The TRAVEL MaNiA™: 2009

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games Merchandise

Singapore plays host to the Youth Olympic Games in 2010 and on sale at the Official Olympic Store is a range of Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games merchandise perfect as souvenirs to take home.

Located in the basement of Takashimaya on Orchard Road, the store sells items such as collar pins, key chains, magnets, lanyards, bags, plush toys, umbrellas, polo shirts and water bottles in a variety of designs. Many of the items feature Lyo and Merly, the Games mascots.

Open from 10am to 9.30pm, you’ll find the Official Olympic Store at:
Takashimaya Department Store
Takashimaya Square
Basement 2
391 Orchard Road
Singapore 238872

Sunday, November 8, 2009

This DECEMBER...!! @ SINGAPORE

With so much in store, Eevon Ng says you’re in for a sizzling Christmas in Singapore.
Are you in for a sizzling Christmas? Christmas always spells excitement in Singapore as the seasonal hunt for priceless gifts, seasonal foods, and merriment begins.
For first time visitors to Singapore, kick start your tropical Christmas adventure by exploring astounding discounts and gifts for you to take pleasure in. Most malls will extend their retail hours especially for you to shop till you drop!
After your shopping spree, participate in Grab & Go at the money booth beside Singapore Visitors' Centre @ Orchard. You will get the chance to step into the money booth and grab as many coupons as you can if you spend at least S$300 per day in no more than three combined retail receipts from 14 November 2009 to 3 January 2010 (both dates inclusive). You will get to keep one coupon of your choice, and the total number of coupons will qualify you for the leadership board. S$200,000 worth of prizes waiting to be won! Sounds good?
Simply present your receipts at the registration booth which will open daily from 5pm to 10pm daily.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Uniquely Romantic

Honeymooning in Singapore? Spend a Uniquely Romantic day with us to sweeten your stay!Begin the morning with breakfast at Halia Restaurant set amidst the tranquil settings of the Singapore Botanic Gardens - a perfect place for a romantic tête-à-tête in the middle of a tropical idyll. Work off the hearty meal with a stroll in the National Orchid Garden.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Uniquely Adventures

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 historicKampong 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.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

F1 ROCKS™ Singapore with LG

FREE Limited Editions F1 Rocks™ with LG

T-shirtsBuy your F1 Rocks™ Singapore with LG ticket today and get a free limited edition of F1 Rocks™ Singapore with LG T-shirt with your ticket purchase. 200 T-shirts are up for grabs. Simply present your ticket at Orchard SVC. While stocks last.

Promotion Period: 18-24 September 2009

Singapore GP Goodie Bags Up for GrabsTo celebrate the Singapore GP Season, 300 Singapore GP Season Goodie Bags will be distributed on
Date: Saturday, 19 SeptemberTime: 11am - 12 noonVenue: Singapore Flyer
6 lucky winners with the golden ticket in their goodie bags will win 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX OR F1 Rocks™ Singapore with LG tickets.
Hurry down and celebrate with us.
Terms and conditions apply. For more details, visit visitsingapore.com/sgpseason

2009 Formula 1 SingTel SG GP

The 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX returns this year with even more after-dusk action. Set in the heart of the city, the world's only FORMULA ONE night race promises thrilling high-speed action on the streets of Singapore, past some of the of the city's most iconic and historic landmarks.
Besides the night race, ticketholders can also catch more action off the track. Rock band Travis, soul-queen Chaka Khan, international sensation Backstreet Boys, are just some of the artistes that forms this year's exciting entertainment line-up.

Clarke Quay

Clarke Quay
Irresistible $15 Set Lunch at Clarke Quay! Participating Outlets:

1.Bayang

2.Coffee Club

3.Häagen-Dazs

4.Hooters Singapore

5.Hot Stones Steak & Seafood Restaurant

6.Ivory The Indian Kitchen

7.Kura No Naka Japanese Restaurant

8.Le Noir

9.Lotus Grill

10.ama's Caribbean Bar

11.Marrakesh - Moroccan Lounge & Bar

12.Ras The Essence of India

13.RENNthai

14.Tomo Izakaya

15.The Tent Mongolian Fresh Grill & Bar

Singapore GP Season

SINGAPORE GP SEASON RETURNS WITH A BANG!

