Hot Korean taekwondoist actress Taemi K Kim's incredible acrobatic first pitch

This year is a year for incredible acrobatic first pitches from South Korea. Last month, hot Korean gymnast Shin Soo-ji stunned us with her incredible acrobatic first pitch and figure in tight black yoga pants. Now,  taekwondoist/actress Taemi (K Kim) 태미 stunned us with a more incredible acrobatic first pitch and equally impressive figure in shorts.

Below you can watch Tae-Mi throwing out the first pitch at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul, South Korea before the Doosan Bears game (I love slow motion). Born in 1990, Taemi is a famous actress in South Korea.

A cute, hot, young lady throwing the first pitch must be a common sight in Korean baseball. As the rest of the world smiles with joy and suprise like SK Wyvern's pitcher Chris Seddon, the South Korean players look quite unimpressed :)

Hong Kong hotel deals during Jewellery & Gem Fair

World's number one jewellery event, Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, will be held between 11 - 15 September 2013. Hosting more than 50,000 buyers and 3,500 exhibitors from around the world, the fair offers a huge variety of jewellery, gemstones, related equipment and services.

Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair is a very big event. It is held in two venues - the AsiaWorld-Expo and the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Attendees can browse an unprecedented range of products, talk with exhibitors from 22 countries, and visit the 16,000sq.m diamond pavilion, assembled under the banner of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre and the Israel Diamond Institute.

And for those that aren’t familiar with the word horlogerie, it’s simply a fancy word for watchmaking. Therefore, the First Asia Haute Horlogerie Exhibition will be showcasing some of the best, the rarest, the oldest and the most expensive watches in the world. This event – also at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre – will be held from 24-27 September. Visitors can check out displays by renowned watch artisans, browse some of the world’s top brands, and visit the Mastery of Time exhibit, which traces humanity’s history of timekeeping.

Of course, visitors don’t have to spend all their time within the confines of the two huge venues – each is located near to some of Hong Kong’s most popular attractions. AsiaWorld-Expo is located at the Hong Kong International Airport, which has easy access to the famous Tian Tan Buddha statue, the Ngong Ping cable car, markets, shops and trekking paths. An easy train journey takes guests to the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre right in the heart of Hong Kong, which has access to all the famous food, shopping, architecture and neon-lit pedestrian walkways that the city is famous for.

For fans of finely-crafted jewellery, world-class metalwork and precision mechanical engineering, these two events in one of Asia’s great cities are too tempting to avoid. To make the most of a trip, take a look at the specials on offer at these great Agoda.com hotels.


Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 5*
Book at least 14 days in advance and get enjoy 15% off. Expires December 31, 2013.

Indigo Hotel Hong Kong Island 4*
Best location – walk to the convention center! Enjoy Agoda.com’s lowest price guarantee.

Park Lane Hotel 4.5*
Book at least 14 days in advance and enjoy 15% off. Expires December 31, 2014.

L'hotel Island South 4*
Book at least 14 days in advance and enjoy 20% off. Expires December 31, 2014.

Hotel Icon 5*
Book at least 7 days in advance and enjoy 20% off. Expires December 31, 2013.

The Luxe Manor 5*
Book at least 30 days in advance and enjoy 25% off. Expires January 31, 2014.

The Vela Hong Kong Causeway Bay Hotel 4*
Book at least 21 days in advance and enjoy 20% off. Expires December 31, 2014.

Regal Hong Kong Hotel 5*
Special discount rate - 25% off. Expires December 31, 2013.

The Mira 5*
Special discount rate - 20% off. Expires December 23, 2013.
Dorsett Kwun Tong - Hong Kong 4*

Top 10 best in Asia in 2013

Travel+Leisure magazines World Best Awards are out in 2013 and in this article we have explored the best in Asia. Which are the best cities, resorts, hotels, etc. in Asia? T+L collects votes from its readers to rate.

