Macau, the Las Vegas of Asia.
Having just spent a long weekend there, I realised that like Vegas, it offers whatever money can buy. The spectacular opulence is a stark contrast to the rest of Asia. Tall new buildings everywhere and all fashion labels which you can think of is available there. The casinos are packed with people wagering loads of cash at any one time.
As our group consisted of mainly non-gamblers, we concentrated on the sights and the many Michelin star restaurants available there. Ate our way through 3 days and nights of fabulous food and exquisite wines while we enjoyed the lavish accommodations. The 50th birthday celebrations for the 4 of us was certainly a vacation to remember.
Like Vegas, Macau is not a place to stay for a long vacation as it looks artificial after a while and brings out all the negative human characteristics. Gambling has certainly destroyed many fortunes and will continue to do so. Definitely not an ideal location to bring up a family too.
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