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F1 Singapore 2013 – Coming This September

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Few spectator sports offer the same thrills as Formula One racing. One’s heart rate starts to climb the minute the cars roar past the start line and does not come down until the race concludes. The races are held in several destinations around the world and are widely televised. However, nothing can compare to actually being there. Of all the races, the Singapore Grand Prix has given has given spectators some really good ones over the past few years. Held annually at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the Singapore Grand Prix is an event that is not to be missed.

The races in Singapore are particularly thrilling as they take place on a street circuit. The constantly shifting landscape ensures that there is no monotony. The track, which is only about five kilometres in length, features twenty three turns and plenty of opportunities to overtake opponents and spectators can get really close to all the action. One need not be a race enthusiast to enjoy a day at the races. The electric atmosphere, the rise and fall of car engines as they whiz by, and the nerve and skill displayed by drivers can be enjoyed by everyone.

So those planning on visiting Singapore this September should definitely try to get tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix. Opportunities like this only come once in a while and visitors should grab the chance when they can. Tickets can be purchased through the race’s official website. The 2013 edition of the Singapore Grand Prix is not just about racing; it will also feature concert and shows by some of the world’s leading contemporary performers. It is just another thing to look forward to at the F1 Singapore 2013.

Tourists can ensure that they miss none of the action by staying at centrally located hotels in Singapore. The Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Singapore offers a chain of conveniently located Singapore hotels, each with the same excellent facilities and high level of service. Their hotels are situated next to the island’s business and leisure centres, so that guests never have to travel too far to enjoy the best that Singapore has to offer.

Witness the Singapore Street Festival

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“Singapore” is a dazzling country that tops most of the top holiday destinations around the world lists. This is a place where anyone would find something to enjoy themselves while on vacation. The massive shopping malls with an elegant setting are a common attraction to all who visit. The numbers of things that one could purchase from these malls are endless and overwhelming. Browse through many options and find the most suitable thing to suit your requirement for a very reasonable price.
The amusement parks are another highlight; these are created with world class standards and quality ensuring the safety and entertainment of both young and old. The Singaporean culture can be considered as a very vibrant one, the mix of many nationalities living in the country have been the major reason for this vibrancy. Starting from the world famous “Merlion” the number of things that are available for sightseeing are countless.


The food and cuisine that one would find here would be varied and mouth-watering. Again the major mixes of ethnicities that live in the country have been the reason for this variation. To add more excitement to its visitors there are many events that takes place in Singapore throughout the year.

The Singapore Street Festival also known as SSF is a one such major annual event. This festival is based on the idea of providing a global platform for youth talents of Singapore to achieve new grounds. The youngsters from around the country gather to show their talents in the areas such as health, fashion, entrepreneurship, technology, lifestyle trends, urban sports, and environment as well as to build new friendship. Visitors also have the opportunity to see witness the talents of the youth who take part in these trainings. Street graffiti, circus stations, D’J parties, singing competitions, magic shows and contests and belly dance competitions are some of the programs included in this event.

These are a number of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Singapore that would provide you a perfect place to relax after all this excitement. Compared to most of the hotels in Singapore these Singapore hotels are elegant and cosy and have all the modern amenities to pamper you throughout your stay. The friendly staff and the international standards that they follow would surely add more value to your vacation.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+

Wonder Full Light and Water Show – A Mesmerizing Sight

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All those who witness Wonder Full, the amazing light, water and sound show lighting up the skies and water around the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort in Singapore is not going to forget it ever. For 13 spellbinding minutes occurring twice daily and three times a day on Fridays and Saturdays, viewers are getting wowed by this show that has no equal. Not only is this visually beautiful, but this is the first time that lasers, video projectors and other paraphernalia has been used to tell a story so compellingly. Lighting up the 20 ha area around Marina Bay Sands with a sound, light and water show titled “Beacon across the Bay” it is a novel way of encouraging more people to visit the integrated resort.

Based on the song “What a Wonderful World” made famous by Louis Armstrong, Southeast Asia’s newest spectacle is about water and light creating life and thus starts with a drop of water to signify birth and then moves on through the various stages of life to end in a puff of smoke and bubbles. The performance is enacted to the accompaniment of music composed by some of Singapore’s best-known composers and sung by popular singers and played by a 140-piece orchestra.

