Visit Singapore Guide

Sentosa View Hostel in Singapore

2008-10-07T23:41:00.000-07:00

If you want to stay in a hostel which is quite nice, clean and affordable then Sentosa view is a nice option. This hostel is located in spottiswood park road. It is close to Outram park MRT & Tanjan pagar MRT. Lots of food courts and shopping markets nearby. Also the hostel is near to the city area.

You can find two kind of rooms in this hostel. A room with six beds and without bahtroom so you have to use the common bathroom which is outside (there are two common washroom). Another room with six beds but the washroom is inside the room (attach washroom). A room will cost you between $15 - $28 Singapore dollar. It depends on the season as well. You can make a booking through http://www.hostelworld.com web site.

There are so many free facilities availalbe in the hostel which includes:
Free access to internet. There are also two computer available for traveller withou laptop
Free breakfast
They do have water boiler and microwave oven
Laundry will cost you less then $5 Singapore dollar
Also they have TV channel and some dvds if you are bored

If you are planning to extend your stay in the hostel then make sure to book in advance through the hostel booking web site else you might find that there is no room available later. It’s quite funny but sometimes they prefer the online booking.

The attendant at the hostel is also a nice guy who can speak good english. Dont’ mix the name of the hostel with the Sentosa Island. The hostel do have a web site: http://sentosaview.com

Singapore Cheap Hotels & Kampung Glam

2008-09-12T23:18:00.000-07:00

Singapore is liked by tourists is an open secret. There are many reasons why tourists across the world like this place. One of the reasons is the top class services provided by the hotels in Singapore. Amenities and services in the Singapore cheap hotels are comparable to the best of the world and what is bonus are their affordable prices.

Singapore represents one of the most harmonious blends of different cultures and ethnicities. One of the places in Singapore where this blend is visible and tangible is Kampong Glam. Kampong Glum is representative of the deep harmonious bonding between Muslims and Malayans. Main attraction of the place is Sultan mosque.

This is one of the holy places in Singapore and Muslim devotee from across the word come to pay respect here. This place is also seat of various religious programs. Incase you are looking for Muslim cuisine; restaurants in the area are famous for their excellent preparations. This place offers opportunity to visitors to look for Islamic items. One can buy art and craft items, spices and clothing and other souvenirs for the shops in the area.

One will find Singapore hotels in the area that offer easy access to Mosque for prayer. Some time back an accidental fire destroyed most of the buildings of the area. But people of the area showed great strength of solidarity and recovered the vibrancy of the area. So to imbibe the sprit of Muslim cultures visit this area. Where ever you stay in the hotel in Singapore, you can easily visit the area to have a look at the Muslim world of the Singapore.

SIA Promotion in India

2008-08-31T03:42:00.000-07:00

Singapore Airlines, the world’s most awarded airline introduces its latest fare promotion to Singapore.

In collaboration with Singapore Tourism Board’s “Uniquely Singapore Weekend” campaign, travellers in group of 2 or more can now avail all-inclusive return economy class airfare to Singapore at only Rs. 42,000 per person, a discount of almost 25% off normal standard price!

Tickets on this promotional fare must be purchased between September 1 and October 15, for travel out of Colombo by November 30.

So spend an enjoyable weekend or any day of the week in Singapore, and experience an inflight service en-route that even other airlines talk about. For more information, call Singapore Airlines Reservations on 2300762/3/4 or visit our website www.singaporeair.lk or contact your travel agent today.

New Long Term Pass card

2008-08-14T01:51:00.000-07:00

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is introducing the new Long Term Pass (LTP) card - for all foreigners residing in Singapore on a long term Visit Pass, Student's Pass, Employment Pass and Dependant's Pass.

The card seeks to replace the Visit Pass endorsement in the passports of all long-term stayers.
All card holders will be required to produce their LTP card during immigration clearance when leaving or entering Singapore. If they decide to ever leave the country for good, they will have to surrender their LTP cards.

The cards are similar in look and feel to the NRIC cards held by citizens and permanent residents of Singapore, but are green in colour (see sample below). They are also equipped with similar security features.

Singapore Sun Festival in October 2008

2008-07-22T23:40:00.000-07:00

The Singapore Sun Festival is back! Touted as Singapore’s Premier Music and Lifestyle Festival, it is bringing in over 250 international artists and celebrities in more than 90 events in 10 days to celebrate the art of living! Performing artistes include Kiri Te Kanawa, mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, and the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir.

