This city is an extremely accessible destination for holiday as it has a large, efficient airport and is connected to all the major airlines, and there are no lacks of low cost, budget airlines as well.Hong Kong, for me, is a tremendously exciting and fine place for holiday. I still wished I am in Hong Kong, enjoying the food, views, Disneyland, and shopping. There’s always something to do in each of the 4 days I was there. I enjoyed excellent views and great attractions, not mentioning menus that left me spoiled for choice. The shopping was fantastic and I shopped till blisters formed from carrying too heavy a shopping bag.Starting from air tickets, departing from Singapore, an average air ticket to Hong Kong is in the range of S$360 (excluding taxes and other surcharges). However, if Jetstar (budget airline) is having their occasional promotional campaign offering 2 tickets for the price of 1, then each ticket will set you back only S$128 (S$240 if you include taxes and other surcharges). That is, if you don’t mind budget flights. Dragonair is another relatively cheap source of air tickets, if you are not planning to fly by major airlines like Cathay Pacific.I took an early flight and arrived at Hong Kong at around 10.30am in the morning. The experience was a slightly different one from other airports as there’s no connecting passage way from the plane to the arrival customs (for my plane). We had to transfer to a bus to take us to the arrival hall. By a little stroke of luck, I was standing near the door of the bus, and so was the first to alight and made my way to the counters. But unfortunately, there was a long queue and that resulted in me standing for two hours before I cleared the customs. The two hours of standing and waiting was killing.Straight from the customs, I proceeded to the mass transit system (HK’s subway system), which they call the MTR, and boarded the express train to the city. The train ride to Kowloon was impressive, in particular the cleanliness of the train and seats. The MTR station itself is a very short walk straight ahead from the arrival hall and the train ride took just under 20mins to reach Kowloon.Before I left for Hong Kong, I chatted with my colleague on her impressions of the country, and she said matter of factly that all she remembered of Hong Kong was that the hotel room was crammed and small. This just re-confirmed what I had been reading on the Internet about hotel rooms in Hong Kong being small and squeezed. So I was very cautious making reservations, taking time to choose a hotel that offers a bigger room size.After much reading on the miserable small rooms in Hong Kong, I booked an executive room at Eaton hotel, which is supposed to be much larger than most rooms at around 30sqm. Part of the privileges of the executive room is the access to the club lounge, where one can enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks all day, free cocktails in the evening, free Internet access, flat screen TVs, a small library of books, newspapers, and very cozy sofas. The club lounge is really comfortable, and allowed me to rest my feet and body well after a day’s shopping.Upon check-in, the room size is quite acceptable, which is about the same size as a standard room in Singapore. But the service of the hotel is up to the mark and first rate. They provided excellent service with a smile for the four days I was there.Taking to the streets, I have long heard about Hong Kong’s extremely efficient transport system, and there is the tourist pass which has stored in it 3 days of unlimited MTR access. This is good value for money and recommended for tourists visiting the country, especially if your hotel is near the MTR stations and you will be using the system often for moving about.The MTR system links the mainland (Kowloon) to HK Island and Lantau Island (where the airport is). The signs are easy to follow and traveling from one place to another takes minimum effort to figure out.All in all, the air and land transport system is excellent in this place they call Pearl of the Orient, and they have an extensive range of hotels for everyone with different budgets to choose from.
