Singapore most expensive city in the world

It is official : The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) has confirmed what we terribly feel in the Lion city : Singapore is the most expensive city in the world to live in. Singapore jumped five places from No 6 in 2013 to top this year’s list after rising in the list in recent years. Singapore was ranked just 18th most expensive city in the world in 2004 in the EIU's Worldwide Cost of Living Survey.

The Republic’s strong currency, which has appreciated about 40 per cent over the past decade, combined with soaring utility bills and the high cost of car ownership contributed to Singapore’s rise in the list, according to the EIU. Singapore is also the most expensive place in the world to buy clothes.

Paris, Oslo, Zurich and Sydney also made the top five of the EIU list. Tokyo, the most expensive city to live in for 2013, fell to joint sixth place alongside Caracas, Geneva and Melbourne. At No 10 is Copenhagen.
Source : Singapore now the world’s most expensive city: Economist

Singapore is the most expensive city in the world.

What to eat in Malacca?

Penang may be Malaysia’s unofficial food capital but Malacca’s cuisine isn’t particularly unknown. Home to a thriving Baba Nyonya culture (descendents of 15th and 16th-century Straits Chinese settlers who married local Malays), Malacca’s food scene has been thoroughly saturated by the Peranakan culture. Curries are lighter than Indian ones, vegetables are flavoursome and meats are neither spicy nor bland making Nyonya cuisine perfect for first-time visitors.

If you are planning to visit Malacca, you may also want to check our where to stay in Malacca post.

Nyonya Food 

Malacca’s Nyonya fare is the original and most authentic of the country’s Peranakan cuisine. Heavily influenced by Chinese and Malay ingredients, some of the most common ingredients in Nyonya cuisine are coconut milk, lemon grass, turmeric, screw pine leaves, chillies and sambal. Besides main meals, Malacca’s Nyonya pineapple tarts are uniquely popular – sinfully delicious, there are many stores scattered across Malacca’s landscape selling these pastries and locals will happily point you in the direction of their favourite stores if you ask them. Try San Shu Gong Food Industries’ (Jonker Street) heavenly double-buttered tarts.

Satay Celup 

A Malaccan institution, satay celup is a fondue-style meal with skewered raw and semi-cooked meats (such as chicken, beef, pork and seafood) that are cooked in a communal pot of scalding hot, thick peanut-based gravy. Besides the meats, there’s also a variety of vegetables including tofu, kangkung and more for customers to choose from. The restaurant prepares the skewered meats and vegetables and stores them in huge refrigerators – customers select their satay and then dip it into the boiling sauces to stew. The best places (Restoran Capitol, Restoran Ban Lee Siang) feature thicker, nuttier sauce than that of other places.

Chicken Rice Ball 

The state’s unofficial signature dish, this meal comprises rice, cooked in chicken stock, and moulded into golf ball-sized balls and served with delicious steamed chicken in soy sauce. It’s a simple dish yet it receives rave reviews, in large part due to its relative non-spiciness as well as subtle-yet-strong flavours. The best chicken rice ball restaurants are usually busy during lunchtime and dinner (the queues are well worth it though), so you’ll have to arrive early if you want to grab a table. Try Kedai Kopi Chung Wah and Hoe Kee (Jalan Hang Jebat) – they serve up some of the best chicken rice balls in the state.

Nyonya Food

Ikan Bakar 
Don’t leave Malacca without trying the ikan bakar (literally burnt fish in Malay). This grilled seafood dish has roots in Indonesia but the smoky flavour remains the same wherever you go. The fish (stingray) is marinated for hours with spices and sambal belacan (anchovy and chilli paste) and then grilled to perfection with banana leaves over a charcoal fire; a variation of this dish uses sotong (squid). It’s topped with healthy lashings of sambal sauce and sliced shallots; though it’s said to be a street snack (usually found with hawker stalls), in Malacca there are a few restaurants that specialize in it.

Fried Oysters

Best eaten piping hot, fried oysters are a favourite Chinese dish with Teochew/ Fujian origins and you’ll see this dish sold in almost all seafood restaurants, hawker centres and pasar malams in Malacca. Shucked oysters are stir fried with scrambled eggs, sliced onions, diced garlic, chives, chilli paste and soy sauce – the result is a soft, sticky and flavoursome dish. The best place to grab a plate is the Jonker Walk night market – the cook who stir-fries the oysters in a large wok (on the spot) will take requests – so you can tell him if you don’t want the dish too spicy and he’ll be more than willing to oblige.

