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Enjoy a Magical Winter in Macao at Sands Resorts Macao

Entertainment and leisure offerings, dining, duty free shopping, world-class accommodation and festivities at Asia’s leading integrated resorts



(Macao, Nov. 2, 2018) – Discover the magic of winter at Sands Resorts Macao this holiday season until Feb. 28, 2019 and indulge in an exciting range of fabulous dining, shopping and entertainment choices alongside annual celebrations to create unforgettable festive memories with friends and loved ones.

Entertainment and Leisure
Winter in Venice and Winter in Paris

At The Venetian Macao visitors can enjoy the wonderful Winter in Venice decorations throughout the lagoon area including a beautiful Christmas train containing Santa and his grotto ready to welcome visitors. Over in St. Mark’s Square, a magnificent Longines Christmas tree will also be perfect for capturing memorable photos.

Meanwhile at The Parisian Macao, visitors can enjoy a special Winter in Paris snowy wonderland to celebrate the season. There will be twinkling lights around The Parisian Forecourt, along with festive reindeer and tree decorations throughout the gardens and Eiffel Tower to delight all ages. The showpiece will be a stunning inverted Christmas tree at The Parisian Macao’s lobby rotunda, based on the iconic original at Galeries Lafayette Paris.

Another highlight will be the outdoor ice skating rink at The Eiffel Tower Level 7 observation deck. Guests can hire skates to show off their skills while enjoying roaming entertainment as well as winter food and drink treats.

Location: Level 7 Observation Deck, Eiffel Tower, The Parisian Macao
Date: Nov. 15, 2018 – Jan. 6, 2019
Event Times: 4-10 p.m.
Attractions: Winter wonderland, real ice rink, falling snow, seasonal treats with seating areas and pop-up market booths.
Admission: Event area free of charge; ice rink: MOP 50 for 30 mins.

The Eiffel Tower’s  Grand Illumination Show Christmas Edition light performance features two Christmas programmes based on seasonal hits “Jingle Bell Rock” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, and runs from Nov. 15 – Dec. 31, 2018. Another highlight of the winter celebration will be a dazzling 3D light and sound spectacular – La Magie De Noël –  which will delight audiences by projecting beautiful festive images on the sky ceiling of the Place Vendôme at Shoppes at Parisian between Nov. 15 – Dec. 31 every 30 minutes from 12-9 p.m.

International concerts and festivals
Over the festive season visitors can also take in an upcoming world-class concert at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Arena, including Asia’s ‘King of Pop’ Leehom Wang on Dec. 1, and superstars Jay Chou from Dec. 14-17 and Aaron Kwok on Jan. 18-19, 2019. Families can also enjoy the spectacular Parisian themed show La Parisienne Cabaret Francais at the Parisian Theatre.

Annual cultural festivities around Macao this winter also worth looking out for include the 18th Macau Food Festival (Nov. 9-25), the 65th Macau Grand Prix (Nov. 15-18), the Macao Light Festival (Dec. 2-31) and Macao International Parade (Dec. 16).

New Year’s Eve Countdowns
Guests and visitors will be able to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Sands Resorts Macao with the biggest free countdown celebrations along the Cotai Strip. Taking place at The Venetian Macao’s Lagoon and The Parisian Macao on New Year’s Eve, the evening will include live music, festive food and drinks, giveaways and a spectacular fireworks show at midnight.

Dining
It wouldn’t be a winter celebration without festive feasting! Reflecting Macao’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy means guests have plenty of choice when it comes to culinary delights on offer at Sands Resorts Macao. Enjoy over 150 dining options from street food to Michelin fine dining, with highlights including fabulous Saturday brunch at The Venetian Macao’s Portofino, seafood hot pot at The Parisian Macao’s Lotus Palace, French influenced Chinese cuisine at The Parisian Macao’s La Chine and David Beckham’s favourite egg tarts at The Parisian Macao. Meanwhile celebrity chef Henrique Sá Pessoa is bringing his contemporary Portuguese cuisine to the newly-opened Chiado at The Londoner Macao.

