-3760
Cell: 347-323-8671
Email: sanguinejamie@gmail.com
Amenities

* Central A/C

Turtle Bay Luxury*
Rent: $5,900
Lease Type: Condo Sublet
Details
Size: One Bedroom
Ownership: Condominium
R/B/B: 3/1/1.5
Availability: Immediate
SF/SM: 880/82
Term: 12 – 24 Months
Apartment Features
AC: Central; Kitchen: Windowed; Dishwasher; Bathroom: En Suite; Window: New Windows; Washer/ Dryer; High Ceiling; Powder Room; Recessed Lighting;

Exposure / View: North; West/ Open

Building Description
Cross Streets: Second Avenue and First Avenue.
Full Service; Elevator; Post-war; Built 2001; Mid-rise; 20 Floors; 64 Apartments.

Building Amenities
Bicycle Room; Garage; Fitness Room; Laundry Room; Maid Service; Valet;

Building Policies
Pied-A-Terres Allowed. W/D Allowed. Pets Allowed. Sublets Allowed.

R.S.V.P. for a preview:
Jamie Knuckles
Sales Director
NestSeekers International
Direct: 646-443-3760
Cell: 347-323-8671
Email: sanguinejamie@gmail.com
Amenities
Bicycle Room; Health Club; Valet.

* Doorman
* Concierge
* Health Club

Clinton Hill Brooklyn Development Site!
APPROVED! In Clinton Hill
You Can Build In Clinton Hill!
$1,490,000
Development site for sale with pre-approved plans for 34 Condo units. In the heart of Clinton Hill neighborhood. The building will have 6 studios, 18 one bedrooms, and 10 two bedrooms units. Condos and co-ops average about $500 per square foot. Rentals average $1,600 to $2,000 for a one-bedroom and upward of $1,800 for a two-bedroom. The C and G subways serve the area. Both stop on Washington Avenue; the G also stops at Classon Avenue. The Clinton Hill area is one of the highest points in Brooklyn.

You are getting a tremendous deal on this development site!

Building Description:
Exclusive project for Condominiums in Clinton Hill (Brooklyn)
Investment Proposal

*Overview For Asset Investors*

82 Irving Place (Clinton Hill)
Brooklyn, New York 11238
Type: Vacant development site with pre-approved plans for residential condominiums.
•Location:Located in Clinton Hill, a few minutes from downtown Brooklyn.
•General description: Condominiums of 8 stories including Cellar; with 7 parking spaces and 34 storage bins for residents on the ground level.
•
Vacant site area:
28,103.22 SF + 6,531.04 SF Cellar = 34,634.25 total SF.

The vacant site has a proposed residential project which has been approved by the DOB; such project is of 34,634.25 SF and would maximize the building’s FAR (Floor area ratio).
•
Project: Thirty-four Condominiums (Three to Five per floor), with three Penthouses, a luxury building with balconies and some units with terraces.
Individual storage spaces for tenants and Parking.
•
Currently vacant land.
82 Irving Place is a Condominium of 34,634.25 SF of vacant development site, with 8 stories including the Cellar and Roof.
•
Presently, the development site is located between an apartment complex and mix-use buildings on Irving Place in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, an area that has experienced a renaissance of growth.

The building has the DOB (Department of Buildings) approval for the construction of 34,634.25 square feet for residential use, thus maxing out the FAR. (Floor Area Ratio).
Total SF approved by DOB: 34,634.25 SF

Nest Seekers International, has exclusive marketing rights for proposed project which has been approved for residential Condominiums by the DOB ( Department of Buildings).

Project description:

Thirty-Four Condominiums, Including Three Penthouse units on the eighth floor.

Three to Five apartments per floor.

Availability of balconies and terraces in some units.

Common area with Lobby, a rear garden in the back of building.

Parking areas and individual storage.

Natural light, high-quality materials and excellent location.
Note: Set-up available upon request.

Investors R.S.V.P. for a tour of the site:
Jamie Knuckles
Nest Seekers International
Direct: 646-443-3760
Cell: 347-323-8671
Email: sanguinejamie@gmail.com

P.S. Profitable, let real estate work for you.
Dollars make sense when invested in this project.
Investors take note! Hit a home run!
Amenities

* Terrace
* Balcony

Financials
Furnished: $7,500
Security: 2 months
Details
Size: One Bedroom
Ownership: Condominium
R/B/B: 3/1/1
Availability: Immediate
Term: 1 – 12 Months
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
Apartment Features
Kitchen: Dishwasher; Bathroom: Marble; High Ceiling;

Building Description
Cross Streets: Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.
Full Service; Elevator; Post-war; Built 1999; Mid-rise; 10 Floors; 50 Apartments.

Building Amenities
Garage; Hotel Style Service; Business Center;

Building Policies
Pied-A-Terres Allowed. W/D Allowed. Pets Allowed.
Building Notes:

* The Phillips Club offers ownership membership as well as extended stay accommodations. These apartments can not be used as a permanent residence. This building is akin to owning a time share in lieu of staying at a hotel when in NYC.
* The Phillips Club is a member-owned luxury residence combining the advantages of home ownership with the conveniences of the city’s finest hotels, The Club offers unequaled amenities, service and privileges without recurring hotel expenses.
* The Phillips Club offers 24-hour concierge, daily maid service (nightly fee during use), and privileges at the Reebok Sports Club/NY.
* The Reebok Sports Club/NY offers rooftop in-line skating and running. Music-filled, junior Olympic size swimming pool for lap swimming. 40 -foot climbing wall. Two full-court, regulation-size basketball gymnasiums. State-of-the-art 13,000 SF coed weight-training gym. Cardiovascular deck with 5,000 SF of computerized training equipment. Challenges. Muscles and mind, recharged. Complete spa facilities including steam rooms, saunas and Jacuzzis. Large, luxurious locker rooms with towel service. Paul Lebrecque salon and spa. Exhaustive. Fitness evaluation center. Personalized instruction. Nutritional counseling. Child care center “For Kids Only.” Landscaped sundeck.
* Business amenities include: Multi-line telecommunications system with voicemail. Dataport for computer hookup. Fax machine in each residence. 24-hour business center. Conference room. Conference facilities at Reebok Sports Club/NY.