This multi-media spectacular show uses the most advanced laser vision technology. Equipment used to deliver the spectacle includes 3 huge water screens, 15 high powered lasers, 30 searchlights, 09 high definition video projectors, half a million watts of light, 250,000 LEDS and a fantastic surround sound system that provides clear sound in the open air under any weather condition. “Dramatic in scale and unique in sight” is how this 360-degree attraction has been described. A team of 100 specialists from around the world toiled in the planning and design of the show that took three years to perfect. Original footage for the movies projected onto the water screens was shot in Singapore. Visitors are advised to come early to get a good viewing position for a 180-degree view to appreciate the scale and magnificence of the performance. For those who miss the show, the soundtrack is broadcast live by the radio station of Marina Bay Sands.

Exuding a trendy, hip atmosphere, the Studio M hotel Singapore was purpose-built as a collection of loft style spaces to live and relax in appeals to a diverse range of guests who appreciate the contemporary styling of the premises. Not only does the hotel provide some of the most up to date Singapore Hotel Accommodation but a range of guest services and facilities to suit the whole family. Take advantage of special offers and promotional packages to experience this Singapore Hotel and to enjoy access to some of the city’s major attractions, shopping and entertainment areas.

The Great Singapore Sale 2013 – Calling All Shoppers

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Singapore has come a long way since it was just a small British trading outpost. Despite being a tiny island, the “Lion City” is currently a global hub for commerce and a highly popular vacation spot. The country’s appeal as a tourist destination is mainly due to the large profusion of attractions found here and the numerous events that are held here each year. The island’s calendar is packed full of festivals, concerts and parties, and tourists are bound to find something to do no matter what time of the year they visit.

The Great Singapore Sale is one event that is highly anticipated by locals and foreigners alike. Held every year, this massive island wide sale fiesta attracts the participation of almost every shop in the country, making Singapore an even better shopping destination than it already is. Visitors can take advantage of extended opening hours to do some late night shopping, ride the thrill from finding a great bargain and even win prizes on top of that. It is the ultimate shopping experience.

In 2013, the Great Singapore Sale will be held between the 31st of May and the 28th of July. This year’s edition is extra special since it marks the event’s twentieth anniversary. While most shops have sales and promotions, watch out for shops that have special privileges for tourists. Some shops also offer special discounts for using certain credit cards so come armed with your plastic arsenal. A country accustomed to millions of visitors annually, Singapore has excellent facilities. The local transport system is efficient and extensive, covering nearly every part of the country. Restaurants and other food places are abundant and one has the freedom to choose from a range of different cuisine. One can also find plenty of accommodation options to suit any budget.

Tourists who want to stay at the premium serviced apartments Singapore is famous for can try La Residenza Serviced Suites. They have different styles of apartments to choose from and they all come with modern amenities. The place occupies a central location which makes it very easy for guests to get around. It is definitely one of the best Singapore apartment hotels around and is suitable for both business and leisure travellers.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+

2013 Spring Wave Music Festival – A Musical Evening in Singapore

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Singapore is a much preferred destination among tourist around the world. The affordability and the wide amount of attractions are a major reason for the increasing number of tourist to the country. The shopping venues and the range of restaurants that provide international delicacies will add more value to your vacation. Visitors would come across an eclectic array of events while spending their vacation in Singapore.

If you are a music lover planning to be in the country during the month of May you would be welcomed with a great surprise. Taiwan’s premier outdoor music festival Spring Wave will be held on the 5th of May in Singapore at the Gardens By The Bay and will be known as the 2013 Spring Wave Music Festival. This is the first time that this music event is being hosted outside of Taiwan. There will be popular artists featured at the event; Cheer Chen, Joanna Wang, pop star Jam Hsiao, home-grown talent Olivia Ong and rocker Wu Bai are some of the examples.

The event is expected to be a huge scale success and organizers are anticipating a crowd of around 10,000 Chinese pop fans for the concert. This was held in Taiwan for seven years and has been a huge draw every year. Each artist has a chance to perform one hour with their own band braught in from Taiwan. This is considered to be as one of the most unique characteristics of the event. Visitors get the option to experience seven mind blowing mini concerts from one ticket. After the concert there would be a late-night party that would include delicious food and drink apart from unlimited music to dance throughout the night. Have a fun filled evening at Singapore at the Spring Wave Music Festival 2013.

