1. Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
It is the 2nd Hard Rock Hotel in Asia, in 2005, it received the award of the best Hard Rock Hotel in the world.
The 320 hotel rooms are designed with hard rock music theme, every room has its own special design with international rock and roll star poster on top of the bed frame. All room has a balcony that facing the beach, the entertainment system in room provides superior entertainment programs.
Facilities: 2000 square meters of swimming pool open from 7am to late night 10pm, with man-made beach aside the pool. Hard Rock SPA provides therapy SPA package like Japanese SPA, full body massage, flower bath, foot massage, face and head therapy.
Rocking Memorabilia: Exhibition hall with great amount of musical collections of super stars. Majority exhibition collections are belong to Beatles and Alvis, also some others like Sting and Madonna.
Dining: There are total of 6 restaurants presenting traditional Thai cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Japanese foods, American California cuisines and Italian foods.
Hard Rock Cafe at the Mezz, a theme restaurant provides a feel of dining on the crystal white beach with decor of sling beds, palm trees and sea breeze.
The Shack, just beside the gigantic swimming pool, which are famous among young adults.
Hard Rock Restaurant, the authentic Hard Rock theme restaurant facing the sea front. A great place for superb American cuisines, live band and great DJ playing latest hits.
Address:
429 Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Resort, Cholburi 20260.
Tel: +66 38 428755
Room Rate: About USD$100-$200 per night.

2. Sheraton Pattaya Resort
Open in 2005, situated at the great location right on the cliff on top of the Pattaya Bay, really suitable for people that like to get away into a tranquil environment rather than the happening party area in Pattaya. It is a really holiday paradise that cover by the beautify sea and natural forest. It has total of 153 rooms, 40 super suites and 2 villas. All the rooms are decorate with traditional Thai layout and furnishing. For the villas, it has own private pool that facing the sea. A famous quote by travelers to Sheraton Pattaya Resort say:”You Don’t Just Stay Here, You Belong”.
The facilities include of 3 outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, and the famous Amburaya SPA.
Dining: There are total of 4 restaurants, including the Asia famous MEZ Restaurant, the Elements Restaurant, open dining western styles Infiniti Restaurant and the Latitude Lounge that has DJ playing the latest hits.
Address:
437 Phra Tamnak Road, Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand.
Tel: +66 38 259 888
Room Rate: USD$200 per night, USD$1200 for the villa.

3. Amari Orchid Resort & Tower
Situated at the North Coast of Pattaya beach, it has about 500 rooms with modern design in the Garden Wind and Ocean Tower. The room has open bath room design that allow you to enjoy beautiful sea view while taking bath. It has 2 swimming pools and 2 fitness center.
Dining: There are couple of famous restaurants like Mantra serving fusion foods, famous steak house The Henry J. Bean’s, Orchid Terrace serving authentic Thai cuisine, Essence for All and Ice Bar.
Address:
240 Moo 5, Pattaya-Naklua Road, Tambon Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand.
Tel: +66 3842 8161
Room Rate: USD$70-$180 per night.

4. Rabbit Resort
It is own by a local Tycoon family since 30 years ago. The theme of this resort adopted the local authentic Thai design, it is surrounded by forests as it is located at Datong Beach, this resort is extremely quiet as surrounding places prohibit vehicle to enter from 10 pm to 5am. It has 45 unit suites with very spacious that allow to have 4-5 people to stay in. The villa can even host up to 6 people. The most special part of the suites and villas are they all have a private kitchen attached, thus you can cook for a whole family there. It has 2 outdoor pools.
Address:
Dongtan Beach, Jomtien, Thailand.
Tel: +66 38 251730-2
Room Rate: USD$120-$150 per suite, USD$300 per Villa.