Bangkok, capital of Thailand and tourism hub of South East Asia, has been the best city 4 years in a row both in Asia and the world. Japan's Kyoto became the second best in Asia, followed by Chiang Mai, Thailand (3), Siem Reap, Cambodia (4), and Hong Kong (5). For cities following characteristics are used in rating: Sights, culture/arts, restaurants/food, people, shopping, value (and optional: for romance).

Hong Kong fell to the 5th position all the way from 2nd in 2012. Tokyo was 6th best and Singapore was 7th best in Asia as they were in 2012. Shanghai, Seoul and Hanoi completed the top 10 best cities list.

In Asia, the best 2 islands in 2013 are from Philippines. Palawan Island stretching from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest and small island of Boracay with its stunning white sand beaches. Bali Island of Indonesia is voted as 3rd and 4th and 5th islands are from Thailand: Beautiful Koh Samui and Phuket Islands. For islands characteristics voted are natural attractions/beaches, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people, value (optional: for romance).

And let's take a look at the hotels. Which hotels are voted as best hotels in Asia? Asia hotels are voted in 2 categories: city hotels and resorts. In city hotels category, The Peninsula Hong Kong is voted as the best hotel in Asia followed by Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. Below are the Top 30 for the best city hotels in Asia in 2013:

Rank	'12	Name of the Hotel	Score
1	4	The Peninsula, Hong Kong	94.88
2	2	Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok	94.47
3	9	Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong	94.18
4	3	The Peninsula, Shanghai	94.18
5	8	Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam	93.33
6	-	The Oberoi, Gurgaon, India	93.33
7	28	The Peninsula, Tokyo	93.11
8	11	Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai	93.02
9	13	Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street, Beijing	93.00
10	1	The Peninsula, Bangkok	92.87
11	27	The Oberoi, Mumbai	92.71
12	-	Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore	92.44
13	-	Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong	91.47
14	-	JW Marriott Hotel, Bangkok	91.29
15	-	Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing	91.24
16	26	La Résidence d'Angkor, Siem Reap	91.17
17	6	Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam	91.13
18	21	Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok	91.12
19	-	St. Regis Hotel, Singapore	91.11
20	-	The Langham, Hong Kong	91.06
21	10	The Peninsula, Beijing	90.79
22	22	Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai	90.71
23	-	St. Regis, Beijing	90.67
24	-	Park Hyatt, Shanghai	90.53
25	-	Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo	90.40
26	-	Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok	90.36
27	-	JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square	90.29
28	-	The Regent, Beijing	90.25
29	-	Westin Bund Center, Shanghai	90.20
30	18	Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong	90.13

The Peninsula, Hong Kong is awarded the best city hotel in Asia crown in 2013 by T+L.

In resort category first two did not change compared to 2012 but there is a new 3rd. The Oberoi Udaivilas of Udaipur (India) is voted as the best resort in Asia in 2013 with 95.73 rating. It is closely followed by Discovery Shores of Boracay (Phillippines) (95.57 rating) and Umaid Bhawan Palace of Jodhpur (India) (95.33 rating).  Umaid Bhawan Palace has pushed The Oberoi Rajvilas ( Jaipur, India) to 4th place and  La Résidence Phou Vao (Luang Prabang, Laos) has jumped to the 5th position from 11th in 2012.

Hotels are voted for rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food, value and optional characteristics of for business, for families and for romance.

Singapore Changi Airport tops Asia’s best airports list of Agoda

Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda.com has released a list of Asia’s best airports as ranked by customers who flew into capital cities.

Airports are fascinating structures, and require a level of planning and design not unlike a small city. In this regard, a customer’s perception of whether an airport is “good” or not depends on many factors: signage, food selection, facilities for the disabled, ease of movement, rest options and even how many bathrooms there are.

Failure to plan correctly can result in expensive delays, such as when Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 5 opened in 2008 and had to content with dozens of cancelled flights and thousands of stranded passengers on its first day. Similarly, Denver Airport’s cutting-edge baggage system turned out to be a failure, costing the airport USD $1 million per month in maintenance costs until it was ultimately abandoned. When it comes to airports, details matter.

