Singapore Travel Forum

Hi!
We (I and my wife) are travelling to Singapore next week from India for 3 days. Which are must to see places in Singapore and how is the climate there? We are also interested in doing some shopping. Does bargaining work in Singapore? Also, what currency should we carry (USD or SGD)? Thanks in advance for any suggestion or tips.

Where can tourists without a singapore mobile phone sign up for the free wireless SG service apart from Changi airport.
Thanks

Hi,

I only have 5 months left on my UK passport and I am going to Australia with a transit through Singapore. I have read that Australia does not have a minimum passport length (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/australia?ta=entryRequirements&pg=4) but Singapore does have 6 months.

As I am only transiting through, will they still let me in?

Thanks

Hi VTers!

I'd like to buy a waterproof camera case in Singapore. Does anyone know where I could try? Thank you for your replies in advance. Regards.

hi , we are traverling to singapore in march and have a 2 night stay so we are looking for samewhere to stay it doesnt have to be 4star , we are a group of 5 in total myself , hubby , my friends ( hubby & wife & 16 year old daughter) we would like to be close to transport so we can get around , as long as the rooms are clean and has apool to cool off in where happy and around $80 aust anite is what where hoping for thank fiona

I plan to travel from Singapore to Surabaya (or any other East Java detaination) end-November, preferably by ferry. I know that flying is easier and sometimes cheaper, but...pretty boring.
Did anyone do this crossing (presumably via Batam)? Where can I find more information (schedules, fares etc)?
Thank you for your help.

Richard

Hope you can help out a friend of mine. She works in a remote area as a doctor in Asia, but her stethoscope is broken. she will travel to Singapore next week for visum procedures and hopes to buy a new stehoscope there. Could anyone tell us where a person can buy reliable medical instruments in Singapore?

An address, directions and if possible webaddress would be so helpfull!

Thank you,

Eiskje

Hi, how can i arrange for a visit to one of these kelongs? Please reply asap. Thanks a lot =)

Thats my scheduled plan - can someone tell me weather i should overnight train it to Taman Negara - or would a overnight bus reach the forest area in one go ? How much time would the journey take ? Maybe i should self drive from butterworth to taman negara and then drive out after 2 days to the nearest station and deposit my car. Any suggestions here ?


Whilst coming back to Singapore, i think the best option would be to get to the nearest station and take a train to Singapore. How would i get to the nearest station and which line would take me overnight to Singapore.

im staying for 4-5 nights, and will do all the kids activities and sentosa, and visit the river and laupat sot at night.

In 2004 i stayed with a friend and worked out an area outside Little India but somewhere there only, where there is also LAU pAT SOT and near the cable car area for Sentosa would be a good location.

But thats not so important, anywhere near the river or central would be good so i save on taxi costs at night.

Im budgeting 75 to 125 singapore dollars, but would like it closer to 75. I want a clean nice hotel or apartment or small B&B OR guest stay, not too downmarket.

I hope ypu can suggest me something

Im a bit strapped on cash and i would like to do a train ON from Singapore to Penang, i can even save on the night costs that way.

Are their any trains available up that line ? Any documentaion formalities besides for a visa ?

Am in transit for 4 hours with Singapore Airlines and wondering if there are free showers for use ?

Thanks

Anyone advice any pasar malam in Singapore between 15 Oct - 25 Oct 2009?
I only know Singapore have following pasar malam but don't know their schedule:

- Toa Payoh Central (In front of National Library)
- Clementi Town Center at Clementi Avenue 3
- Jurong East Interchange
- Boon Lay MRT
- Bedok Interchange

Hi all,

My first time traveling with Tiger airlines and I have a question about Changi airport.

While I have transited through terminal 2 and 3 many times I have never arrived at the budget terminal. Is there anything there? I arrive at 3am and then do not get my connection (again from the budget terminal) until 1pm the same day. I have googled and discovered that the free bus between the terminals does not run between 2am and 5 am. Is there another way to get across to the main terminals? Is there a cheap hotel to sleep at?