5. Royal Cliff Beach Resort
Situated in between Jomtien and Pattaya, the resort covers about 64 hectare of land, 5 minutes driving distance to Pattaya city. The resort can divided into Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, Royal Cliff Terrace, Royal Cliff Grand & SPA and Royal Wing & SPA, each has its own theme and design. Royal Cliff Beach Resort has total of 1090 rooms, 10 restaurants, 5 bistros and pubs, 5 swimming pools, a comprehensive Royal Cliff Sports & Fitness Club, 6 tennis courts, 1 jogging track right in the tropical rain forest, small scale golf course, boat renters for islands hopping, and the most fabulous Royal Cliff School of Thai Culinary Arts, cooking classes are taught by famous Chefs.
Royal Cliff Beach Hotel established in 1974, total of 544 rooms, completed renovation in 2006, situated in the middle of the resort.
Royal Cliff Grand & SPA established in 1992, it has total of 372 rooms, most of the room view is sea view, also it has 2 Royal Suites.
Royal Cliff Terrace is a 5 storey building has total of 86 rooms with true authentic Thai Decor, including 64 unit of honeymoon suites and 14 family suites.
Royal Wing & SPA has 83 suites with private in-room jacuzzi pool and balcony, also it has 3 Presidential Suites for super VIPs.
Address:
353 Phra Tamnuk Road, Pattaya, Cholburi 20150, Thailand.
Tel: +66 38 250 421
Room Rate: USD$120-$150 per night.

6. Dusit Resort, Pattaya
Situated at the north coast of Pattaya beach, it has private beach the Lagoon Beach, all hotel rooms able to view the whole Pattaya Beach from the 180 degree paranomic balcony. It has total of 282 normal rooms, 40 grand rooms, and 2 suites The Princess Suite and Royal Suite. It has 2 swimming pools the Lagoon Pool and Chaba Pool, 3 tennis courts and a fitness center, also the famous Devarana SPA.
Dining: Cascade Cafe for international buffets, The Bay Italian Restaurant presents the authentic Italian cuisines, The Peak Chinese Restaurant, Lobby Lounge and BBQ Buffet which only open every Saturday.
Address:
240-242 Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150 Thailand.
Tel: +66 38 425611
Room Rate: USD$110-$200 per night.

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Hotel Loipersdorf SPA and Conference
Austria is one of the most exclusive and elegant travel spot in Central Europe. The Hotel Loipersdorf has the most beautiful Styrian landscape. Look out from the hotel rooms windows are the majestic slopes, idyllic castles, greenery hills; also it has state of the art spa with extensive of beauty care and relaxation treatments in country side.
Key Features:
Dinning: Brasserie that serve innovative Styria cuisines. Steirische Toskana serves Mediterranean foods. American Bar – Blues serve wines and spirits.
Leisure: Authentic Styrian signature SPA with Ayurveda therapies and fitness check. Cross country running, hiking, biking and nordic walking tracks. Tennis courts and indoor swimming pool. There is another 6 golf courses within reach.
Others: Congress center with Wi-Fi enabled cater for 800 guests. Complimentary airport transfer, library, countryside excursions.
Address:
Loipersdorf Nr. 219, 8282 Loipersdorf, Styria, Austria.
TEL: (43-3383) 20-000
FAX: (43-3383) 20000-81
165 kilometers from Vienna International Airport.

Hotel Sacher Salzburg
The Hotel Sacher Salzburg is a great culture experience that founded in 1866. It has great luxurious interiors, living tradition and atmosphere and a superb view over the quiet Salzach River to the Old Town. Each of the guest room is decorated differently using finest materials with elegance traditional setup and most up to date technological standards. Services are superior.
Dining: Zirbelzimmer is the the gourmet restaurant. Salzachgrill, Cafe Sacher, piano bar and restaurant terrace feature international cuisine and regional specialties. You can find Sacher-Torte in the Sacher Confectionery Shop.
Leisure: Fitness center with sauna, steam bath, solarium and massage. Nearby you can get skiing, swimming and tennis.
Others: Superb elegant facilities with natural daylight for banquets, meetings, and celebrations. Business center, secretarial service. Limousine service and garage parking.
Address:
Schwarzstrasse 5-7, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Tel: (43-662) 88-9-77-0
Fax: (43-662) 88-9-77-551
2 kilometers away from Railway Station
5 kilometers away from Airport

