Why Macau should be on your Bucket List

Many people overlook Macau when looking for exciting places to visit in Asia. They normally visit the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong and discount the beautiful little city of Macau, only a one-hour ferry ride across the harbor away. Macau is a city of a wonderfully unique blend of both Chinese and Portuguese culture, providing a mix of cathedrals and paved streets similar to those found in Southern Europe, amongst the odd ancient Chinese Temple. The city is probably most well-known for his lavish and decadent Casinos and hotels (such as the Hotel Royal Macau) which line the Cotai Strip (rivaling even Las Vegas in extravagance). So, the next time you are planning to visit Asia, make sure you visit Macau first, as you will not be disappointed.

Hotel Royal Macau is the place to stay in Macau

Hotel Royal Macau is located near the centre of Macau, just at the base of the Colina da Guia, a 174-metre-high legendary landmark in the city, and at the base of the Guia Fortress, which was the first lighthouse on the Chinese coast. Hotel Royal Macau is perfect for both business and personal travelers, providing brilliance and decadence in the centre of one of Asia's most amazing cities. The comfort and serenity that you will experience will rival those experiences of some of the most highly-regarded hotels in the world.

Hotel Royal Macau has everything that you need

The Hotel Royal Macau is situated across 19 floors, with 380 rooms and suites to choose from. Each room and suite is equipped with the finest furniture to ensure the highest standard of contemporary luxury.  The hotel also has a fitness centre, swimming pool, and first-class dining to ensure that its guests are always well-catered for. From Portuguese to authentic Shanghai cuisine, food is delivered by award-winning chefs. If you are a business traveler, Hotel Royal Macau is able to host up to 200 people for business meetings and functions. The level of service that you and your guests will receive whilst hosting these business functions, set amongst the opulence and graceful furnishings, will always be first-class. Every detail and need will be catered for.

Whether it is to visit the extravagance of a Casino strip bigger than Las Vegas, to catch a wave on the rooftop of the Galaxy Macau resort, visit one of twenty-five World Heritage-listed sites, celebrate the Chinese New Year in style, jump from the highest bungy-jump in the world (233 meters above ground), or to simply take in the historical sites and treat yourself to authentic Chinese and Portuguese cuisine, Macau has everything that you could ever need and should be on the top of your Bucket List. Consider staying at the Hotel Royal Macau where all of your dreams will come true.

For more information about Hotel Royal Macau, visit the website:

http://www.hotelroyal.com.mo/

‘Like’ us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/hotelroyalmo

Follow us on Google+:

https://plus.google.com/102651956297448936478/about

Follow us in Instagram:

https://instagram.com/hotelroyalmacau/

HIV Advocates Founder Talks about LGBTI Issues

Laurindo Garcia has always been promoting the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex community. He founded the HIV Advocates as a global initiative that will bolster the human rights movements in fighting HIV/AIDS. While LGBT health is not limited to HIV, addressing the discrimination and stigma that the LGBT community is facing is important in order to improve HIV prevention, treatment, and overall health of the members of the community.

The HIV Advocates founder shared that being diagnosed HIV positive in 2004 was a vital moment in his life. He has experienced the discrimination and stigma that HIV positive patients had to endure, especially those who are part of the LGBT community. Because of what he has experienced, his perspective in life changed. He felt that there’s a need for someone within the community to stand up and take action against the inequalities. He didn’t want to be a bystander anymore, and that’s why he created the HIV Advocates.

Aside from HIV Advocates, Laurindo also created the B-Change. It is an international social enterprise organization that promotes change through social media and the Internet. He said that young members of the LGBTI community are more active online. That’s why social, health, and legal services must try to become more technology-savvy to engage with the younger demographic.

At present, most of the reproductive health and sexual services are delivered through the public health system. The problem is that young members of the LGBTI community would face discrimination or stigma when they seek help. This is usually the case in emerging and developing countries.

By the year 2018, Laurindo is confident that his organization will be able to identify several methods to connect the youth with support and care that they need through the Internet and social media. These methods will help improve LGBTI health as a whole, and not just those suffering from HIV/AIDS.

As for HIV Advocates, Laurindo wants health providers to do their job without any discrimination or prejudice. This is the top priority of HIV Advocates. The AIDS epidemic has been around for more than 30 years, and yet a lot of people are still losing their lives to HIV because they can’t receive proper treatment. Aside from the young members of the LGBTI, other groups that face discrimination and prejudice include sex workers, drug users, migrants, and prisoners.

The goal of HIV Advocates is to unite everyone in the fight against HIV/AIDS. People should open their minds and realize that the AIDS epidemic is not just a LGBTI problem. It is a human problem, and people should consider that everything’s possible if everyone is working together. There is no us and them in the fight, but only we.

