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satishku
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 Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:34 am Post subject: Info on HK Macao |
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Hi guys
I am planning to use the vacation in May (5th or 21st) to make a 4D3N trip to Macao n HK with my wife.
I notice that most airtickets to HK are around 450-500k Won. In addition, I think I can manage hotel for 3 nites for around 300k Won. Can I get better airfares? Or can I save some money by looking for packages which combine airtickets and hotels. If so, where can I get this done??
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Info on HK Macao |
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| satishku wrote: |
Hi guys
I am planning to use the vacation in May (5th or 21st) to make a 4D3N trip to Macao n HK with my wife.
I notice that most airtickets to HK are around 450-500k Won. In addition, I think I can manage hotel for 3 nites for around 300k Won. Can I get better airfares? Or can I save some money by looking for packages which combine airtickets and hotels. If so, where can I get this done??
thanks
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Cathay Pacific has packages (air/hotel/transfers) similar to what you are seeking to do for about 500k won per person.
There are lots of OK hotels in HK and Macao in all budget ranges.
I liked the evergreen hotel in kowloon. hk$400 per night and within 5 minutes walk of the temple street night market and the jade market.
There is more than enough to keep you busy in HK for 4 days...
Unless you plan to spend a lot of time in the casinos, 2 days/1n (ferry and customs clearance time included) is ample for Macao as a tourist (I lived there for a year). Be aware that at peak times the queue for passport control can take more time than the ferry ride from HK to Macao.
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Murakano
Joined: 10 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Info on HK Macao |
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| satishku wrote: |
Hi guys
I am planning to use the vacation in May (5th or 21st) to make a 4D3N trip to Macao n HK with my wife.
I notice that most airtickets to HK are around 450-500k Won. In addition, I think I can manage hotel for 3 nites for around 300k Won. Can I get better airfares? Or can I save some money by looking for packages which combine airtickets and hotels. If so, where can I get this done??
thanks
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I just got back from HKG and Macau. I stayed at the City View Hotel for HKD 484 per night double room , just by Nathan Road (but not on the road itself so quieter), next to the MRT station and close the to the markets (Temple Street/Ladies Market etc). I haven't stayed at other hotel before but apparently this hotel has bigger sized rooms in comparison to HKG's usual tiny rooms.
For Macau you can get combined ferry + hotel tickets at the harbour ferry terminal at a discounted rate. Though I booked my hotel (Sintra Hotel) through Macau.com at a very reasonable prize.
Remember for Macau you can use any of the hotel buses to get around for free to many places. |
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ramen209
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Use www.tripadvisor.com for hotels, you can see the price ranges and people's reviews. |
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satishku
Joined: 22 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:01 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the information.
I will consider the Cathay Pacific packages, but rightnow, the packages are available only till March. I am planning to go in May. I think with a package, I might get the Ticket+hotel deal for 1 million instead of 1.3 million.
Thanks for the info on hotels too. I will search for them on the internet.
Regds
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:44 am Post subject: |
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| satishku wrote: |
Thanks for the information.
I will consider the Cathay Pacific packages, but rightnow, the packages are available only till March. I am planning to go in May. I think with a package, I might get the Ticket+hotel deal for 1 million instead of 1.3 million.
Thanks for the info on hotels too. I will search for them on the internet.
Regds
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Don't know how you figure that.... cathay low season rates (what may will be) in a 4-5* run about 700k per person (double occupancy/twin beds) and in the 3* places run 400k for 4d/3n airfare and transfers included.
I have NEVER paid upwards of 1 million won, except at XMAS.
You'll be hard pressed to get airfare for less than the visit HK now package rate.
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_KR/offerspromotions/offerslanding?refID=2a378a252f894210VgnVCM1000000ad21c39____
If you are planning to go... stay on the kowloon side of the harbor. Rates are usually better and transportation is easy (bus or subway).
http://www.evergreenhotel.com/ has rates as low as HK 380 per night (double occupancy) and includes a decent buffet breakfast.
I have stayed there and found it acceptable (3*).
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satishku
Joined: 22 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:13 am Post subject: |
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sorry, i did not quite get what you said. are you saying that i can get a 4D3N trip for 2 people within 1million in May ??
my estimate was (900k for 2 tickets, 300000 won for 3 nites in hotels +food, tourist spots , shopping ). is it too high or too low ?? money is not a big issue but i want to make good decisions 
i am ok with 3* hotels. but i would like to stay 1nite in Macao also. can this be arranged with in the Cathay package. |
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ttompatz
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| satishku wrote: |
sorry, i did not quite get what you said. are you saying that i can get a 4D3N trip for 2 people within 1million in May ??
my estimate was (900k for 2 tickets, 300000 won for 3 nites in hotels +food, tourist spots , shopping ). is it too high or too low ?? money is not a big issue but i want to make good decisions
i am ok with 3* hotels. but i would like to stay 1nite in Macao also. can this be arranged with in the Cathay package. |
Yes, you CAN get a package for 2 people, 4D/3N for about 1 million TOTAL price.
If you want to add a night in Macao then you just pay the ferry over and the night in the hotel of your choice. (no discount on the HK package - your room just stays empty for a night).
Add in the cost of food, entertainment and tourist stuff.
You may also be able to get a package from someplace like MODE-tour or Hana-tour for similar rates that include a lot of the tourist stuff.
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satishku
Joined: 22 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:44 am Post subject: |
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| thanks a lot i got it now. i think what u said is Reasonable. thanks |
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brier
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 4:03 am Post subject: |
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| On an off note to this tread, Google maps now have street views for Hong Kong. Cool stuff... |
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