For the survey, Agoda chose 15 major Asian capitals: Bangkok, Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, New Delhi, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, Vientiane and Yangon. Travelers to these airports were asked to give it an overall rating on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent). The survey was based on over 11,000 respondents.

Unsurprisingly, Singapore’s Changi Airport came in first, with an overall rating of 4.37. Known for its hyper-efficiency and consistent investments in improvement and upgrade, it features in the top 3 of nearly every airport ranking list in the world. In 2012 Changi handled 51 million passengers. Airport Fact: For every $10 you spend in the airport you can claim a ride on the four-story indoor slide. It won’t speed up your plane, but it makes waiting a bit less boring.

Second spot with a rating of 4.13 was Hong Kong International Airport which, similarly to Changi, usually places very high on any ranking list due to its convenient transit links and high-tech design on a huge chunk of reclaimed land in the South China Sea. In 2012 Hong Kong Airport handled 56 million passengers. Airport Fact: The airport employs over 65,000 people!

Rounding out the top three is Seoul’s Incheon International Airport with a score of 4.01, which handled 39 million passengers in 2012. Interestingly, the airport holds a record that is now unbreakable – it was named the Best Airport Worldwide by the Airports Council International for a record 7 years (2005-2011), and the award was discontinued after their final win. Airport Fact: Long layover? No problem! Incheon includes a golf driving range, putting course, and even an ice skating rink with artificial ice!

Following this – just barely – was Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport with a score of 4.00. In a country of 1.2 billion people, it handled 34 million passengers in 2012, and has won several awards over the past few years for its rapid improvement. Plans are in place to allow it to handle 100 million passengers per year by 2030, quite a lofty goal. Airport Fact: If you’re tired, hit the “Nap & Massage” Lounge, which has 14 mini-rooms, each with shower & bathroom.

In fifth spot is Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, which handled 48 million passengers in 2012 after opening in 2006 (although plans for an airport in its location go back to the 1960’s). As one of the most centrally-located airports in Asia, it’s a major transit and cargo hub and, interestingly, has the tallest control tower of any airport in the world. Airport Fact: The airport’s name (pronounced soo-wanna-boom) means Golden Land, but the area it’s built on was once called Cobra Swamp.

At number 6 is Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, which handles the majority of international traffic in and out of Tokyo – a total of 33 million passengers in 2012, and is a model of efficient design and management. Airport Fact: Narita was built on land reclaimed from a large residential area, an act which triggered violent protests when the plan went into effect in the late 1960’s.

Seventh place is Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which handled 40 million passengers in 2012. Noted for its distance from the city it serves – 60 kilometers – it is also one of the largest airports in terms of area used, which encompasses largely agricultural land across 25,000 acres. Airport Fact: It’s the first airport in the region to be certified by EarthCheck, a global environmental organization that rewards sustainable environmental management practices.

Coming up next is Beijing Capital Airport, which handled a staggering 82 million passengers in 2012, second only to Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2004, the airport began construction on the gargantuan Terminal 3 to prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games. Airport Fact: Terminal 3 is the fifth largest building in the world in terms of floor area – 1.3 million sq.m!

Ninth spot is filled by Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport, which handled 28 million passengers in 2012. First opened in 1979 with a single terminal, it opened a second terminal in 2000 and a third is planned to be finished by 2018, which will be able to handle 43 million passengers. Airport Fact: In 2012, the airport handled over 1.5 million tons of freight!

And finally, rounding out our list is Phnom Penh International Airport in Cambodia, by far the smallest airport on the list with only 2 million passengers in 2012. Despite its tiny size – or perhaps because of it – Agoda.com customers thought it was one of the nicest airports in Asia. Airport Fact: Despite being about 160km from the ocean, the airport has an elevation of only 40ft above sea level!

Here, below, are the top 15 airports and their rankings.