Durian Cendol

The sinfully-sweet cendol is a quintessential part of Malacca’s street food culture. Made from coconut milk, lots of gula Melaka (palm sugar) and served with red beans, glutinous rice, grass jelly, creamed corn and pandan-flavoured worm-like ‘jellies’ (made from rice flour and dyed with green food colouring), cendol’s relative popularity makes it easy to find. You’ll come across an array of variants, the most popular one in Malacca being durian cendol. You would think that the durian-flavoured shaved ice drink would be an acquired taste but visitors say that after their first bowl, they’re left craving more.

Roti John

Essentially an omelette sandwich, Roti John is a popular street side snack (Malays are especially partial to it) in Malacca. Minced chicken, diced onions, eggs and diced red and green chillies are fried, then spread on a baguette loaf with tomato and chilli sauce and then grilled. Variations of this dish use beef, mutton and sardines. The seaside strip of Pantai Kundur plays host to more than a few hawker stalls that are Malacca’s roti john specialists.

Nasi Lemak

Malaysia’s official national dish, nasi lemak is so popular even the Chinese and Indians serve their own versions. At its very basic, nasi lemak comprises a plate of white rice cooked with coconut milk and pandan leaves. Accompanying it is sambal (anchovy, onion and chilli paste), an egg (boiled or fried), salted anchovies, cucumber slices and peanuts; popular complementary side orders include fried, curry or rendang chicken or beef. Locals say that this dish can be eaten no matter the time of day but tourists should be careful as the sambal can be rather spicy – keep a glass of ice water nearby when you dig in.

Where to shop in Bangkok?

Shopping in Bangkok is a day-and-night activity that runs parallel with the best in the West, while also giving a flavour of the cultural uniqueness of the East. Work your way through these experiences, and you’ll soon come to realise why Bangkok is such a famous shopping hub.

If you are planning to visit Bangkok, you may also want to check our where to stay in Bangkok post.

Bangkok Shopping Malls
In a city blessed with some of the world’s most sumptuous malls, how do you choose? Do you want bargains galore? Go to MBK. After the biggest and most trendy? CentralWorld is your ticket. How about classy? Make your way to The Emporium. Of course, if glamour makes you go wobbly at the knees, you will already have found Siam Paragon – the epitome of high-class Bangkok.

Chatuchak Weekend Market 
The market of all markets, Chatuchak Weekend Market is the ultimate. You will be amazed by its sprawling size, but perhaps even more so by the unbelievable variety of wares. Stumble across anything from vinyl records, beads, suits of armor to a live seahorse! Haggling is encouraged – just do so politely. Possibly the most exhilarating, chaotic and lively shopping experience that can be had anywhere in the world.

Asiatique the Riverfront 
Asiatique has successfully combined two of the most popular shopping experiences in the city: a night bazaar and a mall. Ten minutes downriver from Saphan Taksin BTS station this once-bustling international trade port has been transformed, with over 1,500 boutiques and 40 restaurants housed under a huge replica warehouse complex.

Siam Square 
Siam Square, like the city in which it is located, is an area of contrast. In essence it is the hub of all things cool, an individual expression point where styles are both shaped and surface (and resurface). Siam also holds claim to being the most expensive place to rent land in Bangkok. It is to the City of Angels, what Bond Street is to London and Fifth Avenue to New York.

Open: 10:00-22:00 

Location: Rama 1 Road opposite Siam Paragon 

How to get there: Take the BTS to Siam station

SiamParagon

After-Dark Shopping 
In most cities nighttime means closing time. Not so, here in Bangkok. Come dusk, Khao San Road teems with unkempt travel wear. And Patpong Market’s tarpaulin covered stalls – each brimming with counterfeits or exotica - don’t even kick into life until the area’s office workers are tucked up in bed. Just two examples, among several, of Bangkok’s love affair with the after-dark shop.

Best time to go: after 20:00 

How to get there: taxi (Khao San), BTS Saladaeng (Patpong)

Pantip Plaza - Computer Shopping Mall 
An aspiring techno-geek? Then Pantip Plaza is your heaven on earth. Looking for a new mobile, notebook or the latest gadget? That’s right, Pantip. Packed from floor to ceiling with stalls and shops selling all kinds of computer, electronic paraphernalia and even hard-to-find camera lenses, make sure to allow enough time to explore this bustling indoor IT mall. 

