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World’s Tallest Hotel Open in Hong Kong

May 16, 2011 No comments

RITZ-Carlton Hong Kong, a luxury hotel at the same time become the world’s tallest hotel, held the opening ceremony on Tuesday (03/05/2011).

Hotel with 312 rooms are occupied floors 102 to 118 building the International Commerce Center (ICC). ICC is a 490-meter-high building that was developed by Sun Hung Kai, the largest property developers in Hong Kong. This hotel is a branch of the Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel’s 75th globally and 16th in Asia.

The opening of the hotel which is located in Kowloon marks the return of The Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong after it closed its branches in the group in February 2008.

By returning the presence of the Ritz-Carlton, guests and visitors can have a bird’s-eye view of the stunning city, said John Tsang, financial secretary of the municipality, as quoted by Xinhua.

Room prices starting from 6,000 Hong Kong dollars (about Rp6, 6 million) per night for deluxe suites, while the presidential suite at a cost of about 100,000 HK dollars per night or about Rp110 million.

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is now running seven hotel in mainland China, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Sanya.

The ICC, a skyscraper with 118 floors is located in West Kowloon. Construction completed in 2010. As the fourth tallest building in the world, the ICC contains the observation deck on the 100th floor of the Sky 100 is opened to the public in April this year.

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Five Cities, where America’s Best Transit

May 16, 2011 No comments

MANY people in the cities busy transit. According to the Brookings Institute study quoted time.com, workers are more often congregate on the city transit the United States of America (liaison to pause) with convenient public transportation.

Office or other tall buildings became the most important element for people who want to work in the area of ​​commerce. The following information on the best transit cities can be visited in the future:

1. Honolulu, Hawaii

Percentage of workers in the area of ​​transit stops near Honolulu could reach 97 percent. While the percentage of workplaces that could travel 90 minutes from the city transit by 60 percent. This research is based on their ages are still productive.

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California

If you choose to work in California, visit to San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara. Percentage of working age here (near the area of ​​transit stops) of 96 percent and 58 percent the percentage of workplaces in areas near transit stops.

3. Salt Lake City, Utah

In the region of Utah, or more precisely in Salt Lake City also have commercial areas. Percentage of workers 89 percent and other business offices or 59 percent. These calculations are based on the location near a transit stop area.

4. Tucson, Arizona

Near Tucson area transit stop can be known many people who work. Percentage of workers here by 73 percent and an average place to work is 57 percent.

5. Fresno, California

One more place best transit in California, the Fresno. In this place people look pretty busy. Anyone working in an office there is also a public bus is still busy. The percentage of productive workers in Fresnio by 72 percent and commercial areas to 57 percent.

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Tips for Feels Lightweight Suitcases

May 16, 2011 No comments

LAZY it feel to have had to go carry a heavy suitcase with a lot of stuff. Sometimes we do feel worried about the lack of something while on vacation, so we include a lot of stuff into a suitcase. Here are tips you can try for luggage did not feel heavy and your vacation feels lighter.

a. Choose a large bag

The first thing to always remember: do not bring more than two suitcases. Ideally, use only one large suitcase to accommodate all of them. Make sure that luggage is not too heavy and easily transported to the cart to wherever you go.

b. Do not carry a lot of toiletries

You can easily buy more toiletries on arrival arrive at your destination or borrow from friends on holiday. So do not aggravate congenital with unnecessary stuff. Think simple, take regular toothbrush, no electric toothbrush and a smaller towel.

c. Adjust the amount of clothes

Many feel confused adjust clothing and footwear for the holidays. No doubt, many are not aware of having put nearly all of the contents of their wardrobe into a suitcase. To remember is you do not immigrate to that place. So, enter the amount of clothing according to the number of days will be spent. Taka having to wear clothes over and over because it’s all a travel ahnyalan.

d. Simplify everything

For fans of the book, you may be tempted to fill the bag with a lot of books. The best option is to copy only the page that you need so you do not need heavy books all day. Do not forget to bring a map and addresses important.

e. Interact

Try talking to people who have visited the location where you want to go. That way, he also will inform you of what should ideally be taken.

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