And of course, there will be visual arts events, film screenings, literature workshops, Wine & Cuisine stuff, and of course, Wellness events, comprising of yoga workshops.

Visit www.singaporesunfestival.com for more details

Singapore Sun Festival 2008 Gala Opening Concert Featuring Robert Redford, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa & Vienna Boys Choir Saturday 18 Oct • 7:30 p.m.

For the first time ever – Academy Award-winning director and actor Robert Redford, the legendary grand dame of opera, Kiri Te Kanawa, and the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir – will share one stage to present an unforgettable evening of music, story-telling and popular opera classics.

The evening opens with the narration of the story of Peter and the Wolf by Robert Redford, accompanied by the Academies Festival Orchestra comprising players from two of the world’s most established conservatories, America’s Peabody Institute and London’s Guildhall School of Music & Drama, as well as Singapore’s acclaimed Yong Siew Toh Conservatory under the baton of Mexican conductor, Alondra de la Parra.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa then takes to the stage to present a selection of beloved arias and songs, together with the Vienna Boys Choir, led by guest conductor, Julian Reynolds.

Programme
Marquez: Danzon No. 2
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf,
Narrated by Robert Redford
Korngold: Overture to The Sea Hawk
Korngold: Marietta’s lied (Die tote Stadt)
Strauss: Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
Chabrier: Overture to Gwendoline
Charpentier: Depuis le jour (Louise)
Mascagni: Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusticana)
Mascagni: Easter Hymn (Cavalleria Rusticana)
Puccini: Si, mi chiamano Mimi (La Bohème)
Bernstein: Overture to Candide
Wirth: We Dream Together
Gershwin: By Strauss
Bernstein: Somewhere (West Side Story)

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive Singapore 038981
Prices: S$ 248 / 198 / 148 / 108 / 68
Bookings/Enquiries: Call: (65) 6348 5555
Booking Website: www.sistic.com.sg

Makan Sutra, new food place in Singapore

2008-07-09T09:23:00.000-07:00

Apart from Newton Circus hawker center that is well know to everyone inside and outside of Singapore, there is another nice hawker’s center in Singapore that is less crowded and has almost every Singapore’s signature food and drinks. That is the Makan Sutra which is located just beside The Esplanade, or behind the Marina Square shopping center.

Take a look at the surroundings and the settings. Its a nice place for dinner with friends. After dinner, you can always visit Esplanade for a theatrical movie, or walk around the bay, or go to the Merlion. And of course shopping around Marina Square and the other malls surrounding the City Hall.

New rules for long term visitors of Singapore

2008-07-07T08:54:00.000-07:00

FOREIGNERS studying, visiting and working in Singapore on a long term will be issued a new pass in the coming months, as part of Government’s effort to enhance national security.

The new Long Term Pass (LTP) will replace the current stamp endorsement on travel documents and the paper-laminated Disembarkation/ Embarkation(r D/E) for foreign holders of Student’s Pass (STP), long term visit pass, Employment Pass (EP) and Dependant’s Pass.

The LTP card will have better security features compared to the present paper-laminated card, with similar biometric features as those in the Singapore National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) to provide a secure means of identifying individuals and facilitate travel, said a Government statement on Wednesday.

The LTP card will carry the photograph and fingerprint of all cardholders aged 15 and above. Fingerprint registration for those between six and 14 years is optional, and children five years and below are exempted.

With the added personal identifiers on the LTP card, government agencies such as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will be able to verify the cardholder’s identity through face and fingerprint matching.

The enhanced security features will also deter forgery and fraudulent use of the card. LTP cardholders will also be able to enjoy expedited and automated immigration clearance at major checkpoints around Singapore.

All new long term visit pass and student pass holders will be issued with the new cards in the second half of the year, while existing holders will have theirs converted to the new pass in phases, or when they are renewed.

Singapore Food Festival 2008

2008-06-29T03:52:00.000-07:00

This July, the annual Singapore Food Festival is back for the 15th year to charm your taste buds with its unique blend of local food. From Laksa, Hainanese chicken rice to the chili crab, sample the ten must-try local favorites of Singapore for the best experience of Singapore food and culture.

Tourists get an exclusive invitation to sample the best of Singapore's local food. Specially held in conjunction Singapore Food Festival, tourists can savor the best of Singapore's local delights, at one go. Upon arrival, simply present your passport at the Singapore Visitor Centres to obtain a Singapore Sampler Voucher, that entitles you to taste our local delights.