Best time to go: 10:00 - 21:00 (every day). 

How to get there: From BTS Chidlom, either hire a tuk-tuk/taxi or walk ten minutes down Ratchadamri Road past Central World on your left, over the Saen Saeb canal and then left on Phetburi Road. Walk about two blocks, and Pantip Plaza should be on your left.

Pratunam
Pratunam is well-known among locals as the wholesale fashion district, where street ware meets odd fashion meets tomorrow’s trends. Shopping here is fun because there’s a whole gamut of accessories to dress you up from head to toe a a bargain. The original wholesale market is outdoors, around Indra Hotel and Baiyoke Sky Hotel, while the air-conditioned malls are located across the main street.

Best time to go: morning (for outdoor shopping)

BTS: Ratchathewi, Chidlom 

How to get there: taxi, or walk about 15mins from the two BTS stations

Chinatown Market
There is something oddly kitsch, charming and nostalgic about Bangkok’s Chinatown. Walking through the many little streets you might find yourself in a market, a shophouse-lined backstreet or a crowded space jam-packed with hawkers of every ilk. Along with many gold shops, you’ll also find sacks of roasted chestnuts, sequins, feather boas, eccentric virility boosters and martial art weapons. 

Best time to go: after 17:00 MRT: Hua Lamphong 

How to get there: taxi, or walk about 10mins northwest of the MRT

How to get to Resorts World Sentosa?

Resorts World Sentosa is one of the two integrated resorts (a casino, casino hotels and non-gambling attractions sugarcoating it). It is on Sentosa Island, a popular island resort in Singapore. Resorts World Sentosa is around 10 minutes from Singapore’s Central Business District by taxi and easily accessible via buses, MRT rail system, taxis and cars.

Getting to Resorts World Sentosa by MRT

HarbourFront MRT Station is a station on North East Line (purple line) and Circle Line (yellow line). Warning: If you are coming from a central station like Dhoby Ghaut, do not take Circle Line to get to HarbourFront MRT Station. This will make you travel through a large circle around central Singapore.

Once in HarbourFront, the most convenient and the cheapest way is to get Sentosa Express mono rail from VivoCity Shopping Mall which will take you to Resorts World Sentosa (indeed it goes all the way to the beaches of Sentosa Island). Second option is a simple and nice board walk to Resorts World Sentosa from VivoCity. The covered walk-way has a very nice view. It takes around 20 minutes to walk from VivoCity to Resorts World Sentosa. You can also take a public bus RWS 8 outside VivoCity and HarbourFront Station bus stops (2 SGD).

Taking the MRT to Resorts World Sentosa

Another way to reach RWS is Cable Car. If you take it, you will land to a hill on Sentosa which is 15 minutes walk from RWS. It is pricey but the view is great.

Getting to Resorts World Sentosa by bus
There are several public buses to Resorts World Sentosa. You can take 188R Choa Chu Kang Interchange and or any 188R bus stops or 963R from Woodlands Regional Interchange and or any 963R bus stops. There are two more buses, NR1 and NR6 which goes from Marina to Yishun and Senkang.

You can take any of the ordinary public buses numbered 65, 80, 93, 188, 855, 10, 30, 97, 100, 131, 143, 145 and 166 to VivoCity and access RWS from there.

Free bus shuttle to Tourist Shuttle to Resorts World
If you are staying in Concorde Hotel, Mandarin Orchard, Grand Hyatt, Shangri-La Hotel or Orchard Hotel, you can take a free shuttle bus to Resorts World Sentosa (see Resorts World Sentosa Shuttle Orchard Route). There is another free shuttle to RWS if you are staying in Marina Mandarin, Marina Bay Sands, Summer View, Carlton Singapore or Swissotel The Stamford (see Resorts World Sentosa Shuttle Bencoolen Marina Route).

Tourist Coaches
There are tourist coaches traveling between Johor Premium Outlets and Resorts World Sentosa (2 hours).

Ten Budget Hotels in Hong Kong below US$100 per night

Both business and leisure travelers are looking for more ways to save their money on upcoming travel to Hong Kong and one of the best way to do that is to stay in a budget hotel in Hong Kong to cut cost on expensive hotel room prices. As a budget conscious traveler blog, we are happy to released a list of 10 hotels with below US$100 per night room rates. These Hong Kong budget hotels have also collected the best customer reviews and many are located near the city center and within walking proximity to MRT train stations and with their affordable room rates are a boon to both business and leisure travelers.

