Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 3212 hours in Macau by Allison Stekelenburg WALK When you arrive at the Macau ferry terminal, take a 15-minute walk along the water to Fisherman’s Wharf to stretch your pins or catch a taxi to Senado Square. From there you can follow the crowds to Macau’s most iconic sightseeing spot: the Ruins of St Paul. I like to escape the crowds and poke around the side alleys and streets where you can find very reasonably priced furniture shops. If you want an even better price, head north across the border to Zhuhai. SHOP The pedestrian roads around the Ruins of St Paul are lined with shops but serious shoppers will prefer the ones in the casino complexes. Check out the high-end and mainstream stores in The Venetian (and you can always try to win back your spending). SEE Grab a show or two to feel like you’ve done more than shop, gamble and eat. The amazing House of Dancing Water at The City of Dreams casino is well worth squeezing into your schedule. You may need to pre-book but at $100 a ticket it’s a steal (take ear plugs if you have sensitive ears). EAT If flapping and crawling live seafood is what you’re after, make your way to Chan Chi Mei. The owner, Mr Wong, who also runs Café Nga Tim down the road, fries, steams and sautées them anyway you like — and there’s even a vegetarian menu. If you don’t have a sweet tooth, head to Lord Stow’s for savoury egg tarts (Portuguese natas) from their original bakery — known as the best in Macau with long lines to prove it. A flaky, crispy, buttery pastry shell and rich custard filling makes Macau’s version quite different to other egg tarts. You’ll see hordes of people carrying egg tart boxes at the ferry terminal because they are, quite simply, to die for. If you’re hungry for more Portuguese food, then do what the locals do and order African chicken or Portuguese fried duck with rice. Try to book ahead at A Petisqueira in old Taipa, O Santos, Afonso III, or Ou Mun Cafe near the mosaic square. Fernando’s is another old favourite, with classic red-and-white chequered tablecloths. You’ll need to get there early, as it’s popular among expats and tourists (grab a drink in the beer garden while you wait).  ANT180 ANTARCTICA IN A DAY The world’s most unique scenic flight FLIGHTS NOW ON SALE! MELBOURNE 31 December 2016 PERTH 26 January 2017 SYDNEY 5 February 2017 MELBOURNE 12 February 2017 We’ve been exploring Antarctica by air since 1994 – that’s over 20 years pioneering a land that remains almost entirely undiscovered. It’s an experience like no other. For more information or to secure your seat, call us today! FreeCall 1800 633 449 or visit antarcticaflights.com.au Insider tips If you go Macau from Hong Kong, don’t forget to take your passport. You don’t need to change Hong Kong dollars as they are widely accepted in Macau, even by taxi drivers, although the Macanese Pataca (MOP) is not readily accepted in Hong Kong. If gambling doesn’t interest you but you’re curious about casinos and have FOMO (fear of missing out), head to the third floor of The Venetian. Here a canal runs through the casino while gondoliers’ songs echo under a fake blue sky. The colour, Italian shopfronts and paved cobblestones will knock you out. Check out the latest casino openings: The Wynn Palace in Cotai (August) and the Parisian Macau (September). The ruins of St Paul Jakub Hałun Diego Delso The bright lights of Macau’s casinos