http://www.olamacauguide.com/Macau-Tourism-blog.html Ola Macau Updates en-us Macau Tourism Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:47:27 GMT Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:47:27 GMT olamacauguide.com http://www.olamacauguide.com/index.html Comprehensive travel tourism destination guide to Macau - Let us guide you along the cobbled stones, worship in 400 year old Mediterranean churches, and contemplate in ancient temples. Join us in dining with exotic Chinese food or indulging ourselves in the Vegas style buffet and Michelin star cuisine. Have fun in the glitzy casinos hopping from Sands Casino, Venetian Macao, Galaxy, Wynn Resorts and of course the Grand Lisboa Casinos Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:08:45 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/sands-casino.html Tourism and City Guide to Macau Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:08:49 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/casino-jobs.html Macau Casino Jobs - Employment, Recruitment, Work, Careers, Tourism and City Guide to Macau Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:06:23 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-hotels.html Many of the best Macau Hotels are located right in the city of Macau on the peninsula. Room rates in Macau Hotels are generally lower than those of Hong Kong. Usually there is a 10% hotel service charge and a 5% government tax. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:15:46 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/grand-hyatt-macau.html The Grand Hyatt Macau has two distinctive towers located in City of Dreams and provides 791 guest rooms and suites. The hotel enjoys the urban resort integrating entertainment, dining and shopping options of the City of Dreams complex. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:57:29 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/mgm-grand-macau.html MGM Grand Macau: - The unique architecture of the MGM Grand Macau allows its guest and passers-by to witness a visual feast with its majestic appearance. The structure is divided into three segments of brilliant gold, which will undoubtedly appear like waves reflecting the South China Sea with its waterfront location. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:14:58 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/plaza-praca-de-jorge-alves-nativity.html This is the nativity scene inside the Jorge Alvares Plaza (Praca de Jorge Alvares) right in front of the New Yaohan Department Store. - Ola! Macau Guide Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:14:39 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/san-jose-seminary-christmas-crib.html Inside the San Jose Seminary Chapel one can find this Relief Sculpture of the Nativity Scene. A beautiful relief quite well lit. - Ola! Macau Guide Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:03:17 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/cathedral-square-nativity-scene.html The Nativity Scene at the Cathedral Square in front of the church. The Cathedral nativity scene sits at the end of the square. But what is the Christmas creche or the Christmas crib? Well, it is an artistic three dimensional depiction of the birth of Jesus Christ in the manger and it is one of the oldest and most favored of all Christmas traditions Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:59:39 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/san-augustine-church-creche.html A simple creche inside the San Augustine church. San Augustine Church Creche - Ola! Macau Guide Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:53:03 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/sao-lorenzo-creche.html The Sao Lorenzo Church features a beautiful Nativity Creche near the front altar. The Holy Family are placed on top of a cross shaped slab .... The baroque facade of the San Lorenzo Church. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:49:31 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-cathedral-creche.html Macau Cathedral Creche - Ola! Macau Guide Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:39:31 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/creches-in-macau-nativity-scenes.html Christmas is when the various parts of the city brings out the best of the Nativity scenes or Creche or Cribs. Here we highlight some of the beautiful displays of the birth of Jesus Christ. - Ola! Macau Guide Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:36:24 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/leal-senado-nativity.html Leal Senado Nativity Scene - Ola! Macau Guide Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:56:13 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/2011-a-pretty-macau-tour-guide.html I saw this tour guide taking time to take some photos for her Japanese group. Just have to steal a couple of shots. She's very well dressed and she is certainly quite pretty. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:49:50 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-spa.html - The best Macau Spas can be found in some of the resort hotels and in some full time spa centers. Spas in Macau are family friendly affairs and services offered are for both men and women and even children. You can choose among Swedish, Thai, Aromatherapy and Chinese body massages. Foot massages are also popular. Women looking for beauty treatments such wraps, scrubs, facials, pedicures and manicures will be happy. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:55:50 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/hotel-grandview.html Grandview Hotel Macau - Grandview Hotel Macau is conveniently located at the heart of Taipa facing Macau Jockey Club's race course and the famous 4 face Buddha. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:47:19 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/grand-waldo-hotel.html Macau Grand Waldo Hotel is the first entertainment resort in Cotai. An excellent combination of fun, relaxation and luxury, it is emerging to be a landmark in this area and can bring you away from the hassle of the city. