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| Singapore Travel |
| The heart of colonial Asia, Singapore is a city of contrasts, famed for its order and efficiency.At once a fast-paced and gentle city, it also offers a colourful fusion of Asian tradition and colonial heritage. Rickshaws ply their trade amid glittering skyscrapers and high-tech malls, while elegant hotels, such as Raffles, share space with temples and fortune-telling stalls in charmingly chaotic Chinatown and Little India. |
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Singapore Hotels Offers |
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Singapore Hotel Deals - Hotel81 - bencoolen from - £16
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Discount Hotels in Singapore - Fort canning lodge from - £17.25
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Singapore Hotels - Royal peacock from - £17.25
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Singapore Hotel Deals - Traders from - £42.5
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Singapore Hotel Deals - Orchard from - £38.5
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Singapore Flights Offers |
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - £379.00 |
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Gulf Air - £406.00 |
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Qatar Airways - £382.00 |
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Singapore- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
MRT (train): 30-40 mins to city. Changi Airport to Tanah Merah station, then change to Pasir Ris-Boon Lay line going towards Boon Lay for City Hall (Marina/Suntec City) and Raffles Place (financial district) stations. For Orchard Road stations (Dhoby Ghaut, Somerset, Orchard), change at City Hall to the north-bound line. For Chinatown and Little India, change at Dhoby Ghaut station. Airport shuttle: Scheduled service ($7 adult, $5 child) to many hotels in the city, including Sentosa and Le Meridien Changi. |
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| Transport |
The MRT brings you to many attractions, shopping centres and eating places comfortably and usually faster than the bus. If using public transport extensively, buy an EZ-link card for use on the MRT and buses. For door-to-door service, hop into a taxi. Drivers use the meter and do not expect tips and return change unless you tell them otherwise. |
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| Currency |
S$ Singapore Dollar |
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| Cost of Living |
Singapore is one of the more expensive cities in the region, but those coming from cities in the West are likely to find Singapore a still surprisingly affordable destination. Credit cards and traveller"s cheques widely accepted. |
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| Health and Hospital |
Call 995 for ambulance, 999 for police/emergency |
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| Embassy Numbers |
Australia, 6836 4100; Canada, 6325 3200; France, 6880 7800; Germany, 6737 1355; India, 6737 6777; Italy, 6250 6022; Japan, 6235 8855; China, 6418 0224; South Africa, 6339 3319; UK, 6473 9333; USA, 6476 9100. |
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| Public Holidays |
New Year"s Day (Jan 1), Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb), Hari Raya Haji (Jan/Feb), Good Friday (Mar/Apr), Labour Day (May 1), Vesak Day (May/Jun), National Day (Aug 9), Deepavali (Oct/Nov), Hari Raya Puasa (Nov), Christmas Day (Dec 25) |
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| Time Zone |
GMT +8 |
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| Dial Codes |
Country Code +65 |
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| Etiquettes |
Unless you have a formal dinner or appointment, Singaporeans are generally a casual (but not sloppy) bunch. Just ask or take a cue from those around you if uncertain. |
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| Visas |
Passport holders of the following can visit without a visa: EU, Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN (except Myanmar). |
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| Language |
English, Chinese (Mandarin spoken), Malay and Tamil |
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| Safety |
Generally safe, but take care of your belongings, especially in crowded areas. |
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