For more information, on Singapore Food Festival 2008 and Singapore Sampler participating outlets, please log on to http://www.singaporefoodfestival.com

Changi Airport to City Centre

2008-06-25T15:28:00.000-07:00

Getting from Airport to City

The following ground transportation services are available :

Taxi

Taxis will stop at taxi pick-up points on the arrivals level. The journey to city costs between S$18.00 and S$32.00 and takes approximately 30 minutes.

Airport Shuttle

The Airport Shuttle service uses a 9-seater coach and serves all hotels in Singapore with the exception of Changi Village Hotel and hotels on the Sentosa Island. The service leaves every 15 minutes from 0600hr to midnight and 30 minutes at other hours. Chartering is available. Please approach the Airport Shuttle Counter on the arrivals level.

Fare (Please pay at the Airport Shuttle Counter)

S$9.00 per Adult
S$6.00 per Child
S$50.00 for per way charter of the entire vehicle

Contact Information

Terminal 1 : (65) 65431985
Terminal 2 : (65) 65461646
Terminal 3 : (65) 62413818

Train (MRT)

The Changi Airport MRT Station is located under Terminals 2 and 3, and is linked to the arrivals and departures by escalators and lifts. The first train arrives at around 0530hr and the last leaves at 2318hr.

A single fare to the city costs about S$2.70 (inclusive of S$1.00 refundable deposit) and takes approximately 27 minutes. Tickets are available at the station. For more information, please visit Singapore Mass Rapid Transit.

Public Bus

Public bus service 36 goes to the city. The first bus arrives at around 0600hr and the last leaves at midnight. A single fare costs below S$2.00 and takes about an hour. Bus stops are located under Terminals 1, 2 or 3. Please prepare the exact fare as no change will be given.

Limousine Taxi

The service uses premium 5-seater and 7-seater taxis and brings you to any destination in Singapore at a flat rate. Please approach the Limousine Taxi Counter at the Arrival Halls.

Fare (Please pay at the Limousine Taxi Counter)

S$45.00 per vehicle per trip
S$10.00 late night surcharge applicable from midnight to 0600hr (at time of boarding)
S$50.00 for per way charter of a 7-seater taxi

Little India, Singapore

2008-06-18T00:53:00.000-07:00

Singapore too has a Little India, which is the focal point of its Indian community. This place gives to you an overdose of inputs for your senses.

The trademark strong, heady scent of spices and beautiful smells of incense would capture your attention. Again, you could listen to blasting Hindi music around, shops there are a display of colours with colorful silk saris, sculptures, silverware, brass ware and wood carvings in abundance.

If you have garnered the habit of bargaining from your mom, this is the place to be. Mustafa cafe is one such place you can look for cheap bargains at and also it is open 24 X 7. Worth a visit on your shopping spree are Tekka Mall and Sim Lim Square.

Tuesday and Fridays are the Hindu holy days, gods are honoured with simple strands of flowers and on those days you will find plenty of small stalls selling flowers to be offered to the gods. Visit one of the many colourful Hindu temples, Mosques or Churches. Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple on Serangoon.

Abdul Gaffoor Mosque, founded in 1859, is an historic monument in Singapore. There is no lack of restaurants in Little India. Make sure to try the ’Teh Tarik’, a hand pulled cup of tea or some spicy Indian curry before you leave. For only a few dollars you could get a good meal in any of the restaurants.

During Deepawali (usually between October/November), the Indian festival of lights, Little India is transformed into a explosion of colourful lights and music and the streets are bustling with shoppers.

Singapore Toy & Comics Convention

2008-06-15T04:41:00.000-07:00

For far too long, Southeast Asian pop-culture fans have been denied a platform – made by fans, for fans – through which they could collectively celebrate their passion for toys, comics, animation, gaming, design and Cosplay. If you have been feeling an overbearing sense of emptiness because of this, we can tell you that 2008 will see a major turnaround. Having heard your cries for help, PI Events, along with the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, A Group of the Singapore Tourism Board, have come to save the day!

Blasting off on 27 – 29 June 2008, the first-ever Singapore Toy & Comic Convention will see an annual onslaught of toys (general and designer), comics, animation, gaming, design, licensing and Cosplay on creative minds from all over the world, serving up an eye-popping visual feast and unprecedented variety and innovation in all the closely-related industries!

