TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
About Singapore Packed within the island city of Singapore is a vibrant mix of sights, sounds, tastes, cultures and attractions: a wealth of enriching experiences for you to discover.
Enjoy world-class shopping and dining one moment and hike through our tropical rainforests the next; soak in the rituals of multi-cultural traditions by day, then party the night away.
With great ease and comfort, you can shape your Singapore experience around what you want to do, at the pace you want to do it.
Come, make Singapore your own.
Weather
The island is warm and humid all year round, with only slight variations between the average maximum of 32oC and minimum of 23 oC. Showers are usually sudden and heavy, but also brief and refreshing.
Singapore's tropical weather makes light summer clothing (preferably of natural fabrics) most practical, especially for outdoor activities like sightseeing. Most indoor facilities are fitted with air-conditioning; a light jacket for gentlemen or shawl for ladies is recommended.
Time Zone
Singapore is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Electricity
Singapore voltage is 220-240 volts AC. On request, most hotels will provide transformers / adaptors to guests.
Water
Singapore water is clean and safe to drink from the tap. Bottled and mineral water are readily available in supermarkets or convenience stores located readily around the island.
Language
There are four official languages in Singapore: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. English is the language of business and administration, and is widely spoken and understood. Most Singaporeans are bilingual, and speak their mother tongue (dialects) as well as English. Malay is the national language.
Currency
The official currency in Singapore is the Singapore Dollar. The common denomination of dollar notes is $2, $5, $10, $50 and $100 and coins that are currently in circulation are 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents and $1.
Most major credit cards are widely accepted. Traveller cheques may also be accepted at major hotels, banks and money changers.
Transport
Singapore has a modern public transportation system that includes taxis, bus network and the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail system. All modes of transport are efficient, reliable and easily accessible.
Hotels may also offer shuttle services to and from Singapore Changi Airport. Visitors are advised to check with the hotel for the availability of such service.
Detailed information on the bus or MRT transport routes and fares can be accessed via http://www.sbstransit.com.sg or http://www.smrt.com.sg
Visa Application & Requirement
Please note that all visitors to Singapore must meet the following entry requirements:
- Valid travel document (minimum validity = 6 months)
- Onward / return ticket
- Entry facilities to next destination
- Sufficient funds to stay in Singapore
- Visa for Singapore (if applicable)
For more information on visa requirements, please click here to visit the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoint Authority website.
The visa application can take up to at least 2 months, so it is more important that you start your application as soon as possible to ensure you receive your visa in plenty of time for travel to iCTLT 2012.
You can also contact the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore for assistance at:
Tel: +65 6391 6100 (24-hour Call Centre)
Email: ica_feedback@ica.gov.sg
Fax: +65 6298 0843 / 6298 0837
To find out more about Singapore, click here to visit Your Singapore - The official website for tourist information on Singapore.
Hotel Accommodation
Carlton Hotel:
Carlton Hotel Singapore is a business-class hotel that offers its guests the best of Singapore. We are the largest independent hotel in the country, and combine international standards with exceptional service and local charm. Our warm welcome and cosmopolitan facilities will create a seamless and enjoyable stay. Every part of the hotel experience is designed to celebrate modern Singapore and bring it to life for our customers. With the new Premier Wing launched in May 2010, this new extension adds 287 luxuriously furnished rooms to the existing buildings, transforming Carlton into a 915-room hotel with the most comprehensive and versatile inventory of guest rooms in the city.
Strategically located at the heart of Singapore, Carlton is just minutes away from Singapore's busiest financial and convention centres and the arts, culture and shopping haven such as Raffles Place, Suntec City International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore National Museum and major shopping belts in the Marina area as well as Orchard Road.
Please download the Carlton Hotel Accommodation Booking Form here
Conrad Centennial Singapore:
Website: ConradHotels.com
Located in Marina Bay and opposite Suntec, this multi-award winning luxury hotel offers elegantly-designed guestrooms and suites, complete with stylish home comforts and unparalleled facilities to match. Enjoy a selection of 24 hour services, which include the fitness centre, in-room dining, cafe and business centre. The hotel's strategic location provides convenient access to over 1000 shops and 300 restaurants in the Suntec City area and in close proximity to world-class attractions, colonial heritage area and museums.
Please download the Conrad Centennial Singapore Accommodation Booking Form here
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