March 7, 2008

Essential Numbers in Singapore

 travel-guide.jpgTAXISMRT-Bus

Emergency Numbers  
Police 999
Ambulance and fire Brigade 995
Airlines  
Singapore Airlines +65 6223 8888
Thai Airway +65 6224 9977
Air France +65 6737 6355
Air New Zealand +65 6535 8266
British Airways +65 6589 7000
Cathay Pacific +65 6533 1333
China Airlines +65 6737 2211
Emirates +65 6735 3535
Garuda Indonesian +65 6250 5666
Korea Air +65 6534 2111
Lufthansa +65 6245 5600
Malaysian Airlines +65 6336 6777
Qantas +65 6589 7000
SilkAir +65 6223 8888
Swiss International Airlines +65 6823 2010
United Airlines +65 6873 3533
Budget Airlines  
Air Asia +65 6733 9933
TigerAirway +65 6388 8888
JetStar +65 6822 2288
Airport  
Airport information 1800 542 4422
Airport Transport  
MaxiCab +65 6542 8297
SMRT Taxis +65 6555 8888
CityCab +65 6552 2222
Comfort Cabs +65 6552 1111
City Transport  
Bus schedules +65 6767 4333, 1800 767 4333
TransitLink +65 6767 4333, 1800 767 4333
SMRT Taxis +65 6555 8888
CityCab Taxis +65 6552 2222
Comfort Cabs Taxis +65 6552 1111
Silverline Taxis +65 6363 6888
TransCab +65 6555 3333
Smart Automobile +65 6485 7700
Banks  
Bank of America +65 6239 3888
Citibank +65 6225 5221
DBS +65 6111 1111
HSBC +65 6227 8888
OCBC +65 6438 3333
UOB +65 6533 9898
Credit Cards  
American Express +65 6737 8188
Citibank +65 6225 5225
Diners Card +65 6416 0800
JCB +65 6734 0096
Visa +65 6437 5800
Mastercard +65 6553 2888
Embassies  
Australia +65 6836 4100
Austria +65 6396 6350
Belgium +65 6220 7677
Brazil +65 6256 6001
Canada +65 6325 3200
China +65 6471 2117
Denmarks +65 6335 5010
Egypt +65 6235 2242
Finland +65 6254 4042
France +65 6880 7800
Germany +65 6737 1355
Greece +65 6875 1205
Indonesia +65 6737 7422
India +65 6737 6777
Italy +65 6250 6022
Japan +65 6235 8855
South Korea +65 6256 1188
Malaysia +65 6235 0111
Netherlands +65 6737 1155
New Zealand +65 6235 9966
South Africa +65 6339 3319
Sweden +65 6415 9720
Switzerland +65 6468 5788
Thailand +65 6737 2644
UK +65 6424 4200
USA +65 6476 9100
Vietnam +65 6462 5938
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March 6, 2008

The Singapore Flyer - World Largest Giant Observation Wheel

The Singapore Flyer

Everyone observes the GIANT WHEEL near Marina Bay. One of the  GREAT  LANDMARK of SINGAPORE . Yes… World Largest Giant Observation Wheel .(162 m)..Named as " THE SINGAPORE FLYER"

The Singapore Flyer Started on 01  March 2008…What is amazing in that…that is the Question ..is it? 
Nearly 4 Months ticket are sold out  from the starting date..that is Amazing news..

Published Prices

Adult               : S$ 29.50

Child               : S$ 20.65

Senior Citizen  : S$ 23.60

 The Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer is a giant surveillance wheel from which visitors can experience some of the best views of Singapore regions. Diameter of the wheel is 150 meters and Height is 165 meters (the height of a 42-storey building).

It has 28 fully air-conditioned and UV protected capsules with capacity for up to 28 people each. Each capsule measure 4 meters by 7 meters.

The Singapore Flyer capsule is fitted with the latest cooling system, supported by a back-up air conditioning system and a solid roof. So passengers can feel the coolness even when the capsule is 165 meters above the ground, for the capsules are fitted with UV protection to shield them from the blazing Singapore sun. The precision wind engineering also allows passengers to sit back, relax, and enjoy the spectacular skyline without worrying about any movements or vibrations.

The Singapore Flyer also has elderly and wheelchair friendly synchronized double door entry/exit systems.

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March 5, 2008

BUS Plus is Introducing new SMARTime System

busplus.jpgFinally in Singapore the first SMARTime system is introduced by Bus-Plus Pte Ltd. Bus-Plus Services Pte Ltd is the first company in Singapore to introduce bus arrival time for its scheduled services, namely Services 541 and 547, the wireless way through mobile phone (need not be WAP-enabled phones). They are also the only company that offers this service free-of-charge to all subscribers of Singtel Mobile, M1 and Starhub.