Cheers

did anyone go to the singapore grand prix this year? any tips regarding where to sit? or things to do unique to the grand prix weekend? or how about just things to do in the area? i have reservations for next year's race weekend.

hi i am visiting Singapore from dec28th to 2ndjan i am staying at the SWISSOTEL MERCHANT COURT. I am traveling with my 7yr old kid, can any one tell me about some places where i can go with my kid. Is hotels better or the street parties.
Thank you.

Hi,

We are spending Christmas in Singapore. 24th till the 27th.
I have a couple of questions

1. I need to find a Halal Restaurant for xmas dinner??
2. What shops or shopping districts will close between the 24th-27th???

Thanks

I was planning a trip to K.L. on my trip to Singapore. I found 95.00 round trip airfare. or is travel by train easier.?

I am also planning a trip one nighter in Batam or is Bitam a better plan... Thanks for any information...

will be in Singapore for 8 day holiday. Arrive 11th November and depart 19th November.
Can anyone tell me when Christmas lights will be switched on and what day the christmas parade will be.
Thanks Denise

Hi, I'm going to be in Singapore for 1 afternoon/evening. If I had to chose only 1 or 2 things to do in Singapore what would they be? I'm staying quite central and have to return to KL the following morning so I literally have some 7 hours to 'see' Singapore.

Any help would be really appreciated.

Thanks

Hi there!

Next year I will fly from Ho chi Min City to Singapore with Tiger Airlines and then about five hours later from Singapore to Australia.

I know that these airlines do not honor connections so it is my responsibility to allow enough time for a connection.

As I live in Europe I am not familiar with these airlines (ask me about Ryanair however and I can talk all day).

So my question is if Tiger Airways is a reliable, on-time airline?
Five hours is a lot of time for a connection (but not if the flight is canceled...)

will be in Singapore for 8 days in November. Can anyone suggest a good place to go to for high tea.
Many thanks, Denise

Hi!

I will be travelling from Europe to Singapore in December for couple of days. We (me and my husband) were thinking of going somewhere else in Asia, preferably beach resort, with direct connection from Singapore. All in all, we only have around 10 days to spent. We have been to Thailand before so this time we would like to go somewhere else (Thailand was great, though).

Thanks in advance!

Regards,
Zana

Hi, we are 3 adults and 1 child looking for a hotel that has a room for us, we hope to get one that includes breakfast and is near shopping etc. - hope for leads please

Hi all
My son has just got a job in Singapore and is looking for good cheap quiet accomodation. Anyone got any ideas on where to look?

Many thanks

I shall be in Singapore from 15th Sept 2009, for 5 days, during this period I would like to remain connected by taking some Local Card for my mobile,As International roaming is expensive.Does Singtel provide this kind of service for tourists who are on short stay,in the country,and need temporary connection for short period.

Thanks in advance

Rajiv

hi, does anyone have any idea how much mens timberland boots are in singapore? i'm hoping to buy a pair for a christmas present and not sure if they will be cheaper in singapore than they would be in the uk.

Thanks

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Hello again! With the help of our Vters, I was finally able to pick a hotel for my brother when he goes to Singapore next month. It's Classique Hotel. May i ask you if you know how he could reach his hotel the easiest way from Changi Airport? Classique Hotels's address is 240 Jalan Besar, Singapore. Since taking a taxi can be quite expensive there, I hope you could direct us using the metro or bus. thanks so much!

Hi Friends!
I'm looking out for a low cost but clean accommodation (furnished studio apt) for myself in Singapore atleast for 3 months to complete a specific accademic course. I'll be coming with my family (wife and a kid (infant). What options do i have in this regard? and , i'll appreciate if someone can pass on the references to whom i can contact regarding this. I want this accommodation between mid Nov and mid Feb.
Thanks in advance,
J

Hi,

I would like to make an online booking with CPA but (of course) I have problems one payement procedure.

Any of you know :

1/if CPA has an office in town or a hotline where I can proceed with the booking (MNL-BKK).

2/ Could I make this booking and payment at their office (if any) at Changi Airport ??

3/ Any Suggestion welcome.

Thx

L