Hotels to Usher in the F1 Race in Singapore

It's that time of the year again, when Singapore is roaring with anticipation for the 2011 Singapore F1,from 23 to 25 September. Besides catching all the race action and concert headline acts, visitors and locals alike can take the opportunity to check yourselves in for a staycation over the F1 weekend.

With just a few more weeks to the Singapore Grand Prix, we find the best hotels to catch the action at, many offering views of the race from your own hotel room window.

Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands, pretty much an attraction in its own right, is our first picks this Singapore F1 season. Since the race only starts at night, spend your days in the infinity pool on the SkyPark, check out the nearby newly opened ArtScience Museum, and, of course, try your luck at the casino.



If guests book a three- or four-night package, they’ll enjoy privileges and discounts such as 250 Krisflyer miles and unlimited complimentary access to the Sands SkyPark Observation, which has a bird's eye view of the night race.

Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

One of Singapore's tallest hotels, Swissotel The Stamford is located in City Hall, or more importantly at Turn 9 of the race circuit, which means that it offers a great views of the night race. Additionally, Swissotel is situated on top of the Raffles City Complex, a shopping and convention centre, so you can shop to your heart’s content even with all the road closures due to F1.


Three-night packages from 22 to 25 September 2011 start from S$3,450++ and include breakfast for two and exclusive views of the Singapore F1 race from the guest room balconies.




The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore

With views of all the Singapore F1 action and a location only a few minutes away from the race pit building, the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore is sure to be ground zero for many F1 fans.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

If you want to be right on top of the action – not just watching from afar - the Fullerton Hotel Singapore is where you want to say. Located at the circuit's hairpin turn at Anderson Bridge, The Fullerton Hotel provides track-side views of the race, right from your balcony.

Room rates start from S$1,000* per night for a Courtyard room which includes daily American buffet breakfast for two people at Town Restaurant and in-room Internet service.

*A minimum of three-night's say is required from 23 to 25 September 2011, both dates inclusive. Suite and group rates are available.

So go ahead and secure your "seats" in your favourite Hotel now! Check out the best offers on your right!

Tips for Cheap International Travel

Pack Light

1. Packing Light -- As in "CARRY ON ONLY". Avoiding luggage fees is one major point; you also save time upon departure and arrival by not checking-in bags and/or claiming them. Taxis and shuttles sometimes charge you excess baggage fees, so this makes sense in a number of ways.

And if you happen to buy a few things overseas (who doesn't?), it helps to leave a little extra baggage room for those. Pack some laundry wash strips (which can be cut and divided for multiple loads), and wash/dry in your room... or use a coin-op nearby, if that's an option.

2. Do Your Own Homework. Look for recommended hotel, air and car rental sites -- like this site. Your savings will usually be proportionate to the work you put in. Compare several options, including venere and Kayak, and also Google for the actual site because savings and/or special deals may be available only on their own website.

Don't be a glutton!

3. CONTROL THOSE FOOD EXPENSES: For some folks, an all-inclusive  experience might be Savings... but for those of us who perhaps eat and/or drink a bit lighter, we avoid walking into the "tourist" themed food options and instead look to keep at least lunch OR dinner on the cheap. Finding one or two good bargain places to eat and repeat-visiting gives you the chance to try out more of the menu, as well as managing the flow of your cash. Find the places that the "locals" like by searching in forums -- usually great food at much lower prices -- plus the "authentic local flavor". Such options are both entertaining & priceless.

4. LEARN (AT LEAST SOME OF) THE LANGUAGE! A quick 6-month study (and using Internet TV to "get your ears" for a new tongue as well) can pay huge savings dividends. Ditto for using Google Translate or other tools to break down native-language sites when there is no English option... or even, sometimes, when there is.

NATAS Fair 2009

NATAS Holidays 2009
Event Date: 28 - 30 August 2009 (Fri - Sun)
Time: 10am - 9.30pm
Venue: Singapore Expo Halls 4 & 5
Admission Charges: Adult S$3.00
Children below 12yrs - FOC

Be it an adventure, an exotic getaway or a romantic sojourn, NATAS Holidays 2009 brings together expert travel specialists, tour operators and national tourist organizations to present to you popular and unique holiday experiences around the region and the world.

Especially for visitors with a passion to discover new experiences in travel, culture, adventure, shopping and culinary delights, visit Singapore Largest Travel Fair, NATAS Holidays 2009 from 28-30 August 2009 at Singapore Expo, Halls 4 & 5 to book your dream holiday!

BIG Discounts!!

With the economy on the mend, travel agents are hoping Singaporeans will snap up travel packages the way they have been buying condominium apartments.

Organisers hope to draw 70,000 people and hit $50 million in sales. The fair held in February attracted 56,000 visitors and made a total of $45 million.This new round of travel promotions, which accommodation, may look similar to those offered at the earlier fair when the economy was at its worst.

For more information, please log on to http://www.natastravelfair.travel/or contact the events department at events@natas.travel.

Top Ten Beach Holidays for Families

Boy having a thrilling time chasing the pigeons near the beach in Durban, South Africa.

Read more about them http://www.relax.com.sg/relax/news/107210/Top_beaches_for-kids.html


Source: Relax@AsiaOne