Archive for April, 2010

7 Interesting Singapore Attractions For Kids

Singapore is a jewel of a city in Southeast Asia a great place for families to visit and enjoy together. With a unique blend of attractions and things to do Singapore is an exciting place to visit. Allow me to show you seven of the top Singapore attractions for children and their families.

Singapore Ducktours Enjoy this wonderful time of traveling both on land and over the water all without having to leave the Duck! The Duck was used in the Vietnam War and is now used to show visitors some of Singapore’s historic landmarks such as the Merlion Park Clifford Pier and the Esplanade.

Underwater World Singapore This is an aquarium and so much more! You’ll walk through an incredible 83mlong tunnel where you’ll have sharks fish and rays swimming around and above you. Touch and feed rays first hand at the Ray of Fun pool. Feed fish at The Mystical Anti Gravity Interactive Concept Tank through a hole in the middle of a waterfilled tank. You’ll scratch your head and ask ‘Why doesn’t the water flow out?’ At the Dolphin Lagoon the whole family will enjoy meeting very special IndoPacific Humpback Dolphins that are actually pink!

Singapore Zoo The Singapore Zoo is an experience you’ll never forget. You’ll have the opportunity to see several species of birds reptiles fish and mammals in this “open” zoo. There are over 315 animal species here! A walk through The Fragile Forest will make you feel as though you’re actually in the rainforest. Enjoy breakfast with an orangutan a reticulated python or the Oriental smallclawed otter. You’ll also see several threatened species of animals with their babies that were born and raised in the Singapore Zoo.

Singapore Science Centre Which child doesn’t enjoy getting wet? Your children can enjoy more than 11 handson exhibits at the Singapore Science Centre’s Waterworks. Once you’ve all dried off in the Giant Dryer enjoy the stunning Kinetic Garden with over 35 interactive exhibits showing how energy changes from one form to another. After that visit the OmniTheatre and watch a spectacular film on the fivestorey high and 23mwide screen.

Jurong Bird Park If you love birds this is the place for you! In this huge walkin aviary there are over 1000 brightly coloured lorikeets flying around freely for you to enjoy and feed from the central feeding tower. Jurong Bird Park boasts over 600 different species of birds totaling around 9000 birds! See bird species from Australia Africa the Antarctic and Indonesia to name a few. Two bird shows give you the chance to see macaws and hawks in action. See the entire park by panorail or on foot to experience the park at its best.

Marina City Park In South Singapore Marina City Park is right on the water and perfect for a relaxing family day. The twotiered pond with a fountain that shoots water 18 metres into the air and the children’s playground make this park a favorite with children. From Marina City Park you’ll have a spectacular view of both Singapore’s skyline and the sea.

Singapore Night Safari Get a whole new view of wildlife at the Singapore Night Safari. You can see the animals anytime from 7.30pm to midnight while walking on the trail or riding the tram. Nocturnal animals such as raccoons owls and wolves are just a few of the 120 exotic species contained in this oneofakind night zoo. So don’t miss this experience.

Children of all ages and their parents will love visiting Singapore and creating memories that will last a lifetime. There is so much to see and do that you might have to return again another time!

About the writer:  Gabriel Tan writes for eTour Singapore a resource for planning enjoyable Singapore travel.

5 Things To Consider When Planning Your Cruise

A cruise vacation is one of the most exciting activities for adventurous people. They prefer to explore different regions of the world rather than spending their time at home doing boring hobbies.

Going on a cruise vacation is more than a lifetime experience for them. Every time they go they get that satisfying feeling of experiencing different parts of the world.

Going on a cruise vacation will take your breath away! It is both a fascinating and engaging event for vacationers.

There is a lot of competition amongst the cruise ships. You will hear many things about what services they will offer to you. Because of this competition the cruise ships have to present you with the best possible amenities.

Before going on your cruise vacation there are many things you need to consider. The primary things you need to figure out are the expenses the cruise destination and the packaging.

As long as everything goes smoothly a cruise will always bring you enjoyment. You should have a plan. Planning out everything in advance will save you from all the hassles. Besides a cruise it meant to be a relaxing and rewarding experience.

Planning is very important. Here are some things to help you out to ensure that your cruise will be a satisfying experience:

Find a package that will meet your needs There are packages for single travelers as well as group travelers. Depending on the package rates will vary.

If you are interested in a group package be sure and make some inquiries into what’s available. Depending on your preference many of the cruise lines offer several discounts.

