A SMART AND ECONOMICAL WAY TO PLAN YOUR TRIP - Stopover Holiday from
Singapore Airlines
If you book you ticket via Singapore Airlines, they gives great hotels rates,
Unlimited free rides on SIA Hop-on bus which takes you to most tourism
destinations, free admission to places like Sentosa Island, Orchid Garden, River
Cruises, Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Zoo etc.. They even pick you up from the
airport to your hotel and similarly take you back from hotel to airport on your
way back. Once you are in Singapore, you will find their counters of Singapore
Stopover Holiday in most of the popular hotels.
Note: This package must be purchased before your fly date.
Please check if there are any changes to what they are currently offering.
Go to:
1. http://www.singaporeair.com
2. Select Promotions tab
3. Click On Singapore Airlines Stopover Holiday (They even have different rates depending
on the hotel rating, location and class)
But do shop around, there may be better deals elsewhere at the time of your
trip.
(We do not have any affiliation or partnership with Singapore Airlines)
Popular Hotels:
Some good hotels are: Orchard Hotel, Allson, Copthorne Orchid, Furama River Front, Peninsula Excelsior, Hotel Royal, Furama City Centre, Gallery, Holiday Inn Atrium, Miramar, Parkroyal on Beach Road, Amara, Carlton, Elizabeth, Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Grand Plaza Park Hotel City Hall, Rendezvous, Traders, York.
Orchard Road is a good and lively location to stay and has lot of hotels and dining options too.
(But do shop around, there may be better hotel deals elsewhere at the time of your travel) .
Tourist Visa:
A valid passport is required. As of year 2007: U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, South Africa, Irish citizens do not need a tourist visa if their visit is for business or pleasure and their stay is within 30 days or less. Certain restrictions apply.
You should definitely find out the latest tourist visa information at http://www.mfa.gov.sg,
U.S. citizens can go to http://www.mfa.gov.sg/washington/ to find about tourist visa.
Did you know: A 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax) is levied in Singapore. Foreign visitors may claim back the GST paid on purchases. GST refunds are not applicable for land and cruise departures. Participating shops will mostly display Tax Refund logo or a Global Refund "Tax Free Shopping" logo. SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY.
It is also a good idea to check with your hotel concierge or visit any Singapore Visitor Centre for assistance, upon arrival. visit www.globalrefund.com for more information.
TRAVEL TIPS AND TRANSPORTATION:
Transportation:
Singapore is a very small country but it has some very good Hotels and very efficient Transportation System like Singapore MRT Train system. There is no need to rent a car since the city has an extensive transportation system with road, rail, bus and waterways. You can get from one place to another in not more than 20-30 minutes. So all you have to decide is which hotel you wish to stay.
If you decide to use a Taxi which are easily available, the fare is usually about 15-20 Singapore Dollars for most locations but eventually all depends how far you travel, taxi drivers often give you a rough estimate if you ask them before boarding.
Cell Phone: The prepaid SIM card along with an unlocked international cell phone is the easiest and most economical solution for staying in touch while in Singapore. You will require a SIM-unlocked GSM 900 / 1800 compatible international cell phone. You may visit http://www.telestial.com to buy a sim card before you visit.
COMING SOON... Las Vegas Style casinos will soon be built in Singapore.