Gear up for the Singapore GP Season with the world's only FORMULA ONE night race and a series of high-adrenaline events, activities and attractive deals which promises something for everyone. Taking place from 18 - 27 September 2009, the Singapore GP Season features a slew of exhilarating race-themed events, intoxicating parties and irresistible retail and dining experiences, all with an Asian touch. For more information, go to visitsingapore.com/sgpseason.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Golden Landmark - A Far East Hotel

Golden Landmark Hotel Singapore is located approximately one mile from world-famous Orchard Road and 10 miles from Changi International Airport. This location is also within walking distance of the Bugis Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and Bugis Street (with its Chinese food and Chinese wares), Arab Street (ideal for bargain hunters), Bugis Village (shopping center), and Singapore International Exhibition and Convention Center.
Hotel amenities include the health club, outdoor swimming pool, shopping arcade, lobby lounge, Mooi Chin Place (restaurant with western fare), and Chandni Fine North Indian Dining and Lounge. The hotel also offers room service, a concierge, currency exchange, valet laundry service, parking, babysitting, and a tour desk.

All rooms feature satellite TV, in-room movies, free weekday newspapers, dataports, minibars, coffeemakers, hairdryers, safes, and air-conditioning. Guest rooms located on the Club Floor include free breakfast and free Internet usage.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

The World of Tourism is Celebrating this Month

For many of us September means the end of summer holidays to Ibiza or family trips to Utah and back to the grindstone of work and school. Although the summer months for most are over, the celebrations certainly are not. For the 30th year running, the world’s tourism community will celebrate World Tourism Day on September 27th.
Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.
This year the festivities will commemorate in the vibrant country of Ghana with the theme, ‘Tourism - Celebrating Diversity.’ The overarching tone will be to emphasize the importance of the world’s cultural wealth and the role of sustainable tourism.
Coinciding with World Tourism Day, South Africa takes the entire month of September to celebrate and honor the travel and tourism industry. This year, in anticipation of much travel traffic for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town is getting prepared. Through its ‘Live It! Love It! Louder!’ campaign, Capetonians are getting ready to welcome the world in 2010. Check out the Tourism Month’s Celebrate Diversity news in this article highlighting Cape Town.
.travel in turn is celebrating this month by unveiling its Fall Trade Show schedule as well as a special surprise after the Labor Day Weekend.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Holiday Inn Atrium

Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore is a spectacular 27 storey atrium style hotel strategically located at the crossroad of Outram and Havelock Roads. It is just a short drive from Shenton Way financial centre, fascinating Chinatown and fashionable Orchard Road shopping belt. The hotel also provides daily scheduled complimentary shuttle bus services to Clarke Quay and Orchard Road for the guests. For a gastronomic dining experience, visit our Melting Pot Cafe that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets featuring local Asian and Western delights. For a taste of authentic Cantonese cuisine, walk into our newly renovated Xin Cuisine Chinese restaurant for its Tim Sum specialties and fresh seafood presented by our veteran chefs. Chill out at our lobby lounge and enjoy your favourite drink together with soothing music from our live band. With Holiday Inn Atrium, you can simply relax and leave the rest to us!
Hotel amenities include the swimming pool, fitness room, business center, Melting Pot Cafe, Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, and Lobby Lounge. The hotel also offers room service, valet laundry service, a concierge, and parking.
All rooms feature satellite TV, in-room movies, minibars, coffeemakers, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access, individual climate controls, irons and ironing boards, voicemail, and work desks. The price includes the property's resort fee.

Hotel Amenities (Additional fees may apply to some amenities)

Swimming Pool

Non-Smoking

Parking

Restaurant On Site

High-Speed Internet

Room Service

Fitness Facility

Kids Activities

Golf Course

Tennis Courts

Business Center

Meeting Rooms

Executive Floor

Interior Corridors

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Merlion Park

The Merlion is the mythical symbol of Singapore, situated at the Merlion Park at Marina Bay. The statue is a creature that is a cross between a fish and a lion, spouting water out from the mouth into the river. This famous imaginary beast attracts over a million visitors per year. The park itself has a nice setting with terraced seating offering great views of Singapore’s city skyline and landmarks as well as scenic waterfront. Nearby there are lots of shops selling souvenirs, especially of Merlion icons such as refrigerator magnets, T-shirts, key chains and photo frames. Open: All dayLocation: On the waterfront at Marina Bay, not far from Raffles Place MRT Station.