Airport Rankings in Asia's Capital Cities
Rank	Airport Name	Avg. Customer Ranking
1	Changi International Airport	4.37
2	Hong Kong International Airport	4.13
3	Seoul Incheon International Airport	4.01
4	Indira Gandhi International Airport	4.00
5	Suvarnabhumi International Airport	3.79
6	Narita International Airport	3.69
7	Kuala Lumpur International Airport	3.56
8	Beijing Capital International Airport	3.48
9	Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport	3.38
10	Phnom Penh International Airport	3.14
11	Soekarno-Hatta International Airport	2.95
12	Tan Son Nhat International Airport	2.91
13	Yangon International Airport	2.81
14	Vientiane - Wattay Airport	2.74
15	Manila International Airport	2.36

Luxury island hotel getaways near Singapore

Singapore is a tropical island but is definitely not a beach, sea sports and nature type of tropical island destination. It is densely populated and has almost no beaches. But luckily there are some very nice island getaways from Singapore within a few hours away. We are not talking about Phuket, Koh Samui, Bali, etc. These are nearer.

Many of these relatively unknown islands offer one or more luxurious hotel accomodation which blend lavish forests and lovely beaches in a fantastic holiday. Here we have listed some of the best luxury island hotels these islands near Singapore. Some of these hotels are less than 1 hour ferry ride away!

Banyan Tree Bintan

Located in the northern coast of Bintan called Bintan resorts, Banyan Tree Bintan is just 45 minutes from Singapore by ferry but worlds apart from the busy life in Singapore. The resort is located on a hill overlooking the South China Sea and the private beach and is an all-villa resort. If you can afford it, it offers an unforgettable getaway.

Banyan Tree Bintan

Montigo Resorts Nongsa, Batam Island Indonesia
Just 45 minutes ferry ride away from Singapore, Montigo Resorts Nongsa offers a perfect gateway destination in Batam Island’s exclusive North-Eastern coast. This is an all villa resort and all villas are spacious and feature panoramic views of the beautiful sea.

Montigo Resorts Nongsa, Batam Island Indonesia

Japamala Resort by Samadhi Retreats, Tioman Island Malaysia
Tioman Island is one of the nearest and mosr popular tropical island getaway from Singapore. It can be reached by a bus + ferry ride or simply by 40 minutes flight (recommended).

5-Star Japamala Resort is the only boutique hotel on Tioman Island and the only resort in Malaysia chosen to be a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux. The rooms of this resort are surrounded by natural streams, steep cliffs, with Malay village styled villas and chalets designed to complement the surrounding natural elements. The combination of luxurious accommodations and fine dining facilities makes this resort the perfect place for a secluded getaway without compromising on comfort. Pure white beaches and gorgeous, glistening waters are just a part of the island’s charm. Guests can enjoy many activities on the island, including diving, beach combing, rock climbing and snorkelling.

Japamala Resort Seaview Sarang Villa

Datai Langkawi, Langkawi Island Malaysia

The Datai Langkawi is one of a kind. Conceived as a grand retreat, immersed in an ancient virgin rainforest, it is an icon of luxury. Its secluded villas are set on meandering paths leading down to a private bay and white sandy beaches, facing the Andaman Sea; the ultimate in peaceful perfection.

The Datai Langkawi received the Global Luxury Island Resort Award at The World Luxury Travel Awards 2012.

Datai Langkawi

Sibu Island Resort, Sibu Island Malaysia

Sibu Island is one of the nearest islands of Malaysia to Singapore which is only 3-4 hours bus drive + ferry ride away. Since it is not as big and established as Tioman, getting there on your own may be a problem but once you are there it offers a relaxed and quiet holiday destination.

Sibu Island Resort offers a quite a pleasant stay with activities like snorkeling, just lying on the beach and swimming. It is not the top notch like the other hotels in this article but offers the nearest island escape from Singapore.

Sibu Island Resort

New Bus Route to East Malaysia Such as Bus to Kuching

BusOnlineTicket.com is a one stop bus ticket online booking portal for several express buses in Singapore and Malaysia. Their coaches cover major tourist spot such as Singapore, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and even up to Thailand.

