Hong Kong is a key destination for many travelers. It has a population of more than seven million, scattered all throughout its more than 200 islands.
It is located in Eastern Asia, near China and the South China Sea. Formerly, leased to Great Britain, Hong Kong was officially returned to China in 1997. Hong Kong offers diversity in: culture, religion, and lifestyles.
Chinese, (Cantonese) and English are both the official language here. So foreigners, who are planning to visit, should not have any problems exploring, and experiencing the culture of this vibrant place; since English is widely spoken here.
Hong Kong dollar is the currency in use here. One American dollar roughly equals around 7 Hong Kong dollars.
Hong Kong is known for: its unique energetic vibe, its wonderful food, and beautiful skylines. It's best to always bring a camera when roaming around in the city, so travelers can capture the essence of this place, and will always have a memento of their visit.
Hong Kong offers many great upscale shopping districts that rival the high end streets of: Shanghai, London and Paris. But the best places to shop here are the unique shops, and street markets that exhibit the charm and uniqueness of the locality.
It is wise to look around at the various stores to compare prices before buying anything. The best part of all is that sales tax is exempted on everything in Hong Kong.
The best way to get around Hong Kong is to purchase an Octopus payment card. This card takes you everywhere. It can also be used on any public transportation system, except taxis. It can even be used in vending machines, restaurants, and convenient stores, fast food places, etc.
Some of the key places in Hong Kong are:
• Hong Kong Island is the most urbanized district. It's the heart and soul of the city.
• Kowloon is one of, if not, the most populated cities in the world. It also offers the best view of the skyline.
• Disney Land Hong Kong which is located in Lantau Island. This is only the third International sight for a main Disney them park. It is best to make reservations ahead of time for lodging. It tends to be packed, especially during the holidays.
Hong Kong also has a great natural landscape that can be seen by riding a train that goes all the way up to the higher part of Hong Kong Island. With so many things to do and sights to be seen Hong Kong is truly a must see for any traveler.
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I was so happy when the future wife of Prince William appeared in that Grace Kelly - esque gown that captured all of  bridesmaid dresses ; the critical fashion buzz words; style white cocktail dresses , elegance..royalty...sophistication. Like the one worn by Grace herself, it will go down in history as one of the most beautiful wedding dresses beautiful wedding dresses ever made. I'll be honest, I never liked Diana's wedding dress - (is that blasphemy)? Yes, it was iconic and grand, but even in the 1980s, it was too over the top for me. But this wedding gown was perfection personified - It is much easier to design a dress with exaggerated opulence than to create one that is simply sublimely beautiful, well done Sarah Burton of the house of McQueen! But it got me thinking about brides...is Kate really that different from the millions of brides who walked down the aisles before her?
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wedding photos. It's the single most powerful thing in the privacy of people's homes that makes me think the most about my
own mortality. I've never understood why no one in the family is interested
in keeping those images that represent of one of the most important days in a life. Sometimes it's because the departed couple doesn't have descendents, but most of the time, that's not the case. I
always buy them..I have a huge box of them that I'm not sure what to do
with. Yes, I claim they are for fashion research because I do sell
vintage wedding gowns , after all, but to be honest, I think that's just an excuse to justify the
obsession.
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Here's another one that always captures my curiosity - and coincidentally, they are also a couple that is small in stature. Once again, her bouquet has taken on a life of its own! She looks terrified, wedding dresses maybe wondering why she's even doing this. I wonder if this was more of an arranged or convenient marriage. I could be wrong, but she looks almost angry. The other photos from this wedding were all the same, white dresses white dresses fearful, severe faces. She seems to be begging for someone out there, beyond the camera, to rescue her from her fate. Too dramatic? Maybe..but what do you think?
This couple had a very glamorous life together. They lived in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s and I have her exquisite silk wedding gown in my inventory. I can't bear to part with it yet, it is truly spectacular..but I will eventually have sell it. They were married in 1930 and were never able to have children, so they spent their lives showering attention on each other. The 1930s dresses , peignoirs wedding party dresses wedding party dresses, slips and nightgowns I acquired from her estate are some of the most beautiful I've ever seen. Her family speaks of her with such affection but remembers the infertility as a lifelong shadow of sadness over her life. I'd like it if she knew that people are still remembering her and how beautiful she looked in her gorgeous gown on her wedding day.
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This couple also makes me wonder. I'm fascinated by them for some reason. It's not her 1930s fashion dresses fashion dresses0
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This couple brought in the 1950s with their wedding vows. Her applique organza wedding dress was affordable and store bought, but fit like a glove.  beach bridesmaid dresses ; Even though she didn't have a custom designed dress and even though their celebration was a relatively simple one, they were married for 65 years.
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The early 1960s was the backdrop for this couple's "fairy tale" wedding. A tulle and lace pre-equal rights amendment bride with a feisty spirit. She looks happier than any of the brides in my photos. Other than the little flower girl, the ring bearer, and a couple of the groomsmen, this group is either deliriously happy or these photos were taken after a few dry martinis.
Well, that's just a small sample of the brides whose wedding photos I've adopted as if they were those of my own relatives! Though each of these brides didn't have a wedding as grand as that of William and Kate's, and weren't able to hire Sarah Burton or Helen Rose to design their
1, they aren't that different. Like Kate, each one probably had a shaky hand and butterflies in her stomach as she walked down the aisle. Each one hopefully felt like a princess starring in her own fairy tale wedding and the father of each bride most likely shed a tear on that day. Yes, these photos beg the questions about the lives lived beyond the wedding day, and in doing so, they manage to take their own special royal place in history.
 
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