With the undeniable universal appeal of pop-culture, the Singapore Toy & Comic Convention will be a hotspot for a wide variety of exhibitors from all over the world, bringing the best that the East and West have to offer in one single, fun-filled event.

Boasting the world’s most up-to-date advancements and cutting-edge products that you so desperately crave, the indisputable international flavour of the Singapore Toy & Comic Convention will make the event a major vehicle for setting the tone and shaping trends in pop-culture for years to come.

Recognising pop-culture as something sacred, the Singapore Toy & Comic Convention will prove a mecca for all serious fans of toys, comics, animation, gaming, design and Cosplay. So, mark your calendar and make it your mission to be part of Southeast Asia’s definitive global pop-culture experience – the Singapore Toy & Comic Convention 2008!

Suntec City Mall, Singapore

2008-06-11T08:14:00.000-07:00

Suntec City Mall is a shopping centre in Singapore, located within the Marina Centre subzone of the Downtown Core Planning Area. It also offers a club house called the Suntec City Guild House located on the fifth storey. The large size of the mall boasts some 360 outlets spread over 3 floors in an L-shaped configuration.

If you visit there, don't forget to have a photograph of the Fountain of Wealth, which Suntec claims to be the largest fountain in the world; this claim has however been contested, with Fountain Hills in Arizona also claiming the title which the Guinness World Records has recently withdrawn the "Largest Fountain".

This is also one of the treasure place for Amazing Race Asia 1

5 Must Visit Places in Singapore

2008-06-07T01:16:00.000-07:00

1. The Singapore Zoo

The Singapore Zoo is among the most visited tourist destination in Asia. If travelling with kids, this is one of the must-visit spots on the island. The Singapore Zoo is been much acclaimed for its open landscape and spaciousness where in the animals live in enclosures simulating that of their natural habitat.

The zoo is filled with exotic animals like white tigers, polar bears, and Asian elephants etc. In addition, the Singapore Night Safari is one of Singapore’s premier tourist attractions. The Night Safari is the world’s first such attraction. Experience wildlife on a 45-minute tram ride or take one of the three Walking Trails to get a feel of the park in eight geographical zones covering forty hectares of forested park.

The sight of watching over one hundred different species of nocturnal animals (including leopards, lions and tigers) is simply amazing and something you will remember always.

2. Jurong Bird Park

If you're bored of seeing the numerous shopping malls and restaurants in Singapore, then try visiting the Singapore Jurong Bird Park. The Jurong Bird Park is the largest open-concept bird park in the Asia Pacific, with over 600 species of birds.

You can take a ride on the air-conditioned Panorail for a scintillating sight of the Park. You can also enjoy the fantastic Penguin Exhibit with an underwater viewing gallery, along with the world-clas All-Star Bird Show.

3. Sentosa

The island of Sentosa is just south of the main Singapore island. This place is another must-visit place as it contains Singapore's famous Sentosa beach resort. If you want to hang out on the beach and read a good book, there is no better place to do it than Sentosa beach.

There are also great hotels (e.g. the Rasa Sentosa) which provide top notch accommodation. You can also visit relics from the Second World War in Singapore, and go to the Underwater World where all sorts of interesting sea creatures reside.

4. The Singapore Botanic Gardens

Among the most interesting and most visited place in Singapore is the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The gardens are a lush and scenic park spread over 52 hectares of land right in the heart of the city.

The garden is accessible from the Holland road and Cluny Road, just off the western end of Orchard Road. The park is a great spot for people who want to enjoy time at a leisurely pace, go for a jog or set up a picnic spot. The Botanic Gardens are rather distinctive as they contain a whole variety of flora from differing climates.

5. Haw Par Villa

The 'Haw Par Villa', is an important tourist spot in Singapore. You can see all the different mythological and legends of the Chinese culture here. Moreover, you will be entertained by the dragon dances and other cultural shows. A dragon boat ride brings you through the ups and downs of the Chinese Hell.

Duck Tour in Singapore

2008-05-28T00:34:00.000-07:00

Well when u visit a place, u want to see it with a difference, right!!

In Singapore there is something called as a Duck Tour !! A duck ??? where did that come from ?? It is a Boat, a Bus, a DUCK! It is the 1st and only amphibious theme tour attraction in Asia.

These Duck tours offer both city and harbour tours without changing the vehicle. Its amazing, you keep going in the road and suddenly u are in the water. A unique kind of boat on big wheels.

