Travel Singapore Guide : Fast and Furious at Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2009

There was big headline a few weeks ago about Michael Schumacher, The seven-times world champion, had an idea of returning to the Ferrari cockpit. But days later were followed by disappointment for everybody as he’s fail to pass the fitness test which were caused by the damages on his back and neck during a motorbike test in Spain in February.

But even with or without Michael Schumacher on the tournament, the 2009 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix is something that should be recommended to everyone to get involved. This tournament in Singapore has been regarding as the first-ever evening Grand Prix in F1 history and the chequered flag will be raised and guns spark off from this 25 September to 29 September 2009.

The race is held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit and will be packed with top Formula One drivers & F1 Racing teams in action including Fernando Alonso and his Renault team – The Winner from last year. Tickets are now on sale with the price from S$38 for a Single Day – Walkabout Ticket to S$1,488 for a Season Pass – Pit Grandstand Ticket. For more information, check on the official website - http://www.singaporegp.sg/

Moreover, F1 aficionados can also witness the high octane action from several vantage points in the city including the exclusive ‘Singapore Flyer,’ the world’s largest observation wheel. As this US$ 175 million Singapore Flyer has embodied an entire entertainment complex, including a retail mall, amusement hall as well as food and beverage outlets, there would be a lot more fun for you to enjoy apart from the rare ultimate Formula 1 racing experience in South East Asia.

Travel Singapore Guide : The Great Singapore Sale 2009

During this economic recession, every shopper will always eye for a real cheap item which come with big discount and special promotion. And if you’re one of the real bargain hunters, you won’t afford to miss - The Great Singapore Sale 2009 - the annual event in the Lion-city where you could look out for some 70% discounts from the usual prices on everything including designer apparel, beauty treatments, IT gear and many more.

Stretching from the main shopping belts of Orchard Road and Marina Bay to the suburban malls, the sale involves an impressive number of retail outlets. Exclusive tourist-only specials are on offer in addition to the normal promotions – in fact, tourists are presented with a “Tourist Privilege Card” affording them more discounts on selected retail and lifestyle purchases. Other visitor benefits include VAT refunds and extra tax rebates with brands such as high fashion chain Club 21 (who represent Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Mulberry).

Among all the funs and excitements, The Great Singapore Shopping Challenge will be one of the highlight events. This big attraction will boast a cash prize of US $10,000 for the best bargain hunter, tourists and locals will battle it out in an intense shopping spree that lasts 3 hours. With US $1,000 in their pocket, teams of two are charged with the task of finding the best items available at the least amount of money. On top of that, there will also be attractive dining offers islandwide during the season to keep you and your companions thoroughly contented even when you’re not shopping. Also if you have sometimes, don't forget to a bus ride around the Singapore Island. It will be another good experiences.

Check all these out yourself on The Great Singapore Sale 2009 from May 29 to July 26, 09. For more information, visit http://www.greatsingaporesale.com.sg/

Travel Singapore Guide - A Bus Ride In The Trees

Singapore may be a bit squeaky clean for some. There is a rumor that when everybody’s asleep at night, they dust the place. Playing the tourist may also be off-putting to travelers these days, who prefer to spend as much time as possible among the natives, absorbing the true culture and lifestyle of their destination. But there are times when not doing the tourist thing is crazy, and a good example of this is the double-decker sightseeing bus ride around Singapore. The reason? You get to ride among the world’s most beautiful trees.

Singapore is a gloriously planned city. Everything works towards making a stay there pleasurable and there are many

Singapore hotels where one can appreciate the superb engineering of the city. One of the greatest contributors to this is the street plan. There are almost no narrow, congested streets in Singapore, and in the downtown area, the place was conceived on such a grand scale that the boulevards are truly wide open spaces. They are also very cool and temperate. Strolling around in this most strollable of tropical towns, it’s hard to believe that one is almost exactly on the equator. The biggest single reason for this is that the city forefathers had the foresight to plant trees that would grow to such magnificence that they would spread out and cover the boulevards, in many cases reaching over and making a canopy, completely covering the people below in dappled, balmy shade.

Whoever was in charge of choosing, planting and sculpting the trees of Singapore was a creative genius. Many of the more massive trees were not native, but brought from South America over a hundred years ago, because of their height and span. One of the most common of these is the Rain Tree, so called because it predicts rain by folding up its leaves. Nearly 200 of the biggest and most beautiful of these, striding down the boulevards like giants, have been nominated as Heritage Trees – you can nominate one any time you like – and recently someone was arrested for attempting to prune one illegally because it was dirtying his car! That’s the kind of civic pride these beauties inspire.

And the best way to enjoy them is on the top deck of a tourist bus. They’re so awe-inspiring, you won’t want to come down. When in Singapore, ask your hotel concierge for advice. Many

hotels in Singapore will know of the bus and can provide you with more information. Or if you stay in the city, try to get accommodation on the second or third floor of your lodging downtown, just to be among the trees. There are people who actually don’t notice any of this. Imagine that! So be a tourist for once. You can experience all of this for a bus ride that’s almost free.