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Discover the Value of a Mint at the 2013 Singapore International Coin Fair

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As the saying goes, who in the world doesn’t like the feel of money? And the multitudes who have devoted their time to collecting these precious commodities over the years will head to Singapore once more for the annual Singapore International Coin Fair. As one of the most prestigious events in the sphere of numismatic and paper based currency the Singapore International Coin Fair has long been regarded the hallmark event one that is of a kind, especially in Asia. Due to take centre stage in the Lion City’s Sands Expo and Convention Centre from March 29th to the 31st the 2013 installment of the renowned coin fair will surpass previous editions as it will be conducted within the engaging resort space of the iconic Marina Bay Sands.

A red letter showcase for the entire family the 2013 Singapore International Coin Fair will serve as an edutainment event for the masses as minted coins and paper money varieties have always been a great source of intrigue for non-collectors as well as collectors. One of the chief highlights at the fair will be the elegantly curated displays where limited edition and rare coins are housed for the duration of the fair. Attended by coin dealers, various coin associations and organizations from around the world as well as minters, the most coveted pieces on show at this year’s coin fair includes the China Panda show medal which has been specially designed and minted to commemorate the Singapore International Coin Fair of 2013.

The popular coin fair also serves as an excellent opportunity for collectors and possessors of rare and unusual coins and paper based money pieces or collections as they can bring over their wares to be appraised and valued by experts in the coin industry. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own pieces for free valuation and find out if the items are of any worth in the market today.

Travellers making a Singapore hotel reservation this holiday season should book a guestroom at the Copthorne King’s Hotel for the best accommodation in town. As a premier Singapore city centre hotel this elegant rest pulls out all the stops when it comes to vacationing in luxury.

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

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Visit the IT Show 2013 Singapore for the Newest and the Best Technology!

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The rapid development and evolution of modern technology is an iconic feature of the 21st century where stagnant technical know-how and expertise has progressed in leaps and bounds resulting in a global phenomenon of new technologies being introduced almost every day. Consumers now live in an age where different firms vie for the prime spot in the industry by improving existing technology and competing with one another to promote theirs as being the best.

In such a day and age, the IT Show 2013 due to be held from the 7th to 10th of March this year in Singapore, is a natural result of the need to expand the consumer base and also to allow consumers to have a wide range of selection when it comes to choosing the gadgets that would make their lives infinitely more convenient.

The purpose of the IT Show, which has been conducted extremely successfully for decades, is to create connections within the industry that would allow innovative technology to thrive and introduce these novel improvements to the domestic and global markets. The Show this year anticipates the attendance of a stunning 830 exhibitors including high flying brand names such as Acer, Apple, Audio-Technica, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba and many more. At the IT Show 2013, consumers will have the rare and convenient opportunity to meet representatives of these brands personally and to consult them for information and valuable guidance on purchases.

This year’s Show will be held on Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore and is organized by Exhibits Inc. Private Limited. Being Singapore’s largest such Exhibition featuring Mobile, IT and Consumer electronics, this year’s venture anticipates over 700, 000 guests. The Show will be open to the public from 12 to 9pm on all its exhibition dates and as an added bonus, for every $100 paid during the show, guests will stand to win a number of cash prizes. With 12 such amazing cash prizes up for grabs, this show is a must visit for all those technology whizzes out there.

When planning your visit to the IT Show 2013, pay attention to your accommodation needs and of course, transportation possibilities. While Suntec is accessible conveniently via transport, accommodation in luxury hotels Singapore must be carefully considered. Opting for one of the 5 star hotels Singapore would give you the opportunity to truly relax and enjoy yourself during your stay in this city state and if shopping is high on your agenda, choose to reside at The St. Regis Singapore whose location on Orchard Road will make all your shopping dreams a convenient reality.

Singapore Fashion Festival – Showcasing Glamorous Asia!

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The world map of style has a new addition in the sparkling lights of Singapore. For more than a decade, the Singapore Fashion Festival has brought the world’s attention to the creations of Asia and propelled the city in fame similar to the likes of London, Paris and New York. The future of Asian fashion has never been brighter.

Started as an initiative of the Singapore Tourist Board, the Singapore Fashion Festival was a broad invitation to the myriad of shoppers visiting the city each year. First launched in 2001, it was given a brand new identity as the Asia Fashion Exchange, a vibrant celebration of clothe based design and trade in Asia. The four main event categories were conceptualized to attract a wide range of audiences and to give all visitors a sample of the best of Asian design.