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Best Cheap Vacation Packages – 6 Great, Affordable Places You Should Consider Visiting
Everybody loves going on vacation, but nobody likes paying for it. Just because travel costs money doesn’t mean that it can’t be affordable. You can book your next trip with peace of mind if you choose an affordable destination. Where should you go? This list of best cheap vacation packages includes a variety of domestic destinations and international destinations that won’t hurt your wallet too much.Newport, RIAirfare from most US cities to the Newport airport is reasonable. There are several budget hotels to choose from and tons of free or inexpensive activities to do. You can explore stately mansions, like the Rose Cliff, the Marble House, and the Breakers. There is also the Newport Cliff Walk, the 3.5-mile public walkway that has been designated as a National Recreation Trail.Las Vegas, NVIt might sound cliché, but Vegas really does have some of the best cheap vacation packages. As long as you’re not a hardcore gambler and don’t get carried away by all the games, you can spend a few days in Las Vegas without spending much money at all. Most of the hotels have cheap basic rooms and you can get entertainment just by walking down the street.Lexington, KYGet some Southern charm by spending a few days in this historic affordable city. Just grab some inexpensive airfare to the Blue Grass Airport, or fly to nearby Cincinnati or Louisville and rent a car and drive to Lexington. Since it’s the birthplace of bourbon, you might want to go on a tour at Woodford Reserve Distillery. There are plenty of budget hotels and restaurants to choose from.Sofia, BulgariaIf you’re looking for a cheap European vacation, Sofia is a great place to visit. There are a number of museums to check out, like the Earth and Man Museum, National Art Gallery, Museum of Natural History, Ethnographical Museum, etc. For airfare from North America, check with airlines like Air Canada, JetBlue, Iberia, and Lufthansa.Phuket, ThailandSome of the top budget lodging accommodations are located in the north beach provinces. The north beach area is also ideal if you want a laid-back setting. Public transportation in Phuket is plentiful, with choices of local bus transfers and motorbike taxis. The best vacation packages last for 7 days, so make you travel plans accordingly.La Paz, BoliviaIf you want to stay in the Americas, Bolivia is an affordable and gorgeous country to visit. Some of the best cheap vacation packages are in La Paz, which is perched on a high plateau over 12,000 feet above sea level. There are natural attractions nearby like Lake Titicaca, as well as markets, shops, colonial landmarks, and a variety of other attractions.Online websites that provide the best cheap vacation packages are always worth checking out. You might find exactly what you are looking for. If you’re not looking for anything specific right now, you can still browse the deals to find out what is available. Whenever it’s time to book your trip, don’t forget to use online coupons.
US Hotel Booking
The USA being one of the most advanced nations has a number of hotels which are of all categories including of luxury, budget, and economy. Moreover, most of the cities in the country provide excellent range of accommodation facilities at attractively low tariff and enable travelers to do US hotel booking either online or directly at with the hotel agent. Some top notch hotels in USA including of Bellagio at Las Vegas, Benjamin Manhattan at New York, Caesars Palace at Las Vegas, etc. have been offering online hotel booking for ages.Similarly, some other globally known luxury hotels in US such as Radisson Hotel at Miami, Reunion Resort and Club at Orlando, The Four Seasons at Chicago and the Regency at New York, etc. provide user-friendly hotel booking in USA. Today hotel booking is secure and safe as most of the hotels offer security and confidentiality of customer’s data. Through SSL encryption the data furnished by travelers cannot be taken away by cyber criminals. Most of the hotels in the USA have online booking engines which can be used by travelers for easy and fast hotel booking.Kind of credit cards accepted, step by step information on online booking, terms and conditions, refund in case of cancellation of room, etc. are mentioned on the website. Once the booking is confirmed the user can take printout of the booking page. Amount deducted and charges, etc. are shown in the receipt. Some major hotels in USA including of Peninsula at Chicago, Trump International Hotel and Tower at New York, the Rittenhouse Hotel at Philadelphia, and Westin Grand Bohemian at Orlando, etc. provide easy access to online hotel booking.US hotel bookings are done a lot when it is peak time for travel and tourism in the country. People who are going for honeymoon trip can enjoy a lot traveling in the country as the country can be traveled round the year. Therefore, travelers should always be prepared with travel essentials such as valid Passport and a Visa to enter US as the country is ever ready to accept them. US hotel booking should be done in advanced so that any last minute hassle can be avoided and travel can be made pleasant.Accommodation facilities in the USA are of international standard, hotels are kept clean clean, hotel staff are trained and hospitable and offer excellent service to travelers. As the USA can be traveled at period in a year, backpackers and students can avail attractive concessions on air ticket from airlines and hotel booking from hotels. Moreover, when it comes to offering vacation packages or tour packages, American travel agencies are quite liberal and provide comprehensive range of options and discounts to travelers.