R.S.V.P. for a tour:
Jamie Knuckles
Cell: 347-323-8671
Email: sanguinejamie@gmail
Amenities
* The Phillips Club offers ownership membership as well as extended stay accommodations. These apartments can not be used as a permanent residence. This building is akin to owning a time share in lieu of staying at a hotel when in NYC.
* The Phillips Club is a member-owned luxury residence combining the advantages of home ownership with the conveniences of the city’s finest hotels, The Club offers unequaled amenities, service and privileges without recurring hotel expenses.
* The Phillips Club offers 24-hour concierge, daily maid service (nightly fee during use), and privileges at the Reebok Sports Club/NY.
* The Reebok Sports Club/NY offers rooftop in-line skating and running. Music-filled, junior Olympic size swimming pool for lap swimming. 40 -foot climbing wall. Two full-court, regulation-size basketball gymnasiums. State-of-the-art 13,000 SF coed weight-training gym. Cardiovascular deck with 5,000 SF of computerized training equipment. Challenges. Muscles and mind, recharged. Complete spa facilities including steam rooms, saunas and Jacuzzis. Large, luxurious locker rooms with towel service. Paul Lebrecque salon and spa. Exhaustive. Fitness evaluation center. Personalized instruction. Nutritional counseling. Child care center “For Kids Only.” Landscaped sundeck.
* Business amenities include: Multi-line telecommunications system with voicemail. Dataport for computer hookup. Fax machine in each residence. 24-hour business center. Conference room. Conference facilities at Reebok Sports Club/NY.

* Doorman
* Concierge
* Health Club
* Pool
* Elevator
* Garage

Union Square! Obsession For Union Square!
Financials
Rent: $8,995
Details
Size: Two Bedroom
Ownership: Rental Property
R/B/B: 4/2/2
Availability: 9/7/2009
Apartment Features
Dining Area; AC: Central; Heat: Central; Kitchen: Open; Dishwasher; Window: New Windows; Oversized Windows; Penthouse; Powder Room; Abundant Closets; Floor To Ceiling Windows; Alarm Security System;
Exposure / View: North; East/ Park
Building Description:
Cross Streets: Fourth Avenue and Broadway.
Full Service; Elevator; Post-war; Built 1998; High-rise; 27 Floors; 240 Apartments.
Building Amenities:
Health Club; Laundry Room; Rooftop Deck; Digital TV; High Speed Internet Access;
Building Policies:
Pets Allowed One dog per apartment. Weight Limit 20 lbs.

R.S.V.P. for a preview:
Jamie Knuckles
NestSeekers International
Direct: 646-443-3760
Cell: 347-323-8671
Amenities

* Dining Room
* Central A/C

Upper West Side Super Gem!
Price: $2,300,000
Common Charges: $1,915
Real Estate Taxes: $82
Financing: 90%
Details
Size: Two Bedroom
Ownership: Condominium
R/B/B: 4/2/2
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
SF/SM: 1617/150
Apartment Features
Dining Area; AC: Central; Kitchen: Eat In; Windowed; Dishwasher; Bathroom: New/ Marble; Window: New Windows; Oversized Windows; Washer/ Dryer; Terrace; High Ceiling; Library/Den; WIC;
Exposure / View: North; East; West/ City; River

Building Description
Cross Streets: West 99th Street and West 100th Street.
Full Service; Elevator; Post-war; Built 2006; High-rise; 37 Floors; 64 Apartments.

Building Amenities
Garden; Fitness Room; Pool; Nursery; Cinema Room;

Building Policies
Pied-A-Terres Allowed. Sublets Allowed.
Broker Summary Immediate Occupancy Ariel – Traditional living like never before! These two stunning developments were designed by renowned architects Cook + Fox and Cetra/Ruddy, and offer traditional layouts with all the modern amenities of glass-curtain-wall construction. Services and amenities abound, including 24/7 doorman, concierge services, fitness by LaPalestra with 51 indoor swimming pool and outdoor basketball court, theater, billiards parlor, residents lounge with banquet space, elaborate childrens playroom, and a pet grooming salon! Steps to the best of the Upper West Side, including Central and Riverside Parks, all the cultural gems, schools, shopping, dining, and transportation.

R.S.V.P. for a tour:
Jamie Knuckles
Sales Director
NestSeekers International
Direct: 646-443-3760
Cell: 347-323-8671
Amenities
Immediate Occupancy Ariel – Traditional living like never before! These two stunning developments were designed by renowned architects Cook + Fox and Cetra/Ruddy, and offer traditional family layouts with all the modern amenities of glass-curtain-wall construction. Services and amenities abound, including 24/7 doorman, concierge services, fitness by LaPalestra with 51 indoor swimming pool and outdoor basketball court, private theater, billiards parlor, residents lounge with banquet space, elaborate childrens playroom, and a pet grooming salon! Steps to the best of the Upper West Side, including Central and Riverside Parks, all the cultural gems, schools, shopping, dining, and transportation.

