ibis Singapore On Bencoolen
170 Bencoolen Street, Singapore, 189657, Singapore, 800 1205131 (Singapore Toll Free) +1-817-524-0058 (From abroad)
Family hotel with restaurant, near Chinatown Heritage Center
Main amenities
- 538 guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Computer station
- Convenience store
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in the lobby
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
What’s around
- Heart of Singapore
- Chinatown Heritage Center (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Peranakan Museum (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- National Museum of Singapore (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Raffles City (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Esplanade Theatres (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
Carlton City Hotel Singapore
1 Gopeng Street, Singapore, 078862, Singapore, 800 1205131 (Singapore Toll Free) +1-817-524-0058 (From abroad)
4-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Thian Hock Keng Temple
Main amenities
- 386 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast available
- Fitness center
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk safe
- Laundry service
- Conference space
What’s around
- In Chinatown
- Thian Hock Keng Temple (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Chinatown Heritage Center (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Raffles Place (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
- Boat Quay (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
- Asian Civilisations Museum (1.3 mi / 2.2 km)
PARKROYAL on Pickering
3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore, 059413, Singapore, 800 1205131 (Singapore Toll Free) +1-817-524-0058 (From abroad)
Luxury hotel with spa, near Chinatown Heritage Center
Main amenities
- 367 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
- Rooftop terrace
- Fitness center
- Valet parking
- Business center
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
What’s around
- In Financial District Singapore
- Chinatown Heritage Center (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- Boat Quay (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
- Raffles Place (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
- Thian Hock Keng Temple (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- Peranakan Museum (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
BIG Hotel Singapore200 MIDDLE ROAD, Singapore, 188980, Singapore, 800 1205131 (Singapore Toll Free) +1-817-524-0058 (From abroad)4-star hotel with restaurant, near National Museum of Singapore
Main amenities
- 308 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Self parking
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Convenience store
- Laundry service
- Concierge services
- Free newspapers in the lobby
What’s around
- National Museum of Singapore (0.4 mi / 0.7 km)
- Peranakan Museum (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Chinatown Heritage Center (1.5 mi / 2.5 km)
- Raffles City (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Esplanade Theatres (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
Carlton Hotel Singapore
76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore, 189558, Singapore, 800 1205131 (Singapore Toll Free) +1-817-524-0058 (From abroad)
Main amenities
- 940 guestrooms
- 2 restaurants
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
- Health club
- Business center
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk safe
- Snack bar/deli
What’s around
- Peranakan Museum (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Raffles City (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- National Museum of Singapore (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- Chinatown Heritage Center (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
- Esplanade Theatres (0.6 mi / 1 km)
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George, Athens
The majority of annual visitors to Greece arrive on package tours to the Greek islands and rarely get the opportunity to explore the sights of Athens, which is a pity, because despite the noise and traffic jams, it is one of the most exciting and fascinating cities in Europe. To make sure you get to see the most important sights, you can book a city tour at a very reasonable price. However, it is always wise to pre-book tours of Athens, especially if you are going to come in August. There is a wealth of scenery to enjoy in the surrounding countryside,too, so try to take in other one-day excursions out of the city. At the heart of the city, nestled at the foot of the Acropolis in Plaka, the oldest and most picturesque neighborhood in Athens. Overlooked by the glorious temple of the Parthenon, it is a maze of narrow streets running in all directions around the Acropolis
The tourist attractions in Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa:
Located on Sentosa Island off southern Singapore integrated resorts, restaurants, luxury hotels, casinos and amusement parks; is suitable destination for visit irrespective of age. You will have fun and discover the island of Singapore, the water park and the indoor artificial fish.
Instead the Club with the familiar space, lion island nation to bring you the new and exciting discoveries in the Night Safari-the first night Zoo in the world. Open since 1994, the Night Safari is the leading tourist attraction of Singapore, every year there are more than 1 million tourists visit. You can stroll along the trails, learn the habits of the animals here and see the unique animal circus. Night Safari is exciting wilderness adventure you should not ignore.
Underwater World:
Here at the Singapore visitors can admire 2500 individuals of over 250 species of marine fish. You will especially enjoy when watch this ocean fish into fish feeding daily hours: 14 h 30, 11:45 and 4:45 pm.
Cinemania: the only place of Singapore travel lets you get the strong feeling when conquering expeditions through multi-dimensional imaging technology 3D and 4D.
