Best Tourist Spots in Singapore

Singapore is an exotic Island with many fabulous tourist attractions.  You will surely find a lot of beautiful to explore in this beautiful city. Singapore is called “Garden City” and at the same time ,”Clean City” by a lot of tourist.  It is a city dotted with shopping malls, high buildings, parks  and gardens.Merlion Park in  SingaporeAlthough Singapore is in Asia, you can actually find a lot of foreigners working and living there. Singapore is a mecca for shoppers as well.Below are just some of the best tourist sports that you may want to visit in Singapore:The Orchard RoadThis is a very well know spot for shoppers. It has the biggest shopping mall in  Singapore. The entire road is filled with a number of shops and malls.

It is  the hub of all kind of shopping varieties starting from clothes,  textiles, shoes, electronic goods, furniture, decorating items,  ornaments etc.  Tourists are flocking this place specially during holidays and  and great Singapore sales.You can find a wide collection of items which caters  people of all the ages. Don’t ever miss to go to Orchard Road.Underwater WorldA very popular tourist destination in Singapore, if not one of the most  popular. Underwater World is  a world class, well-known oceanarium  showcasing some 2500 marine life . Travelers need to  visit  underwater world to explore the captivating marine life. It  provides  endless enjoyment for the visitors.Universal Studios Singapore This newly opened  theme park is located within Sentosa Island too. It is the second Universal Studios Theme Parks to open in Asia, and the first in Southeast Asia. It is home to the world’s biggest single collection of DreamWorks Animation and is being marketed as “one-of-its-kind theme park in Asia” as they promised that the park will be the only one of its kind in Southeast Asia for the next 30 yearsBy the way, Sentosa is an Island situated on the southern coast of  Singapore.Jurong Bird ParkMy friends who are living in Singapore love this place so much. They spend their weekends with their family members in this  bird gallery. It is ideal for the bird researchers and people  who love bird watching. It has more than 8000 birds of around 600  different spices. This park has a beautiful landscape with the tallest  man made waterfalls.Night SafariOne of the five night safaris in the World. Night Safari Singapore is the world’s first nocturnal zoo.  The birth of a giant flying squirrel, which is the first in Asia happened in Night Safari Singapore in 2004.  Watch the Creatures of the Night Show every night – a 30-minute non-stop action packed show different animals from the binturongs, otters, raccoons, wolves, hyenas and many more.There are still popular tourist spots like Singapore Botanic Gardens, Merlion Park, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve,C larke Quay (singapore River) and many more.Visit Singapore, because it’s one of the ultimate tourist destination that caters to all kinds of travellers.well-known                                  oceanarium showcasing some 2500 marine life from                                  250 species from your own site.

Inclusive’ holiday in Egypt

Just come back from a wonderful ‘All Inclusive’ holiday in Egypt which I would have no problem in recommending to others!  We stayed in a hotel called the Three Corners St. George that laid on all our food and drink for us and was situated in the hub of the Red Sea’s premier resort of Sharm el Sheikh.  We went in early June and were greeted by lush conditions with temperatures a far cry from the mixed bag of rain and general misery that is our not so lovely British weather - It was the perfect retort for all the predictably unpredictable weather we all know so well!We wanted to enjoy a relaxing break to recharge the batteries, but also to try to do it on a budget as money was tighter than in previous years.  With the experience of recent holidays still fresh in our minds, where we managed to spend a lot of money on holiday for meals and drinks etc because we were either on a ‘Self Catering’ or ‘Bed and Breakfast’ board basis, we decided that if we could get an ‘All Inclusive’ deal this time around for not much money then we’d give it a try.

 Looking back now I’m so glad we made that decision.  The upgrade to an ‘All Inclusive’ package ended up costing us about an extra £100 or so each up front, but considering its extra value the upgrade ended up paying for itself handsomely in the long run.  As an example of how cost-effective it was you only have to look as far as Sharm el Sheikh itself, where an alcoholic drink in the main Na’ama Bay area averaged out at around £6 each, meaning that the upgrade soon paid for itself.Along with having all of our drinks, meals and snacks taken care of, the hotel had an excellent array of facilities including two swimming pools (one of which had a swim up bar!) and its own private beach club complete with a bar and terraced restaurant.  Although the hotel was located 10 minutes away from the private beach there was a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from it and the hotel was also well located for easy access into the old town and the bright lights of Na’ama Bay.The hotel staff really made the holiday special too; from our room cleaner Arafa (who made towel art to put on our beds for when we returned to our room each night) to Hani and Atef the very entertaining bar staff and the hotel manager Michael, who was very attentive, they were absolutely superb.  Overall, the holiday was very relaxed and stress-free because everything was taken care of and I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to go on an ‘All Inclusive’ package again next time.By Ben Charlton.

