Watch those eyebrows: Getting close to the National Day fireworks

This year's National Day fireworks display is supposed to be better than ever. No, really. It is the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Republic after all, so we are buying into the hype and looking forward to a no expenses spared show of a lifetime.

To ensure that every last drop of entertainment value is squeezed out of the fireworks experience, we are going to place ourselves right in the center of the action. That means climbing over the front row seats without a backwards glance and homing in on the stage itself: Victoria Harbour.

Located on Central Pier, jutting out into the harbor, The Watermark is a classy restaurant with a 270 degree view of the harbor. Their special National Day menu includes their signature roast aged rib-eye steak.

Hop on a junk boat and cruise out to the middle of the harbor with Saffron cruises. Seating for the National Day cruise is limited to 45 and includes a buffet and 4 drinks. Guests are also welcome to BYOB. Register online at www.saffron-cruises.com.

Hong Kong's own booze cruise, the Aqua Luna, will also be celebrating with a 2 hour cruise. Call +852 2116 8821 or email aqualuna@aqua.com.hk for booking.

China Travel Services are organizing several National Day tours of Hong Kong that each culminate in a cruise to watch the fireworks display. Trips include a visit to Joss House Bay, Tung Lung Island and dinner at Jumbo Kingdom for just under HK$300. Tours are conducted in Cantonese only. Details of all National Day tours are on www.ctshk.com/tours