Share your thoughts on the official HIV Advocates platform. Your voice counts!

Like HIVAdvocates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIVadvocates  

Follow HIVAdvocates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/HIVadvocates

Follow HIVAdvocates on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/hivadvocates/  

Or Join us on Sina Weibo: http://weibo.com/hivadvocates

Magical Night at Hotel Royal Macau

To be held at the Hotel Royal Macau, the Magical Night is presented to you by Great Time Limited in conjunction with the hotel. The exclusive event will feature a Lagoalva wine pairing dinner at FADO restaurant. Guests will be treated to a sumptuous five-course menu prepared by the renowned chef, Luis Americo, who is the executive chef at the restaurant. To ensure that guests have an amazing dining experience at the Hotel Royal Macau, a five-course meal will be fittingly paired with a had picked selection of the renowned Portuguese wines, Quinta da Lagoalva; expect a magical dining experience. 

Quinta da Lagoalva wines were first showcased at the Portuguese Industry Exhibition back in 1888. Since then, the brand has grown into a world-renowned name with a huge selection of both red and white wines. Their vineyards are located in the Tejo region in Portugal. Here, the best wine growing soils are found giving them their distinct taste and appeal. Their collection features a collection of some of the best local and international grape varieties to be used in producing various wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho and Chardonnay among others as their whites; the reds include Alfrocheiro, Cabernet Sauvignon and Castelao among others.

The executive chef at FADO in the Hotel Royal Macau, Luis Americo will be preparing the Portuguese delicacies to be enjoyed at this wine pairing dinner. Guests can expect him to showcase his culinary skills by preparing a mouthwatering five-course meal paired with Portugal’s best wines for their enjoyment. Renowned in his knowledge and skills in preparation of Portuguese dishes, Chef Luis Americo has made a name for himself both locally, his home country of Portugal and internationally. He brings his amazing skill and the best of Portuguese delicacies for the Magic Night at the Hotel Royal Macau.

Dining Highlights

Just to give you a snippet of what to expect at the Hotel Royal Macau, the chef will be serving slow cooked Tiger shrimp in cataplana alongside roasted chorizo; this will be paired with Lagoalva de CimaArinto Chardonnay from 2012. Portuguese black pudding ravioli with mushrooms and caramelized apple with roasted pine nuts; this will be paired with Quinta da LagoalvaReserva Tinto from 2012. The final highlight of the dinner is the Wagyu oxtail tornedo, green asparagus together with some dried plum risotto and Azorian old cheese; this is to be paired with Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima Syrah Tinto from 2010.

Guests looking to take part in this one of a kind experience will have to part with a MOP 680 per person admission fee. This includes the five-course meal, a 10% service charge as well as a pre-dinner cocktail. Book your seat now to avoid missing this one of a king dining experience at the Hotel Royal Macau.

For more information about Hotel Royal Macau, visit the website:

http://www.hotelroyal.com.mo/

‘Like’ us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/hotelroyalmo

Follow us on Google+:

https://plus.google.com/102651956297448936478/about

Follow us in Instagram:

https://instagram.com/hotelroyalmacau/

A Relaxing Macau Vacation at the Hotel Royal Macau

Thousands of tourists flock to Macau yearly because of its bright lights, exciting casinos, great food, beautiful tourist attractions and more. If you are planning on a Macau vacation anytime soon, you deserve only the best accommodation. Hotel Royal Macau is a charming hotel that boasts of comfortable amenities that ensures a convenient stay, dining and recreational facilities and a whole lot more. A lot of our guests rave about the luxurious lobby lounge where one can relax and chill in the middle of the day.

The Lobby Lounge is a lovely spot here at the Hotel Royal Macau where you can enjoy natural daylight and some drinks. As you walk by the Lobby Lounge, you will be drawn near by the familiar, beautiful aroma of Starbucks coffee which we serve every day. Tea lovers would also appreciate the wide selection of teas on the menu. On Saturdays and Sundays, we hold a tea buffet so you can have as much tea as you like and have a taste of the various flavors available. Most definitely, this is the place you have to be before you head out to the busy streets of Macau.

Our Lobby Lounge opens at 9am  daily until late at night. We want our guests to have the most relaxing time possible, so we make sure that aside from great drinks and comfy seats, we play great music too. As a matter of fact, we have a resident pianist who comes in everyday except on Mondays. Enjoy great music from our pianist at 17:00 to 19:00 and then

live musical expressions in an array of styles, from soulful vocals from 20:00 to 12 midnight.