BusOnlineTicket.com is expanding their premier travel experiences throughout the Malaysian peninsula and the Borneo Island. They have now partnered with the most dependable bus companies in Kuching, Malaysia to offer travel from the Kuching bus terminal to East Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. The partnerships that make the new travel possible are with Biaramas Express, Bintang Jaya, Sipatang Express, and Bus Asia. To view the new travel options, customers can visit.

Travelers dreaming of a relaxing experience while traveling from Kuching to Pontianak, Indonesia can depend on the low prices and convenient services provided by BusOnlineTicket.com. Travelers can also search for appropriate tickets for a bus to Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, and Miri.

BusOnlineTicket.com is a website where tourists can conveniently book bus tickets for travel to numerous locations through various dependable bus operators. Travelers experience ease with the company’s user-friendly site while searching for travel that fits their needs and desires. They also experience convenience while paying for bus tickets through their various payment options, in Singapore dollars or Malaysian Ringgits. “We offer convenience to our customers by offering various payment options and not requiring travelers to print tickets for travel,” stated Bong BusOnlineTicket.com General Manager.

The online bus ticket booking company can assist with many travel needs. They offer travel guides with details on how to get to the hottest spots in Malaysia. They also offer convenience in booking hotel rooms in the hot spots. The website also includes useful links about travel throughout Malaysia and Singapore. BusOnlineTicket.com presents many tour packages to its customers that are easy to examine on their website.

Singapore beauties got wet for a good cause

In their flip-flops, shorts and tank tops 16 finalists of the Miss Singapore Beauty Pageant 2013 spent more than three hours washing luxury cars. No. this was not a photo shoot, it was actually a charity event for Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf).

There were of course many picture taking and the media was also there. They scrubbed until the cars at SADeaf were spotless. The girls spent more than three hours washing luxury cars and helped to raising just over $3,000 for SADeaf. It cost $20 to wash a car but drivers were encouraged to give more. You may have missed the event but if you want to donate money to the SADeaf, you can use their e-donation page here.

A week ago, the contestants of Miss Singapore Beauty Pageant 2013 took part take part in a flash mob in Orchard Road led by reigning queens, Miss Valentane Huang (Miss United Nations International 2012/13), Miss Rocher Ang (Miss Singapore Chinese World 2012) and Miss Florence Lim (Miss Singapore Global Beauty Queen 2012). The girls grooved to famous tunes from KPOP singers such as 4 minute, f(x), Big Bang and PSY outside Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City and Mandarin Gallery.

Below is the charity car wash events video.

Fire & Ice Watch and Jewellery Exhibition at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is setting the stage for its largest watch and jewellery event to date this August with Fire & Ice, A Watch and Jewellery Exhibition.

From 16 to 25 August 2013, shoppers will be treated to a splendid display of the world’s most coveted gems and timepieces from close to 30 world-class brands. These exquisite masterpieces, all of which are limited edition and one-of-a-kind, will also feature several stunning debuts in Asia.

Aptly named Fire & Ice, this exhibition will unveil the fiery passion that each of these fine timepieces embody, as well as reflect the cool splendour of these brilliant precious stones. This year, participating brands are Blancpain, Breguet, BVLGARI, Chaumet, Chopard, Franck Muller, Hermès Watch Boutique, Hublot and IWC Schaffhausen Boutique, Jaeger-LeCoultre, LONGINES, Mikimoto, Montblanc, OMEGA, Piaget, RADO, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Sarcar, Sincere Fine Watches, Studio Parmigiani, TAG Heuer Boutique, Tiffany & Co. and Vacheron Constantin.

Mr. John Postle, Vice President of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, said, “With close to 50 watch and jewellery boutiques under one roof, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands continues to boast one of the leading collections of fine watches and jewellery in Southeast Asia. We are very pleased to be the preferred destination for these leading retailers to debut some of their most extraordinary pieces here at The Shoppes.”