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:47:15 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-ferry.html Several fleets of high-speed Macau ferry vessels serve the 40-mile route between Hong Kong to Macau: jetfoils, turbo-cats, jumbo-cats and CotaiJet. There are more than 100 sailings throughout the day and evening, with all-night services. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:23:28 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-ferry-terminals.html Macau Ferry Terminals - Several fleets of high-speed Macau ferry vessels serve the 40-mile route between Hong Kong and Macau: jetfoils, turbo-cats, jumbo-cats and CotaiJet. There are trips every 15 minutes for 24/7. There are more than 100 sailings throughout the day and evening, with all-night service by jetfoils. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:23:27 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/scooter-rental-in-macau.html Scooters are a very economical and fun way to see the sites of Macau, they are also the primary mode of transport for locals due to Macau's narrow streets Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:45:26 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-government-headquarters.html Macau Government Headquarters or Praia Grande Palace is located along the Avenida da Praia Grande which was for hundreds of years runs along the sea boulevard. The mansion, which blends both Chinese and European architectural styles, provides offices and meeting rooms for the Government Headquarters. Starting 2001, the mansion is open to the public for two consecutive days every year. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:26:23 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-wine-museum.html Macau Wine Museum - Macau isn’t only famous for its colorful history and sumptuous egg tarts; it also has a wide and special variety of wines that are very delicately taken care of and exhibited in the Macau Wine Museum. Location: Rua luis Gonzaga Gomes 431, Tourist Activities Centre's Basement; Opening Hours: 10am-6pm. Closed on Tuesdays Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:53:45 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/banyan-tree-macau.html Banyan Tree Macau is a destination that gives the ultimate in entertainment, dining and leisure activities. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:24:34 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/city-of-dreams-crown-towers.html Macau’s leading leisure destination, City of Dreams, is an integrated urban resort located in Cotai, Macau. It combines electrifying entertainment with more ways to win more, world-class accommodations, international dining and designer shopping and more. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:24:06 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/city-of-dreams-hardrock-hotel.html Macau’s leading leisure destination, City of Dreams, is an integrated urban resort located in Cotai, Macau. It combines electrifying entertainment with more ways to win more, world-class accommodations, international dining and designer shopping and more. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:23:36 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/east-asia-hotel-macau.html East Asia Hotel Macau is one of the most favored hotels in Macau being undoubtedly an affordable option for budget travelers who want to be within a short walking distance from Macau’s historic center, Senado Square and downtown Macau. It is located in a quiet but atmospheric neighborhood. A cinema, shopping arcade and banks are just near. Guests can also enjoy the excitement of the city’s casinos and major entertainment, business and shopping districts with its short distance from the hotel. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:23:06 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/grand-waldo-hotel2.html The Grand Waldo is a 12-storey, five star luxury hotel and casino resort in Macau with 340 well-appointed guest rooms, superior suites and executive floor rooms. Most of the guest rooms offer 180 degrees spectacular water views and the other accommodations have splendid city views of Macau. After a full day of sightseeing, relax easy beneath the comfort of our lovely designed guest room and enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds Grand Waldo. Ming Fai Industrial (ShenZhen) Co. (HK Stock code: 3828) provides all personal care products for Grand Waldo. Its products comply with ISO9001:2000 for quality management and ISO14001:2004 for environmental management. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:22:36 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/hotel-lan-kwai-fong-macau.html Lan Kwai Fong Hotel Macau is a stylish new destination that embodies the thrilling energy and hip style of cosmopolitan Macau. The hotel is the city’s coolest destination for discerning travelers to Macau. It boasts of exciting casino floor, chic bars and clubs, enticing dining, a world-class spa, 24-hour guest services and the attentive assistance of caring staff. It combines excellent facilities, state-of-the-art gaming complexes and comfortable living spaces into one great hotel. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:22:03 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/hotel-okura-macau.html The legendary Okura Hotels and Resorts is known for its signature blend of modern comfort and tradition. And now, they are bringing this tradition to the Galaxy Macau, the only truly authentic Asian five-star resort destination in Macau. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:20:21 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/l-arc-macau-hotel.html Showcasing a perfect blend between modern luxuries and lavish décor of the bygone era is the city’s brand new hotel – L’Arc Macau. This hotel is now the city’s new landmark. L’Arc Macau boasts of its very desirable location which is right in the heart of the famous city of Macau. This magnificent hotel with a Portuguese-influenced architecture is only 20 minutes away from the Macau International Airport. It will only take five minutes from the hotel to the Macau-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:19:51 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/the-victoria-hotel.html The Victoria Hotel Macau is a newly built three-star hotel in a colonial style of architecture capturing the historic feel of old Macau. The hotel is located near the Triangular da Areia Preta Garden which is a very suitable location for the hotel. It boasts of its proximity to many shopping centers and the commercial district of Macau. