Escape to the great outdoors with overnight camps on Lantau’s beautiful Pui O beach. Treasure Island offers outdoor activities such as camping, kite flying, raft building, rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, mountain biking and nature exploration.
Located at the ideal Pui O beach, Treasure Island offers two summer surf camps for children aged 5-15. The gentle waves are perfect for beginners, and classes are taught in English by certified instructors from around the world. Classes span eight weeks; from June 28-August 27 with prices starting at $2,900 per week. Accommodation is available for those wishing to stay over.
Situated on a fabulous unspoiled beach at Lower Cheung Sha Village, News Bistro features a wide range of Chinese, Thai, Western and vegetarian cuisine made with vegetables and herbs grown in their very own kitchen garden. All dishes are cooked to order and MSG-free. Beautiful views of outer islands and the quiet, remote beach make this a perfect Hong Kong hideaway. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the exception of public holidays.
Pronounced “stoop,” the Stoep is located on one of the few beaches that make you forget you’re in Hong Kong—long stretches of white sand, transparent waters (if you squint) and a blend of South African and Mediterranean cuisines. Start off with a glass of sangria and their homemade bread, served with hummus, pesto, tapenade and tzatziki (a Greek-style cucumber dip). Head there with a craving for meat and be rewarded with their grilled meat platters, barbecued chicken and for the ravenous, a whole rotisserie lamb.
Pronounced “stoop,” the Stoep is located on one of the few beaches that make you forget you’re in Hong Kong—long stretches of white sand, transparent waters (if you squint) and a blend of South African and Mediterranean cuisines. Start off with a glass of sangria and their homemade bread, served with hummus, pesto, tapenade and tzatziki (a Greek-style cucumber dip). Head there with a craving for meat and be rewarded with their grilled meat platters, barbecued chicken and for the ravenous, a whole rotisserie lamb. Get there early at the weekend to avoid junk trippers and hungry hikers. To get there, take the ferry from Central Pier 6. Jump on bus 1, 2 or 4 from Mui Wo to Cheung Sha and walk down to the lower section.
Pronounced “stoop,” this Lantau beachside restaurant has arguably the best location in the SAR. It’s a homey place serving a blend of South African and Mediterranean cuisines, where barefoot diners feast on homemade bread, huge meatballs and barbecue at tables set right on the sand. Gets busy at weekends, so book ahead or get there early. No credit cards. To get there, take the ferry to Mui Wo from Central Pier 6 and hop on bus 1, 2 or 4 to Cheung Sha.
Mui Wo Inn is a friendly resort with very reasonable prices, making it a good option for a vacationer on a budget. The signage, white statues in the front garden, baby blue and white walls and cobbled floors all give Mui Wo Inn a country-style charm. Right outside the inn is the tranquil Silvermine Bay Beach.
Take a trip back to the 1900s on Main Street, catch a train to Fantasyland, float down the Rivers of Adventure, catch a show or blast through outer space in Tomorrowland. When you’re done charting your exotic surroundings take a moment to dine, shop or cavort with the various Disney characters who roam the park. It’s easy to get to via MTR, bus or car. See the website for transportation details.
Take a trip back to the 1900s on Main Street, catch a train to Fantasyland, float down the Rivers of Adventure, catch a show or blast through outer space in Tomorrowland. When you’re done charting your exotic surroundings take a moment to dine, shop or cavort with the various Disney characters who roam the park. It’s easy to get to via MTR, bus or car. See the website for transportation details.
We’d heard a lot of good things about Zaks from the DB crowd and so, finally, we boarded a ferry to give it a try. And boy, were we impressed. Set over two levels, including a whopping 5,000-square-foot terrace overlooking the beach, it’s a contemporary space serving seafood, steaks, burgers and modern Asian dishes—not unlike its sister restaurants in the Jaspas Group. While Zaks might not serve the best seafood in town, it’s up there given the price range.
We’d heard a lot of good things about Zaks from the DB crowd and so, finally, we boarded a ferry to give it a try. And boy, were we impressed. Set over two levels, including a whopping 5,000-square-foot terrace overlooking the beach, it’s a contemporary space serving seafood, steaks, burgers and modern Asian dishes—not unlike its sister restaurants in the Jaspas Group. While Zaks might not serve the best seafood in town, it’s up there given the price range. Try the king prawns, grilled in sea salt with mashed potato, or the seafood risotto—sweet seafood on a heaping portion of creamy risotto. No wonder some DB folk are practically living there.
Fagara is an educational experience. Sichuan cuisine has long been inextricably linked to spicy, fiery onslaughts. Head chef Robert Wong reminds us that this generalization doesn’t capture the full diversity of the cooking style. He offers some deeper culinary insight into the three taste sensations known as “Ma,” “La,” and “Tang.” Your journey at Fagara should begin with soothing, tastebud-opening Tang dishes, followed by numbing Ma dishes, and finish with hot, climatic La dishes.
Fagara is an educational experience. Sichuan cuisine has long been inextricably linked to spicy, fiery onslaughts. Head chef Robert Wong reminds us that this generalization doesn’t capture the full diversity of the cooking style. He offers some deeper culinary insight into the three taste sensations known as “Ma,” “La,” and “Tang.” Your journey at Fagara should begin with soothing, tastebud-opening Tang dishes, followed by numbing Ma dishes, and finish with hot, climatic La dishes. These are wonderful contrasts, accentuated even further by spices imported directly from Sichuan. The Dungeness crab and the chili wontons are unbelievable.
Bahce looks like a quaint family café in Antalya. It has a scattering of rustic wooden chairs on a makeshift terrace. A collection of musical instruments perched above the bar leads to the occasional jam session. Loyal patrons come for the Middle Eastern flair given to the simplest of dishes such as the lamb kebabs.
Bahce looks like a quaint family café in Antalya. It has a scattering of rustic wooden chairs on a makeshift terrace. A collection of musical instruments perched above the bar leads to the occasional jam session. Loyal patrons come for the Middle Eastern flair given to the simplest of dishes such as the lamb kebabs.