Kicking off simultaneously, events and related festivities last for an entire week. The Asia Fashion Summit brings a serious note to the proceedings by gathering the fashion giants on the continent together to discuss strategies and technologies of the business of high end apparel and jewellery industry. As a premier conference for the industry, in 2012 more than 30 speakers enlightened the audience with the economics of style. Haute-couture comes into town with the Audi Fashion Festival. This is the region’s best opportunity to watch international super models walk the ramps with labels from the global designers along with trendsetting Asian style.

Witness the discovery of the next generation of Asia’s design geniuses in the Audi Star Creation competition. Lovers of the art of fashion will find a wonderland in the Blueprint Emporium – a giant flea market of exclusive and limited edition designer goods. This is an occasion that every fashionista and shopaholic dreams of!

With the royalty of the world of style descending on the city during the festivities, it is wise to book you Singapore hotel well ahead. To rest between shopping sprees, catwalk shows, trade meetings or after parties, Raffles Hotel Singapore is an ideal location. The grandeur and glamour of the colonial history of the city is showcased in style fitting the international fame of this 5 star hotel Singapore is truly captured in its elegant rooms and luxurious suites.

Dragon Boat Festival 2013 – A time for fun and games

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This vivacious festival falling on the 5th day of the 5th month of the Chinese calendar falls on the 12th of June this year. However it is wise to reserve one of the luxury hotels Singapore in order to experience this wonderful phenomenon in full. The St. Regis Singapore is one of the most preferred 5 star hotels Singapore that is preferred among many who visit this breathtaking festival each year to be mesmerized by the sheer splendour of the event.

The Dragon Boat festival also known as the Duanwu Festival is a traditional Chinese festival that commemorates the life and death of the famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan. Icons of the mythical guardian figure Zhong Kui as well as mugwort leaves and calamus is hung all over the place while people eat rice dumplings and zongzi, wear perfume pouches on themselves, drink plenty of wine and hold boat races where the stern of the boats are in the shape of a traditional Chinese dragon. This is a time of great activity and fun and the amount of energy in the air is almost contagious and one can easily get lost within the festivities while enjoying teh spectacular fireworks that often accompany the festival.

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.

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Chingay Parade 2013- A Celebration of traditional dance

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Singapore is a country full of vibrant celebrations throughout the year. When you are planning your vacation, remember to do your Singapore hotel reservation prior to your arrival to enjoy a hassle free holiday. Conveniently located in the main city, Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore is a first-class Singapore city centre hotel available for the visitors to the city. If you are in Singapore this February, do not miss the colourful Chingay Parade 2013 which was started in 1973 and today has become a multi-cultural festival with the participation of Malays and Hindus. Traditional Chinese performances such as stilt walking, acrobatic acts and dragon dances are among the much loved events during the Chingay parade.

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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Sentosa Flower Festival 2013- An exciting floral extravaganza!

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Sentosa Flower Festival is a much awaited annual event organized to celebrate the colours of Spring. If you are looking for conveniently located accommodation to catch all the action in Singapore, find a Orchard Road hotel Singapore as it gives you easy access to all the main attractions and exciting events. Orchard Hotel Singapore, which is a renowned hotel Singapore has in store for you, promises world class services during your stay in this vibrant city. This colourful event has an exciting programme lined up for all its visitors. Thematic Gardens, Giant Floral Walls, sculpture displays, Hawker streets and Festive markets are some of the breathtaking events which are organized in this floral extravaganza.

NATAS Travel 2013- Plan your next holiday with NATAS

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Biggest_ever_Natas_travel_fair_next_week-topImage (1)Singapore is more than a business hub or a holiday getaway. This rapidly growing commercial city has something to keep everyone happy. When you are planning your next holiday, do not forget to reserve your 4 star hotel Singapore prior to your arrival. M Hotel Singapore which is known as a top Singapore city hotel is a highly recommended choice available to all the visitors vacationing in the city. NATAS Travel 2013 is another event organized annually which gives the opportunity to all the tour operators and travel agents to promote the world’s best travel destinations to the holiday makers planning their vacations overseas. Be it a romantic getaway, family holiday or a spine-chilling adventure, NATAS Travel 2013 will let you discover all the available options under one roof and plan it according to your wish.

