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Lucky 8 |
This month’s Lucky 8 travelling tips come from Amber Jackson, Trade Executive at Virgin Atlantic Airways.
1.'When in Hong Kong...'- what is your must-do local experience?
One of the most spectacular things about Hong Kong is the skyline at
night with its glistening lights in the city and on the harbour. So
every time I'm there I always fit in the Symphony of lights junk boat
cruise on the Aqua Luna. The boat is a beautiful traditional ornate
junk, with comfy lounge type seating.
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Recipe |
| Stir Fried Fresh Lobster |
This month’s delicious Stir Fried Lobster recipe has been provided by Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok. Enjoy!
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What’s on in Hong Kong |
As
always, Hong Kong has an exciting line up of events and festivals
occurring throughout the city and here’s what’s in store for December:
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Chinese New Year |
| Year of the Snake |
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biggest of all celebrations in Hong Kong is Chinese New Year which
falls on the first day of the first lunar month (10th February, 2013).
Nowhere else is this momentous festival
more accessible than in Asia’s world city, where traditions dating back
thousands of years are practised alongside cosmopolitan events worthy of
a global metropolis.
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Industry News |
| Harvey's Choice Legends in Hong Kong |
| Over
50 Harvey World Travel Consultants headed up to Hong Kong in November
for the annual "Harvey's Choice Legends" trip. The group took part in an
Amazing Race around Hong Kong which resulted in some hilarious Tai Chi
poses (see below!) and a few funny tales to tell upon their return.
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WIN a Christmas hamper |
HKTB
is offering readers the chance to win a Christmas hamper full of
goodies to enjoy over the festive season. For your chance to win, tell
us in 25 words or less why you would like to spend Christmas in Hong
Kong. Click here to enter.
The winner will be notified by 5pm December 12, 2012.
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Hong Kong Transit Tours |
If
you have clients transiting in Hong Kong there are a number of great
transit tours available that provide a taste of this amazing city. Even
better, departure tax for same-day transit and transfer passengers is
waived.
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Hong Kong Visa Information |
| Australian
and New Zealand nationals whose passports have at least six months
validity can enter Hong Kong for a period of up to three months without a
visa making it easy to experience Asia’s World City. Those who wish to stay longer must apply for a visa from a Chinese Consulate at least six to eight weeks prior to departure.
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24 hours in Hong Kong |
Often
referred to as the New York of the East, Hong Kong is constantly
buzzing with energy, no matter the time of day or night, which makes it
the perfect stop-over destination for flights to the UK and Europe.
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