We understand how your trip to Macau can be rather tiring as you will definitely enjoy walking from block to block admiring the views so we want to make sure that upon returning to Hotel Royal Macau, you can have a calming and rejuvenating time at our Lobby Lounge.

If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place to socialize with friends when in Macau, our Lobby Lounge is a great choice. We even have guests holding small meetings with clients here so most definitely, whether you’re visiting Macau for business of leisure, Hotel Royal Macau is your accommodation of choice. If you have bigger client meetings, worry not as we have conference rooms that you may use. Just call (853) 2855-2222 ext:135 and receive the information that you need.

There are so many things to do in Macau. After a long day of shopping or sightseeing, come home to your charming room here at the Hotel Royal Macau. Before heading out for dinner or for a night out, have a cup of tea or coffee at our Lobby Lounge and have that energized and rejuvenated feeling you absolutely need.

For more information about Hotel Royal Macau, visit the website:

http://www.hotelroyal.com.mo/

‘Like’ us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/hotelroyalmo

Follow us on Google+:

https://plus.google.com/102651956297448936478/about

Follow us in Instagram:

https://instagram.com/hotelroyalmacau/

The Amazing Dining Experience at Hotel Royal Macau FADO Restaurant

Perhaps you have heard of FADO as there is no other place to experience delicious Portuguese cuisine other than at Hotel Royal Macau. At FADO you will experience a magnificent blend of the Portuguese tradition mixed with a modern style. Macau has taken the FADO experience to another level. Our Portuguese dishes are one of a kind, for the following reasons.

We Have the Best Chef

We know that in order to be the best, we must ensure we have experts to run the show. Most probably, you have heard the name Luís Américo. We are proud to reveal that Luis Américo is in charge of the Portuguese cuisine at Hotel Royal Macau’s FADO restaurant and he will return again this October 12 to November 26, 2015. The renowned chef runs a cooking consultancy and has three successful restaurants. Therefore, there is no doubt that we are the best when it comes to Portuguese cuisine. We assure you that when you come for a Polvo à Lagareiro or a Bacalhau à Brás, you will be impressed beyond words.

Magnificent Portuguese Décor

We pride in blending tradition and modernity. Our classic décor has a blue color, which is the conventional Portuguese color. In addition, we have yellow goblets set on the tables, which complement the blue themed décor. The room has a welcoming ambience that makes every patron feel at home and closely identify with the Portuguese culture. Once you enjoy the ambience, you can then settle down and enjoy a hearty Portuguese cuisine.

Incredible La Carte Menu

Your surprise and admiration does not end once you set eyes on the traditional yet modern ambience. We have a surprise for you once you decide to order. We have an incredible menu, adorned with numerous Portuguese cuisines. You will start with the appetizers, and at this point, you have a perfect chance to sample the best dishes. If you are not sure what to order, the appetizers will make you make a choice. Some of the best dishes you will find at Hotel Royal Macau’s FADO restaurant include Meia-desfeita and Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato.

Furthermore, you will find our Pasteis de Bacalhau unique. We understand that the cod fish cakes are available in almost every Portuguese restaurant, but as we said earlier, we are one of a kind. Our chefs have dedicated their skills to ensure that you have the best Portuguese cuisine. Once you order the cod fish cake, you will admit the difference because we have a perfect recipe for making the best cod fish cake.

Classic Cutlery

Once we prepare the perfect Portuguese cuisine, we will serve it in the traditional Portuguese porcelain. It is a blend of tradition and modernity. When you order coffee, brace yourself for a full traditional experience. Moreover, there is a Vasco da Gama garden within the Hotel Royal Macau FADO restaurant.

For more information about Hotel Royal Macau, visit the website:

http://www.hotelroyal.com.mo/

‘Like’ us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/hotelroyalmo

Follow us on Google+:

https://plus.google.com/102651956297448936478/about

Follow us in Instagram:

https://instagram.com/hotelroyalmacau/

The Efficacy of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for being HIV Free

We, at HIV Advocates, are one with the many in rejoicing once we hear scientific developments and studies that bring good news for the treatment of HIV infections. It is our dream that more people will have access to effective medications and other treatment options in order to lessen the burden of such health problem. With this, we were elated to know that an insurer from San Francisco, Kaiser Permanente, reiterated that out of its 657 clients who have taken pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), none of them have been infected over a period of 2 years, which means that they have been HIV-free.

The findings of the San Francisco-based insurer, however, were in contradiction with earlier studies. According to its critics, PrEP will result into the usage of less condom, and hence, will increase the likelihood of being able to acquire HIV infections. To shed light into this confusion, take a look at the study that has been published at the Clinical Infectious Diseases. Based on the research, gay men from San Francisco who have been given PrEP used fewer condoms and has resulted into venereal diseases. However, none of them have acquired HIV. These venereal disease can be cured with the use of antibiotics.