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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Huayi – Chinese Festival of the Arts 2013- Taking the local masterpieces to the world!

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To enjoy a slice of Chinese culture, there cannot be any other event better than Huayi, Chinese Festival of Arts. During your stay in Singapore, a Singapore city centre hotel would let you make the most of your stay as it gives you easy access to all the main attractions in the city. Remember to do your Singapore hotel reservation prior to your arrival at Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore which is known be one of the top accommodation options available in the city. Your convenient accommodation will let you enjoy the city’s major cultural festivals such as Huayi, which showcases and celebrates the rich Chinese cultural beauty. This show is the platform for all the local artists to display their outstanding works of art to the local and international audience.

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Chingay Parade 2013: A Celebration of a Melting Pot of Cultures

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Modern day Singapore is a melting pot of diverse communities, ethnicities and cultures thanks to its strategic geographical location as a port where many Asians settled down in the country subsequent to arriving there for trade and commerce. Therefore, the diversity it affords as a nation and the peaceful relations and mutual respect that exist between these communities are truly unparalleled. It is this cultural diversity is celebrated in the Chingay Parade.

The Chingay Parade is a celebration that takes place as the nation welcomes the Chinese New Year and was introduced by the then administration lead by Lee Kwan Yew in order to continue the spirit and merriment of their people even after the lighting of fire crackers were banned as a safety precaution. The Parade certainly lived up to its expectations and perhaps even more for over the years it has been successful in attracting those of diverse communities, races and cultures into its celebrations.

The Parade scheduled for 2013 is to be held under the theme “Fire in Snow”. In an effort to celebrate human strength in the face of adversity and hardship, ‘Fire” is symbolic of human strength and power as it triumphs over life’s bitter tests, battles and struggles symbolized by snow. Furthermore, in an effort to create an ocean of fire, more than 2, 500 performers are set to light pots of fire to kick start the celebrations. Additional events and attractions including 400 Tai Chi sword performers, processions of sparkling firecrackers and the Opera presentation are ensured to keep the spirit and merriment of the people at an all time high! The sale of tickets have already begun, so if you wish to bear witness to this enthralling display of Singapore’s multi-cultural identity, purchase your tickets without further delay.

In organizing your tour of this city state, you will find that accommodation in this country attains a standard of excellence. When choosing a Singapore hotel that will allow you to experience not only the local culture, opt for Raffles hotel Singapore for in addition to its close proximity to many local attractions, this luxury hotel Singapore goes that extra mile to ensure that your holiday is a memorable one.

Chinese New Year Light Up – Crimson Cheer!

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Known as the Lunar New Year, the famous Spring Festival of the Chinese New Year is a much anticipated time in Singapore. It is celebrated in every nook and corner, and the city comes alive with people from all walks of life celebrating this joyous occasion.

The streets are dressed in beautiful red decorations and feature traditional music and mouth watering fragrances of local cuisine in many of the roadside night stands. Along every neighbourhood in Singapore the spirit of good cheer could be witnessed. It is also a great time to shop and purchase a wide array of local goods and products.

The Chinese New Year Light Up is the time when crimson lanterns bearing different animal shaped ornaments are lit up to welcome the New Year. The event is best viewed in the Chinatown area, where stunning street lights combined with the decorations that hang from every roof, wall and nightstand, magically transforms the festive area. During the Chinatown Light Up, lion dancers and female dance troops perform in the area along with fire eaters and other traditional performers.

These mesmerizing performances are sure to leave its mark on your Singapore journey. With the city ablaze with hope for the coming year and the people alive with the festivities, the Chinese New Year is a great period to visit the city. Accommodation in Singapore could be found during the festivities; most hotels have competitive prices during this time of the year, and let you enjoy the festivities comfortably.

However if you want a little something more from your journey to Singapore, it is best to stay at a luxury hotel Singapore. Raffles Hotel Singapore is a well locatedSingapore hotel that gives you a beautiful view of the splendidly lit Clark Quay during the New Year period. Experience world class service standards and state of the art amenities within this elegantly decorated property.

While being pampered at one of Singapore’s best known hotels, blend into the festivities, culture and tradition as you visit Singapore’s Chinese New Year festivities, and take back with you memories of a tradition practiced by generations. What better way to celebrate your journey to the east!