I dont know how I missed this thread before but find it an interesting discussion. I just left Macau today.

Before I first went to Macau I thought it was someplace I just did not want to go. Never really heard anything to exciting about the place. I must say that I am growing to like it after a few visits. Do I like all the smoke? No but honestly it only seems real bad in the casinos even though it is really allowed everywhere. I have never been on a weekend so I do not know what that crowd is like but during the week it is not very busy and restaurants are easy to get into and reasonably priced for the food and atmosphere. I find the history interesting especially the Portugese influence. It was interesting at St. Pauls yesterday when everyone was out front taking pics but when you go beyond the gate there was nobody.....relating to a point made earlier.

I will probably actually use Macau a nice two day getaway when in the region. I dont know what golf is like in the area but a cheap stay at the Westin and some golf.....sounds like my next plan.