GRAND OF INDOCHINA CORNER & MYANMAR - 15 DAYS
HA NOI - HA LONG BAY - HO CHI MINH - TAY NINH - MY THO - SIEM RIEP - YANGON - MANDALAY - BAGAN
Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar will step by step lead you through many different paces of life. Vietnam with an ancient Ha Noi capital full of tree - lined boulevards, a bustling and dynamic but safe Ho Chi MInh city with many French architectural buildings, a Mekong Delta with many lavish green rice fields and unique rural lifestyle are all available to offer you gentle and mild emotions about a safe and peaceful country. A mysterious Seam Reap in Cambodia with Angkor Wat- an extraordinary architectural masterpiece defying time leads you to another aspect of emotions. It doesn't seem to cease there. A very mythical Myanmar with many ancient temples and magnificent Mount Popa.offers you meditative emotions about a Buddhist holy land. Travel to these countries to slow us down from too fast modern life, to enjoy deeply various tones of life.
DAY 01: HA NOI ARRIVAL
Arrive in Ha Noi - Vietnam’s vibrant capital. Transfer to your hotel. This city’s history is tied to French colonialism; its architecture, cuisine and local culture still bear evidence of the French influence.
DAY 2: HA NOI (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s house and mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, West Lake and the Quan Thanh Pagoda. Enjoy a cyclo tour of the colorful markets of the Old Quarter, the unique Temple of Literature and the splendid Ha Noi Opera House. Tonight, after dinner, enjoy a art performance of the world-famous Water Puppet Show.
DAY 03: HA NOI - HA LONG BAY - HA NOI (B, L)
Drive from Ha Noi to the picturesque Ha Long Bay to see one of the most unique and impressive landscapes on earth, with thousands of small islands and limestone cliffs, caves and caverns in emerald-green waters. Enjoy a scenic boat trip on the tranquil bay, passing tiny islands; visit one of the huge limestone caves. In late afternoon, return to Ha Noi.
DAY 04: HA NOI - HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
Depart for HCMC - a bustling city or the Paris of the Far East, which is also known by many as Sai Gon by air, After a stop at Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum, continue to the lively Ben Thanh Market. Then, head for the scenic Cho Lon District and the Chinatown district.
DAY 05: HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Tay Ninh; see the amazing Great Temple of the Caodai faith. Afterwards, continue to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network that once stretched to the Cambodian border. You’ll see remnants from the Vietnam War. In late afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 06: HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
Take a full day excursion to Vietnam’s “breadbasket” — the Mekong Delta - the tropical part of Vietnam; see the terrain change from rice fields and orchards to lush palm trees and dense rain forests. Visit the Vinh Trang pagoda and enjoy a river cruise to Dragon Island and Phoenix Island before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 07: HO CHI MINH CITY - SIEM REAP (CAMBODIA) (B)
Fly to Siem Reap; transfer to the hotel. In afternoon, visit to the Chantiers Ecoles vocational center with many different workshops such as stone sculpture and woodcarving — watch the artisans at work.
DAY 08: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT (B, L, D)
Let's discover Angkor Wat - an extraordinary masterpiece today. This sprawling city was home, at the height of the Khmer Empire, to more than one million people. Sightseeing today includes the elaborate temples of Angkor Thom and the Bayon.
DAY 09: SIEM REAP - YANGON (MYANMAR) (B)
Depart Siem Reap today on a flight via Bangkok to Yangon - the extraordinary capital city of Myanmar (formerly Burma); arrive at your hotel.
DAY 10: YANGON - MANDALAY (B, L)
Depart Yangon by air to Mandalay - home to the most important Buddhist monasteries in the country. Sightseeing includes Mahamuni Paya, Shwenandaw Kyaung and many other magnificent monasteries.
DAY 11: MANDALAY (B, L)
Drive to Amarapura the “City of Immortality;” visit the Mahagandayon Monastery. Continue to Sagaing, the country’s meditation center - home to over 3000 monks. Visit Tupayon Paya and Hsinmyashin Paya, the most famous temples in the area. Drive to the ancient city of Inwa; visit the teakwood Bagaya Kyaung Monastery. Return to Amarapura to see the U Beina’s Bridge before your return to Mandalay.
DAY 12: MANDALAY - BAGAN (B, L)
Depart Mandalay by air to Bagan. Coming here to see the breathtaking view of golden domes of over 5,000 pagodas. Bagan is the largest architectural site in Asia; most of the red and white pagodas were built in the 11th and 12th centuries. The tour takes you to the most important pagodas and markets of Bagan.
DAY 13: BAGAN (B, L)
Take a full day excursion today to Mount Popa and Salay. Mt. Popa rises from the flat surroundings of the Myingyan Plain, and is considered one of the most important worship centers in the country. In the afternoon, proceed to Salay; visit Yoke Son Kyaung Monastery, the Thar Ta Na Yaung Chi monastery and the market.