The guide is just amazing. Very informative about every place there and it becomes so interactive. We played games and they gave the duck quack. U will be seeing historical landmarks on land around the colonial Civic District on the Singapore Heritage Tour. Then, you will be going through the woods for the ride's climax as you splash into water! Enjoy the breeze as you go on water to view highlights like Merlion Park, the Esplanade and Clifford Pier, all set against the city skyline.

Price range SGD 33 adults
SGD 17 children 4-12 years
SGD 2 children 1-3 years
Full Duck charter
SGD 550 weekends
SGD 450 weekdays

Pick up location
The DUCKcounter @ Suntec City Mall GalleriaDuration 1 hr (depending on traffic conditions)Frequency Hourly Departure (weather permitting)

JetStar the Low Cost Carrier of the Year 2008

2008-05-22T16:49:00.000-07:00

Australia’s leading low cost airline has been awarded the title of Low Cost Carrier of the Year 2007 in the Asia Pacific region. The award was presented by the Centre of Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) for the second year in the row following the airline receiving the prestigious award in 2006.

The airline was also the winner of the world's Best Low-Cost Airline Award for 2007 by Skytrax. The airline began flying within Australia in May 2004 and within only 6 months had expanded to Asia as well. Jetstar’s fresh approach to low cost travel in the region with its brand-new fleet, great destinations and friendly crew sets a new standard for cheap air travel, allowing customers worldwide to travel more often.

With its base in Melbourne, Jetstar is the Australian leader in cheap flights and their hold over the cheap flight market is immense. Jetstar currently flies to over 50 domestic and international destinations with this list expanding every year. Current destinations include most capital cities in Australia, namely Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Darwin as well as many regional locations including popular holiday spots Cairns, Townsville, the Gold Cost, Hamilton Island and Newcastle. The airline’s extensive list of international destinations includes the United States, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam to name a few. With Jetstar’s everyday low rates, travellers are now realising that you don’t have to spend a fortune to fly to Australia with so many cheap flights widely available today.

Jetstar is the leader amongst cheap flight providers. The company is continuously improving on the services it provides so that customers can find no room for complaint- while it has associations with all leading airline companies to ensure quality services, it also has an isolated management body to ensure flight prices do not soar. Apart from the cost benefits, Jetstar flights let customers fly in comfort. The company has a world class fleet- the aircrafts are well-maintained to ensure that customers are satisfied with every flight. The fleet consists of Airbus 320’s and Boeing 717’s.

The specialty of the carriers owned by the company is that they are extremely comfortable and also stylish at the same time. Each aircraft is single-aisled and carries about 180 passengers. Jetstar customers needn’t have to worry about space. Jetstar prides itself on being able to provide a relaxed, comfortable journey at all times.

Jetstar has recently introduced its new premium cabin StarClass, available on all international Jetstar services operated by the Airbus A330. Designed for those customers who wish to travel in comfort and not spend a fortune, StarClass is the perfect option with spacious leather seating, quality in-flight service, priority check-in and your own personal video-on demand unit. For those looking for cheap air travel in Asia or Australia combined with great in-flight services, Jetstar is a great option to be considered.

For travellers across the globe, Jetstar is their first stop for cheap flights. The airline has recently launched its new product Jetstar Light with a new option providing even lower fares then previously offered. With huge savings to be made, a customer holding a JetSaver Light fare may travel only with carry-on baggage with up to 10 kilograms in a standard size bag. Travellers looking to take a short leisure break or business trip will benefit from the airlines wide range of low cost flight options.

For more information, visit http://www.jetstar.com

Night Safari in Singapore

2008-05-21T08:30:00.000-07:00

As the sun sets, a different world comes to life. At the Night Safari, you can look a rhinoceros in the eye, hear the howls of a pack of striped hyenas or watch giraffes glide serenely across the plain in the still of the night.

This premier night zoo houses over 900 animals of 135 exotic species in eight zones re-created to simulate geographic zones like the Southeast Asian rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley, South American pampas and Burmese jungle.

Strike out on your own along the walking trail or relax in a tram ride - whichever you choose, Night Safari is a wild adventure not to be missed.

Winner of the Tourism Awards 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1997 and 1996 - Leisure Attraction of the Year.
Open
6.00pm to midnight (daily)
Last ticket sale: 11.00pm

Online Booking
Click here to book your entry tickets online now!

