yes, agree with u. I am not into organised tour historical visit.

Last time when Europe, manage to cover London-Paris-Geneva-Berne. I wont take those Europe tours as well. Better find a place you want to go and plan from there provided u already know what u want. Dont let people decide for u.

Btw, if u into beach and like to spend time with your loved ones, i strongly recommend Boracay, Philippines (go to Cebu - fly to Caticlan and boat to Boracay) or into romantic getaway, go to Yongpyeong, South Korea (where they filmed Winter Sonata. Guarantee your loved ones will love u forever)...opss...sorry off topic here guys.

Slight correction, I do like to visit historical places. I just don't like to visit any place with an organized tour. Also, my wife has no interest whatsoever in places that are famous just because they used it to film a romantic television series. We specifically avoid them.

But it doesn't really address my question. My concern isn't primarily about organized tours. It's about why people like to arrange their holiday schedules like that. Is it because you feel that you get more value for money like this by travelling to more places and seeing more things even though you end up being tired and not really have the time to appreciate every location at your leisure?

going to HK need visa?

Due to proximity between Macau/Zhuhai/Guangzhou/Shenzen/HK and efficient + convenient transportation network, it is possible. Anyway, hehehe...life is short, so try to make the best of it.

Anyway, I am planning to go to Macau again next year in March 2010 (manage to get airasia 0 fare ticket) and include/cover HK Disneyland next time.

Last month I have also covered from Penang - van to Krabi/AoNang (1 nite) - boat to Phi Phi Island (1 nite) - boat to Phuket (1nite) - bus to Bangkok (1nite) - Bangkok (1nite) - van to Pattaya (1 nite) - back to Bangkok and fly back to Penang.

Anyone else can share similar adventures?

i heard shenzhen no need visa if stay within economic zone

Aha..Both of us having common interest...I done that too!! way back in 2007 CNY..but I drove in to Krabi...haha 

City of Dreams Opening Q3 2009


Phase I of City of Dreams includes two hotel towers, a three-floor casino podium, dining, retail, pool, spa and entertainment options. The 28 story, 330 room Hard Rock Hotel - which topped out in late March 2008 - will feature typically musical decor, its own Hard Rock Casino, Rock Spa, dedicated Hard Rock Pool Bar and an ultralounge - the Sky Bar - located on the 28th floor of the Hard Rock's externally rotating tower. Of the 330 rooms, 264 will be deluxe guest rooms, 64 suites and 2 'Rock Star' suites. As of yet, there are no plans to import the famed Rehab pool party to City of Dreams.

Crown Towers, Cotai whose 295 guest rooms will extend the same 'six star hotel experience' as Crown Towers, Taipa, including nearly identical interior designs will also be part of Phase I construction. The 33 story Crown Towers Cotai (the official name) will feature 295 guest rooms broken down into 196 deluxe guest rooms, 56 suites and 32 villas, which will have 11 connecting suites. The Crown Towers Cotai's casino will have private VIP gaming salons, restaurants, bars, the Crystal Club lounge and The Spa at Crown similar to those found at Crown Towers Taipa (the new official name). The Spa At Crown is a total knock out, and the Cotai version will be larger and also contain fitness area, VIP treatment rooms and an indoor pool deck, which will most likely have a truly fabulous view from its infinity pool. Basically, Crown Towers Taipa (with a different exterior design and probably some other enhancements) will be copy/pasted into City of Dreams. Awesome.

Phase II of City of Dreams will include the 32 story dual tower Grand Hyatt. The Grand Hyatt Cotai will feature a total of 790 guest rooms broken down into 493 deluxe, 297 suites of many flavors. Two of City of Dreams' dining options will be included at the Grand Hyatt, Made In China, imported from the Grand Hyatt Beijing and mezza9 imported from the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

3rd day: 18th Jun 2009
1.45pm – Arrive Macau Terminal
2.00pm – Take Vanetian free shuttle bus to Master Hotel(万事发酒店), then walk to Ole London Hotel.
2.30pm – Check in Ole London Hotel
3.00pm – Fisherman’s Wharf, Wynn, MGM, Grand Lisboa
6.30pm – 新马路, Margeret egg tart, Dinner at Cheung Kei (祥记面家), 白马行, YiShun, Leal Senado Square
9.00pm – Back hotel to refresh
9.30pm – Venetian

4th day: 19th Jun 2009
8.30am – Breakfast at Sam Un (三元粥品), continue explore新马路
11.30am– Back hotel to ready pack
12noon  – Check out Ole London Hotel, leave baggage at hotel
1.00pm – go Rico’ eat lunch
2.30am – 荷兰园: go 二龙喉公园, take tram to visit Guia Fortress, lighthouse & the Convent of St. Clare
4.30pm – Back hotel to collect luggage and headed to airport
5.30pm – Arrive Macau airport
7.50pm – Depart back to Malaysia

there is one egg tart shop. magaret e nata or something like that. super nice. i bought 2 dozens back. it's at gum loi building if im not mistaken. famous portuguese egg tart. can google it.

i spent more time in zhuhai.

try booking thru asiatravel.com - under hotels in macau, if not mistaken is HKD400/twin room

tis is the web http://www.asiatravel.com/macau/macau.html

thru asiatravel.com, search under hotels in zhuhai..

go thru tripadvisor.com under zhuhai forum, you may find some recommendation on cheap n clean hotel in zhuhai 
 
if you wan cheap accom during weekends in macau, you may try contact the owner of the below apartment in macau
http://www.macau-houses.com/index.html (apartment web) - the guia apt seems to be in better location and easy access to public transport in my opinion after reading thru forum). However, this apt is only available for 3 continuous night stays.