Shopping
Visitors can indulge in some retail therapy and get all their Christmas gifts under one roof at Sands Shoppes Macao. Consisting of the interconnected Shoppes at Venetian, Shoppes at Four Seasons, Shoppes at Londoner, Shoppes at Parisian, Sands Shoppes Macao is the largest luxury retail experience in Macao, with 850 of the world’s best duty free brands, across more than two million square feet of opulent retail space. The recently expanded Shoppes at Londoner has added almost 100,000 square feet of retail space and more than 25 stores, including labels new to Macao, and an Apple Store.

Accommodation
Sands Resorts Macao and Sands Macao are offering an array of accommodation offers for guests to enjoy a weekend getaway or family vacation this winter. With seven world-class hotels under one roof at Sands Resorts Macao and the luxurious Sands Macao on Macao Peninsula there are options for all tastes and budgets. The Venetian Macao recently completed a full refurbishment of all its rooms including Premio Suites, while The Parisian Macao’s accommodation now includes the new Champagne Suites, featuring a fresh new design concept and luxurious amenities.

Book your stay at Sands Resorts Macao and Sands Macao now and enjoy an unforgettable winter break! To learn more about offers at Sands Resorts Macao, please visit SandsResortsMacao.com/MagicalWinter.

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Photo caption: The Venetian Macao has completed a full refurbishment of all its rooms including Premio Royale Suites.
 


Photo caption: The Parisian Macao’s recently added accommodation includes decadent Champagne Suites, offering a fresh design concept and luxurious amenities.


Photo caption: The Venetian Macao will welcome visitors with Winter in Venice decorations throughout the lagoon area including a beautiful Christmas train containing Santa and his grotto.
 


Photo caption: Guests can enjoy a genuine ice rink skating experience at The Eiffel Tower Level 7 observation deck as part of the Winter in Paris celebration.
 

 

 
Photo caption: Salted cod à brás with slow-cooked egg yolk and onion purée is a signature dish at newly-opened Chiado at The Londoner Macao for diners to sample this winter season.
 

 
Photo caption: Join in Sands Resorts Macao New Year’s Eve countdown parties on Dec. 31, 2018, and bring in the New Year with friends and family.

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About Sands Resorts Macao – Sands China’s Integrated Resort City
Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The fittingly named Sands Resorts Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Sands Resorts Macao has transformed a day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.

Pulsating with life, both night and day, Sands Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao. With the opening of The Parisian Macao, it now boasts approximately 13,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty free shopping with more than 850 retailers offering a huge array of name brands, meeting and exhibition space for Asia’s leading conferences and exhibitions, transportation offerings and well over 150 dining options, including Michelin-starred restaurants, bars and lounges. Sands Resorts Macao is a must-go destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

Comprised of The Venetian® Macao; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, including the world’s largest Conrad, Sheraton, and St. Regis hotels as well as the Holiday Inn, Sands Resorts Macao is where Asia’s ultimate destination is within reach. And now the crowning achievement of Sheldon G. Adelson’s vision of the Cotai Strip – The Parisian Macao. For more information, please visit ParisianMacao.com.

For more information about Sands Resorts Macao, please visit http://en.sandsresortsmacao.com.


  About Sands Macao
Opened in 2004, Sands Macao is a world class hotel and entertainment complex with 289 luxury suites. Its stunning gold glass exterior houses a wide range of diversions including specialty restaurants, a heated outdoor swimming pool, deluxe spa and salon, conference and banquet facilities and unrivalled gaming excitement and live entertainment. It is also home to the Paiza Club: an invitation-only international VIP club with 51 premium suites with size, opulence and grandeur that rivals the best the world has to offer.

As the first hotel and entertainment complex in Macao owned and operated by an international operator, Sands Macao quickly set the benchmark for future developments in Macao.

For more information, please visit www.sandsmacao.com.