Admission
SGD 22 adults, SGD 11 children (3 - 12 years)
Tram Rides: SGD 10 adults, SGD 5 Children

Admission ticket packages
Tickets are valid for one month from date of issue:

Park Hoppers packages
Adult (SGD) Child (SGD) Zoo, Night Safari & Birdpark 45 22.50 Night Safari & Zoo 30 15

Creatures of the Night Show
Daily: 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm (weather permitting)

Approximate Touring Time
3 hours

Location
80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826

Tel
(65) 6269 3411

Fax
(65) 6367 2974

Getting There
Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station (NS4), then board SMRT Bus 927 to the zoo. Or take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16), then board SBS bus 138. Click here to view MRT route map.

Accessibility for the physically disabled
The following information is obtained from Access Singapore.

Reserved disabled car park lot - Outside entrance. Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
Accessibility within the premises - Access to wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
Lifts - Nil
Entrance - Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
Public toilets for the disabled - Near entrance. Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
Eating outlets - Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
Public telephone - Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
Taxi stand - High kerb. Access to wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to ambulant-disabled.

Website
• Night Safari

Singapore Motor Show 2008

2008-05-19T01:08:00.000-07:00

Event Dates	:	26th Sep 2008 to 5th Oct 2008
Time of Event	:	Weekday : 11.30am - 10pm Weekend : 10.30am - 10pm
Venue:	:	Suntec City Singapore
Category	:	Lifestyle, Exhibition

Description
2008 will be a watershed year for Singapore's motoring industry. In less than 10 months, F1 makes history when it comes to Singapore with its first ever night race. There is already an air of immense anticipation and palpable excitement as Singaporeans can finally see their favourite F1 cars and drivers up close.

For the first time in tis 16-year history, the much lauded Singapore Motorshow will be brought forward from November to September to coincide with the F1 race weekend. And with the location unchanged at Suntec Singapore, the show is right in the thick of the action! This is a great opportunity for all to capitalise on the fervour that is bound to tsweep across the Marina Square/Suntec area, as well as all across the island as Singaporeans welcome possibly the biggest event of 2008.

Ticketing
Adult $10
Tickets can only be purchsed at the venue.

Getting There
Bus services No:
Suntec S'pore: 36, 70, 70A, 97, 97A, 106, 111, 133, 133A, 162, 502, 518, 518A, 700A, 857, NR1
Nicoll Highway: 10, 14, 16, 70, 196, 608

MRT services : City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) followed by a 5-10 minutes walk via underpass; or take Suntec Courtesy Bus Services to reach Suntec City

Website
Singapore Motorshow 2008

Contact Person/Event Organiser

Jennifer Han, Project Manager
Singapore International Motorshow Pte Ltd
Tel: 6472 4934
Fax: 6472 4930
Email: jenniferhan@motorshow.com.sg

Diana Krall Live In Concert

2008-05-19T01:06:00.000-07:00

Event Dates	:	26th Sep 2008
Time of Event	:	7.45pm
Venue:	:	Marina at Keppel Bay
Category	:	Music, Lifestyle, Music, Lifestyle

Description
The world’s best selling female jazz artist in history & exclusive KBO artist in Asia, Diana will be performing in Singapore during F1 week, kicking off her Asia Tour 2008.

Ticketing
S$250, S$195, S$175, S$125, S$75
Platinum Package - $599 (best seats + pre & post show cocktail)
VIP Package - $399 (best seats)

Getting There
Nearest MRT Station : HarbourFront (NE1)

Website
http://www.kboasia.com
Diana Krall Live In Concert
For bookings, click here

Contact Person/Event Organiser
One Lifestyle (Singapore) Pte Ltd
583 Orchard Rd, #16-01, Singapore 238884
www.kboasia.com
www.worldjazzsingapore.com

Singapore Garden Festival

2008-05-19T00:56:00.000-07:00

The Premier International Garden and Flower Show in the Tropics to bring together and showcase creations from the world’s top award-winning garden and floral designers under one roof, returns on 25 July to 1 August 2008.

The truly cosmopolitan Singapore Garden Festival in 2006 was a roaring success, having received accolades from overseas horticultural experts, rave reviews from more than 200,000 visitors from Singapore and around the world, and full support from the industry. This pre-eminent event has been established as a top international flower and garden show in the tropics, further enhancing Singapore’s reputation as a garden city in the tropics.

