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Welcome to the weekend!  We know that you spend the week grinding and now it’s time for you to take a bit of a break.  Since it’s a Wild Card Weekend we have put together some awesome things in Hong Kong that will make you not want to head back to work on Monday.  Check it out below.

Take The Peak Tram

At 552m, Victoria Peak isn’t the tallest mountain in Hong Kong (that’s Tai Mo Shan, 957m, in the New Territories) but everyone likes to take the funicular railway, that goes up most of the way, at least once.  Be prepared to line up at the Garden Road terminus, on Hong Kong island, for a seat that will cost you about HK$40
It’s a short trip but surprisingly steep and, on a clear day, the views are stupendous. There are places to shop and eat at the top but also pleasant walks where the crowds thin out surprisingly quickly. If you’re with young children, it’s worth taking a short taxi-ride (HK$20) on up to Victoria Peak garden, which is charming and can be miraculously deserted on weekday afternoons.

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Watch The Symphony of Lights

Every evening at 8pm, Hong Kong’s buildings on both sides of the harbour perform their Symphony of Lights. The best public place to see this 10-minute laser-show is on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
For a stellar-themed outing, take the Star Ferry over from Hong Kong side, then walk along the Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong’s version of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Unless you’re a fan of Chinese films, the actors won’t be familiar to you – although there’s a statue of Bruce Lee halfway along – but it’s a great way to enjoy the show.

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Financial Tip Of The Day

Plan Vacations Ahead Of Time

Vacations are a necessary part of saving our sanity in the busy lives that we lead. But vacations are also a huge drain on the family finances. You can cut the cost of a vacation significantly by planning and booking ahead of time. Bookmark travel sites for finding inexpensive airfare, hotel etc., and book at least two weeks in advance