Archive for May, 2010
An Imposing Historical Mansion
Lou Kau Mansion is a historic artifact of Macau that harks back to its colonial days under Portuguese rule. The mansion is believed to be constructed in the late 19th century in the year 1889 by a wealthy Chinese merchant known as Lou Kau. Being a prominent member of Macaus trading community Lou Kau also owned several other imposing structures in the town.
Being an important trading hub in the region Macau drew in many Chinese who came here seeking greener pastures. In addition there always existed a sizeable Chinese population under Portuguese rule; as such many houses built here have elements of traditional Chinese architecture. Lou Kau Mansion also displays these characteristics and is typical of many Xinguan traditional Chinese housing.
Built as a two storey house constructed from grayish bricks the house cuts a somber yet imposing figure in this largely Christian quarter of the city. The faade of the house has a recessed entrance which gives it added grandeur and creates an illusion of space and size. The house a symmetrical arrangement organized in a three by three grid like arrangement. The two courtyards separate the three main halls of the residence which are the Entrance Hall Men Guan Hall the Tea Hall Sedan Hall and the Senior Hall Tou Hall on ground level.
Although the house exhibits typical Chinese architecture it also has neoclassical decorative motifs wooden ceilings and balustrades that exemplify a certain degree of Western influence. This in itself is the story of Macau as it blends the best of the East with the best of the West located close to a luxury hotel in Macau the Sands Macau hotel which is an excellent resort hotel in Macau the Lou Kau Mansion is well worth a visit.
About the writer: Naveen Marasinghe is an Online Marketing Executive at eMarketingEye which is a search engine marketing agency that offers integrated Internet marketing solutions and specializes in serving the online travel and hospitality industry. http://www.emarketingeye.com/
A Guide To The Fayetteville Area Convention Visitors Bureau FACVB
Fayetteville North Carolina is a relatively undiscovered gem that anyone considering moving to North Carolina should add to their list of considerations.
If the idea of spending time in Fayetteville is aluring and you want more information then the Fayetteville Area Convention Visitors Bureau FACVB is the place to check. The FACVB is responsible for advertising and informing people about the city of Fayetteville North Carolina and the Cumberland County area. In case you weren’t aware Fayetteville is a quality travel destination whether it is for business gatherings vacation spots or just to visit the area.
The main office of the FACVB is located near downtown Fayetteville and there is easy access from Interstate 95. Their office is open Monday through Friday 8AM 5PM and on Saturdays from 10AM 4PM. They also have a smaller office located near the Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum. This office is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM 4PM. This location is also easy to access from Interstate 95.
The bureau serves a variety of clients: group tour operators meeting planners travelers and various media outlets. The bureau also plays a key role in assisting the hospitality sector hotels restaurants in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Visitor guides are distributed every week to visitors and transplants to the Fayetteville and Cumberland County areas. This has resulted in a lot of word of mouth publicity for the bureau.
Here are some of the services the FACVB offers:
Familiarization Tours Meeting planners can schedule these kinds of tours with the FACVB.
Media Information If you are looking to get the word out about a meeting or special event in the Fayetteville or Cumberland County areas the bureau can assist in contacting the local media outlets. The bureau can also assist in distributing press releases for your meeting or special event. In addition to working with the local media the bureau also works with the regional and national media convention trade media and travel writers.
Promotional If you are looking to promote Fayetteville or Cumberland County the bureau offers complimentary maps brochures bags and visitor guides. You may also request a video and there are other items available upon request.
The bureau’s site offers plenty of information about Fayetteville North Carolina and Cumberland County. On the site they also have a welcome video you can watch. Also on the website there is information regarding the history of Fayetteville. You can click on the links and read information about their historical sites some of which are registered in the National Register of Historic Places. If you’re a Civil War enthusiast there is a PDF document which you can download. It provides a brief summary of Civil War trail sites.
For visitors the website also offers information about tours dining the military including group tours to Fort Bragg shopping and if you are looking to play a hole in one golf courses. For business and event planners the website offers information about meeting facilities hotel and transportation accommodations.
If you are looking to market your company or services the FACVB invites you to link with them. You can sponsor the bureau by putting their link on your website and in turn they can help to promote your business. The bureau has thousands of visitors each month if not every day. In addition to the link exchange you would be helping to support tourism in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Your company would get massive exposure because visitors around the world visit the FACVB for information.
Hard work has garnered the FACVB many awards. Some of them include the Shining Example Award/Bureau of the Year 2001 and the Destination Marketing Achievement Award which they have received every year from 2003 2006.
The Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureaus goal is to make your vacation meeting or special event a memorable one. With their vast array of resources and southern charm there is no reason why it can’t be done.
About the writer: Sam Huntington writes about travel in North Carolina most frequently about travel specifically related to Fayetteville NC. Use the following link for even more fayetteville nc information.
A Guide To New York City
New York City is the city that never sleeps es verdad? Well it’s certainly no wonder with so many places and stuff that would please all the senses. There’s the Statue of Liberty Central Park the Madison Square Garden and God knows what else. But the question is…where do you stay in New York City?
Admittedly the cost of living especially rent expenses is still rocketing sky high in New York City. If you know where to look a lot of restaurants offer affordable yet tasty dishes so food’s no problem. When it comes to shopping don’t think that New York City is just all about Macy’s. Of course not! There are a lot of bazaars that are ongoing throughout New York City and all you need is an efficient guide to help you out. For tourist spots you shouldn’t believe either that everything in New York City comes with a ticket price. Nuhuh! In fact just walking in downtown New York is already a sight to behold.
So the only problem is yes where to stay?
Before I launch on a list of New York City hotels that could interest you first I have to warn you that what’s termed as “affordable” in New York City may not be “affordable” in your vocabulary. So if you’re cash strapped better check first if you’ve got some friends living in New York City who’d lend you a room for a week or two as you go sightseeing.
New York is a city of high rise towers and a number of those are hotels that you can take your pick of. These buildings range from the five star hotels to the funky ones to hotels with “affordable” packages.
Four Season Hotel : if you’ve got kids then you should consider staying in this kidfriendly hotel because guests under 18 can stay for free. The tallest hotel in New York City it also provides its family guests with coloring books a video lending library and welcome gifts for kids.
Soho Grand Hotel : if you’re the type of traveler who can’t bear to leave your behind have no fear because there are several hotels in New York that can accommodate furry guests just like the Soho Grand Hotel. Upon checkout you’ll even be given a goldfish to remember your New York holiday.
Affinia 50 Suites : this particular hotel has no difficulties in landing a Top 10 spot in any survey when it comes to being the best hotel in New York City. Previously known as the Plaza 50 Suites this is a nofusscomfortzone for travelers who want basic accommodations that would also be easy on the pockets. Large suites equipped with kitchenettes are also available if you so prefer. Hilton Time Square : Never mind Paris Hilton and her notorious antics. At least her family still hasn’t stopped in being one of the best when you’re talking about hotel services. The Hilton Time Square is one of the poshest hotels in New York City with a twentyfiveseater theater and even its own wax museum! And just because it’s posh don’t assume that the staff would turn its nose up on noisy bratty kids or dirty scrambling house pets. Nuhuh! The Hilton Time Square aims to please all forms of guests human and non human adult and kids.
So now all you need to do is choose which hotel you’re going to stay pay the bill enjoy the scenery and of course tour New York City!
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