The Sunset from Naama Bay

Me and my friend went to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt for 10 days at the start of December and despite a few negatives, we absolutely loved it!!! The flight was fairly decent but we are both nearly 6ft and by the time we landed we were ready to stretch our legs. We climbed on the mini bus and before I was even sat down properly we were getting back off and stepping into our hotel reception area. It was less than 5 minute transfer! Bonus!We stayed in the Park Inn in Nabq Bay and we heard some people say it was too far out and not close enough to the beach. I personally am not of the same view!!! It was over a busy road and through a hotel complex to the beach but the hotel put a little bus thing on for you to take you down to the beach and pick you up when you are done!!!!So, we got to the hotel, unpacked and went for our evening meal.

The meal was fine, very hot and plenty of choice. We ate, had a few drinks then slept like a baby after a long day of travelling! The next morning we woke up and went for breakfast. Breakfast in this hotel was by far my favourite meal of the day. The omelette station was perfect and cooked up all varieties of omelette to your taste! To be fair the breakfast was yummy! Lots of variety and it was all fresh! Even though we had eaten a hearty breakfast, we still forced lunch down because we were all inclusive and we wanted our monies worth! The same theory applied to the cocktail menu! We started early and finished late to make sure we got through the whole menu! Unlike other hotels, cocktails are part of your all inclusive and the Pina Colada comes highly recommended!!!MmmmmmmmmmmWe went into Naama bay during the day for a bit of shopping and to be fair this is were the negatives of Sharm became apparent. We were asked to go into 1 shop and sign the guest book and have peppermint tea with them and they were lovely. They wouldn’t let us buy anything till the next day so we could try the perfume and see for ourselves the quality and they gave us each a gift and thanked us for our time. The rest of the shops we visited we were facing the hard sell! Its tough going at first but the sooner you realise a firm yet polite no and keep on walking is the only way you’ll survive a day shopping in Egypt! There are some really nice souvenirs you can buy so please don’t be put off by this. Sharm El Sheikh Holidays are no worse than say Turkey for people trying to sell you stuff.I have never been a good swimmer so the idea of diving or snorkelling is the last thing on my mind when I am on holiday. My friend convinced me to give it a go and I must say I am so glad I tried it. The coral reef off the coast of Sharm El Sheik in the Red Sea is amazing. We went on the Garden Reef excursion booked through our rep and we set off around 8am. All the food and drink was included but they won’t let you snorkel if you get drunk!!! We did 3 stop off’s, shown the basics and the 3 guys were fantastic. We had under water cameras and the guy took mine to the bottom and got a fantastic picture of a sting ray on the sea bed! Diving is meant to be amazing but I wasn’t confident enough to try it!My Sting Ray Pic!!!!Holidays to Egypt are so unique in the sense that you can visit the hustle and bustle of market life, the ancient history of the Pyramids or kick back with a cocktail in a lush hotel and watch the world go by! I personally can’t wait to go back. 10 days was not enough! Hot weather, friendly people and gorgeous food is most people’s idea of a good holiday! Top this up with the culture and history on offer makes holidays in Sharm El Sheikh a winner!By Sam C

Egypt Holidays

BlogI stayed in the Holiday Village Red Sea for two weeks , it was that fantastic i am already booked for Oc  Me and my family flew out of Manchester on a First Choice flight that was perfect, my mother is a very nervous flyer and this is the first time she has ever relaxed on a plane, it was so comfortable and the crew were amazing.  On arrival at the hotel we were greeted by the manager with wine and juice which i thougth was a lovely touch and the check in procedure was so quick even though there were two coach loads of guests arriving at once.We were shown to our rooms and our luggage was brough to us shortly after, the rooms were enourmous and even had lit up walk in wardrobes.  The whole of the holiday village was truly exceptional and the grounds were beautiful, all gardens and flowers.  There were a number of different pools each of which were great and there was always a pool boy around to make sure you could get a sunbed.

The hotel has a policy where if you’re not by your lounger at certain times they are taken off you which is great as it stops people getting up at the crack of dawn to save sunbeds even when they’re out for the day!.  The entertainment team at the Holiday Village Egypt are fantastic and so enthusiastic day and night, childrens club was great and my daughter made many new friends which made the holdiay even more enjoyable for me.  As the hotel was unfaultable most of our time in Egypt was spent here although we did go into Naama Bay one evening.  The journey to Naama was about 30mins by private taxi provided by the hotel and was well worth it.Naama Bay has a buzzing atmosphere and is a great mixture of people from around the world.  There is a vast choice of eateries here ranging from tradtitional Egyption to Hard Rock Cafe and Mc. Donalds.  Make sure you take your purse with you as there are some fabulous bargains to be had, i brought back 5 handbags and an array of gifts for family and friends beacuse the locals were so friendly and i was able to haggle down to unbeleivable prices.  I really can’t wait to get on my holidays to Sharm el Sheikh in 2009 and feel the dazzling sunshine on my skin, swim in the clear waters and soak up the hospitality.  I would deffinately recommend Egypt and the Holiday Village Red Sea to anyone.