Length of the cruise This is a very important thing to include in your planning. Decide on how long your cruise vacation will be. Will it be for just a couple days or a couple weeks?

For a more thorough experience look for a cruise that lasts a month or longer.

Itineraries A cruise vacation is more exciting if you get to visit your most favored places in the world. Whether you want to spend your time alone or with your family be sure to decide on which destination will fulfill your desires.

If you want to take your children along choose a cruise destination that will enchant and excite them. Also be sure to choose a cruise line that accommodates children.

Then again if you have been going on cruises for several years choose a destination that you have not visited before.

Cruise line To learn about the amazing services that a particular cruise line offers do your research and find out more. The easiest way to go about doing this is by surfing the net and visiting the websites of the different cruise lines.

What you need to be looking for in a cruise line is the fare if it’s affordable and the services and amenities it offers.

Ports Make sure you plan your budget depending on which ports you plan to visit. To avoiding spending extra amounts of money make sure that the ports are accessible.

By getting yourself organized and planning your cruise vacation in advance your trip will be a much more rewarding experience. Cruising requires careful planning so that you can do everything you want to do without the headache when you it comes time to book your cruise.

If a cruise vacation is in your yearly plans don’t visit the same destinations year after year. For instance take your next cruise by visiting one of the more unconventional destinations.

Have an open mind.

Do not limit yourself by booking the same package every year. When going on yearly cruises one of your goals should be to experience different cultures and destinations.

Your cruise vacation can be a remarkable one. Proper planning will ensure that your cruise will be an unforgettable journey for you and your family as well as those who may come along with you.

Have fun

Christian Baligad

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5 Things I Hate About Flying

A week ago I cant seem to remember why I hate taking business flights so much. Now everything is all going back to me. I am here in a crowded passenger lounge somewhere in United States waiting for my next plane to arrive. With my laptop on hand I am trying to entertain myself in this crowded airport. Even with my stale temper I could not help but smile at the interesting variety of people anxiously waiting for their flights today.

Take for instance my seatmates. On my right is a group of teenage backpackers out to explore and I quote the Australias great terrain. On my right is Kylie the youngest of the four children of Mr. Smith a real estate agent from Pennsylvania. Kylie has been investigating me for minutes now; asking questions regarding my work boyfriend and dog. Mr. Smith on the other hand has been convincing me to invest in Pennsylvania.

I have the biggest urge to dismiss them rudely. Nonetheless my goodnatured self got the better of me. I really do not know why but I am particularly clammy and irritated today. Well maybe because my flight has been delayed for almost three hours.

I am fervently wishing that I am anywhere but in this crowded and noisy airport. Dont get me wrong I am not an antisocial persona that people avoid. I am gleeful and friendly most of the time. It is just that business traveling really gets into me. There are about a million reasons why I hate flying but I will like to share the top 5 reasons why I hate taking business flights.

Number 1: Irritable seatmates. My business flights usually take a couple of hours and unfortunately for me I always end up sitting with a beefy snoring guy that occupies my whole space. Despite my intense desire to get some shuteye so to clear my thoughts of the things I have to do when I reach my destination I always feel restless after a flight.

Number 2: Shared Lavatories. I want clean lavatories not smelly ones utilized by just about anyone in the plane. Sometimes there are gross people who leave their business on the lavatory. They dont have the decency to make sure its flushed.

Number 3: Annoying flight crews. Some aircraft staffs are downright rude intentionally ignoring my requests for water or food. They pretend that they could not hear me. Despite the polite words they act like I am badmouthing them in front of their faces.

Number 4: Uncomfortable seats. Maybe God has been displeased with me that is why I often get the broken chair with no recliners or armrest.

Number 5: Delayed Flights. Need I say more? We all agree there is nothing pleasing abut delayed flights.

But then I have read that there is a new innovation in business traveling. These are the UltraLight Jets. These beauties promise comfortable luxurious flights at an attainable price. UltraLight Jets or microjets even very light jets are small jet aircraft featuring a singlepilot operation with about 48 people capacity. It weights less than 10000 pounds 4540 kilograms which is comparatively lighter than the average business jets. UltraLight Jets cost from a million to three million dollars. Its a great investment for those who have a million to spare. It can definitely save you from the things mentioned below.

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About the writer:  Rae is a travel writer and contributor for various sites like stockholm.net and getcheapdrugs.com