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Singapore is located at South East Asia. It has an impressive Changi airport (code – SIN) is located around 20km north east of the main central areas of the city. The easiest route into the centre by far is to take a quick, regular and efficient MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) train to any of a number of city stations.

Buses are still available into the city, though we feel the arrival of the MRT has made these redundant – at least for international visitors. Passengers overburdened with luggage may wish to take a taxi – rides into the city are usually quick and not that expensive (particularly if sharing the cost with a friend). Estimated transfer time to downtown > about 45 minutes from clearance of immigration procedures

Many of the world’s top airlines have frequent flights to Singapore. Among them are British Airways, United Airlines, Air France, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways and of course, Singapore International Airlines.

Getting Around In Singapore

The efficient and clean public transportation in Singapore makes getting around the Republic a breeze. Singapore’s transportation network offers access to every corner of the island, either by bus, MRT (Singapore’s underground rail network), taxis, rented cars and motorbikes or even by foot.

Public buses operate from 6 in the morning to midnight everyday and fares are a little cheaper than the MRT, and far more comprehensive. There are also several bus routes especially useful to sightseers. Singapore has two main bus companies plying its roads – the Trans-Island Bus Services and the Singapore Bus Service.

Most fares depend on distance travelled and range from 50c to S$1.10 for non-air conditioned buses, and 60c to S$1.40 for air-conditioned comfort. There are buses charging a flat rate to the destinations displayed on the destination plates in front of the bus.

A useful tip for travellers is to avoid rush hour traffic between 8 to 9 in the morning, and 5 to 7 in the evening. Singapore at anytime outside these hours still remains a pleasure to roam about in.

Where To Stay:

Hotels are plentiful in Singapore and many are world-class, you’ll have to kick yourself if you can’t find any around. However, I don’t think they have any really low cost dorms or rooms for backpackers. Hotels in Singapore may cost a bit more, but the service offered is very good.

In Orchard Road, a great place to stay is The Four Seasons Hotel. The rooms are spacious with tasteful artwork. I think there is like an attendant for each guest.

Where To Eat

Singapore is where you need to be if food and flavor have a special place in your heart: few spots on earth offer the variety of culinary temptations that can be found in the Lion City.

Chinese, Malay, Indian, or European – the huge range of choices are made even more appealing by the fact that eating in Singapore can be extremely inexpensive.

The Moomba. Upper Circular Road, serves great Australian food.

Michelangelos and Sistina. Authentic Italian food at Holland Village

What To See

Wild breakfast at Singapore Zoo. Fancy breakfast with one of the Singapore Zoo’s famed animals? This coach tour will give you the experience in a new concept in animal keeping with the zoo’s beautifully landscaped gardens and very few cages and of course you will enjoy a ‘Wild Breakfast’ with the friendly 10 metre python, the Orang Utan and a small-clawed otter

Where To Shop

Singapore’s main shopping district is at Orchard Road. You can find almost anything you can imagine in the shopping centers here. There is this place called The Forum; which has the biggest Toys ‘R Us in Singapore, kids love it.

Electronic goods are sold at duty-free prices in Singapore, and there are many great deals around. Many items are available immediately from their global launch in Japan or Europe.

Best places to shop for electronics in Singapore are at Sim Lim Square, Lucky Plaza and Far East Plaza. You can find everything from digital cameras, DV camcorders, DVDs, cell phones and even GPS equipment. Techie types are really spoilt for choice here.

Entertainment

The hip and trendy like to hang out at Zouk and Velvet Undeground. The two clubs are easily the best clubs in the island.

Thos who appreciate classical music would want to check out The Singapore Cultural Theatre and the Victoria Hall.

Renovated in 2004, this beach hotel offers a total of 110 rooms spread over 5 floors, of which 70 are doubles and 40 rooms include a lounge. Amongst the facilities count a stylish foyer with a lift, a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a games room, car rental and storage facility. In addition, there is a cosy bar, a nightclub and a restaurant. There are also laundry and room services. Outside of the hotel, there is are car parking.

All rooms have modern furnishings and have an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, TV, a fridge, central heating, air conditioning and a safe. The rooms with lounges are more spacious and offer a separate seating area. Some lodgings include a balcony as standard.

Activities

The hotel has a swimming pool with a children’s pool and a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. It is also possible to play billiards/ snooker and darts. The nearest golf course is a mere 10 km from the hotel.

Central located, 600 metres from the resort centre and 750 meters from the beach, these modern apartments are close to the life of the Levante area and the great sandy beach. Nearby the Apartments you will find the commercial area with all kind of shops, cafeterias and restaurants.

There is a refundable breakage deposit of €150 to be paid on arrival.

Now that the summer holiday season has finished we can now see where people spent their summers. The general consensus was that holidays within the UK were very popular with more than 12 million people opting for a staycation. This was mainly down to the continued recession that the UK (as well as many other countries) was going through.

A holiday in the UK was deemed to be a cheaper option for those families who decided that despite being priced out of a holiday abroad, a holiday in the UK was still a viable option. The towns and cities that most reaped the benefits of this were Blackpool, Bournemouth and Brighton as well as other famous destinations such as Newquay and Cornwall.

Other UK destinations that felt the benefit of the influx in staycations were the Scottish Highlands and Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. Some hotel and cottage owners reported there best figures in during the summer months for over 30 years, which just shows how successful this summer has been for tourism in the UK.

The fear however is that this success may not be repeated next year as the unpredictable summer weather hampered many holidays prompting many families to admit that they would rather pay extra and get some sunshine. Nobody can predict for certain the weather for next summer but if it is as poor as this year, UK tourism may not get the same boost.

One way you can combat the British weather is to visit a holiday park as they account for everything including poor summer weather. They combat the poor weather by putting on a range of shows that are held in-door so to take the tourists minds off the weather and on the great performances that are happening right in front of them.

Holiday parks have a wide range of activities for all the family including sports for the older children and kids clubs for the young ones. As parents you want to ensure that your children are playing in a safe environment and you can as all clubs and activities are supervised by experienced and trained staff. This means you can spend more time relaxing and enjoying your break.

There are plenty of places for you to relax in including a choice of restaurants and bars and the range of shows available. The success of this summer will be hard to repeat next year but with some great deals on UK holidays available, a staycation is definitely worth considering.

Umang Island Resort in located 183 km from Jakarta. It has beautiful West Java sea and mountain scenery. Umang is  a great place for honeymooners, family gathering, wedding party, and corporate outing.

Imagine to be able to laze around your own private white sandy beach overlooking te crystal clear sea water close to the beauty of nature with total peace and tranquility.

Rooms

They have 30 cottages, 60 rooms. Their suite (64 sqm) has open concept living room. It has mezzanine bedroom, living room, beach front terrace with beautiful view.

Activities

• Family outbound
• Snorkeling
• Banana boat
• Fishing
• Jukung adventure
• Indonesian traditional massage
• Water sport
• Kids club
• Kids pool
• Swimming pool
• Pool table
• Table tennis

Visit their website here.