* Doorman
* Concierge
* Health Club
* Pool
* Roof deck
* Elevator

* Terrace
* Washer/Dryer
* Central A/C

sanguinejamie@gmail.com

Greenwich Street Residences Luxury
Corner unit 2 BEDROOM is over 1100 sq. ft. and features an SUNNY north / east exposure, high 11 ft. ceilings, and a huge living room with ample space for a full dining area. This unit is one of our DESIGNER READY
Price: $981,000
CC: $1149
Real estate tax: $397
Kitchen has Sub-zero Fridge, Viking Range and Microwave, Fisher/Paykal 2-Drawer Dishwashers, instant hot water tap, In-wall ipod docking station, and much, much more! Marble bath with deep soaking tub has both a Rain shower, and a handheld. Unit has 5 Large closets, one of which is a Large walk-in hall closet measuring about 5ftX6ft & built out with Elfa System. Great location, near all train lines, parks, shopping, theaters, dining. Full five star Hotel-like service with concierge and 24-hour doorman… and Very Reasonable Common Charges! Free continental breakfast is served to residents Monday through Friday. Full gym access included for all residents with free trainers and abs/Pilates/yoga classes. Building has a fantastic game room with billiards, darts and large flat screen TV. There is also an Amazing common roof deck space with towel and drink service on weekends, and an indoor “Harbor Room – Sky Lounge” which is also available for private parties. Free Wi-Fi in all common areas! This is a spectacular building to live in!

Located on Greenwich Street, this building is on the cutting edge of designer development. This art deco tower rises 37 stories with sweeping views of the city skyline, Hudson River and beyond. All of the residences feature oversized windows and soaring ceilings. Enter through the buildings art deco façade into a grand marble lobby featuring a hand carved reception desk and grotto water fountain.

5-Star amenities include a café, library with grand piano and fireplace, billiards room w/ flat screen TV, Harbour Room featuring lounge seating, poker table, dining room w/ kitchen and spectacular views and SKY DECK, with lounges and day beds all in traditional South Beach style.

This unit is being offered at attractive prices. Together with our completed common spaces and 5-Star amenity program, Greenwich Club Residences is a spectacular product and we look forward to working with you and getting your transactions closed.
R.S.V.P.
Jamie Knuckles
NestSeekers International
Direct: 646-443-3760
Cell: 347-323-8671

http://www.nestseekers.com/24139/Financial_District_Luxury_Greenwich_Street_Residences_Luxury_Corner_unit_2_BEDROOM

Amenities

* Dining Room
* Central A/C

Rent: Furnished: $6,300
Security: 2 months
Apartment Features
Kitchen: Dishwasher; Bathroom: Marble; High Ceiling;
Details
Size: Studio
Ownership: Condominium
R/B/B:2/0/1
Availability: Immediate
Term: 1 – 12 Months
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
Building Description
Cross Streets: Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.
Full Service; Elevator; Post-war; Built 1999; Mid-rise; 10 Floors; 50 Apartments.

Building Amenities
Garage; Hotel Style Service; Business Center;

Building Policies
Pied-A-Terres Allowed. W/D Allowed. Pets Allowed.

Building Notes:

* The Phillips Club offers ownership membership as well as extended stay accommodations. These apartments can not be used as a permanent residence. This building is akin to owning a time share in lieu of staying at a hotel when in NYC.
* The Phillips Club is a member-owned luxury residence combining the advantages of home ownership with the conveniences of the city’s finest hotels, The Club offers unequaled amenities, service and privileges without recurring hotel expenses.
* The Phillips Club offers 24-hour concierge, daily maid service (nightly fee during use), and privileges at the Reebok Sports Club/NY.
* The Reebok Sports Club/NY offers rooftop in-line skating and running. Music-filled, junior Olympic size swimming pool for lap swimming. 40 -foot climbing wall. Two full-court, regulation-size basketball gymnasiums. State-of-the-art 13,000 SF coed weight-training gym. Cardiovascular deck with 5,000 SF of computerized training equipment. Challenges. Muscles and mind, recharged. Complete spa facilities including steam rooms, saunas and Jacuzzis. Large, luxurious locker rooms with towel service. Paul Lebrecque salon and spa. Exhaustive. Fitness evaluation center. Personalized instruction. Nutritional counseling. Child care center “For Kids Only.” Landscaped sundeck.
* Business amenities include: Multi-line telecommunications system with voicemail. Dataport for computer hookup. Fax machine in each residence. 24-hour business center. Conference room. Conference facilities at Reebok Sports Club/NY.

R.S.V.P. for a preview:
Jamie Knuckles
Nestseekers International
Cell:347-323-8671
Amenities
* The Phillips Club offers ownership membership as well as extended stay accommodations. These apartments can not be used as a permanent residence. This building is akin to owning a time share in lieu of staying at a hotel when in NYC.
* The Phillips Club is a member-owned luxury residence combining the advantages of home ownership with the conveniences of the city’s finest hotels, The Club offers unequaled amenities, service and privileges without recurring hotel expenses.
* The Phillips Club offers 24-hour concierge, daily maid service (nightly fee during use), and privileges at the Reebok Sports Club/NY.
* The Reebok Sports Club/NY offers rooftop in-line skating and running. Music-filled, junior Olympic size swimming pool for lap swimming. 40 -foot climbing wall. Two full-court, regulation-size basketball gymnasiums. State-of-the-art 13,000 SF coed weight-training gym. Cardiovascular deck with 5,000 SF of computerized training equipment. Challenges. Muscles and mind, recharged. Complete spa facilities including steam rooms, saunas and Jacuzzis. Large, luxurious locker rooms with towel service. Paul Lebrecque salon and spa. Exhaustive. Fitness evaluation center. Personalized instruction. Nutritional counseling. Child care center “For Kids Only.” Landscaped sundeck.
* Business amenities include: Multi-line telecommunications system with voicemail. Dataport for computer hookup. Fax machine in each residence. 24-hour business center. Conference room. Conference facilities at Reebok Sports Club/NY.