Traveling Around in Asia Cheap

lyAs the title says, if you are looking forward to explore each and every destination of Asia at cheap price, then you are at the right place. We have here designed some of the basic tips which you must follow in order to get your self a good bargain. Most of the Asian countries are quite cheap due to their low economy but still these tips will be helpful for you in the long run. So pay a close attention to it. it will not take more than 5 minutes of yours.➢

While traveling across in Asia try to use as much public vehicle as possible. Since they are cheap and quite efficient, you will enjoy the journey on it and that too at a cheap rate.➢ When shopping for souvenirs like handicrafts and clothing stay out of tourist shops in airports and shopping centers. Try local markets and small shops where there will likely be the same souvenirs (or better) at far lower prices.➢ In most of the Asian countries, bargaining is quite a usual trend, so don’t ever hesitate while bargaining with them. Don’t worry about communication gap or any other thing, just be polite and place your offer. I am sure that you will get some good results to see.➢ Make friends with locals. Free meals, rides and a place to stay are benefits that can save you a lot of money and not to mention give you a more memorable travel experience.➢ In various Asian countries, there are various special offers stick to them, so you must try to explore as much as possible. Either search it on the net or gain information from the people out there, but be alert and you will get on the right track for sure.➢ Plan your day and how you’re going to get where you’re going. Unnecessary transportation costs because of poor planning and indecision can really add up, so plan a logical route for your day and how you’re going to get from place to place.These are the efficient and easy tips which you must follow while you are on a trip to Asia, I am sure that it will not only keep your trip under your budget but you will also have a great fun out there.

Travel Tips for India

 Travel Tales from AsiaIndia is a country of contrasts. On the one hand you have a country which is home to some of the world’s most beautiful monuments: the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Aga Khan Palace and Gandhi National Memorial, and the Gateway of India. On the other hand it features in the news for all the wrong reasons: armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion and terrorism-related incidents. I was never very keen on visiting India, but seeing the tourist attractions appealed to me.I did overcome my fears and eventually I organised my holidays in Delhi.

My conclusion is that you will either love it or hate it. I loved it….and so I have compiled some tips to help you enjoy your stay in India.Book your flights early. Long-haul flights are expensive if you leave it to the last minute. I flew direct with Continental Airlines – it was the only company I could find which didn’t have stopovers. Flight time New York – Delhi was about 14 hours.Take photocopies of all your documentation: passport, airline tickets and Indian visa.Organise vaccinations which you may need before going on holiday. Bear in mind that you may need to get them 6 months before travelling. Check with your GP.Don’t accept drinks or food in the street or when taking public transport as it may be drugged.It is not a good idea to travel alone, especially if you are a female traveller.Carry cash or travellers cheques in case your card gets swallowed by the ATM or the machine itself doesn’t work.Never set off without a good travel insurance.Beware of scammers. Many locals will try to get you to buy something which looks expensive, but isn’t.If you are paying by debit or credit card, make sure you insist that the transaction is carried out at the shop counter.Do not be afraid of traveling to India. I had a fantastic time in Goa and really recommend it.
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Travel Tips for Bangkok | Travel Tales from Asia

Bangkok is an increasingly popular tourist destination in Thailand and it has reason for this. Not only is it referred to as Venice of the East, but it has lots of different scents and smells and it is completely different from any country you will ever visit. Bangkok is big, bold and beautiful.Last year I reluctantly decided to travel to Bangkok. It had never been a destination which appealed to me, but I ended up going with a friend. Yes, there is a lot of noise, pollution and I did feel a bit unsafe at times. However, there is a magical side to Bangkok that I fell in love with. I had never been to Asia and now that I have tried it, I want to travel more.

Bangkok has all the great tourist attractions you would expect to see…..lush gardens, temples, shrines and all in the middle of an urban jungle. All I can say is go. But here are some of my dos and don’ts.Do……….book your flights in advanceBangkok is a popular destination so make sure you get your airline tickets in advance to avoid paying high fares. Airlines such as British Airways and Delta Air Lines operate to the main airport serving the city – Suvarnabhumi Airport.travel between November and MarchIf you want to experience the best weather for sightseeing, travel to Bangkok between November and March. However, this is the high-season, so hotels may be more expensive.get vaccinations before you goMake sure you visit your doctor (I would recommend at least 3 months before you travel) just in case you need to get a vaccination before you travel. I got the Hepatitis A jab.Don’t……….Perhaps not many people will agree with me. But I would recommend that females don’t travel alone in Bangkok, especially at night. They say that Bangkok is a safe city. Keep your wits about you and be careful…remember that tourists are easy targets.Make sure you respect customs in this country…for example, it is offensive to show affection to your loved one or even a friend in public in Thailand. You should also have respect for sacred places and don’t be too noisy.