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

Know by the locals as the Durian because of its spiky roofing, Esplanade is another premiere performing arts venue in Singapore. Esplanade features a 2,000-seat theatre, a 1,600-seat concert hall, two smaller studios, a mall as well as two outdoor theatres and is situated along the promenade. The two spiky looking domes are the large theatre and concert hall and have more than 7,000 pieces of aluminium roofing (resulting in the spiky effect which is supposed to look like microphones). Shows performed here include live music, dance and theatre.
The 8,000sqm Esplanade Mall is a mixture of retail outlets, restaurants and entertainment facilities housed over three levels. Esplanade is also used for lifestyle and arts-related events too. Another part to visit is the library@esplanade, on its third floor – Singapore's first performing arts public library. Library hours are from 11:00 – 21:00 daily)
Located just by Marina Bay at the mouth of the Singapore River, it's a well-known meeting point for locals and offers lovely central-city views of the harbour. Also on many occasions live music is played between the Esplanade exit and the river.Location: Between Raffles Avenue and Esplanade Drive, just by Marina Bay at the mouth of the Singapore River.

Singapore Grand Prix – The World’s Only Formula 1 Night Race

Singapore Grand Prix’s roots go as far back as 1961, when it was known as the Orient Year Grand Prix. A year later, it was named Malaysia Grand Prix, before being changed to Singapore Grand Prix in 1965 when the republic gained its independence. It was however discontinued from 1973 for a variety of reasons.
In November 2007, the Singapore telecommunications company, SingTel, announced its sponsorship of the event, leading to the first Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix in 2008, resurrected after more than 30 decades of absence in the international motorsports arena.
The only Formula One race held at night, the 2009 Singapore Grand Prix will be the 14th race in the 2009 F1 season. Presenting a mixture of top music performances and enhanced on-track action, this year’s Singapore Grand Prix is set to be bigger and better than last year’s, with top international names in motorsports and music set to rock the Marina Bay Street Circuit from the 25th to the 27th of September.
Maximising on the entertainment value for fans of F1, the 2009 Singapore Grand Prix is bound to be an unforgettable occasion that is so much more than just another racing event.

Singapore Grand Prix – The World’s Only Formula 1 Night Race

Singapore Grand Prix’s roots go as far back as 1961, when it was known as the Orient Year Grand Prix. A year later, it was named Malaysia Grand Prix, before being changed to Singapore Grand Prix in 1965 when the republic gained its independence. It was however discontinued from 1973 for a variety of reasons.
In November 2007, the Singapore telecommunications company, SingTel, announced its sponsorship of the event, leading to the first Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix in 2008, resurrected after more than 30 decades of absence in the international motorsports arena.
The only Formula One race held at night, the 2009 Singapore Grand Prix will be the 14th race in the 2009 F1 season. Presenting a mixture of top music performances and enhanced on-track action, this year’s Singapore Grand Prix is set to be bigger and better than last year’s, with top international names in motorsports and music set to rock the Marina Bay Street Circuit from the 25th to the 27th of September.
Maximising on the entertainment value for fans of F1, the 2009 Singapore Grand Prix is bound to be an unforgettable occasion that is so much more than just another racing event.

Singapore F1 Grand Prix

Sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de L'Automobile (FIA), the Formula One World Championship – F1 in short - is a world-class event deemed to be highest in its class.
Broadcasted worldwide with a global audience of over 600 million people, an F1 season comprises a series of auto races held in different venues all over the world, collectively known as the F1 Grand Prix. The results of each race are then combined to determine the two F1 World Champions, one for individual driver and one for constructor (the automobile company to which a team of drivers belong).
The ‘Formula’ in Formula One refers to the set of rules that all participants must adhere to, and Formula One cars race at a speed of 220mph, with engines revving up to 18,000 RPM.
Traditionally, Europe is the epicenter of the Formula One World Championship. Most of the teams are based in Europe, with a majority of the races taking place here. However, in recent years, the major racing event’s scope has significantly widened to include the rest of the world. Out of the 18 races last year, nine were held outside Europe, with Bahrain, Singapore and Malaysia being some of the most popular ones.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

This interesting four-story temple was completed in 2007. Inside visitors will find amoung other things a 27-foot of Buddha statue at the main hall, one of the Buddha Shakyamuni's teeth on the fourth floor and a pagoda on the roof. Open: 09:00 - 18:30 Location: 288 South Bridge Road

Singapore Chinatown

Singapore Chinatown is an amazing place full of beautifully restored shophouses selling amazing kind of products from jade Buddhas to textiles to Chinese herbs. The area was first designated for the Chinese by Sir Stamford Raffles and nowadays it is a favourite destination for good shopping as well as delicious food. Chinatown offers a lot more than just the restored shops, though: there are also a lot of significant monuments and cultural heritage buildings in Chinatown, especially along Along Telok Ayer Street and Pagoda Street. These include the Chinatown Heritage Centre, Sri Mariamman Temple, Thian Hock Keng Temple, Eu Yan Sang Chinese Medical Hall, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Al-Abrar Mosque. When in the area be brave and try Singapore’s famous hawker food – an experience that should not be missed. The most intense time to visit Singapore's Chinatown is around the Chinese New Year when locals decorate their shops mainly in red with all sorts of decoration items including huge lanterns.