Ticketing
Ticket Prices
General Admissions

Adult - SGD12 (Weekend), SGD6 (Weekday)
Concession - Child*, Student, Senior Citizen - SGD6 (Weekend), SGD3 (Weekday)

Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) - SGD36 (Weekend), SGD18 (Weekday)
*Free for children below 0.9m

Online ticketing through website at www.singaporegardenfestival.com from 1 Mar 08. Ticketing hotline: (65) 6393 0235 for assistance regarding online ticketing.

Onsite ticketing at Suntec Convention Centre from 25 Jul - 1 Aug 08

Getting There
Bus services No:
Suntec S'pore: 36, 70, 70A, 97, 97A, 106, 111, 133, 133A, 162, 502, 518, 518A, 700A, 857, NR1
Nicoll Highway: 10, 14, 16, 70, 196, 608

MRT services : City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) followed by a 5-10 minutes walk via underpass; or take Suntec Courtesy Bus Services to reach Suntec City

Website
http://www.singaporegardenfestival.com
Singapore Garden Festival 2008
For bookings, click here

Contact Person/Event Organiser
National Parks Board

8th Forber CEO Conference in Singapore

2008-05-19T00:17:00.000-07:00

This year's conference, to be held in Singapore for the second year running, brings together more than 400 “heroes of capitalism” to discuss key global issues of the day.

Singapore has confirmed high-profile speakers including ArcelorMittal president and chief executive officer (CEO) Lakshmi N. Mittal, actor and One Foundation, China founder Jet Li and Sybase USA chairman and CEO John Chen.

The Malaysian speakers include Tune Group, Malaysia chairman Datuk Tony Fernandes and YTL Corp Bhd managing director Tan Sri Francis Yeoh.

Attendance to the conference, to be held from Sept 8 to 10 in Sentosa, is exclusive and limited to chairmen, CEOs and presidents of corporations at a US$8,000 fee.

The conference has been held in Asia since 2001. In the last eight years, it has travelled to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Sydney.

This year's theme is “The Winning Hand”, in reference to a winning hand in a game of cards.

Issues to be discussed include how to reinvest and expand a business once it has been dealt a winning hand, the issue of philanthropy, as well as the credit crunch and the sub-prime problem.

Visit Singapore at half price

2008-05-10T11:26:00.000-07:00

For those who are in the same boat which their holiday trip is long due, now is the best time to visit Singapore. If your budget permits that is.

From 23rd May till 30th June, Malaysian with Malaysian passport can enjoy 50% off on all of their participating attractions in Singapore such as the Zoo, Night Safari, Cable Car, Sentosa Island and etc. Click the link for details.

Its either 50% off for paying in Singapore Dollars or you can opt to pay full price but in Malaysian Ringgit. For example the Singapore Zoo, entrance fee for adult is S$16.50 and children S$8.50.

Imagine if your family of 2 adults and 1 child is going to the great Singapore Zoo, it will cost at least S$41.50 and times 2.2 = RM91.30. Plus food, drinks and souvenir..

Singapore in 3D

2008-04-29T19:23:00.000-07:00

Walk through a library, pick up a book and read it on-screen. Or, cheer on athletes with thousands of fans at the Youth Olympics without even being at the stadium.
Soon, Internet users will be able to walk through and interact with an online version of Singapore specially created for the computer screen.

The promise comes from an ambitious project to re-create not just the streets and buildings here but the experience of being in Singapore -- in an online 3D world. The Media Development Authority (MDA) is currently reviewing several proposals from the industry to build this virtual city, called Co-Space. Some of these proposals will be presented at an industry event this evening.

The realm could let users explore famous places, like Fort Canning, talk to Singaporeans who are also logged on, and be an online spectator during the Youth Olympics in 2010. It will allow people to chat in online forums and explore a 3D world like that in Second Life, the popular virtual domain that lets people 'walk' through streets with their avatars, or characters, and interact.

But unlike Second Life, the Singapore version will be based on reality, not fantasy. MDA deputy chief executive Michael Yap called it 'Google Maps meets Second Life.' Though the concept has been around since the early days of the Web, higher broadband speeds and faster computers churning out realistic 3D graphics have made such an online world possible now.

Fifty firms, from budding online-world developers to telecom operators have come forward since the MDA first sought proposals for the realm last month.

For example, they may be able to visit a virtual stadium, which will show video feeds of live events. The same concept is being pursued by several government agencies also involved in the Co-Space project.

The National Library Board, for example, is looking at a fully interactive library where people can not just walk through the shelves virtually. Insteads of just reading and typing on the Net now, you can also 'see' and maybe even 'touch' people online because everyone will have a character or avatar.

