PUBLIC
HOLIDAYS 2009
01 Jan - New Year
26-27 Jan -
Chinese New Year
10 April - Good Friday
01 May - Labour Day
09 May - Vasak Day
09 Aug - National Day
20 Sep - Hari Raya Puasa
15 Nov - Deepavali
27 Nov - Hari Raya Haji
25 Dec - Christmas
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CHRISTMAS IN THE TROPICS 2008
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This Christmas will be the sweetest one yet, as the Sweet Family welcomes you into their home of sumptuous candies and magical lights. Streets are transformed into a candy land dripping with gumdrops, liquorice, candy canes and jelly beans, as Christmas carols fill the air with festive cheer. Expect bold colours, sweet smells and enchanting lights, all set to ignite your senses.
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At the centre of the celebration, the Sweet Family is busy making merry this joyous season. Take a photo with them in-between shopping for the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones, hop on an open-top bus for a tour of the Christmas light-up, visit the Night Safari, see Singapore in a new light from the Singapore Flyer, take a trip around town in a traditional trishaw or countdown to the new year at Marina Bay. There is something for everyone this joyous season. What's more, kids holiday for free at more than 30 participating attractions and restaurants, while clubbers get to party for free at 10 hottest night spots in Singapore this festive season*! So come join us for the sweetest Christmas yet!
*Terms and conditions apply.
Date: 15th Nov 2008 to 2nd Jan 2009
Venue: Orchard Road and Marina Bay
Hotel accommodation please email: fit@siamexpress.com.sg
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VOLVO OCEAN RACE - SINGAPORE STOPOVER
| The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's most challenging offshore yacht race which pits men against the elements in a gruelling global journey that lasts 9 months and covers 37,000 nautical miles. And for the first time in the 34-year history of the event, a Southeast Asian destination has been included in the route. Organized by ONEDegree 15 Singapore Ocean Race, it is the F1-equivalent in the seas, and will be making stopovers at 12 ports, including Singapore |
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Date: 8th Jan 2009 to 18th Jan 2009
Ticketing: Free Entry
Hotel accommodation please email: fit@siamexpress.com.sg |
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FAR EAST HOTELS
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Far East Hotels in Singapore offers you more reasons to stay with distinct accommodation experiences not quite like any other. Live out the country's unique diversity and discover our melting pot of five eclectic offerings. Whether it is the contemporary-Peranakan Albert Court Hotel, the new-fashioned retreat at Changi Village Hotel, the retro-appeal of Golden Landmark Hotel, the Mediterranean-chic Orchard Parade Hotel, the modern-European The Elizabeth Hotel, and the upcoming brand new hip and stylish Quincy Hotel, check-in to a thoughtful blend of practical comfort and discreet service that assures you perfect peace-of-mind. |
RAFFLES HOTELS
Meet Singapore’s most famous Grande Dame – born in 1887 and never looking better! Raffles Hotel is one of the world’s last great 19th century hotels, having been the retreat and source of inspiration for many writers and movie stars, including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and Charlie Chaplin.
Having been given a SGD 160 million facelift, the hotel exudes its unique charm and grandeur. Relive the old days at the museum featuring memorabilia from a bygone era or watch a play in the Victorian-style Jubilee Hall. Shop at the 70 retail shops including top brand names like Tiffany’s and Louis Vuitton, or just relax and take a sip of the Singapore Sling right where it was created.
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CROWNE PLAZA CHANGI AIRPORT
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Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is the first global brand name hotel located within the immediate vicinity of Singapore Changi Airport.
With direct acess to the airport's new Terminal 3, it is less an airport hotel than a superbly comfortable and stylish hotel in an extremely convenient location 'where the world meets Singapore'. Encapsulating elements of both city and resort hotel, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is hi-tech with sleek modern lines, yet connects with nature allowing guests to take advantage of the balmy tropics and enjoy that hideaway resort feel. |
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A theme hotel experience that transports you from the relentless hustle and bustle of today into the creative and sensual 60s and 70s.
Step into and find yourself mesmerized by retro design elements, iconic pop culture and the exciting colours of that era invading the living spaces within the Hotel.
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MERITUS MANDARIN
The Grand Tower Lobby will be closed permanently from 1 Oct 2008 as part of the renovation works for the upcoming Mandarin Gallery. Guest check-in will be located to brand new lobby at the South Tower instead. Breakfast will be served at Chatterbox (Level 38/39,Grand Tower) and the Mandarin ballroom (Level 6, South Tower)
Other areas which will be closed include swimming pool, the F&B outlets-Meze Bar, Triple 3 and the function rooms- Mandarin Court and Belvedere.
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FREE CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP OPEN-TOP BUS TOUR
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15th Nov 2008 to
2nd Jan 2009
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For an unbeatable visual, hop aboard a special open-top bus for a 30-minute tour of the Christmas Light-Up along Orchard Road. Comlimentary tickets for tourists are available at Singapore Visitors Centres at Changi Airport T1, T2 & T3 and Orchard Road as other selected distribution points. Terms and conditions apply.
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MARINA BAY SINGAPORE COUNTDOWN 08/09
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2nd Dec 2008 to
14th Dec 2008
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The biennial National Chinese Music Competition is set to be more intense than ever! Join in the excitement and fervour as some 500 young musicians strive for top honours at the Competition. Competing categories include ensemble and solo performances on the dizi, erhu, guzheng, pipa, suona, yangqin and zhongruan.
The Competition will culminate in a Prize Winners' Concert (13 December, 7:30pm) featuring new and outstanding young musical talents and a series of Masterclasses (14 December, 9am-5pm) conducted by the Competition's international adjudicators.
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"ULTIMATE MAGIC" - SINGAPORE'S FIRST PERMANENT ILLUSION SHOW AT THE ARENA IN CLARKE QUAY
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1st Sep 2008 to
31st Dec 2008 |
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“J C Sum and ‘Magic Babe’ Ning are the hottest duo in town. With good looks and sexy moves, their magic and illusion wow the mind and thrill the heart.” - AsiaOne
“Singapore’s Most Fabulous Magic Duo” - FHM Singapore
Singapore’s premier illusionists J C Sum and ‘Magic Babe’ Ning currently star in their own show at mega club, The Arena; located in Clarke Quay, the top entertainment district in Singapore.
The million-dollar contract will have J C Sum and Ning performing their illusion show for 16 months, from
1 September 2008 – 31 December 2009. The show will run 6 days a week from Monday to Saturday with show times at 5.00pm & 7.00pm.
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MARINA BAY SINGAPORE COUNTDOWN 08/09
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31st Dec 2008
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The Marina Bay SINGAPORE Countdown 08/09 taking place at the symbolic centre of Singapore will become more than a celebration- but an annual tradition for Singapore, including fellow Singaporeans and friends residing overseas as the event is broadcast LIVE on Channel News Asia.
This year-end event will bring together the collective wishes and aspirations of thousands of people, and unite all in counting down the final seconds of the year to celebrate the beginning of a new year full of hopes, challenges, changes and dreams.
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For
any further information, please contact email: sales@siamexpress.com.sg
Jaclyn Yeoh - Managing Director
Henry Ng - Director Of Business Development
Annie Tai - Business Development Manager
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