* Doorman
* Concierge
* Health Club
* Pool
* Elevator
* Garage

APARTMENT INFORMATION:
APARTMENT 5 BEDROOM Penthouse Duplex
Apt. #52G
RENT: $22458
BATHROOMS: 5.5

APARTMENT FEATURES:
All apartments have 9-foot high ceilings.
Most apartments with spectacular East River and/or cityscape views.
Marble bathrooms with marble topped vanities.
Individually controlled heat and air conditioning.
Every apartment features bay or corner windows.
Energy efficient, tinted dual-glazed windows.
White mini-blinds on all windows.
Private intercom system to doorman.
Individual electronic alarm system at each apartment entrance.
Many apartments include full-size washers and dryers.
Selection of cable television hook-ups available.
Full 8-foot high doors.
3/4 inch solid oak parquet floors.
Contemporary kitchens with side-by-side icemaker refrigerators, self-cleaning ovens, built-in microwaves, instant hot water dispensers and ceramic tile floors.
Many apartments feature windowed kitchens.
BUILDING FEATURES:
Landscaped building entrance, framed with limestone piers.
Elegant lobby with domed ceiling.
Attentive, uniformed doorman at your service 24-hours a day.
Beautifully decorated corridors with designer alabaster lighting fixtures and wall sconces, crown moldings and decorative wood-framed apartment entrance doors.
High-speed passenger elevators with separate service elevator.
Separate monitored service entrance, with attendant.
Attended indoor garage.
Package room with delivery escort.
Fully equipped, air conditioned laundry facility with closed circuit TV security.
Cheerfully designed children’s playroom.
Magnificent swim and fitness center with landscaped and furnished sun terrace.
55-foot lap swimming pool.
Fully equipped exercise and aerobics room.
Recreational lounge (with full kitchen facilities – ideal for private parties – by reservation.)
Men’s and women’s locker rooms, with separate saunas and showers.
Fully furnished conference room (by reservation).
PREVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR REQUEST!
TO SCHEDULE A VISIT R.S.V.P. for a VIP TOUR:
JAMIE KNUCKLES AT: 347-323-8671
Amenities
Full Service Luxury Building.

* Doorman
* Health Club
* Pool
* Roof deck
* Elevator

* Terrace
* Dining Room
* Fireplace
* Washer/Dryer
* Central A/C

Day 5 – 24.11.2009

Tujuan berikutnya adalah Tung Chung dan Ngong Ping.

Di Tung Chung ada mall namanya Citygate Outlet yang isinya outlet2 brand2 ternama. Dari Tung Chung kit abisa naek cable car ke Ngong Ping. Di Ngong Ping sendiri ada Ngong Ping Village, monastery, dan Giant Buddha.
Dari semalem gua udah bilang kalo misalnya jadi ke Giant Buddha, gua tunggu di bawah aja deh. Gua kan udah pernah naek ke atas dan dengan keadaan kaki yang kurang fit ini karna kebanyakan jalan, gua gak kuat deh naek ke atas hehehe…

Ternyata pas ke Tung Chung kita misah ama ipar gua dan istrinya. Tujuannya sih tetep sama, tapi kita  pergi duluan. Sampe Citygate kok yah jadinya males ke Ngong Ping hehehe… Apalagi Felice bobo jadi sayang juga kalo naek cable car karna Felice gak ikut nikmatin kan. Yasud, akhirnya kita muter2 di Citygate aja deh.
Abis dari Citygate, sorenya ke Causeway Bay. Tujuan utama di Causeway Bay adalah IKEA hehehe… Kita berdua emang demen banget ke toko2 model IKEA begini. Banyak yg bisa dilihat siih hehehe…
Dari IKEA Park Lane kita ke Times Square. Sempet nyasar karna gua lupa arahnya. Maklum terakhir ke HK tahun 2001 jadi udah banyak lupanya nih hehehe….
Muter-muter lagiii sampe kaki menyerah, pulanglah kita. Tapi biar kata menyerah tetep aja jam 10an baru balik ke hotel hahaha….

Day 6 – 25.11.2009

Hari ini tujuannya muter-muter lagi. Kita naek free shuttle bus ke Tsim Sha Tsui. Dari situ kita naek MTR ke Jordan untuk breakfast di Australia Dairy Company. Cerita tentang makanan nanti gua posting sendiri yaaah…. Kalo gak postingannya panjang2 amat hehehe….

Abis dari Jordan kita jalan2 aja sepanjang jalan dari Jordan ke TST. Sorenya kita muter2 di Mongkok sampe malam. Kaki menyerah, pulanglah kita hehehe….

Day 7 – 26.11.2009

Hari ini terakhir di HK. Rencananya jam 9an pagi kita check out dan buru-buru nyebrang lagi ke Macau supaya bisa jalan-jalan lagi di Macau.
Tapiii… rencana tinggallah rencana. Kita malah asik shopping di Panda Place hehehe… Ternyata Panda Place ini tokonya menarik2 loh.
Ada Jusco $10 Shop. Isinya barang-barang Jepang kayak di Daiso tapi harganya cuman HKD 10. Kalaaappppp…. Sayang  koper gak muat lagi hiks….

Trus naek taxi ke China Ferry Terminal. Naek First Ferry ke Macau. Harganya lebih murah karna kita nyebrang siang hari. Harganya HKD 136, Felice harganya sama juga.
Sampe Macau udah jam 4 sore, trus kita naek free shuttle bus Venetian. Yup, kita memang sengaja mau nginep di Venetian di hari terakhir.