Night life in Singapore

2008-04-21T22:29:00.000-07:00

The sun may dim but the fun doesn’t! As night falls, life begins in many quarters of Singapore. Whether you’re a party animal, a 24-hour foodie or just a night owl craving adventure around the clock, there are many sizzling surprises to keep your senses satiated till the wee hours of the morning. In fact, Singapore has the added advantage of being one of the safest countries in the world for you to hit the streets at night.

You don’t have to be a hard-partying hedonist to appreciate the colourful and exciting nightlife in Singapore. Sleep will never be further from your mind as you check out the ultra-chic bars, classy jazz lounges, or move to the groove at hip dance clubs. In line with efforts to improve the nightlife experience for all, there are smoking restrictions on entertainment outlets. Smoking is no longer allowed in all pubs, discos, karaoke bars and nightspots, unless within approved smoking rooms or smoking corners.

The food paradise too does not slumber – 24-hour coffee houses dot the island to satisfy the rumblings of the stomach with a range of local fare that boggles the mind. Teochew porridge, caramel bean curd, or just coffee and cake – you name it, we have it!

Even shoppers have no respite! Singapore is one of the few countries where late night shopping is not an exception. And if you’re bitten by the shopping bug in the wee hours of the morning, there’s always Mustafa Centre – Singapore’s only 24-hour shopping mall. In Singapore, there are no limits to having a great time!

Travel activities in Singapore

2008-02-19T17:27:00.000-08:00

For visitors looking for an adventure in our concrete jungle, we recommend the Uniquely Adventurous Itinerary below:

First, visit the Underwater World and view over 2500 marine animals, including the World's Largest Display of Sand Tiger Sharks!

If you have survived the heart-stopping experience with the sharks, reward yourself with lunch at Holland Village, an enclave of charming shops and restaurants, popular with expatriates and yuppies. You may also want to do a spot of shopping for Asian arts and crafts at the Holland Village Shopping Centre and the Holland Village Complex.

After lunch, proceed to the Jurong BirdPark where you can be a falconer for a day, learning to handle trained birds of prey. This is your chance to practise falconry - a sport, which traditionally had been associated only with royalty and aristocracy. After all that excitement, it’s time to relax with some light shopping at Bugis Street - Singapore's largest permanent street bazaar.

Besides unexpected bargains, you can also find interesting sights like the co-existence of a Buddhist and an Indian temple side-by-side. Also, stop by Bugis Junction, the only shopping mall in Singapore with a glass-covered and air-conditioned shopping walkway, on top of a rich historical background and interesting shophouse architecture.

For a different view of Singapore, proceed on to Clarke Quay and have a go at the Reverse Bungy Jump. Feel your heart drop to your feet as you are flung up at great speeds and then jerked back down to earth. This experience is certainly not for the faint-hearted!The day's activities should have worked up your appetite and imagination.

Join the Magical Makansutra Food Safari, where you will be able to sample some of Singapore's finest street food. Each safari lasts about three hours and features five food types. We guarantee that our local food like Bak Kut Teh (pork ribs in tea soup), Laksa (noodles in a spicy coconut broth) and Roti Prata (Indian pancakes) will leave you wanting more.

After dinner, it's time to walk off those calories… if you dare. Go on the unique walking tour of the historic Kampong Glam area where you will be spooked by little-known supernatural stories of Sultan Mosque, Old Istana, Kris shop, perfume shop and the royal graveyard. Embrace thousands of years of Malay folklore and discover forgotten places - places that still haunt the memories of some in eerie twilight.

World Gourmet Summit 2008 in Singapore

2008-02-10T03:07:00.000-08:00

The World Gourmet Summit (WGS), co-organised by Singapore Tourism Board and Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd, is a gastronomic affair that exemplifies the relationship between Fine Cuisine, Great Wines and Unique Dining. During this period, WGS will transform Singapore into the gastro-tourism capital where international renowned masterchefs and winemakers will unveil the secrets of each of these elements.

This annual gastronomic affair attracts international gourmands and professionals, who congregate, indulge and take home memories of a world-class gourmet paradise.

www.worldgourmetsummit.com

Ticketing

Various pricing - to be advised

Website
World Gourmet Summit 2008

Date of event
7 th to 26th Apr 2008

Time of Event
Event dependent

Venue:
Singapore’s Finest Hotel Establishments and Restaurants