These budget hotels are shortlisted based on pricing and guests’ feedbacks. Many of these hotels are also located near the city center and within walking proximity to MRT train stations. Although Hong Kong hotels are known to be expensive, travelers can take relief that there are still cheap hotels to be found in Hong Kong.

Check out the ten Hong Kong hotels below US$100 here:

1)Island Pacific Hotel
With picture window views, 12-foot ceilings and a quiet West Central waterfront location, 4-Star Island Pacific Hotel is located near bus and tram to take you almost anywhere. Room rates in Island Pacific Hotel start from US$96 per night.

2) Mingle Place On The Wing
A 4-Star Hong Kong hotel in Central District (located in the heart of historic Sheung Wan), 47 room Mingle Place On The Wing offers exceptional convenience for the traveller with easy access to Hong Kong's key commercial, financial and shopping destinations. Room rates in Mingle Place On The Wing start from US$71 per night.

3) Butterfly on Morrison Boutique Hotel
Butterfly on Morrison Boutique Hotel, formerly known as only Butterfly on Morrison, is a 4-star, cozy European-style boutique hotel resides in Causeway Bay and caters mainly to international business travelers. Daily room rates start from $99.

4) Bishop Lei International House
Located in Hong Kong Central / Sheung Wan Area, 227-room and 4-Star Bishop Lei International House is near the Lan Kwai Fong area is famous for its restaurants, bars and nightlife. Room rates in Bishop Lei International House start from US$96 per night.

5) Dorsett Mongkok Hong Kong
Dorsett Mongkok Hong Kong, formerly known as Cosmo Hotel Mongkok, is a 100% smoke-free hotel in the heart of the cosmopolitan of Kowloon Peninsula, a four minute walk to the nearest Olympic subway station and a ten minute stroll to the diverse Nathan Road for restless shopping. Room rates in Dorsett Mongkok Hong Kong start from US$96 per night.

60 West Hotel is a serviced apartment stype hotel in Hong Kong.

6) Y-Loft Hostel Hongkong
3-Star Y-Loft Hostel Hongkong in Chai Wan is a nice youth hotel with reasonable price (in Hong Kong standards) and facilities. The hostel is near MRT and is easily accessible from every part of Hong Kong. Room rates in Y-Loft Hostel Hongkong starts from US$99 per night.

7) Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong
4-Star Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong in Wanchai is close to Causeway bay shopping area and MRT station. Time Square, one of the biggest shopping mall in Hong Kong, is walking distance away. Room prices in Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong starts from US$81 per night.

8) Hotel de Edge by Rhombus
4-Star Hotel de Edge by Rhombus in Hong Kong Central / Sheung Wan Area is near Sheung Wan metro station, or if you prefer the buses and trams, a short walk from Deveux Road where there are numerous stops. Room prices in Hotel de Edge by Rhombus starts from US$99 per night.

9) Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong
This 4-Star hotel is only an 8-minute walk or 5-min ride from Times Square and the Causeway Bay MTR station. It also offers shuttle service to many major shopping areas including Times Square, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, IFC Mall and Airport Express Line Hong Kong Station, and other parts on the Hong Kong Island. Room rates in Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong starts from US$92 per night.

10) 60 West Hotel
4-Star 60 West Hotel is in Hong Kong Central / Sheung Wan Area is an new (opened in 2011) modern serviced apartment style hotel minutes away from the Sheung Wan MTR, Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, bus stops, and bus terminals. Room rates in 60 West Hotel starts from US$92 per night.

Westgate Wonderland - The largest rooftop mall playground in Singapore

Westgate Wonderland, the largest rooftop mall playground in Singapore, will be officially opening its doors on 26th February, (Wednesday). In Westgate Wonderland, your children will be able to experience and enjoy this one-of-a-kind fantasy garden themed playarea surrounded by oversized replicas of flora and fauna, a 10-metre tall tree house, and an enormous watering can that actually sprays water!

Located on level 4 of Westgate Shopping Mall in Jurong Gateway, Westgate Wonderland is open to children of all ages and free-of-charge. Other than 10-metre tall tree house and enormous watering can, there are giant insects in beautiful detail, lily pads and flowers. It has dry and wet areas and different play zones catering to children of varying age groups. Interactive elements include: a large watering can with an active spray nozzle; musical flowers with flower bud steel drums; blue bells that respond to touch with musical sounds and lights; and large flowers with spinning canopies that create a kaleidoscope of light patterns on the ground.