Sampe Venetian, baru sampe lobby aja udah terkagum2 ama interiornya. Toiletnya baguuusss….
Setelah check-in kita langsung ke kamar dan kamarnya bagooozzzzzz…
Kamar kita Rialto Suite dengan luas 170m2. Glek! Apartemen gua aja luasnya cuman 80m2 :p

Setelah taro barang dan leyeh-leyeh bentar, kita turun ke food court. Makan dong aaah.. Laperrr…
Abis itu balik ke kamar, beres-beres dan jam 7 malem kita naek taxi ke Macau Tower. Tujuan awalnya sih mau naek sampe ke atas, tapiii…. ternyata sampe Macau Tower ada keramaian. Oooh… ada 9th Macau Food Festival.
Waaah, seruuuu….
Kelamaan muter-muter di food festival, pas mau naek ke tower-nya ternyata udah tutup, hiks…
Yasud, gpp deh, yang penting udah foto bareng Macau Tower hehehe…

Rencananya dari Macau Tower mau ke City of Dreams, tpai karna kaki udah gak tahan akhirnya kit apulang ke hotl deh. Menikmati kamar yang indah hahaha….

Day 8 – 27.11.2009

Pagi terakhir di Macau karna hari ini juga jam 14.30 kita bakalan pulang ke Jakarta.

Jam 9 turun ke mall buat foto-foto.

Abis itu kita ke food court lagi. Abis itu gua keliling berdua Felice sedangkan Yudi mengadu nasib di kasino heheh.. Lumayan menang MOP40 :p
Jam 12 lunch, abis itu langsung balik ke kamar ambil koper dan check out. Rencana mau liat2 kolam renangnya pun gak terlaksana. Duuuh.. kalo jalan-jalan mah emang gak inget waktu yah. Jadi waktu serasa berlari dan kita terseok-seok mengejarnya…

Jam 13 naek free shuttle bus ke airport dan jam 15 kita take off.

Capek kebanyakan jalan tapi nikmat.

Puji Tuhan tahun ini keinginan gua dan Yudi terpenuhi.
Yudi udah pernah ke Singapore, gua belom, so kita kepengen ke Singapore bareng.
Gua udah pernah ke Hong Kong, Yudi belum, so kita juga kepengen ke Hong Kong bareng.
Tuhan Mahabaik mengabulkan keinginan kami berdua di akhir bulan kedua di awal tahun ini dan di akhir bulan kedua di akhir tahun ini.

Budget carrier Viva Macau Airlines celebrated the 2nd anniversary of service between Ho Chi Minh City and Macau on Monday, and launched its new ticket office on the same day.

The booking office is located on the third floor of the five-star Sheraton hotel in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1.

Viva Macau CEO Reg Macdonald (R) toasts with the first customer (L) at the airline’s new booking office in Ho Chi Minh City on Dec. 7 (Photo: Tuong Thuy)

In addition to opening the new office, the low-cost carrier launched a promotion for the Ho Chi Minh City-Macau service, which became daily in July this year. Promotional fares until Dec. 11 start from US$49 one way.

Traffic between the two cities has grown significantly, Viva Macau CEO Reg Macdonald said.

“We’re pleased to see an increasing number of travelers between Ho Chi Minh City and Macau, especially since we operated daily service.”

“We are also keen in starting new service to Hanoi,” he added. However, the time to launch has not been announced.

Viva Macau currently flies direct from Macau to Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, Jakarta and Sydney. It will commence twice weekly service between Macau and Melbourne on Dec. 9, and Japan’s Sapporo on Dec. 19. The carrier also has plans to fly to India.

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A couple of weeks ago I found this post on Butterfly Effect’s Blog. You see, I like taking picture of my feet/shoes when I’m in a certain place. It’s like a strange way of saying ” I was here.” I promised Butterfly Effect I’d post my own photo, I was only able to unearth this:

We were In Macau

I blame it on my love for sneakers how all of this started.  On the photo from left to right: sister1, me, sister 2.  The weekend has been a roller coaster of things I had to do. I have my plate full right now with school and all but I was able to get a take two on my banana cake and try out a Rustic Apple Tart. I’ll talk about that more on Friday. I’ve been meaning to write a decent reviews on some of the books I’ve recently finished. Hopefully I have one by Wednesday.

So before I head out to my own little world here’s a quote worth smiling about:

It does make sense, doesn't it?

I hope you have a lovely week ahead of you.

Until Tomorrow, See yoU!

さっきは、親友アンナちゃんからの携帯メッセージをくれた。
明日までは、Vivienne Westwood の VIPセールですね。
全部のアイテムは、５０％OFF です。γ(▽´ )ﾂヾ( ｀▽)ゞ
実は、私、 Vivienne Westwood が趣味がない。
Burberry と Burberry Blueのほうが好きです。
３年前（４年か？）に Vivienne Westwood の鞄を買った理由は、アンナちゃんのために、何数のアイテムを買っても、VIPメンバーに成れたから。
いい友達でしょ？
でも、多分、今日は Vivienne Westwood の店に行くかも。
今日は超暇だから・・・

Take off to Macau with the JetSaver Light Challenge

Ten 4 day and 3 night trips for two to Macau and a grand prize $1,000 travel voucher up for grabs!

Jetstar, the leading low fares airline, has launched the third edition of its highly popular JetSaver Light Challenge. This time Jetstar is ready to take participants off to Macau. From today until 24 December 2009, contestants have a chance to win 4 day – 3 night trips to Macau and a grand prize of $1,000 in Jetstar travel vouchers.

