13 Jun 2013
Galaxy Macau is heating things up with a sizzling range of seasonal promotions,
including great food and hotel deals … plus the promise of a Smurftastic family summer
(Macau & Hong Kong, 11 June 2013) – Summer is a time when you reign supreme – when top chefs prepare your meals, world-class entertainment is around every palatial corner, and the only reason to lift a finger is to bring a refreshing cocktail to your lips. It’s when all your worries getwashed away by waves lapping onto a pristine tropical beach. All this is what makes summer at Galaxy Macau™ so special, and it’s why everyone’s favorite integrated destination resort is the place to be for a Royal Summer Adventure.
Visit the New Palace of Asia and its Southeast Asian-style Grand Resort Deck – with tropical gardens, a white sand beach and the world’s largest Skytop Wave Pool – and you’ll know why it’s the destination of choice for holiday-goers when the warmer months arrive. The best part is that with luxurious accommodation offers, tempting dining and drink promotions, plus a royal cinematic experience like nothing else, this summer at Galaxy Macau is going to be hotter than ever.
Have a Smurf-enture at East Square
Open from 13 July to 11 August, “The Smurfs 2” Summer Village will animate families’ summers like never before. Hosted at the sumptuous East Square, Macau’s favorite venue for special events, it brings the world of the Smurfs to realistic life with decorations and performances – including parades, mascot appearances and family-friendly photo ops throughout. Visit Mushroom Houses offering exciting Smurf-themed activity and merchandise booths, where fans of all ages can try their hand at arts and crafts, and a range of entertaining games with fabulous prizes. “The Smurfs 2” Summer Village is open from noon till 9pm daily, and admission is free. Entry criteria to games and activities are as follows:
· Every Galaxy Privilege Club Member is entitled to one game coupon.
· Guests staying at Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau or Banyan Tree Macau with valid room key(s) are entitled to two game coupons per room.
· Every customer with purchase of every MOP200 at any retail outlet or restaurant at Galaxy Macau™ in one single transaction is entitled to one game coupon.
· Every customer with purchase of two movie tickets at UA Galaxy Cinemas is entitled to one game coupon.
Sunday, 28 July marks the Gala Premiere of the 3D extravaganza Smurfs 2 at UA Galaxy Cinemas with dubbing artists’ special appearance, the #1 filmgoing experience in town – and it’s the centerpiece of a Smurf-errific summer fair you won’t want to miss! Smurfs 2 opens to public on 1 August.
Revel in the stylishblue carpet royal treatment of UA Galaxy Cinemas and East Square, catch glimpses of some of your favorite Hong Kong film stars, and be one of the few to see this summertime smash first!
Electrifying Entertainment
This summer, world-class entertainerswill dazzle visitorsatthe New Palace of Asia with a variety of spectacular performances. From 10 June to 31 August, be sure to catch:
· “Divas Flower Power”, a parade whichwill brighten up your world with colorful, eye-catching flower head gear and dashing outfits;
· Viva La Vie, who will dance and parade all over Galaxy Macau as they bring you to the BrazilianMardi Gras carnival, replete with fabulous masks and costumes;
· The famous Galaxy Macau Living Dolls, who will be dressed up in summer-themed costumes, festooned with seasonal fruits and brilliant colors; and
· Girls Girls Girls, a show that combines all your favorite love hits together celebrating the “Sweet Spirit of Summer”.
With a lineup of entertainment this hot, it’s no wonder why Galaxy Macau is the undisputed king of summer!
Stay and play
Those seeking a spectacular tropical Asian holiday should look no further than the New Palace of Asia. Galaxy Macau’s three world-class five star Asian-themed hotels – Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau and Banyan Tree Macau – are all offering excellent promotions during the summer holidays to make everyone’s vacation dreams come true.
Rates start from just HK$1,588 per night for a getaway to remember, including access to the Grand Resort Deck and the world’s largest Skytop Wave Pool, free daily beachside activities, use of the fitness facilities, lap pool and Jacuzzi, and much more. Taking advantage of Galaxy Macau’s summer packages also entitles guests to an exciting range of other benefits. For more information, call +853 2888 0888 or visit www.galaxymacau.com/en. (Please see hotel package details in attached appendix.)
Scrumptious summertime dining
Galaxy Macau is known as Macau’s top spot for destination dining and drinks, and this summer is no exception. From June 15 – August 31, visit the alfresco area of signature Italian restaurant Terrazza, Cascades, Pearl Bar, The Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge, or the kiosks at the Grand Resort Deck and take advantage of “Tropical Summer Delight”, a menu of enticing cocktails including the Raspberry Cooler, Ginger Wine Martini, Absolutely Summer, Citrus Martini and Caribbean Breeze. For a lighter approach, go with delicious mocktails such as the Pineapple Delight, Sparkling Kiwi, Elder Sour, Magical Papaya and Fuzzy Less Navel. Each delicious drink is only HK$50.
Dessert lovers will want to try the “Mango Quintet”, five marvelous thirst-quenchers based on one of summer’s most refreshing fruits. Available from mid-June to August at Sweet Splendor, the menu includes Mango Roulade, Mango Pudding with Green Tea, Mango & Sticky Rice Tartlet, Fresh Mango Crepe and Chilled Mango Rolls with Mango Coulis, each for just HK$28.
If chocolate is your thing, then don’t miss the “Death by Chocolate Dessert Buffet”, which is being held at East Cascades every Thursday through Saturday from 4-11pm and Sunday from 2-9pm. For just HK$188 for adults (including one glass of Champagne and free-flow coffee or tea, seniors aged 65 years old or above will be entitled to a discount percentage equivalent to their age) and HK$88 for kids (ages 3-12, free for children under 3), treat yourself and your loved ones to a delectable smorgasbord of chocolate-themed treats.
Visit Galaxy Macau this summer for a holiday getaway full of “World Class, Asian Heart”. For more information about Galaxy Macau, visit www.galaxymacau.com/en. For reservations and enquiries, please contact +853 2888 0888.
* Prices are subject to a 10% service charge and a 5% government tax.
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About Galaxy Macau
Galaxy Macau™ is the first and only truly integrated resort in Macau. Developed at an investment of nearly HK$16.5 billion, it includes more than 2,200 rooms, suites and villas across three world-class hotel brands: the five-star Galaxy Hotel™, Japan’s legendary Okura Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and the award-winning and ultra-exclusive Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts. Facilities include the Grand Resort Deck, with lush oasis gardens covering 52,000 square meters, the world’s largest Skytop Wave Pool and a 350-ton white sand beach; a selection of more than 50 food and beverage outlets, including the widest selection of pan-Asian and international cuisine under one roof in Macau; UA Galaxy Cinemas, a nine-screen, 3D-equipped complex unlike anything in Macau; CHINA ROUGE, an exclusive, members-only performance lounge; and two boulevards of distinctive retail shops. For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com.
For interviews or inquiries, please contact:
Hong Kong
Ms. Ecila Fu, GolinHarris
(852) 2501 7906 / ecila.fu@golinharris.com
Ms. April Wong, GolinHarris
(852) 2501 7911 / april.wong@golinharris.com
Macau
Ms. Virginia Cheung, Galaxy Macau
(853) 8883 8224 / virginia.cheung@galaxyentertainment.com