“In addition to our numerous luxury flagship stores and exquisite boutiques, we believe Fire & Ice will complete the ultimate shopping experience for our guests, by giving them a rare glimpse into the world of timeless craftsmanship and artistry.

Forming the centrepiece of Fire and Ice is the world debut of the Vacheron Constantin Malte Regular Tourbillon High Jewellery watch. Featuring an 18K white gold case set with 274 baguette-cut diamonds, a sapphire glass back and a diamond paved dial, this one and only piece in the world will only be available at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

Chopard has put together its most stunning collection to date with the limited edition Imperiale Jewellery & Timepiece. Inspired by the Imperiale age, this collection radiates an aura of timeless chic, marrying simplicity with sophistication and sensuality.

The luxury watch and jewellery maker will also mesmerise shoppers with its magnificent hummingbird necklace created in white gold set with 18.68 carats worth of pink sapphires, 3,424 white diamonds, 710 tsavorites and 244 amethysts. This brilliant creation features an intricate pink hummingbird drinking from a flower in reminiscent of spring time, and is exclusively available at The Shoppes.

The daring vision of Roger Dubuis has brought the virtues of an art form to fine watchmaking, balancing technical excellence with a striking design. The Excalibur 45 Double Skeleton Tourbillon reveals the beauty of the complication that has become a signature of the brand: a double flying tourbillon, in a skeleton structure.

The newest addition to The Shoppes’ luxurious retail offerings is Studio Parmigiani’s first standalone boutique in Southeast Asia. The luxury watchmaker will unveil the limited edition Bugatti Super Sport – The Hour Glass Exclusive. Encased in 18 carat white gold and polished with black ADLC coating and satin a finish, there are only 10 pieces of this in the world.

The lavish diamond and sapphire creations by Tiffany & Co. direct from its New York studio add to the enthralment of Fire & Ice. This glamorous collection of jewels that celebrate the 1920s Jazz Age makes the ultimate adornment for the red carpet and elegant soirees.

Fire & Ice, A Watch and Jewellery Exhibition will be held at the Grand Colonnade South, Bay Level (L1) of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands from 10am to 10pm and is accessible to all shoppers.

Resort World Sentosa Halloween Horror Nights 2013

Launched in 2011, Resort World Sentosa Halloween Horror Nights returns for the third time in 2013 with even more thrills and frights set amid original storylines. As being Singapores and regions largest Halloween event, three vengeful sisters take centre-stage at Halloween Horror Nights 3 this October and November – banished witches reincarnated and reunited as the Daughter of the Undead, the Maiden of the Opera and the Crone of the Forest.

The visitors will journey through three intricate haunted houses and three other scare zones. The houses of horrors include a ghostly voyage aboard Adrift in New York zone; and in the Lost World zone, a bloodbath massacre trail at the Chinese Opera Academy amidst Songs of Death, as well as the cursed house of Possessions, where spirits of  the owner’s collections take over the dilapidated home.

Halloween Horror Nights 3 runs for 10 nights over four weekends, from 11 – 12 October, 18 – 19
October, 25 – 26 October and 31 October to 3 November 2013, from 7pm to 1am each evening. The
theme park will close earlier on event nights at 5.30 pm during this period.

Currently, there is a deal running for this popular event: You can test your nerves at Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 3 at Resorts World Sentosa for only $60 onward for one admission ticket. Deal includes $15 F&B Voucher and $5 Retail Discount Voucher.

Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 3 at Resorts World Sentosa Deal

This is not an event for children and it is not advised to take children below 13 to take to Halloween Horror Nights.

Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event and is not included with regular day admission to the theme park. Early-bird special tickets, priced at S$60 (usual price S$68), was available from 1 August onwards. To enhance the experience of the scare fest, guests can choose to skip the lines with the premiere experience of a R.I.P Tour, escorted by a personal guide. The limited R.I.P Tour packages are available at S$198, on a first-come-first-served basis.

