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Hiking, boating, eating, go-carting,
sunning...nice life. Stick around with the family for a lovely
weekend in Hong Kong . The best
part? No airports. Little Steps has you covered with easy peasy family-friendly
staycation itineraries. Just go!
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Cruise to Espace Elastique to
take advantage of Tai O’s historic fishing village in a stylish cozy way. For the
sporty types, take a sampan from Cheung Chau to Island
Club. You will
find a lovely beach, water sports, rock-climbing, veggie farm, bbq pits and
tent rentals! The Mui
Wo Inn in Lantau is a fab budget-friendly option right on the beach,
with a retro 60’s vibe going on. Go on
now...
Espace
Elastique, 57 Kat
Hing Street, Tai O, Lantau, Hong Kong,info@espaceelastique.com.hk
Island
Club, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong , +852 9350 8664 (Shirley Chan)
Mui Wo Inn, Tung Wan Tau Rd, Silvermine Bay Beach, Lantau, Hong
Kong, +852 2984 7225
JUNKS & BOATS
Fancy waking
up to the sound of gentle waves and birds? Saffron Cruises will set you up with their various
options from luxury motor cruisers and sailing yachts to junks with camp beds,
taking you to remote North Sai Kung or the Soko Islands for
their pristine calm waters. Consider going for a few nights and island
hopping! If you would rather junk by day and camp by night, check out day junk options.
PALM BEACH LANTAU
Surfing,
paddle boarding, kite boarding, body boarding, kayak surfing, skin boarding and
windsurfing are the main attractions at this
Lantau beachside sun-spot. Oh – and the teepees! Ranging from 12-26 feet
and accommodating 4-20 people, it makes for an exciting night under the stars
with the family.
Palm Beach, Cheung Sha, Lantau Island ,
+852 2980 4822
HISTORY AND STYLE AT TAI O HERITAGE HOTEL
Tai O Heritage Hotel is
the perfect chilled out getaway. The converted 100-year-old police station in sleepy Tai O is now a chi chi
boutique hotel, a retreat for burned-out city slickers seeking fresh air. This
nine suite gem features a gorgeous alfresco restaurant, greenhouse-style roof,
restored gardens and bunkers turned into wine cellars.
Catch a ferry from Central Pier 6 to
Mui Wo, then take a taxi or bus number 1 to Tai O
CHEUNG CHAU CHARM
A pirate’s
cave and bed & breakfast? Cheung Chau Bed &
Breakfast is a great place
to take the family for a night or two, with free breakfast and cozy rooms. Take
a 20 minute walk along the shore to the West
Bay , and then walk another 10 minutes
to Cheung Po Tsai Cave , the former hang-out of a local
pirate. Head to Tung Wan Beach for some R&R, and then go to San Hing Praya Street
for a seafood feast. Yum!
Cheung
Chau Bed & Breakfast, +852 2986 9900
DISNEYLAND HOLIDAY
Micky and
Minnie welcome you with open arms for an overnight stay just around the corner!
Dine and dress up with the characters, go on the rides, see the fireworks and
more! Hong
Kong’s Disneyland Resort is the perfect spot for kids and adults
that never want to grow up. Rooms are spacious and come with everything you
need. Be sure to enjoy some playtime at Inspiration Lake too.
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, Lantau
Island , + 852 3510 6000
THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL
The
ultra-chic Landmark Mandarin Oriental combines style,
technology and comfort with a fabulous location in Central. A staycation here
is all about glamorous wining, dining and shopping, followed by a decadent
treatment at the award-winning spa. Amber has retained its 2 Michelin stars for
2012 and MO Bar remains the talk of the town as ever. The worst part? Checking
out!
The
Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, +852 2132 0188,
STANLEY ORIENTAL HOTEL
Super luxe
short- and long-stay residences with stunning views in Stanley – the Stanley Oriental Hotel has
heaps of style in an awesome location. You’ll have to super-size your staycation as
the minimum stay is 1-week. Opt for a 1-bedroom, 1,200 sq ft suite with a
private balcony overlooking Stanley
Bay and kick back and
relax with evening sundowners.
Stanley
Oriental Hotel, 2/F,
90B, Stanley Main Street ,
Stanley , +852 2899 1688
Take the
ferry to our sister SAR, Macau, for your fill of delicious Portuguese fare and
culture, dynamite adventures and entertaining shows! Between Ice World at the Venetian, go-carting on Coloane Island and hanging with the Giant Pandas, the family is in for some fun! Looking for some
new digs this time around? Check out the Holiday
Inn Macau and Conrad
Macau Cotai Central!
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