DAY 14: BANGAN - YANGON (B, L)
Return to Yangon by air. Sightseeing includes the Sule and Botataung Pagoda and the National Museum. Just before dusk, travel to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda and experience the magnificent sunset, a highlight of any visit in Yangon.
DAY 15: DEPART YANGON (B)
Departure flight back to the country.
Red Planet Makati Hotel - Philippin
E. Mercado corner F. Calderon St.,, Makati City, Philippines
Red Planet Makati offers 3-star accommodation in Makati City. It is moments from The Gramercy Residences, eateries and nightlife options.
This modern hotel offers a safe, luggage storage and a 24-hour reception. Also available to guests are a lift and a designated smoking area.
Rooms at Red Planet Makati are modern and provide a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV and cable/satellite channels. They have a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer.
Guests of Red Planet Makati can dine on international and local dishes at the in-house bar, ideally situated for a drink and a bite to eat. Guests can savour a meal at the on-site restaurant, as well as a daily breakfast.
The area surrounding the hotel is popular for its shopping. Ortigas Center, SM Mall of Asia and Cultural Center of the Philippines are around a 20-minute drive away.
General
Restaurant, Air Conditioned, Cable / Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, TV, Shower, En suite, Private Bathroom, Private Toilet, Bidet
Services
Elevator / Lift, 24-Hour Reception, Safe-Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Designated Smoking Area
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 11:00 AM
Furama City Centre ****
60 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore, 059804, Singapore, 800 1205131 (Singapore Toll Free) +1-817-524-0058 (From abroad)
Main amenities
• 445 guestrooms
• Restaurant
• Outdoor pool
• Fitness center
• Limo/town car service
• In-room childcare
• 24-hour front desk
• Air conditioning
• Daily housekeeping
• Laundry service
• Conference space
• Multilingual staff
What’s around
• In Financial District Singapore
• Chinatown Heritage Center (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
• Boat Quay (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
• Raffles Place (0.5 mi / 0.9 km)
• Thian Hock Keng Temple (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
• Peranakan Museum (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
LUXURY THAILAND - 7 DAYS
BANGKOK - CHIANG MAI
Let’s take a round of Thailand today. The journey starts at the capital Bangkok where you can explore a very Buddhism Thailand by visiting a lot of magnificent temples and pagodas such as the Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha temple... Another attraction you don’t want to miss when in Bangkok is its colourful Floating Market where you can see a very unique life style feature and purchase many kinds of tropical fruits like coconuts, rambutans, mangoes...
After Bangkok, our tour leads you to the “Rose of the North” Chiang Mai, which offers a collection of sceneries including the Elephant Camp, Orchid Farm and Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai.
Tour Viet Nam - 16 DAYS
HO CHI MINH - CAI BE - CAN THO - PHAN THIET - NHA TRANG - DA NANG - HOI AN - HUE - PHONG NHA KE BANG - QUANG BINH - HA NOI - HA LONG BAY - NINH BINH - Explore Hochiminh City with its highlights
- Take a boat to visit Cai Be & Cai Rang floating market
- Enjoy long beaches with fresh seafood
- Enjoy peaceful atmosphere of Hoi An ancient town with colourful lanterns
- Discover Vietnam's Perfume River on boat and visit Royal architectural works
- Take a boat ride along the Son river to visit spectacular Thien Duong Cave
- Enjoy a short city tour by cyclo around Hanoi
- Enjoy a boat tour on beautiful Halong Bay
- Take a rowing sampan trip through the tranquil river in Ninh Binh
10 Things To Do in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet, VietnamOh what do we tell you about Mui Ne and Phan Theit?! These tiny fishing villages are nestled between turquoise beaches that line the Eastern coast of Vietnam. The area is just 4-hour train ride away from the chaos of Ho Chi Minh City but seems like a different world altogether. There are endless reasons for visiting Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. We found it tough to choose between gorgeous sunsets, glistening beaches, surreal scenery, and picture-perfect villages but we managed to restrict ourselves to listing just 10 Things To Do in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet
1) Rent a bike
You are in Asia. This is a no-brainer. If you want to explore the area, there is no better way to do it than by renting a bike. Bike rentals in Mui Ne cost anywhere between $8-12 per day. Traffic can get crazy in this part of the world, so be careful. Bus drivers seem to be on a mission to demolish anything comes in their way. Another piece of advice – always have your helmet on or you’ll definitely be stopped by a cop which will result in a lot of discussion and eventually, bribery.
Renting a bike will give you the flexibility of exploring offbeat places in the area, discovering hidden beaches, and exploring local markets.
2) Go Quad biking at the White Sand Dunes
We’ve already introduced you to this geographical wonder in our write-up on the White Sand Dunes Of Mui Ne. If you’ve rented a bike, getting to the White Sand Dunes is a joy ride in itself. It will take you through unpaved roads and gorgeous stretches of Vietnamese countryside. Once you are there, enjoy the dunes on a quad bike – everything from gentle bumps to stomach churning bends are on offer.