Open to anyone, contestants must participate as teams of two and submit an exciting and creative itinerary of 5 things they would like to do in Macau for a day, based on a budget of $30 per person. This budget is equivalent to the return saving of one person “travelling light” on a JetSaver Light fare. Ten teams will be selected to travel for free to Macau from 1 to 4 February 2010 for a 4 day 3 night trip. They will need to capture with photos their Macau moments and post it on their blog. After the trip, one team with the most interesting blog entry will be awarded a $1,000 Jetstar travel voucher.

Mr Leslie Ng, Head of Commercial Jetstar Asia said, “The Macau JetSaver Light Challenge is being staged to celebrate our commitment to leading the low fares market and providing more good times, more often to Jetstar travellers. Since introducing the JetSaver Light fare in April this year, our passengers have been responding really positively to the opportunity to travel light and to pay less.”

Details of the challenge as well as the terms and conditions are available at www.jetstar.com/specials/jetsaverlight. Applications will close at 11.59 pm on 24th December 2009. Challenge participants will be chosen by 8th January 2010 for travel from 1 February 2010 to 4 February 2010. Teams will then need to blog their Macau moments before 8 February 2010 and the winning team will be notified by 9 February 2010.

Jetstar flies daily between Singapore and Macau from $108 all inclusive one-way fare (JetSaver Light) available at Jetstar.com.

The Macau JetSaver Light Challenge is organised by Jetstar with support from the Macau Government Tourist Office. This follows the success of the Penang and Kota Kinabalu editions of the challenge that were organised earlier in 2009.

# JetSaver Light fares include up to 10kg of carry-on luggage only. JetSaver fares, with an allowance of 20kg of check-in luggage, can be purchased for $15 more per passenger per flight at Jetstar.com.

Bangun pagi…buru2 sarapan di hotel trus bakalan banyak tempat yang mau kita kunjungin. Pilihan pertama ke Kuen Lam Statue…jadi itu kaya patung Kwan Im gitu yah model2 gitu deh hehehe, kita dari hotel naik taxi, yang gak sampe 5 menit udah sampe. Barangkali si supir juga bingung deket gini kok naik taxi…yah kita juga gak tau sedeket itu kan hehehe….tapi dari pada jalan kaki, panas terik dan buang waktu. Bisa sih naik bis tapi ada nomer2nya gitu…harus cari tau lagi.

Sampe sana seperti biasa foto2 gitu deh…abis kelar foto2 di patung itu, kita naik taxi lanjut ke Macau Tower…kita gak manjat keatas, dulu sih gw udah pernah manjat keatas…bayar lumayan mahal, nah diatas itu lantainya terbuat dari kaca transparan yg tembus pandang ke jalanan bawah…jujur aja kaki itu lemes gak bisa napak hahahaha kaya ngilu aja…untung aja gak semua area itu lantainya dari kaca, kalau gak bisa senewen deh.

Seperti biasa kalo ke Macau itu gak afdol kalo gak ke gereja Catedral dia…jadi itu reruntuhan gerejanya, yang sisa cuman bagian depannya doang. Daerah sana tinggal jalan kaki udah nemu daerah turis, kaya jual suvenir, makanan2 trus ada gereja lain, gedung pemerintahan, kantor pos…yang dominasi bangunannya bergaya portugis.

Foto2 dulu di gerejanya baru menjelajah ke tempat lain, buat foto2 juga …sampe kita ke kantor pos…mampir dulu dong buat beli perangko. Secara koleksi perangko Macau gw dikit banget……wah ternyata perangkonya bagus2 semua, dia ada khusus bagian filateli, jadi semua perangko di pajang ke dinding dan kita bisa lihat. Abis itu kita di kasih form buat tulis kode2 yg mana yg mau kita beli, nanti ke bagian depan kasih form itu, dan dia akan siapkan perangkonya trus kita bayar di kasir…sistematis yah

Disana kita makan siang dimana yah, agak lupa tapi kayanya model2 Mc. D gitu deh…cari yang aman aja ketahuan harga dan rasa, dari pada makanan lokal…dulu gw pernah ke restoran lupa daerah mana, yang punya itu keluarga miss Macau…jd ortunya buka restoran dan mereka punya 4 anak cewe yang semua jadi miss Macau hehehe…hebat yah, jd kita makan disana itu bisa foto pake mahkota sama tongkat kerajaan (duplikat) gw juga ikut foto tuh waktu itu…tapi gw udah gak inget jalan kesananya gimana.

Dibawah foto2nya kita jalan2 di Macau…selesai makan buru2 kita balik hotel beres2 soalnya mau ke pelabuhan ferry lagi lanjut ke Hongkong.

Sampe di pelabuhan Hongkong, nyari taxi buat ke hotel…tadinya si taxi gak mau katanya hotel kita itu kaga ada lobby, jadi begitu di drop depan jalanan yang emang rame, langsung pintu hotelnya hahahaha. Lupa nama hotelnya apa, yang jelas *3 tapi okelah dengan furniture dan interior yang minimalis….yang penting bersih sampe ke WC nya. Paling geli kalo dapet hotel *3 tapi dengan kondisi WC yang kurang oke.

Selesai beres2 udah sore menjelang malam, karena tujuan kita besoknya ke Disneyland…jadilah malam ini juga kita naik trem ke The Peak Hongkong…tadinya sempet naik taksi, tapi setelah gw ribut2 pake bahasa canton karena dia ngetok gw berapa ratus $ karena di kira turis…dengan banyak alasan jauh, harus lewat terowongan, dll. Akhirnya kita naik taksi itu sampe ke stasiun trem yang nanjak ke The Peak.

