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Reducing The Cost Of Air Travel

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

Reducing The Cost Of Air Travel

Is it cheaper to book last minute?

It’s not always cheaper to book last minute on airlines. You get all sorts of hassles and annoyances. No, I would say, do some research, see what air travel is available. You can often get some fantastic deals on flights by booking in advance.

Do I need to buy insurance as well?

Is it cheaper if I just take hand luggage?

It’s considerably cheaper to travel by air just taking hand luggage. The airlines are starting to charge hefty prices for bags these days.


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Things to DO in Singapore - Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom Singapore

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Things to DO in Singapore - Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom Singapore

Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom Singapore

Things to DO in Singapore

It’s a bug’s life

At the Butterfly Park, you can stroll through lush greenery in an aviary with countless exotic butterflies flitting around you. Your kids can also watch young butterflies emerge at the Live Pupae House. Marvel at over 2,500 different species of insects, including rare and unusual ones, showcased at the Insect Kingdom. All exhibits come with complete explanations, providing an interesting learning experience for your kids.

Admission
Adult – SGD 10.00
Child – SGD 6.00 (Age 3 - 12 yrs)

Opening Hours
9.00am to 6.30pm Daily (Last admission at 6.00pm)

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Things to DO in Singapore - Sentosa Island

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Things to DO in Singapore - Sentosa Island

Sentosa Island Singapore

Things to DO in Singapore

The days are just packed with opportunities for family fun in Singapore! Take your pick from any of these recommendations for places you can spend the whole day at. Then, check out the other attractions that may have something special in store for each member of your family.

Sentosa Island

No trip to Singapore is complete without a visit to Sentosa island, Singapore’s premier island resort. Get a tan at one of it’s three white sandy beaches, enjoy historical tours at the museums, be mesmerized by the spectacular Songs of the Sea at night, or enjoy these special activities and sights.

Admission
Adult or Child – SGD 2.00

How to get there?

By Car
SGD 2.00 per car per entry;
SGD 2.00 per person in car for island admission

By Sentosa Express
SGD 3.00 per person (Adult and Child aged 3 and above)
Links Harbourfront, Vivo City and St James Power Station to Sentosa in less than 4 minutes - 7.00am to 11.45pm daily. First/Last train leaving Sentosa (Beach Station): 7.00am/11.45pm

By Public Bus
Take a bus and alight along Telok Blangah Road. Make your way to the HarbourFront Bus Interchange and hop onto the orange Sentosa bus. Bus fares vary.

Bus numbers: 10, 30, 65, 80, 93, 97, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166, 188, 855

By Orange Sentosa Bus
SGD 3.00
(Payable at the Sentosa Visitor Arrival Centre; Island admission payable separately)

7.00am to 11.00pm (Sun to Thu & Public Holidays)
7.00am to 12.30pm (Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holidays)

Last bus leaving Sentosa:

11.00pm (Sun to Thu & Public Holidays)
12.30pm (Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holidays)

By MRT
Take the North-East Line and alight at Habour Front MRT station (NE1; Map1:G6). Head to the Harbour Front Bus Interchange and hop onto the orange Sentosa Bus.

By Cable Car
From HarbourFront Tower 2
Adult – SGD 9.90 (One-way trip) and SGD 10.90 (Round trip)
Child – SGD 4.50 (One-way trip) and SGD 5.50 (Round trip) - (Age 3 - 12 yrs)

Glass-Bottom Cable Car Ticket Price
Adult – SGD 15.00 (Round trip)
Child – SGD 8.00 (Round trip) (Age 12 yrs and below)

(Ticket available at HarbourFront Centre, HarbourFront Tower Two, Sentosa Tour Desk and the Jewel Box; Island admission payable separately) 8.30am to 11.00pm Daily

33 Allanbrooke Road
Sentosa
Tel : 1800 736 8672

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Things to DO in Singapore - Escape Theme Park

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Things to DO in Singapore - Escape Theme Park

Escape Theme Park Singapore

Things to DO in Singapore

The days are just packed with opportunities for family fun in Singapore! Take your pick from any of these recommendations for places you can spend the whole day at. Then, check out the other attractions that may have something special in store for each member of your family.

A total of 17 exhilarating rides await your family at this adventure-themed amusement park. Nostalgic fairground favourites feature here, including the ever-popular ferries wheel, bumper boats and roller coasters. Popular rides include go-kart racing, plume rides and other gravity-defying thrillers. The park’s latest attraction is ‘Haunted’, where you’ll get to face your deepest, darkest fears.