Hotel Schloss Fuschl
The great Hotel Schloss Fuschl is set in a wonderland like castle since 1450. It has great scenery with an idyllic lake and beauty of Austrian landscape. Generations of royalties, celebrities and cultural leaders have enjoyed the unique environment that has consistently ranked among the top European travel destinations. The guest rooms, suites, tower suites and lakeside cottages are all exceed even the most discriminating expectations.
Dining: Gourmet Restaurant Imperial delivers the courageously daring cuisine with awarded Michelin star. Schloss Restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner overseeing the beautiful lake. Schloss Bar, Cigar Lounge, Wine Cellar, and Vinothek for an incredible array of cocktails and wines. Mediterranean specialties are serve at Jetty.
Leisure: Downhill cross country skiing, fishing and boat rentals, jogging, indoor pool. Sauna and whirlpool. Nearby golf courses. Sundeck. Schloss Fuschl SPA provides Beauty and wellness treatments.
Others: Private vintage car collection with a fleet of Rolls Royces. Airport transfers. Private chapel and art gallery. Boutique shopping.
Address:
Schloss Strasse 19, 5322, Hof bei Salzburg, Austria.
Tel: (43-6229) 2253-0
Fax: (43-6229) 2253-1531

The Grand Hotel Wien
Established in 1870, reopened in 1994 and now it has become the most favorite meeting place for Viennese society, it is due to its wonderful location which is next to the Austrian State Opera House and also for the outstanding atmosphere of the Viennese Belle Epoque. Very elegant rooms and suites, superb exclusive restaurants and two bars, the hotel provides guests with legendary experience in opulence and luxury.
Dining: Le Ciel presents award winning French cuisine and a picturesque rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Japanese gourmet restaurant called Unkai. The Grand Cafe, lobby bar Rosengarten with terrace and hotel bar. Unkai-Sushi and B-Lounge at Belvedere Museum.
Leisure: Fitness center, jogging track, amusement park and direct access shopping malls attached to hotel.
Others: 13 conference rooms host up to 450 people. Complementary high-speed internet access in all guest rooms and Wi-Fi internet access at lobby and conference rooms. In-house parking. Business center and secretarial service. Exquisite catering for high profile events in and around Vienna.
Address:
Karntner Ring 9, A-1010 Vienna, Austria.
Tel: (43-1) 515-800
Fax: (43-1) 515-1313
18 kilometers from Vienna International Airport

Hotel Sacher Wien
Situated exactly at the heart of Vienna city, directly opposite the Vienna State Opera House, opened in 1876, is an Austrian institution of luxury. The unique harmony of exclusive atmosphere and character are incomparable that attract guests from around the world. The newly developed rooftop offers elegant and spacious rooms and suites with state of the art bathrooms and magnificent terraces with outstanding views of Vienna.
Dining: Rote Bar, an award winning gourmet restaurant with winter garden and piano music setup. Restaurant Anna Sacher serves authentic Austrian cuisine. Cafe Sacher Wien presents Viennese coffee specialties and the Original Sacher-Torte. Blaue Bar.
Leisure: Wellbeing and pure energy are the hallmarks of the Sacher Spa for hot chocolate ceremony and beauty treatments, and Holistic massage. Fitness center with endless facilities for beauty and relaxation. Jogging track nearby.
Other: 8 banquet and functions rooms. High speed internet access and Wi-Fi at meeting area and lobby. Clefs d’Or concierge service. Valet parking. Limousine service. Original Sacher-Torte and Sacher products.
Address:
Philharmonikerstrasse 4, A-1010 Vienna, Austria.
Tel: (43-1) 51-456
Fax: (43-1) 51-456-810
18 kilometers from Vienna International Airport