For a certain fee per month, you would have a guaranteed seat on this service every weekday morning peak (excluding public holidays) from your origin (your home) to your destination (place of work). You would know the estimated arrival time of your service and the journey timeof your ride. 

This would mean no more uncertainty, and minimal waiting.

As part of their service assurance and service recovery, they would also provide taxi service, at their cost, if the bus breaks down, or if there is any delay in their service in picking you up.

The monthly fee would depend on the length of the journey. They estimate this may range from $100 to $150 per month.
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October 29, 2007

Cheap and Budget Singapore Hotels-Hotel 81, Fragrance Hotel, Aspinal’s Hotel, Claremont Hotel

Hotel 81

Cheapest Hotel 81 SingaporeHotel 81 with more than 20 hotels located in and around singapore with more than 2000 rooms to serve you in cheap and affordable price. Few branches have internet broadband services also. The room rent rate starts from SGD 59 Net onwards. The rate varies depends upon the area you are planning to stay.

The rooms there are allegedly smaller than those of other hotels that charge a lot more. So don’t expect big rooms for this cheap price.  But they come with private toilet/hot shower (with standard flattering toiletries), air-conditioning (central or split), television (with selected cable channels), telephone, hair dryers and coffee-making facility (complimentary beverages and mineral water).

Certain Hotel 81 hotels are equipped with internet broadband connection to the guestrooms and simple business centre. Since you all know Singapore is called as Food Paradise you can easily find decent eating outlets, restaurants (either fast food or local cuisines) round the clock. They won’t serve breakfast in-house, like other big hotels. Keep all these in your mind and choose the hotel.

Fragrance

Another Cheap Budget Hotel in Singapore is Fragrance Chain of Hotels. Fragrance Hotel is currently managing 13 hotels all around in Singapore. As typical budget Hotels, Fragrance Hotel also provides Television, Hair Dryer, Tea/Coffee making facilities etc. The rate also varies from different location of Hotels.

Aspinal’s Hotel

Aspinal’s Budget Hotel SingaporeThis budget hotel is located on Serangoon Road in Little India. Providing simple rooms and basic facilities. The Aspinal’s Hotel is sited opposite the well know, massive Mustafa Shopping Centre in Little India. The shops of Orchard Road are within 10 minutes drive. The hotel has limited facilities and services. No restaurant available, but there is a small breakfast room near the lobby. Rooms are simple with basic amenities. The budget Aspinal’s Hotel is suitable for those wanting simple style accommodation.

Claremont Hotel

Claremont Hotel Singapore.jpgClaremont Hotel is another Budget hotel in popular Little India, with simple rooms and easy access to the MRT network  The Claremont Hotel faces the large Mustafa Shopping Centre in Little India, where many electronics items can be purchased. This hotel offers limited facilities but has a breakfast room and simple but pleasant rooms. The Claremont Hotel is ideal for shopping lovers or for exploring Singapore by the easy to use metro system, as Farrer Park MTR Station is only about 5 minutes walk from the hotel.

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October 18, 2007

Brief History of Singapore

According to legend, Singapore was discovered by Sang Nila Utama, a Sumatran monarch during a sailing expedition. Upon entrance, he spotted a lion which was regarded because a symbol of gratifying fortune and thence decided to stay on this island. He later renamed the island 'Singa Pura ', which means 'Lion City'.

Domination the early 19th Century, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, a British Lieutenant - Baton arrived in Singapore in 1819. He notorious Singapore due to a British port for unpaid trade and Singapore briskly developed from a fishing hamlet into an important international trading zone. In 1867, it became molecule of a British Crown Dominion and had a term of peace, proliferation and prosperity for numberless years until World War II.

During World War II, the Japanese invaded and ruled Singapore for 3 senility and 8 months. When the war ended, Singapore reciprocal to civil administration because a Crown Dominion. However, the people realized that right ' was urgent for them to self rule. Repercussion 1959, handover took point and the People's Action Party ( PAP ) led by a green lawyer Protection Kuan Yew won the majority of the seat. Effect 1963, Singapore merged ensconce Malaysia but was subsequently separated 2 short oldness sequential as of political differences. Embodied became independent influence 1965.

Today, Lee Kuan Yew is confessed because the Father of Singapore and is a direct instrument to Singapore's voguish go prosperity.

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