Doubling the fun for the little ones is the Kids Club (西城儿童俱乐部), a supervised play area for children aged four to 12 located one floor above Westgate Wonderland on Level 5. Kids Club will offer programmed activities amidst a 4,600-square foot thematic outdoor playground and an indoor clubhouse, thus creating a lively, fun and safe environment for children. Daily activities include obstacle races and treasure hunts. Thematic educational activities will be held on the weekends, such as marine life conservation workshops run by theme park S.E.A. Aquarium, arts and craft workshops by enrichment school Genius R Us, story-telling sessions by National Library Board volunteers and screenings of popular children’s films.  Housed within the Kids Club is also a reading corner stocked with books on loan from the National Library Board. Children can also look forward to group birthday celebrations every first weekend of the month.
Shoppers simply need to spend a minimum amount at Westgate to redeem their children’s free admission to the Kids Club.

Westgate Wonderland and Kids Club are among a host of family-friendly features at Westgate, which is positioned as a family and lifestyle mall. The mall is managed by CapitaMalls Asia, which is also behind the popular playgrounds at IMM Building, Sembawang Shopping Centre and Junction 8.

Westgate Wonderland - The largest rooftop mall playground in Singapore
Photo - Today Online

Raising the bar higher for the two thematic playgrounds at Westgate, CapitaMalls Asia has specially engaged the services of Adirondack Studios, an established US theme park designer whose previous work includes attractions at Universal Studios and Disneyland, such as The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Florida and the Revenge of The Mummy roller-coaster ride at Universal Studios Singapore on Sentosa. CT-Art, a Singapore-based playground specialist, partnered Adirondack Studios on developing the two playgrounds.

Apart from Westgate Wonderland, the Family Zone on Level 4 will house a wide range of retailers that cater to children’s every need. These include enrichment centres I Love Learning Achievement Centre (new to market), Stalford Learning Centre, The Ballet School and Yamaha Music School; as well as activity and well-being centres BabySPA and My Gym. Parents can also shop for toys, clothing and accessories for their little ones at Avenue Kids, Adidas Kids, Baby Elephant, Kiddy Palace, Minitoons, and Tom and Stefanie. In addition, vitamins and health foods catering to children can be purchased at Vitakids. Those seeking to capture their loved ones’ special moments can visit Flash by Morffew, an established Australian photography studio specialising in children’s photography that is setting up its first outlet in Singapore at Westgate. For a dose of literature or to grab some stationery, parents can bring their children to Borders, the well-loved lifestyle bookshop and café returning to Singapore under the management of Popular Holdings. In addition, My First Skool child care centre can be found on Level 5 of Westgate. 

AirAsia Promotion 2014: Free Seats Booking

AirAsia launched Free Seats promotion to various destinations covered by AirAsia such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and many more. By Free Seats promotion you will be able to book a seat for $0 (don’t get  excited a lot , you will pay $0 for your seats, but you will still have to pay for the taxes and charges). Booking period is from 24 February 2014 to 2 March 2014 for travel period between 1 October 2014 and 30 April 2015. This time, there are 500,000 free AirAsia seats available.

If you also book your hotel while booking the seats, AirAsiaGo will offer savings up to 75% in flights and 50% in hotels. Besides Asean countries, AirAsia X is offering low fares from RM169 (all-in, one way) on economy and RM669 on premium seats to Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Nepal and China from Kuala Lumpur.

You can free book to many destinations from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Bali, Bandung, Medan - Kualanamu, Makassar, Surabaya, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Penang, Johor Bahru, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chubu, Cebu and Manila to many destinations in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines.

Check out the full list of exciting AirAsia & AirAsia X destinations at AirAsia Free Seats Booking Promotion.

AirAsia's free seats booking promotion is a repeated and highly popular promotion. Since early 2013, AirAsia has offered this deal several time and this is the first offer of 2014. Back in April 2013, they offered 2 million free seats.

AirAsia Promotion 2014: Free Seats Booking

Jetstar promotion 2014 : Everybody's Travelling Sale is back

Singapore based budget airline Jetstar Asia is back with Everybody's Travelling Sale. Book until 3 March 2014 (11 AM) and enjoy discounted air fares to selected destinations for selected trave periods.

Sale fare prices quoted below are all one way economy Starter fares and in Singapore dollars.