Thurnher’s Alpenhof
The world most exclusive skiing destinations, Thurnher’s Alpenhof has a fine tradition of hospitality excellence. For over 40 years, guests have been treated to beautiful decorated suites, some with their own whirlpool and fireplace. Antiques and modern art create a unique atmosphere. From romantic torch-lit hikes to sumptuous cuisine, the hotel abounds with activities and amenities that are perfectly suited to luxury travelers.
Dining: The Gourmet Restaurant, the best in Austria, serves light international and Austrian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner with fantastic wine selection.
Leisure: Indoor heater swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, solarium, fitness center, massages and cosmetic treatments. Yoga. Water and ski gymnastics. Table tennis and billiards. Offer sports, ski’s trainer, snowboarding, paragliding, heliskiing, snow-shoe walking and downhill toboggan rides.
Other: Ski-in-out hotel. Conference rooms. Panoramic sun terrace. Children’s entertainment. Cinema. Little Dream and Thurnher’s shop. Thurnher’s Milchbar, a small bistro. Limousine, helicopter or private plane arrangements are available.
Address:
A-6763 Zurs am Alberg, Austria.
Tel: (43-5583) 2191
Fax: (43-5583) 3330
Closed mid-April to early December.
100 kilometers from Innsbruck.
240 kilometers from Zurich and Munich.

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1. Sweets Museum
A street of more than 20 shops selling all sort of sweets and coffee. As you may aware that Japanese likes sweet a lot and their sweets are in great design and decoration that are so attempting. Not only that you can try almost any sweets in the world here. Particularly if you are going for English sweets you should try out Cafe COMME CA ISM, if you like yogurt you should not miss YAMI YOGURT, or you are fans of ice cream, you can try out MOCHICREAM and another natural soy beans sweets shop called Musashi Cafe.

2. Naniwa Gyoza Stadium
Gyoza also known as Japanese dumpling, usually it is fried dumpling and not soup based. Osaka people are crazy about Gyoza, you can tell by visiting Naniwa Gyoza Stadium. It has total of 9 Gyoza specialized stores that comes from around Japan. At the same time, you can take a look on the Gyoza history and there is a souvenir shop selling a lot of cute gyoza based goods.

3. Aji Doraku Benten
The best Izakaya in Umeda – Aji Doraku Benten that serves special sashimi and sushi like beef and horse sashimi, steamboat. It opens until 5.00 am from Monday to Saturday, suitable for people that cannot sleep at night and wanted to go for supper.

4. Jiro Charcoal Fried Chicken
The most famous fried chicken in Umeda region. The specialty is the shop only uses Miyazaki chicken which has extremely tendering meat texture and great fragrant and fried under the fire setup by long charcoal.

5. King of Chicken Wing – Te Ba Ichi Ro
A Izakaya that specialized in chicken wings. The chicken wings here are so tender, crispy and not oily at all. Special fragrant with sesame seeds covering the chicken wings skin. It is a superb foods accompanying sake or beer.

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Number 1: Hako Sushi
Do you know the origin of nigiri sushi is from Osaka and not Tokyo? Also the sushi is originated in square shape like a small little rectangular match box. The different is it is made by using a square wooden box or mold, all ingredients is put into this box and press to firm and shape the sushi, much different the curry hand made sushi. The fish used in Hako Sushi is also marinated, the rice is also cooked with added sushi vinegar and seaweed juice, with this handling, the sushi can last for at least 2 days.

Number 2: Fubu Sashimi
You can find fubu sashimi in famous sushi shop all around Japan, about 60% of the supply is came from Osaka. Fubu sashimi is very expensive and yet dangerous, only licensed sushi master can prepare fubu sashimi. It is so delicious and yet deadly, it has the sweetness that you cannot find other fish, the meat is so tender than cutter fish.

Number 3: Tako Yaki
It is the all time favorite for kids and adult, especially during Summer fire works presentation season. It is made by flour and octopus tentacles, in a 3-5mm diameter ball shape. Usually it is eat together with dried fish flake, mayonnaise and special sweet sauce.

Number 4: Okonomiyaki
It is like a pancake that cook on a hot sizzling plate, the main ingredients are egg and flour, the content can be vary from seafoods, meats, vegetables, noodles to anything. Many famous Okonomiyaki chain stores allow customer to prepare they own Okonomiyaki with their chosen flavor.

Number 5: Curry Rice
Osaka Curry Rice is famous of its smooth taste, rick fragrant and rick texture.