After having an exciting evening at the musical festival come back and relax in one of the Singapore apartment hotels of your choice. La Residenza Serviced Suites is one of the most comfortable serviced apartments Singapore that you would come across. The modern facilities in the apartments will keep you pampered throughout your stay and the friendly staff would make your holiday more comfortable.

Singapore Food Festival – Sample a sea of Singaporean flavours!

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The Singapore Food Festival serves up an appetizing array of cultural offerings to the dedicated foodie, who will simply love the exquisite seafood selection that is the theme of this year’s culinary extravaganza. Food lovers will want a quality serviced apartment Singapore has on offer nearby, which will afford them easy access to sample the festival’s most delicious dishes. One of many fine private apartments Singapore features is the Somerset Bencoolen Singapore, which features modern amenities and its close proximity to the food festival will satiate guests of all appetites. The Singapore Food Festival features more than 50 food stalls offering a sumptuous array of both international and local cuisine with a seafood twist. Dine on such signature favourites as the chilli crab, butter crab, crispy fried prawns, rojak with prawn past, sambal stingray, and premium seafood fried rice all served up in an inviting range of ways that will make foodies rethink their approaches to seafood. In addition, food enthusiasts will be treated to live culinary demonstrations by a few world-renowned Singaporean chefs, who may even offer up a taste of their sumptuous creations. There are a range of fun events featured at the festival to get more bang for your buck, such as exciting eating competitions that offer fantastic prizes, the chance to win a luxury cruise, and a SGD 50 charge to win a “catch-of-the-day” prize to redeem exclusive dinner vouchers at some of Singapore’s finest restaurants. So join the nation as it sails into the sea of seafood-inspired cuisine that will leave one’s taste buds tingling with flavour!

Dragon Boat Races Festival – Row, Row, Row the Dragon Boat!

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The Asian tourism stalwart is very much like the rest of Asia when it comes to cultural and traditional rites, festivals and ceremonies. With a multiethnic population residing within its geographically limited, multifaceted shores, Singapore is always celebrating something or the other. The Dragon Boat Race is considered one of the biggest water sports festivals in the country and you will find that the locals know to mix serious competition and rivalry with merriment and fun.

The tradition of racing in dragon boats commenced over twenty centuries ago in the south of China, now it has spread all over the world and is practiced in the Caribbean, the Americas and Africa as well. The original human powered craft was made out of teak wood and the races were always mixed with religious observances. With the advent of time, Hong Kong was the first to give the sport a commercial boost and make it an internationally acclaimed sporting festival. However, the sport first gained international recognition at the Olympics held in Greece many centuries ago.

The crew of a dragon boat comprises a drummer, steerer and paddlers and the drummer’s role is much like that of a coxswain in modern day rowing; someone who keeps the momentum going and directs the paddlers in addition to having a ceremonial presence. The steerer turns the boat as instructed by the drummer and the paddlers power the movement.

The annual festival held in Singapore draws teams from around the world to a colourful water front on Bedok Reservoir just east of the city for a day filled with cheering, drumming, chanting and fun. Each dragon boat has its own unique tints and decorations as selected by its crew and the dragon head at the helm of the boat is bathed and purified before launching on the spree.

Make a Singapore hotel reservation well in time to attend the sports festival and it is best that you choose a Singapore city centre hotel as you will be able to visit the other host of attractions in Singapore quite easily too. Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore makes an ideal base for your travels and lets you truly enjoy the sights and sounds the city has to offer.

Audi Fashion Festival 2013 – Setting the Trend

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Fashionistas rejoice, for the Audi Fashion Festival 2013 is nearly upon us and promises to bring the best and latest fashion trends and designer names to Singapore yet again! Scheduled to take place from the 15th to the 19th of May, this festival will be held at the Marina Promenade and those in search of a Singapore city hotel from which to attend this prestigious event can stay at M Hotel Singapore. This 4 star hotel Singapore has to offer can be found in the Financial District and is perfect for those looking to mix business with pleasure.