Sampe sana kita beli tiket yang return…sebetulnya beli single trip juga bisa, karena harga return gak lebih murah…sama aja kalo diitung2, tapi dari pada nanti diatas ngantri beli lagi, sedangkan orang2 banyak yang antri untuk turun trem…dan trem yang tersedia cuman 2 bolak balik..yang bikin antrian pulang itu panjang banget.

The Peak rameeeeeeeeeeeee banget, bahkan mau foto ambil spot yang bagus tanpa manusia2 di sekeliling aja susah….tapi yah dapet juga dengan ala kadarnya…kelar foto kita pulang, seperti dugaan antri trem nya lama banget, ada kali 45 menit gitu…fiuh….untung udah beli tiket duluan deh…begitu turun dari trem, kapok cari taxi karena dia ketok harga gak mau pake argo…jadinya kita jalan kaki lumayannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn jauh buat cari stasiun MTR malam2 gitu loh udah capek, begitulah kalo ke LN apa2 kudu jalan kaki kalo ogah naik taxi hahaha…

Ketemu MTR langsung kita naik buat turun di Tsim Tsa Tsui yang cuman berapa stasiun doang dan cuman berapa $….untung gak naik taxi deh dengan harga semena2. Sampe station kita jalan kaki balik ke hotel untuk istirahat buat melanjutkan jalan kaki lagi besoknya di Disneyland.

Sebenernya kita gak rencana trip ke luar negeri dalam waktu dekat. Menurut rencana sih paling cepet tahun 2011 karna tahun 2009 kita udah ke Singapore bulan Februari dan tahun 2010 Felice mau masuk sekolah jadi dananya dipersiapkan untuk bayar sekolah yang belum tau dimana itu.
Tapiii… dd ipa rgua yang udah merit tanggal 15 November kemaren, cerita waktu dia lagi prepare acara honeymoon-nya kalo ke Hong KOng via Macau jauuh lebih murah dibandingkan direct ke Hong Kong. Apalagi kalo naek Viva Macau yang notabene adalah low cost airlines.
Kok yah jadi mupeng juga yaah…
Terus Yudi itung2 kayaknya masih ada cuti dan itung2 dana juga masih cukup meski tahun depan kudu bayar sekolah Felice. Toh hidup ini untuk dinikmati kan yah?
Yasud, akhirnya kita okeh jadi nyamuk yang lagi honeymoon hahaha…
Sebelumnya kita tanya dulu ke mereka gimana kalo kita bertiga ikutan dan mereka gak keberatan, malah bagus ada yang fotoin katanya hahaha….

Persiapan

Persiapan kudu dong yah. Waktu yang tersedia untuk bersiap-siap cuman sebulan. Bayangkan waktu ke Sing dulu mah kita udah beli tiket beberapa bulan di muka. Lah ini cuman sebulan dan belum booking apa-apa.
Yang pertama dilakukan adalah cek harga airlines dan akhirnya pilihan tetep jatuh pada Viva Macau dengan rute Jakarta – Macau – Jakarta karna lebih murah dan direct ke Macau tanpa perlu transit seperti low cost airlines lainnya.

Abis itu pilih hotel. Jujur karna budget yang gak banyak, kita sempet mau stay di apartemen sewaan selama di Hong Kong. Tapi dd ipar gua yang udah pernah mengalaminya dan juga cerita dari mamana Clo, stay di apartemen sewaan di Hong Kong sangat tidak direkomendasikan buat yang punya anak karna kondisinya jauh berbeda dengan apartemen sewaan di Sing.
Yah berarti kita kudu cari hotel dong yah.

Jadwal keberangkatan kita dari tanggal 20 – 27  Nov 2009.
Perginya naek flight jam 19.35 dan sampe Macau jam 00.45. Nyubuh yah, boow.. otomatis kudu langsung cek in di hotel Macau. Rencananya kita akan stay di Macau semalem, jadi baru nyebrang ke HK tanggal 22 Nov, stay di HK sampe tanggal 26 lalu nyebrang ke Macau lagi, nginep semalem di Macau, trus tanggal 27nya balik ke Jakarta dengan flght jam 14.35.

Hotel di HK pun sudah di booking via Agoda untuk tanggak 22-26 November 2009.  Kita pilih Panda Hotel di Tsuen Wan yang memang jauh dari keramaian tapi harganya bersahabat dengan kantong hehehe… Toh di HK kemana-mana gampang kan yah, tinggal naek MTR aja kok.
Untuk malam terakhir di Macau, tgl 26 Nov kita udah booking di Venetian Macau via website resminya karna lagi ada promo jadi lebih murah di banding beli di agent.
Nah yang jadi masalah adalah dimana kita akan menginap tanggak 21 dan 22? Pas cek2 harga kamar via online agent, kok yah mahal-mahal banget. Naiknya bisa 3 kali lipat. Ada apakah gerangan??
Ternyata oh ternyata, tanggal segitu lagi ada acara Macao Grand Prix. Oooohhh… pantesan ajeh…
KArna harga kamarnya naek banyak, akhirnya kita cuman book semalem aja biar pas kita sampe di Macau bisa langsung cek in. Harga dan fasilitas yang paling bersahabat dengan kantong adalah Grand Waldo Macau via Macau.com.
Lalu tanggal 21 sore kita langsung nyebrang ke HK dan nginep di Empire Hotel Causeway Bay yang kita book via Agoda juga.