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:19:06 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/sun-yat-sen-memorial-house.html Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Memorial House in Macau was preserved to remember and commemorate the life of Dr. Sun Yat Sen. He played a major role in the formation of the Republic of China and his works and power will be in all the Chinese history books forever. First, let me introduce you to the "man of the house," strictly speaking. - from Ola! Macau Guide Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:50 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/temple-theatre.html Macau Temple Theatre - performances to eulogize the merits of the gods and commemorate the anniversary of the gods Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:48 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/traditional-pawnshop-business.html Located just near the Senado Square, the Traditional Pawnshop Exhibition exhibits and explains how pawnshops were run and operated in the early times. The exhibition also proves that even in the past, before the westerners started to trade with China, the Chinese culture of business and trading was very prominent. Even before the establishment of the Republic of China, many pawnshops were already in operation. In addition, the Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Exhibition was formed because the pawn business in Macau has a profound history and it plays an important role in the growing economy of Macau. - from Ola! Macau Guide Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:47 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/treasure-of-sacred-art-museum.html The Treasure of Sacred Art Museum can be found next to the Church of St. Dominic's. The Church of St. Dominic's was built during the 1950's decade by the Portuguese Dominicans in Macau, together with a convent, which no longer exists - from Ola! Macau Guide Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:45 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/vascodegama.html Vasco da Gama (1469?-December 24, 1524), was a Portuguese explorer who was the first person to sail from Europe to India and was responsible for Portugal's success as an early colonizing power and eventual coming to Macau Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:43 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/wireless-macau-internet.html Wireless Macau internet access is slowly and surely gaining ground in Macau and CyberCTM offers citywide Wireless Broadband Service. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:42 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/zhuhai-package-tour.html 3D2N Macau-Zhuhai-Macau Tour Package - Free Pickup at Macau Airport and transit to Zhuhai, $1880 per person, includes hotels, dinner/lunch/breakfasts, China visa, park tickets, English Guide, and transportation. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:40 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/budget-hotels-macau.html Budget Hotels Macau, Resorts, Accomodation, Guesthouses, and Hostels. Save up to 70% by booking Macau Hotels, and other hotels specially from Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Shenzhen. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:39 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-visa.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:37 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-venetian-grand-canal.html Macau Venetian Grand Canal - from Ola! Macau Travel Tourism Guide Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:35 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-triads.html Macau triads and high crime rate is one of the biggest problems that the Macau government has to face. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:33 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/macau-casinos.html Macau Casinos: Babylon the Miami Flamingo, Rio Hotel, Casa Real, Kingsway, Diamond Casino, Fortuna Hotel Casino, Galaxy Starworld Casino, Jai Alai Casino, Lisboa Casino, Grand Lisboa Casino, Macau Palace Casino, Jemei Casino, Pharaoh’s Palace Casino, Sands Casino Macau, Legend Club, Landmark Casino, Wynn Macau Casino, Hotel Presidente Casino, Hotel Waldo Casino, Golden Dragon Hotel Casino, Grand Emperor Hotel Casino, Crown Macao Casino, Greek Mythology Casino, Hotel Taipa Square, Pousada Marina Infante Casino, Hotel Taipa, Regency Hotel Macau, Grandview Hotel, Golden Crown China Hotel, The Venetian Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:24:52 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/hard-rock-hotel.html Want to live in all the excitement and glamour of a real rockstar? Be at the Hard Rock Hotel in the City of Dreams! At the Hard Rock Hotel, one can have a look of the hotel’s collection of memorabilia that accounts the rock n’ roll history and feel the revolutionary power of music. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:40:09 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/na-tcha-temple.html Na Tcha Chinese Temple Macau - Tourism and City Guide to Macau Wed, 18 May 2011 10:44:31 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/bamboo-temple.html The Buddhist Bamboo Temple was constructed 1911. The temple is dedicated to God of Medicine, Kun lam and Immortal Leung Kun Wed, 18 May 2011 10:44:30 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/temple-of-city-of-god.html Temple of City of God - near to the Kun lam Temple of the Avenida de Coronel Mesquita, is the only temple of local god of land, constructed in 34th year of Guanxu Reign of the late Qing Dynasty (1908). Wed, 18 May 2011 10:44:30 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/coloane-temples.html Smaller Coloane Temples - Sam Seng Temple in Coloane, Kun Iam Temple Wed, 18 May 2011 10:44:29 GMT http://www.olamacauguide.com/kun-iam-temple-taipa.html Kun Iam Temple of Taipa - The blessed rock sees the liberty and the sacred rain proves the existence of Buddha Wed, 18 May 2011 10:44:28 GMT