According to Dr. Jonathan E. Volk, the lead author of the study, the findings of the research are very reassuring. It shows that PrEP will be effective even in high-risk populations. Although this may not be a study that is as scientifically-robust as a randomized trial where a placebo is given to the subjects, it involves a large number of men as a trial population. This in itself already gives us a good reason to believe its findings. At HIV Advocates, we choose to be positive and take this as a welcoming development in the incessant quest towards finding a way to deal with HIV.

Being a gay-friendly city, sexual activity amongst gay men in San Francisco is high. With the PrEP, as it has been proven in the study, the HIV epidemic can be effectively dealt with. Even if the participants have shown decrease usage of condom and even if they have had multiple sex partners, PrEP has still demonstrated its high level of effectiveness in fighting infection.

With all of these things being said, in spite of some criticisms from people or groups who do not support the findings of the study, we are very happy to hear that PrEP is presenting a viable solution to the problem of HIV. At HIV Advocates, like many of you, we are always happy to be hearing this kind of news and we keep on hoping that further developments will be carried on to find the best solutions that are available.

Share your thoughts on the official HIV Advocates platform. Your voice counts!

Like HIVAdvocates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIVadvocates  

Follow HIVAdvocates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/HIVadvocates

Follow HIVAdvocates on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/hivadvocates/  

Or Join us on Sina Weibo: http://weibo.com/hivadvocates

Holiday Gift Ideas: Go Green with Bamboa Home, Steiff and Nao by Lladro Collections from Le Luxury, Holiday Greeting Cards From Mediative Hong Kong and Celebrate this Year’s Corporate Event at Sideways Driving Club Hong Kong

Go Green and Win with Bamboo Products from Bamboa Home

Climate change is no joke. More and more natural disasters are hitting different parts of the world yearly. When it’s cold, it’s too cold. When it’s warm, it’s just too hot. Because of this, more and more businesses and individuals make an effort in going green. We are here to help you out in finding ways to have a more eco-friendly world. With Bamboa Home products made of bamboo, you can take pride in knowing that you are helping beat climate change, and you are also supporting the rural industry.  We’d love you to try out Bamboa Home products and to introduce you to some of our bestselling products, the Fibra Collection, we are holding a promo that you must definitely choice. If you happen to spot the minibus that shows our advertisement, take a photo right away. This minibus travels from Kennedy Town to Chai Wan. Once you’ve taken a photo, take it to our PMQ Store and receive a special Bamboa Home gift valued at 600HKD!

Explore the Beauty of Steiff Collections and Nao by Lladro for Christmas Gift

At some point or another, you may have found yourself stuck for gift options. It does not really matter who you are, the actual move of going out and purchasing a gift for a special person may at times leave you clueless while standing there, with no idea what to choose and where to go. The good news is that, with today’s technology, you can take advantage in exploring the beauty of Steiff Collections and Nao by Lladro at our shop at Le Luxury as your options for Christmas gifts.

The Better Option

True, at times, you may feel that purchasing a gift can be an easy task. After all, you only need to stroll into the closest shop, purchase a stuff toy, and you’re off to the party. However, if you are really taking into consideration the happiness of the recipient, it is very important o choose the best possible options available.

Celebrate your Corporate Event at Sideways Driving Club. We Provide the Ambiance, You Provide the People

At Sideways Driving Club Hong Kong, the atmosphere is fast paced and electric, perfect for anyone looking for an escape from the everyday grind. We have 15 race car simulators that provide drivers of all skills with the experience and thrill of high speed racing at an affordable price. Our club is perfect for after work gatherings, birthday parties, and any other events that can benefit from a fuel-injection of fun.

Parties of all sizes, from five to 45 will have a blast racing, eating, and drinking together. The party planners at Sideways Driving Club will facilitate the event from start to finish, beginning with qualifying runs, and finishing with a championship race. Co-workers and friends will go head to head to see who is the fastest on the track, all in the spirit of fun!

Mediative Hong Kong will Put Your Family’s Best Smile Forward This Holiday Season

It goes without saying that Mediative Hong Kong believes that all people are created equally. Unfortunately, we also know that all family portraits are not created equally. With the holiday season coming up quickly, this is the time of year to dress the family up to take a greeting card photo that your friends and family will love.

A holiday greeting card may be the only way for distant relatives and friends to see your family as it changes every year. With that in mind, greeting card family portraits should present the best representation of your family that is possible. Mediative Hong Kong strives to create original and beautiful portraits that show the various personalities that make up your family.