Number 6: Udon
Many tourists only know where to find the most delicious Lamen, but seldom they aware that in Osaka, they should go for Udon. It is so different from the Udon in other place, which the authentic Osaka Udon taste like soft, sticky and very smooth.

Number 7: Kushiage
Since 1920, Kushiage is already the famous tidbits for many walks of life Osaka people, usually it is the best to go with beer or sake. If you like to find the most authentic flavor one, you should go to Tennoji area to try out Kushiage.

Number 8: Yaki Nikku (BBQ or Grilled Meat)
Osaka local folks like strong taste food, fragrant BBQ or Grilled meat or Yaki Nikku is a must eat food in Osaka. As beef is the main ingredient, however you can find some shops selling home ground wild chicken meat too.

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There are so many sight seeing spots in Osaka that is really worth to take a look and spend some times to experience the building architecture, cultures, scenery. Well if there is really to put a time to the travel itinerary, a 5 days 4 nights for covering the major tourist areas.

However, you need to take in consideration of below suggestions:
1. If planning to theme parks like Universal Studio Osaka, it is advisable to go during weekdays and if possible depart as early as possible to get you enough time to play and watch all interesting games and shows in the park.
2. Not to miss the Rinku Premium Outlet that is near to Kansai International Airport, you can arrange to visit the outlet on the last day of your itinerary, factor in like 3-4 hours for last minute shopping, before catching your flight back home.

Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Umeda -> Doutoubori -> Shisaibashi
Day 2: Universal Studio Osaka
Day 3: Nissin Noodles Museum -> Osaka Castle -> Minamisenba -> Amerikamura -> Horie
Day 4: Namba -> Den Den Town -> Tennoji Spa World
Day 5: Rinku Premium Outlet -> Airport

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Feature Stores:
1. Adidas
A huge Adidas Factory Outlet Store that has all sort of past season design apparel. The specialty of this store is, it has some very limited Japan edition Adidas goods that is extremely hard to find in oversea Adidas stores.

2. Bandai Asobi
This Bandai Asobi stores is easily 3 to 4 times larger than the one in Gotemba Factory Outlet. So you can find things that cannot find in Tokyo outlet here.

3. Coach
Coach is the 2nd most famous brand after Gucci in Japanese most favorite brand. The goods are usually selling for 40% off the retail price. If you come during the mid year and year end sale season, you will have some goods selling at 50%-75% off the price.

4. Beans
A famous young adult and teenager brand that has all the Beans series of goods selling here. The price is selling at 20%-50% off the normal price.

5. Francfranc
This is a famous grocery and house hold product store in Japan. It sells all sort of house hold, kitchen ware, toilet ware, curtains, and all daily use gear here. The product pricing can be as low as 70% off.

6. LEGO
You can get all LEGO products here including many different design T-shirt and Sling-bag. Pricing is ranging 30%-50% off.

7. GAP
If you are not aware, GAP is the most famous clothing brand, it has mostly all special design for Japan market only. Even though the product price here does not provide great discount, usually it is only 20%-30% off, but sometimes you can get some goods with US$9.99 like T-shirt, cap, belt, and many more.

8. Tsumori Chisato
The famous brand for office lady in Japan. The goods here are much cheaper than the goods selling in oversea retail shops, sometimes you can as cheap as 40%-50% off.

9. ZUCCA
Zucca the brand name of fashion for youngster in Japan. One of good thing about this shop is, it is selling a lot of on season goods with special reduced price. The last season fashion goods are selling at 30%-50% off.

10. Urban Research
A favorite Japanese teenager brand with 30%-50% discount. Even though the product is last season, but the design is still ahead of the fashion curve.

11. World Gourmet Junction
This is the biggest food court in the outlet. It serves authentic Osaka cuisines like Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Sushi, Curry rice, as well as some western cuisine and fast foods.

Operation Hours:
January – December: 10.00 am to 8.00 pm
Off Date: Every year on the Third Thursday on February.