A special Frequent Fear Season Pass will also be introduced. Pass holders can revisit the event as many times as they like, on six of the 10 event nights (except 25, 26 Oct and 1, 2 Nov) at a price of S$118. Special pricing is also available for Resorts World Sentosa hotel guests, corporate and bulk purchases, Universal Studios Singapore Annual Pass holders and daytime theme park guests. RWS invites members enjoy an exclusive ticket price of S$54, as well as a priority admission into the park.

For the third installment of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore, beware of the evil trio –
three banished witches reincarnated and reunited as (L-R) the Maiden of the Opera, the Daughter of the Undead
and the Crone of the Forest.

Ms. Andrea Teo, Vice President of Entertainment at Resorts World Sentosa, said: “Halloween Horror Nights has garnered a strong following since it started, and we will get fans to come back for more by bringing horror closer to heart. In fact, we are introducing more Asian scare elements this year, which local and regional visitors can identify with. Coupled with more event nights and longer hours stretching beyond midnight, this installment of Halloween Horror Nights will be a fright fest like no other” says, Vice President of Entertainment at Resorts World Sentosa, Ms. Andrea Teo. "Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore has grown to be synonymous with original sets that immerse guests in intricate horror encounters. From creative set design and props to costumes and make-up, the creative team behind this blockbuster production has taken past installments into account and is ready to up the scare ante even more."

A seasonal Monster Rock Show special will also debut at the theme park this October, with new song
and dance presentations specially choreographed for Halloween. Monster Rock Halloween Edition will be staged on event nights, and other selected rides and attractions will also be operating, including TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle and Shrek 4-D Adventure.A new microsite will also be launched at www.halloweenhorrornights.com.sg, giving fans an exclusive peek into the event experience. This site will include interactive games uncovering the tragic tales behind the three sisters, as well as detailed descriptions of each scare zone and a survival guide to Halloween Horror Nights 3.

Where to stay during Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2013?

Finding accommodation in Singapore over the F1 weekend can be a challenging prospect, but BudgetHotels.sg has released a new Singapore F1 hotel guide which includes a list of recommended trackside hotels with best view and budget hotels near the circuit for racing fans to book their hotel accommodation early.

The Singapore F1 hotel guide, prepared by Danny Lee who created BudgetHotels.sg, is a great resource for F1 enthusiasts. The guide offers recommendations on which trackside hotels to stay so racing fans can watch the heart-thumping race “live” from the comfort of their own rooms. Fans who are on the lookout for affordable accommodation can also experience the thrill of the race as the hotel guide shares a list of several budget hotels that are within walking distance to the F1 street circuit.

“As in previous years, the F1 Singapore 2013 Grand Prix is Asia’s biggest motor-sports event. Thousands of F1 fans from countries such as UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand are expected to come to the race. Due to the abundance of cheap airfares, visitors from neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia will also fly in for the event. As such, hotels near the F1 race track are expected to be in extremely high demand and fully booked during the race weekend,” commented Danny Lee of BudgetHotels.sg.

The 2013 F1 Singapore event will be held on 20th to 22nd September 2013.
Have you thought of where to stay? 

Scheduled from 20 to 22 September 2013 (Friday to Saturday), this year’s F1 Singapore promises something for everyone. While the race is the climax of the weekend, fringe events that are held alongside the race also make for an action-packed weekend for all attendees.

The F1 Singapore Concert 2013 is another reason F1 fans and concert-goers need to book their hotels early. Heading the upcoming F1 concert line-ups are international A-list stars such as Rihanna, Justin Bieber, The Killers (UK), Big Bang (Korea), Tom Jones and Owl City. Fans of these singers and bands are also expected to make a beeline to Singapore to catch their idols in action.

Added Danny Lee, “Fans of the star-studded headliners who are attending the three-day concert will help drive up the demand of hotel rooms during the weekend race. We strongly recommend visitors to make their travel plans earlier and book their accommodation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.”

To check out the new Singapore F1 hotel guide, please visit http://www.budgethotels.sg/where-to-stay-during-f1-singapore/.