Tiket udah dibeli, voucher hotel sudah di tangan, kami pun siap berangkat

Day 1 – 20.11.2009

Seperti biasa, kalo mau pergi Yudi musti pulang pada saat2 terakhir. Taxi udah nunggu di bawah, dia baru sampe rumah. Jadi langsung deh ganti baju dan angkut barang hehehe….
Sebenernya kita sempet kuatir juga kalo flight kita di cancel karna 2 minggu sebelumnya sepupunya Yudi ikut tour ke Macau-HK naek Viva Macau dan di cancel. Untung ikut tour jadi diurusin ama tournya dan 2 hari kemudian tetep berangkat naek Garuda. Lah, kita urus sendiri begini kalo di cancel berarti musti beli tiket lagi yang udah pasti harganya tinggi kan? Emang sih kalo cancel duit tiket kita pasti dibalikkin, tapi kan ribet aja ngurusinnya.
Pas sampe airport dan check in antriannya panjang. Waah.. kita bersyukurbanget berarti kemungkinan di cancel kecil karna penumpang banyak hahaha…
PErarturan Viva Macau ini setiap luggage yang kita masukkin bagasi kena checked baggage fee USD8 dengan berat maksimal 15kg per passenger. Di convert ke rupiah jadi Rp 80.000,-.  Kelebihan berat akan di hitung per kg. Tapi jumlah berat bisa diakumulasikan untuk passengers dengan 1 kode booking. Jadi kita masukkin 2 luggage bayar Rp 160.000 tapi berat koper gua 18 kg, dan dd ipar gua 12 kg.

Penerbangan sempet delay. Jam 19.30 baru boarding dan sempet nongkrong di runway setengah jam lebih, jadi kita baru terbang jam 20.30.

Day 2 – 21.11.2009

Sampe Macau sekitar jam 01.30. Selama terbang, Felice bobo nyenyak.
Begitu keluar pintu pesawat, busettttt, anginnya dingin bangeds. Brrr!!!
Untung udah pake kaos dalem, kaos tangan panjang, dan jaket. Tapi itu pun gak kuat nahan dinginnya. Gua langsung lari gendong Felice ke dalam bus yang bawa kita ke airport. Udah gak inget ama Yudi lagi deh hahaha…. Gua udah di bus baru Yudi nyusul dengan terseok-seok bawa 1 backpack, tas gua yg talinya tiba2 copot, dan 1 koper cabin hahaha….
Turun dari bus langsung lari lagi masuk ke dalam airport karna gak kuat ama dinginnya.
Begitu lewatin imigrasi yang gak ribet, buru-buru pake sweater dan syal sebelum berjuang melawan dingin di tempat tunggu taxi hahaha….

Taxi di Macau pada kurang ajar deh. Dari airport ke Grand Waldo itu sebentar banget, gak sampe 10 menit, argo pun cuman MOP38, tapi dia minta 63 boow… Emang ada charge untuk tiap koper yg naek taxi, tapi mustinya gak semahal itu deh.
Waktu cowok2 buka dompet itu sopir ngintipin mulu. Bete deh. Tapi udah tengah malem gitu ya sudah lah yah, itung2 amal aja deh. Lagian mau berantem juga ada kendala bahasa sih hahaha….

Sampe hotel jam 02.30. Kamar di Grand Waldo okeh juga. Lumayan gede. Kita dapet ranjang twin tapi bisa disatuin. Kamar mandinya juga bersih, ada bathtub-nya. Ok lah pokoknya, apalagi kalo inget harganya yg murah itu dibandingkan hotel2 lainnya hahaha… Begitu sampe kamar langsung deh pada ngoroks….

Jam 9 pagi udah bangun lagi, jam 10 turun breakfast. Jam 10.30 diusir karna waktu breakfast telah usai hahaha….
Abis itu kita ambil koper dan check out deh. LAlu koper dititip ke concierge dan kita naek free shuttle bus ke Grand Lisboa. Tujuan utamanya sih ke Senado Square dan St. Paul’s ruins yang dari Grand Lisboa tinggal jalan kaki ajah.

Sampe Senado Square sempet binun yang mana. Gua pikir yang namanya Senado Square itu luaaas bangeds, taunya cuman sepetak gitu aja. Iiih… mereka pinter banget promosiin pariwisatanya yah…
Kita jalan kaki ke St. Paul. Sepanjang jalan keluar masuk toko yang emang berderet sepanjang jalan, plus nyobain cemilan2 yang dikasih ama toko2 kue hehehe… Dan sampailah kita di St. Paul’s ruins yang terkenal itu. Foto-foto dong pastinya hehehe….

Abis itu Yudi n ddnya balik ke hotel ambil koper. Gua n istrinya ipa rgua tunggu di ferry terminal menuju Hongkong. Lalu nyebranglah kita ke HK.
Kita naek Turbo Jet karna tujuan kita ke Hong Kong Island. Kalo ke Kowloon bisa naek First Ferry. Harga tiketnya HKD 176 untuk adult dan HKD 161 untuk child.
Sampe Hong Kong jam 20an, langsung naek taxi ke hotel. Kamar hotelnya enak juga nih…
Yang paling keren kamar mandinya. Dindingnya terbuat dari kaca semua tapi ada magic glass-nya. ada tombol yang kalo dipencet kaca yang transparan ini jadi gak transparan lagi hehehe…
Yudi kecapekan, jadi gua bareng dd ipar n istrinya jalan kaki ke resto terdekat. Emang deket sih, tinggal jalan kaki gak sampe 5 menit udah sampe jejran toko dan resto yang enak-enak. Trus gua bungkus wonton noodles yang enak dan murah, cuman HKD 18 sajah, beli 2 bungkus dan makan bertiga di kamar hotel. Nikmaattt… DIngin-dingin makan yang anget-anget…
Abis itu bersih-bersih dan ngoroks deh hehehe….

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Notes:

- deluxe room Grand Waldo Hotel sekitar 950ribuan per malam saat peak season.

- cityview room Empire Hotel Causeway Bay sekitar 700ribuan per malam.