Access Information:
1. Osaka Kansai International Airport to Rinku Town
By Train: Take JR Kansai Airport Line Nankai Line “Airport Express” to Rinku Town, takes about 6-8 minutes. Then about 10 minutes walking distance from Rinku Town to Rinku Premium Outlets.
By Bus: Take Sky Shuttle Bus, about 25-30 minutes to Rinku Premium Outlets.

2. Osaka City to Rinku Premium Outlet
By Train from Nanba: Board Nankai Line “Airport Express” train to Rinku Town which takes about 45 minutes, then a 6-8 minutes walking distance to the outlet.
By Train from Tennoji: Board JR Hanwa Line “Kanku Fast” traing which takes about 45 minutes to Rinku Town, then walk about 8 minutes to reach outlet stores.

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1. Stroll Balboa Island
Nestled in the center of Newport Bay, tiny Balboa Island is the West Coast’s answer to Nantucket. The only retail street, Marine Avenue, is lined with charming shops and cafes, including stands that feature the trademark “Balboa bar”, a cool, ice-cream treat coated with chocolate and rainbow sprinkles.

2. Cruise to Catalina Island for the day
This idyllic isle, often compared to Mediterrannean jewels such as Capri and Malta, sits just 22 miles from the mainland; high speed ferries leave continually from Long Beach and Newport harbors. Once there, you can stroll the tiny town of Avalon, visit the Art Deco Casino pavillion, ride a glass bottom boat, or tour the conservation protected interior of the island.

3. Ride the Tower of Terror at California Adventure
Board a so called service elevator in an abandoned luxury hotel. Ride up nearly 200 feet above Sunset Boulevard. When the doors open at the top, you will see a gaping hole in the structure of the once grand hotel, and suddenly you will take a steep, terrifying plunge down the exposed shaft as the elevator plummers to the ground.

4. Take the train to Mission San Juan Capistrano
Catch Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner in Fullerton, Anaheim, or Santa Ana to the birthplace of Orange County: Mission San Juan Capistrano, reputedly the most beautiful of the California missions.

5. Feed the Dolphins at Sea World
Grab a paper tray of delicious sardines and join the throngs tossing treats to the friendly dolphins. These smart and playful mammals know how to put on a show for their supper, leaping, splashing and occasionally grabbing a fish right out of your hand.

6. Enjoy a Romantic Picnic
Grab an umbrella, a blanket and a sack lunch, then hit the sand. To picnic on the water, rent a boat anything from an electric Duffy boat to a 35 foot yacht and stop at Woody’s Whart in Newport Beach for dockside dining service.

7. Take a Gondola “Cruise”
Imagine gliding through the canals of Newport Bay, nibbling hors d’oeuvres and sipping Champagne, while your traditionally clad gondolier stands astern and occasionally breaks into an impromptu aria. The Gondola Company of Newport has a fleet of Venetian gondolas standing by for fun or romance.

8. See the stars on Hollywood Boulevard
No, we are not talking about hanging around hoping someone famous will drive by, we mean strolling along the iconic “Walk of Fame”, where anybody who’s ever been anybody is memorialized with a shiny bronze star in the sidewalk.

1. Expo Hall Selection.
Each day you can book to visit 5 halls only, so you need to plan properly and book it fast. There are about 200 Kiosks at the main entrance, but it will always crowded there. It is advice to access the Kiosks at Hou Tan and Bai Lian Jin entrance to avoid the long queue.

2. Fast Get Through Security Check:
It is advice not to bring many stuff and big backpack with you, since there is strict entrance security screening. Foods, drinks, tri-port or camera stand, long umbrella are not allowed.

3. Determined your entrance and exit gate:
The expo covers a very large area, it is advisable to plan your day itinerary properly in order not to waste a lot of time on logistic.

4. Transportation to Expo:
Once you have fixed your itinerary planning, plan for your transportation, taxi and subway is the best transportation. Subway 4, 6, 7, 8, and 13 lines can access into the expo directly. For boat entrance, there are total 4 of it and it is free ride to get into the expo.

