Breakaway - Fireworks or Seashore for the China National Day weekend?

In case you were not aware, there are a couple of public holidays aka long weekends around the corner in Hong Kong. So mark 23 to 26 September and 1 to 3 October and start planning ahead.

If you are local and want a room with a view of the National Day fireworks whilst staying in the heart of the action, surrounded by food and shopping, then The Excelsior, Hong Kong at Causeway Bay is the place for you. Catch the spectacular National Day fireworks display set for 1 October over Victoria Harbour from your window when you book into their Golden Week Holiday Package starting at HKD1,388* including:

• One night’s accommodation in a Superior Room
• Daily buffet breakfast for two persons at Café on the 1st
• HKD138 dining credit at any of the hotel’s restaurants and bars
• 15% discount on any facial or body treatment at The Excelsior Wellness Centre
• A HKD400 supplement for an upgrade to a Deluxe Harbour View Room

* Rates are subject to 10% service charge, valid from 23 September to 10 October 2010 with a minimum two-night stay and are subject to availability. Call +852 2837 6840 or email: exhkg-reservations@mohg.com or use the hotel’s direct online reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com/excelsior.

If you prefer to getaway from the crowds in Hong Kong, then find peace and tranquility at The Mandarin Oriental, Sanya situated between a backdrop of lush verdant mountains and the sparkling South China Sea. This resort has its own exclusive coral bay where you can spend some quality time with your loved ones whilst enjoying the epitome of luxury. Guests get a night of classic Cantonese flavours and superb seafood at the resort’s Chinese restaurant Yi Yang, and experience the award winning Spa Village, complete with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tai Chi, Yoga and luxury pampering from CNY 2,488 per night. Package includes:

• A 3 night stay in a Terrace or Ocean View Room
• Round trip airport transfer from Sanya International Airport
• Breakfast for two adults and up to two children
• Either dinner for two at the resort’s Chinese restaurant, Yi Yang, or a luxury 1 hour 20 minute Body Treatment for one at the Spa Village
• A CNY 200 Spa voucher
• Complimentary Tai Chi and Qi Gong from a Shaolin Kung Fu Master and Yoga from an Indian Yoga Master, based on the resort’s activity schedule

* Rates subject to 15% service charge and a local city tax of RMB11 per night per person from 28 September to 15 October 2010. A minimum 3 night consecutive stay is required. Reservations at Mandarin Oriental, Sanya’s Reservations Office by e-mail at mosan-reservations@mohg.com, by phone +86 (898) 8820 9999, or by booking online at www.mandarinoriental.com/sanya

- Elaine