Admission
Adult – SGD 16.50
Child – SGD 8.30 (Age 3 - 12 yrs)
Family (2 adults and 2 children) – SGD 40.00

Opening Hours
10.00am to 8.00pm (Only open on Sat, Sun, Public & School Holidays)

1 Pasir Ris Close
Tel : (65) 6581 9112

10-minute walk from the Pasir Ris MRT station (EW1; Map1:D10)

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Things to DO in Singapore - Wild Wild Wet

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Things to DO in Singapore - Wild Wild Wet Singapore

Wild Wild Wet Singapore

Things to DO in Singapore

The days are just packed with opportunities for family fun in Singapore! Take your pick from any of these recommendations for laces you can spend the whole day at. Then, check out the other attractions that may have something special in store for each member of your family.

What better way to get a child’s attention than with the double attraction of a playground and water wonderland?

Have a splashing good time at the giant slides. Send the whole family down a watery roller coaster ride or enjoy a leisurely glide down a rapid man-made river. The young ones can enjoy a toddler playground complete with tiny slides and water guns!

It’s waves of fun all round.

Admission
Adult – SGD 12.90
Child – SGD 8.80 (Age 3 to 12 yrs)

Opening Hours
1.00pm to 7.00pm (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
10.00am to 7.00pm (Sat, Sun, Public & School Holidays)

Closed on Tue, except during Public & School Holidays)

1 Pasir Ris Close
Tel : (65) 6581 9112

10-minute walk from the Pasir Ris MRT station (EW1; Map1:D10)

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Things to DO in Singapore - Singapore Snow City

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Things to DO in Singapore - Singapore Snow City

Singapore Snow City

Things to DO in Singapore

The days are just packed with opportunities for family fun in Singapore! Take your pick from any of these recommendations for places you can spend the whole day at. Then, check out the other attractions that may have something special in store for each member of your family.

Imagine 150 tonnes (roughly the weight of 30 elephants) of snow here in sunny Singapore! At Snow City, indulge in winter activities such as snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding. You can even have snowball fights with your kids at the igloo area or make your own snowman!

Admission
SGD 12.00 (1 hour)
SGD 18.00 (2 hours)

Opening Hours
9.00am to 6.30pm (Mon to Sun)
(Last session at 5.15pm)
9.00am to 8.00pm (Public & School Holidays)
(Last session at 6.45pm)

21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Snow City Building
Tel : (65) 6788 8788

10-minute ride on SBS 335 from Jurong East MRT station (EW24/NS1; Map1:E4)

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Things to DO in Singapore - Singapore Discovery Centre

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Things to DO in Singapore - Singapore Discovery Centre

Singapore Discovery Centre

Things to DO in Singapore

The days are just packed with opportunities for family fun in Singapore! Take your pick from any of these recommendations for places you can spend the whole day at. Then, check out the other attractions that may have something special in store for each member of your family.

Top Family Attractions in Singapore - Singapore Discovery Centre

New in 2006 is a special theatre, the Visionarium. The Jewelpice of the new Centre, this large-format interactive game encourages participants to make creative choices to turn Singapore into one of the best cities in the world to live, work and play. Also, check out the Location Reporter, where blue-screen technology lets kids go ‘on-air’ and present news on milestones and achievements in Singapore history.

Last but no least; hop over to Crossfire Paintball, where your family can compete as a team against other families using paintball riffles. This is the perfect sport for the family looking for ways to unwind. The rules are simple: the first team to cross a specially-designed playing terrain without being splattered by an opposing team’s paintball round will be victorious! Plan your strategies now.

Admission
Adult – SGD 10.00 (includes one 2D movie)
– SGD 15.00 (includes one 2D movie and 3D movie)

Child – SGD 6.00 (includes one 2D movie)
– SGD 10.00 (includes one 2D movie and 3D movie)

Family (2 adults and 2 children)
– SGD 28.00 (includes one 2D movie)
– SGD 45.00 (includes one 2D movie and 3D movie)

Opening Hours
9.00am to 6.00pm (Tue to Fri & Sun)
9.00am to 8.00pm (Sat)

Closed on Mon, expect during Public Holidays

510 Upper Jurong Road
Tel : (65) 6792 6188

Alight at Boon Lay MRT station (EW27; Map1:E3) and transfer to SBS 193 or 182

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