5. Taxi in Expo:
During Expo period, normal taxi cannot access into the expo. They are total of 4 thousands special purpose taxi in yellow and white color with Expo design can access in and out from expo venue.

6. One Card Takes Care All:
It is recommended to buy one Shanghai Octopus Card that enable to you ride on any transportation without worry about small changes and coins.

7. Expo Guide at Handy:
Pick up a complete expo guide at any newspaper store beside the road for about $20 Yuan. It helps a lot in planning your visit itinerary to expo, especially an overview on all the expo halls from different countries.

8. Night Entrance Ticket is Cheaper:
To get into the expo after 5pm has special discount on ticket price. Also it is good chance to snap some night view photos when most of the exhibition halls will light up very nicely.

9. Take note on Country National Day:
Since each of the country exhibition hall has its special date for special events, showcase and theme.

10. Avoid May 2010 Opening visiting period as it is the most crowded period
June is the best time to visit Shanghai Expo, July and August is the hottest time and not suitable for travelling, September and October is good season too.

1. The Birth Place of Titanic – Hafland & Wolff ship maker
Hafland & Wolff at Belfast is the birth place of Unsinkable Titanic in 1911. The factory is situated at the east of Belfast. The Thomson Graving port is the first place where Titanic had its first water sailing trial. Must try the “Titanic Journey” to see and feel everything about Titanic.

2. Giant Causeway
The Giant Causeway is formed from basalt columns from lava volcano eruption. It has about 40 thousands of these basalt columns spreading across the causeway and into the sea. This is the only World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 1986.

3. Carrick-a-Repe Rope Bridge
It is the famous tourist spot in Northern Ireland. The rope suspension bridge linked up the main land and Carrick Island. Kind of interesting in walking on the narrow wooden suspension bridge as high as 30 meter above the sea and about 20 meters in lenght. You can see the wave smashing on the rock beneath you while crossing the bridge. The bridge is build by the Salmon fisherman in Northern Island which enable them to park their boards at Carrick island and walk back to the mainland safely.

Only $42 Pound Sterling for 2 Days 1 Night Trip
If you don’t have much time to spend in Northern Ireland and wish to visit all of the most interesting and famous places, here is a superb guide for you.

Day 1:
Arrived in Belfast, check into Belfast International Youth Hostel (price start from $8.50 pound for 17 people room sharing). After that headed straight to visit where the place Titanic was bound the Halfand & Wolff shipyard. Then spend most of the time hanging out in the city to enjoy the local culture, foods and people.

Day 2:
Sign up the McComb’s Executive Travel & Tour to Giant Causeway ($25 pound for adult, $22 pound for student, online ticket cost $17.50 pound per person; tour price does not include park entry ticket cost). The tour starts at 9.45am everyday depart from Belfast International Youth Hostel. Spend about 2 hours of bus ride to reach there, along the journey there are many beautiful scenery that you can enjoy. First stop is the Carrickfergus Castle just for photo shooting. Second stop is the Carrick-a-Repe Rope Bridge. Third stop is the Giant Causeway. On the way back the tour will bring you visit the a very famous whiskey brewing house.

San Premium Outlets has about ~180 outlet stores, covering famous brand like agnes b., ZUCCa, Adidas, Nike, Beams, Armani, Paul Smith, A.P.C,  and many more.

Here are some featured outlet stores:

1. agnes b Outlet is the world wide biggest agnes b outlet. It has all types of agnes based products. However the pricing in this shop s only apply the most 40% to 20% off the retail price.

2. Frapbois Outlet famous of its accessories, shoes and its Moonstar series of fashion. The discount products are usually way below 70% of original price.

3. ZUCCa Outlet has wider range of products including mercibeaucoup, Ne-net. Goods sold here is usually 50% of the original price.

Access Information:

From Shinjuku Station: At South Exit, go to JR Highway Bus Terminal, board the “Marrionier Shinjuku” to Sano Premium Outlet with approximately 90 minutes of journey.

From Tokyo Station: At South Exit, go to bus stop number 5,  board the “Marrionier Tokyo” to Sano Premium Outlet with approximately 80 minutes of journey.

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