The Audi Fashion Festival 2013 will take place on a waterfront location which will add to its allure along with the fact that some of the world’s hottest designers and international models will be attending. This year’s theme “Crafting the Future” will bring cutting edge designs to the fore and will feature Asian and international designers. Past editions have had such brands as Marc by Marc Jacobs, Vivienne Westwood, Roberto Cavalli, Christian Lacroix and even local designer Raoul. With the Audi Fashion Festival 2013 also hosting glamorous after-parties and red-carpet events, it is bound to offer an unforgettable fashion fiesta!

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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Tap your toes at the Timbre Rock & Roots Festival

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Music makes everyone lose control. Be it babies or bold tattooed muscle men, it can get anyone’s feet tapping, hips swaying and mouth unconsciously singing along known and unknown melodies, making up words as you go along. Almost everybody has their favourite song; a tune that gives them goose bumps, lets you relive memories, wipes away the ones you want to forget making you feel very much at ease. The Timbre Rock & Roots festival celebrates all of these and more.

A 2 day event held in Singapore, it features some of the biggest names in the music industry. Even Grammy Award nominees have performed at this festival and famous artists include The Fray, Imogen Heap, Wind & Fire, Bob Dylan, Buena Vista Social Club and even John Legend.

Held at Fort Canning Green, this year’s festival saw an energy ridden crowd of 11,500 celebrate music with led Zeppelin, Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt and Robert Pant. Unlike other music festivals where food and drinks are priced heavily, Timbre Rock & Roots lets you bring your own food and other items. Picnic baskets, foldable chairs and blankets are a common sight here.

The 2013 event held on the 22nd and 23rd of March held true to the festival’s aim of capturing the diverse flavours of music. It also included some never before heard artists who are more popular in their own region; this enabled Singaporeans to be introduced to expand their playlists with more fresh musicians. 64-year old Jamaican singer Jimmy Cliff had everyone grooving to reggae tracks, like never before.

They say that your taste in music reflects who you are, and f you are someone with a penchant for classy then Studio M Hotel Singapore is perfect for you. ThisSingapore hotel is located in Robertson quay close to Orchard road, Changi international airport, Central Business District and many other popular as well as convenient locations. Singapore hotel accommodation can be tricky to find, especially if you are looking for something that isn’t way too expensive but also offers luxuries. Studio M is then the perfect choice for you.

The Internet Show Asia 2013

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There are business vacations and pleasure vacations. But what if you could combine both? It’s not that trip you need to make to attend a boring summit for two days and decided to drag your family along for the sake of entertainment, but a trip that will definitely enhance your knowledge as well as let you explore one of Asia’s most vibrant city.

The Internet Show Asia 2013 is one such opportunity. Held from the 24 to 25th April at Marina Bay Sands, this two day show offers you a chance to be a part of Asia’s largest mobile and internet event as well as enjoy Singapore. Featuring speakers from international brands in the likes of BBC Worldwide, Google, Reliance capital, VEVO, Twitter, McDonald’s, Lenovo and many others, it promises to be a one of a kind experience.

Apart from knowledge speakers discussing case studies and panel discussions, the show also has dedicated country and technology pavilions as well as one-on-one advice clinics which give you the chance to get guidance from technology and business gurus. In addition to the 40 free seminar workshops, the conference tracks also cover topics such as social media, applications, enterprise mobility, content management, digital and mobile advertising, E&M commerce, online video and mobile VAS. The sow costs a total of $1,645 with a discount if you book online.

If you are extending your stay to take a break in the city you can definitely find a Singapore city hotel that fits your budget and requirement. 4 star hotel Singapore offer a fairly good balance between budget and luxury. M Hotel Singapore belonging to the Millennium Hotels and Resorts is centrally located and is more of a corporate hotel that also caters to those travelling for pleasure.

Situated close to Marina Bay, you can indulge in some shopping at the Suntec City Mall, Marina Square and Raffles City Shopping Centre. If you are with your family and looking for some quality family time then head over to Santosa Island. With sky rides, pristine beaches , Tiger Sky Tower and also The Underwater World Oceanarium, a fun filled day is a definite.