For an amazing wildlife experience near Melbourne, we took a day long trip (from noon to night) with Gray Line to Phillip Island. Our tour package (A$202/adult) includes a visit to Churchill Island heritage farm, Seal Watching eco-cruise and the world famous Penguin Parade in the late evening. Seal Watching Cruise To witness the world’s…
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Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium is a premier tourist attraction not be missed if you wish to embark on an exciting journey to explore the world of Antarctica and get intimate with exotic marine creatures — up close and personal. Accolades received by Melbourne Aquarium: 2010 Victorian Tourism Awards – Merit: Best Major Tourist Attraction2009 Victorian Tourism Awards…
Sightseeing in Melbourne
Melbourne is three hours ahead of Singapore during daylight saving period (+1hr). By the time our flight arrived at the airport, it was past 8 a.m. Crown Metropol is so conveniently located that we just have to grab a map from the helpful reception before stepping out of the luxury hotel to navigate around the…
Crown Metropol @Melbourne
Last December, we visited Melbourne for a familiarisation trip and flew on JQ 8, Jetstar’s inaugural Singapore-Melbourne direct flight. Where to stay For two nights, we put up at Crown’s newest hotel, Crown Metropol that officially opened in April 2010. The property is conveniently located within short walk to Crown Entertainment Complex (with a casino),…
Singapore: Bugis Street
The Past and Present of Bugis Street The Old Bugis Street; as most would know painted a picture of Western tourists and seamen thronging the street; a coterie of sexily-dressed transvestites was the main tourist attraction while peddlers travelled on foot with push carts that served cheap eats and trinkets. Those were the heydays when…
Ya Kun Kaya Toast 亞坤
An interview with Mr Adrin Loi, the executive chairman of Ya Kun. Founded in 1944, Ya Kun has revolutionized the eating of kaya toast and runny egg in Singapore. “About 10 over years ago, kaya toast was not so well-known. Over the last 5 years, everybody knows about kaya toast. It’s something the local must…
Singapore: Resorts World Sentosa
Perched on Singapore’s holiday island of Sentosa, Resorts World Sentosa envisions becoming a leading family destination globally. A US$4.4 billion casino-entertainment resort spanning 49 hectares, it’s teeming with attractions including the newly launched Universal Studios theme park, Maritime Xperiential Museum and the world’s largest Marina Life Park that are slated to open in 2011. Resorts…
Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Touted as Asia’s most remarkable entertainment destination, Marina Bay Sands, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp., has propelled Singapore’s business, leisure and entertainment scene to the next level. The US$5.5 billion integrated resort offers a luxury hotel comprising of three 55-storey towers capped by the Sands SkyPark that incorporates a 150-metre infinity swimming pool,…
Royal Caribbean: Onboard
Thanks to Royal Caribbean and OMY, I had a once-in-a-life-time very memorable voyage aboard Legend of the Seas. Simply put, we had a blast! Throughout the 5 days 4 nights cruise adventure, every day was chock full of activities. From strangers, we became kakis aka buddies, took loads of photos, wined and dined, went on…
Phuket island tour
At midday, Legend of the Seas docked near Patong Beach and we had to take a boat to get onshore. Bustling with tourists and locals alike, the streets are lined with numerous market stalls, restaurants and bars. Patong Beach is the most popular beach resort for party and nightlife on Phuket. My shore excursion includes…