Only $34 for flights to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore
Only $44 for flights to Medan - Kualanamu from Singapore
Only $58 for flights to Penang from Singapore
Only $58 for flights to Surabaya from Singapore
Only $68 for flights to Phnom Penh from Singapore
Only $68 for flights to Jakarta from Singapore
Only $78 for flights to Yangon from Singapore
Only $78 for flights to Phuket from Singapore
Only $88 for flights to Bali from Singapore
Only $88 for flights to Bangkok from Singapore
Only $88 for flights to Darwin from Singapore
Only $98 for flights to Haikou from Singapore
Only $98 for flights to Siem Reap from Singapore
Only $128 for flights to Perth from Singapore


For all the discounted cheap flights offered by Jetstar, visit Jetstar Cheap Flight Specials and Airfare Deals.

Jetstar promotion 2014 : Everybody's Travelling Sale is back

Where to stay in Bintan?

Bintan Island of Indonesia is just 20 kilometers south of Singapore and one of the most popular and nearest weekend getaway destination from Singapore. Compared to its neighbour Batam Island, Bintan is more popular and more known as family oriented holiday destination. Since there are ferries to the island from Johor Bahru, it is also a popular tourist destination for residents of this Malaysian City.

The answer to where to stay in Bintan question is quite easy for many : Bintan Resorts. This area is very different from the rest and is a man-made holiday destination on the island.

Bintan Resorts (Lagoi)
One of the best and nearest family oriented holiday destination near Singapore, Bintan Resorts cover entire northern coast of Bintan Island and is accessible from Singapore with a 45 minutes ferry ride departing from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. The area is separated from other parts of Bintan and is quite well developed in terms of tourism with its high quality beach resorts, villas and golf courses. The beaches are beautiful with white sands and most of the resorts are built to a high standard. If you are heading to here, a serene and nice holiday is guaranteed but do not expect to experience real Bintan here.

If you have time, Tanjung Pinang (the largest town in Bintan) is 2-hours drive from Lagoi where you can enjoy cheap shopping and tasty local fare.

Bintan Resorts (Lagoi) is 55 minutes ferry ride from Singapore. The largest town on Bintan, Tanjung Pinang, is just
2 hour drive from here.

Tanjung Pinang
Tanjung Pinang, on south of Bintan island, is the biggest town on Bintan Island and has ferry and speedboat connections to Batam, Singapore (40 km away), and Johor Bahru. Tanjung Pinang is a trading, shipping, shopping and tourism "seafood" center in the region. The town has many seafood restaurants, and prices are low by Singaporean (or even Western) standards.

Although the town is not the most popular place to stay in Bintan for an ordinary tourist, it is a departure point to other Riau Islands and fishing trips. For hotels in the town, you can check Tanjung Pinang Bintan Hotels page.

Trikora Beach
Trikora, on the northeastern coast of Bintan, is a long stretch of separate beaches, with beaches numbered from south to north as one to four (satu, dua, tiga, empat in Indonesian). The best known is Trikora Beach Four (Trikora Empat), which is the northernmost bit, right next to the "border" with Bintan Resorts. Bintan Agro Beach Resort & Spa is one of the most popular resorts on Bintan Island catering mostly to locals and Singaporeans.

For other hotels and resorts in Trikora, you can check Bintan Trikora Beach Hotels page.

If you are heading to Bintan from nearby Singapore, try to take advantage of many Bintan travel deals advertised on coupon sites. Most of these includes ferry plus hotel stay with some extras like shopping tours and dinner coupons.

For more details on Bintan Resorts, check our post about the place : Bintan Resorts (Lagoi).

Singapore travel deal of the day : 4D3N Stay in Tokyo - Includes Return Air Ticket by Japan Airlines

Step into the diversified world of Japan! Experience the vibrant nightlife of the city in your 4D3N stay. Enjoy your time as you spend your time as Tokyo offers you a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping and entertainment. Witness the interesting clash of cultures in the city that preserves its history even as it moves on to a bigger scale! Visit the museums, temples and gardens of Tokyo and step into a world that is frozen in time. Get away to Tokyo today!

This 4D3N Stay in Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Tokyo deal is only for $558 instead of $888 (37% OFF). Travel Period is till 31 May 2014 with some blackout days. For fine print and terms and conditions visit this Tokyo travel deals web site.

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• Return Air Ticket to Tokyo by Japan Airlines
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