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Macau 'full of surprises'
MACAU IS LITTLE-KNOWN COMPARED TO ITS NEIGHBOUR, HONG KONG, BUT IT OFFERS A VIBRANT COMNINATION OF URBAN BUSTLE AND NATURAL RELAXATION, AS 30 AGENTS ON A CATHAY PACIFIC MEGA FAM FOUND OUT...
FAM DETAILS WHEN: SUMMER 2014 WHO: 30 UK TOUR OPERATORS WHERE: HONG KONG & MACAU WHY: TO INVESTIGATE THE LINKS BETWEEN THESE TWO ASIAN MEGA CITIES!
"Macau was full of surprises: delicious
fusion food, old local charm, adrenaline- inducing bungee jumps, fantastic nightlife and some impressive casinos." Lisa Harris, Travel Counsellor
“Macau old town reminded me of the T
hirty operators and travel agents visited Macau and Hong Kong on Cathay Pacifi c's Mega Fam
trip to the Far East. The group spent three nights in Macau,
courtesy of the Macau Government Tourist Office, and a jam-packed itinerary gave them the chance to explore this unique Chinese region. Highlights included a city tour covering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Centre of Macau, with its 20 monuments including the iconic Ruins of
St. Paul's, the Baroque-style St. Lawrence's Church, Senado Square and the A-Ma Temple, the oldest building in Macau. Taking in the more modern, the group
surveyed the full city panorama from the 338-metre-tall Macau Tower. Agents also had plenty of opportunities
to sample the diverse Asian-European cuisine of the territory. They tasted delicious Macanese cuisine at Restaurant Litoral and enjoyed lunch at the colonial Pousada Coloane, set on the sleepy, green island of Coloane.
For Camilla Bassett from Premier Holidays, it was her first visit to both Hong Kong and Macau. She said it was one of the best fams she has experienced and particularly loved learning about the different lifestyles in both cities. "I will be recommending that my clients twin Macau with Hong Kong because they work perfectly together, especially with the easy access by the TurboJet. I'll also recommend a trip to the House of Dancing Water show – a must see!"
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Brand USA Mega-Fammers break sales record THIS summer's Brand USA
MegaFam, which spanned 21 states and was attended by 100 agents from the UK and Ireland, was hailed a Mega Success.
Agents qualifi ed by completing two specialist modules on the Brand USA agent training programme, as well as selling fl ights: participating agents booked over 12,000 fl ights to and within the USA, a signifi cant increase from 2013’s tally of 5,500 fl ights. The fi nale saw all 100 agents descend on America’s live music
capital, Austin, Texas. Here they enjoyed a gala dinner plus creative presentations from each group, a live performance from folk-rock icons the Gypsy Kings and more live music at a rooftop cocktail bar, before exploring the city. Brand USA has confi rmed it will run a fourth instalment of the MegaFam in 2015, with partners British Airways and American Airlines re-pledging their support. THE VERDICT
“Highlights for me included visiting
Estes Park in the Rockies and travelling up the scenic trail ridge road, although we didn't make it to the top because it was blocked by snow! Sitting around a campfire at the Sylvan Dale Ranch after a fabulous trail ride and waking up for the sunrise in Badlands National Park were also unforgettable. I was surprised by the ever-changing and diverse landscapes, from the Rocky Mountain National Park to the wide- open spaces of Nebraska and the rock formations at Mount Rushmore. Jane Green, Travel Bag
narrow streets of Lisbon. The contrast of the old and the new, East meets West, makes Macau a prefect short stay for all tastes. It has culture, countryside, gastronomy, beaches, shopping, shows, casinos and world-class hotels. What more could you want?” Gareth Mason, Cox & Kings
"Macau exceeded all expectations. The dive acrobatics and high-wire stunts of the House of Dancing Water show made it the most spectacular performance I've seen." Steve Yates, Personal Travel Expert, Kuoni
"We got to experience the history and culture as well as sample the local cuisine and enjoy the lively nightlife." Heather Anderson, Stella Travel
What they said...
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