Underwater World

This famous oceanarium offers a collection of about 2,500 marine creatures from 250 species as well as a popular dolphin show. One of its highlights is the walk-through tunnel which makes one really feel like being underwater. Among the interesting marine life are colourful tropical fishes, sharks, dugongs, rays and giant crabs.
Everyone enjoys the zoo's dolphin show with its pink dolphins doing tricks (tail-flapping and 'talking'), and some lucky visitors even get to swim with them. All in all it's great experience that shouldn’t be missed. Another fun and different alternative at Underwater World is the Fish Reflexology. Have your feet nibbled/massaged by Turkish Garra rufa fish at Singapore's first fish reflexology spa located inside the Underwater World.

Night Safari

Another unforgettable experience for animal lovers is a visit to Singapore’s Night Safari. Not only does it do a good job of displaying tropical animals by night, it also has shows and dining outlets.
Animals found here include the bharal (a blue sheep found mainly in Tibet, at elevations of 3,500-5,500 metres), sambar (one of the largest Asian deers), one-horned rhinoceros (there are less than 2,000 left in the wild.), gir lions (there are only about 200 individuals living in the protected Gir forest in Gujarat, India), striped hyenas (the only hyena species found in Asia), Malayan tigers (there are about only 2,000 individuals in the nature reserves and national parks of Malaysia and Thailand) and Asian elephants (don’t forget to say hi to Chawang, the largest and heaviest animal in Singapore Zoo and Night Safari).
Night Safari presents a total of 1,040 animals from 120 species of which 29% are threatened species. Visitors can tour around the park either on foot, via three walking trails, or by tram.

Butterfly & Insect Kingdom

Fans of butterflies and insects will enjoy the Butterfly & Insect Kingdom, located on Sentosa Island. It features about 3,000 species of butterflies and insects with an exhibition hall explaining their life cycle as well as an informative frame collection.
The most fascinating section is the flying garden with its large number of colourful butterflies flying around visitors. The setting is very attractive and is full of tropical flowers and plants. Another attraction inside the venue is a 70-metre-long cave featuring live insects in their natural habitat. Visitors can get up close and personal with such interesting creatures as rhino beetles, giant spiders, fireflies and scorpions. Don’t be surprised to find some snakes on display here. This park is an ideal and interesting trip for families with children.

Jurong Bird Park

This tour is a must for bird enthusiasts and a pleasure for those who simply enjoy nature in all its beauty.
Our route takes us along Keppel Harbor, part of the world's second busiest port and the Jurong industrial Estate, Singapore's economic showpiece.
At the Bird Park, you'll find hundreds of exotic birds flitting happily about their daily lives. In fact, there are over 7,000 birds of more than 600 species gathered in this beautiful 20- hectare sanctuary!
Board the panorail to visit the world's largest walk-in aviary and view what is said to be the world's highest man made waterfall. Also included is an amusing 25-minute Bird Show.(pm) Birds of Prey Show.

Great for family and bird lovers
Keppel Harbour
World's largest walk-in aviary

Sentosa Island Tour

A leisurely drive takes you to Mt Faber for a cable ride to Sentosa Island and a panoramic view of the world's busiest harbour.
We then proceed to the Underwater World, one of the largest oceanarium that has an 83m long acrylic tunnel for a spectacular view of marine life.
We next head for the Dolphin Lagoon where you get the opportunity to marvel at the performance of intelligent pink dolphins.
Hop onto the island's shuttle and head for the Merlion, standing on a 23m high hillock overlooking Sentosa. It offers a 360 degree view of Sentosa as well as a panoramic view of Singapore's southern shore.

Singapore Zoo

A rainforest zoo surrounded by the picturesque Seletar Reservoir. Begin your day up close and personal with our stars Orang Utan, python and otter in our Jungle Breakfast - with Wildlife program.
Elephants of Asia entertains with special shows set against the backdrop of a Burmese logging camp while kangaroos and wallabies enthral at the Australian Outback. Heed the call of the wild at Hamadryas Baboons - The Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia.
Be captivated by baboons, jackals and herds of ibex amidst tribal huts. Stroll along Orchid Garden, home to Vanda Miss Joaquim (Singapore's national flower) and feel the surge of fresh air and light breeze coming from the reservoir.
Remember to catch aquatic action at the brand new Splash Safari Show.
For an intimate and holistic experience with nature, come visit the award winning Singapore Zoo.

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