The white sand dunes of Mui Ne are approximately 25 km. away from the centre of Mui Ne – once you have had your share of fun at the dunes, just walk over to the lotus pond and spend the afternoon watching the sun go down.
3) Visit the early morning fish market of Mui Ne
Mui Ne’s chaotic early morning market provides a fascinating peek into the lives of local Vietnamese fishermen. Every morning they get their catch to the shore. Their wives and family members sort out the catch and sell it to the local traders, restaurant owners, and street food vendors on the spot. It’s like a trading floor right out of a Wall Street institution. Expect to find fishing nets full of seafood, buckets overflowing with fish, shells strewn everywhere, raucous conversation, and plenty of photo-opps (It was tough to tear Vid away from the market
4) Sunrise and Sunset at Mui Ne
Early morning isn’t the only time you should visit Mui Ne. This little village is absolutely magical at sunrise and sunset. Dozens of brightly coloured boats adorn turquoise waters. Everything is bathed in a luminescent light – highly recommended!! In fact, this might be our favourite thing to do in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet.
5) Visit the Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne
Another great place to catch a gorgeous sunset are the Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne. If you don’t have the time to venture out to the White Sand Dunes, the Red ones are just a couple of kilometres from the centre and can be reached on foot as well.We still can’t get over the wonders of nature in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet – sand dunes that make you feel like you are in a desert right next to the beach?!
Read our post on the Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne for detailed information and photographs (opens in new tab)
6) The Fairy Stream
When we first heard about it, we were apprehensive about this being a tourist trap. But we were wrong!! This aptly named stream is another wonder of nature. Tucked between beaches and fishing villages, this gurgling stream is surrounded by amazing limestone formations. You can deposit your shoes at the entrance or carry them along with you to explore this muddy stream. Make your way through colourful limestone formations, warm water, and bright green trees to reach a waterfall.
7) Treat your nostrils at fish vats
Mui Ne and Phan Thiet are famous for being the home of fish sauce. This popular condiment might add a great dash of flavour to Asian food, but it doesn’t smell particularly pleasant. In fact, the word vile comes to mind – fermented fish in huge vats – doesn’t exactly remind you of perfume, does it 😉 There are a number of factories in Phan Thiet, but if you are in Mui Ne, you can witness the action close to The Fairy Stream.
8) Find a secluded beach
There is no shortage of things to do in Mui Ne but it is easy to spend languid days at your hotel’s beach. But we suggest taking your rented scooter out for a spin and exploring the area. There are a number of isolated beaches perfect for an impromptu picnic or skinny dipping, if you enjoy that sort of thing :-) Our favourite secluded beach is the Hon Rom beach which can be reached by driving past the Red Sand Dunes towards the White Sand Dunes.
9) Learn Kite Surfing
Mui Ne and Phan Thiet boast of a number of windy beaches that are perfect for kite surfing. In fact, the area is one of Asia’s most popular sites for kitesurfing. There are a number of Kite Surfing schools in the area that offer courses for amateurs and beginners at extremely competitive prices. Moreover, there is no shortage of wide, sandy beaches to practice the sport
10) Binge on The Food
Aah, the best for the last .Mui Ne offers scrumptious seafood for dirt cheap prices. Grilled Red Snappers for £3 and clams and mussels for £2 often crop up on menus. If you’re adventurous, there’s snakes, crocodiles, and turtles on the menu. Freshly BBQ’d scallops with spring onions and peanuts drizzled with a lemon, sugar, and salt dip were my favourites. Mmmm, I want to go back for some more.
Then there are the fruits – everything from litchis and mangoes to mangosteens and papayas are on offer. Mui Ne’s morning fruit market is the equivalent of a candy factory for fruit lovers. The pick of the lot? Fuchsia-coloured Dragon Fruit. You’ll see entire orchards of Dragon Fruit on the way from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne. No wonder it tastes better here than in any other part of Asia. Our friend Jodi talks about some great eating options in her Crash Course on Mui Ne :-)
How To Get To Mui Ne And Phan Thiet
It’s fairly easy to get to Mui Ne / Phan Thiet from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). On our way to Mui Ne, we took the train from Saigon that departed at 06:50 a.m. (eek!) and brought us to Phan Thiet in 4 hours. We could have taken the bus, but our hotel staff suggested that the train would be more comfortable. Right they were :-) From the train station, we were ferried to our resort in Mui Ne by the pre-arranged pick-up driver from our resort. In total, it took us 4.5 hours to get to Mui Ne. Train tickets, including reserved seating, cost $16 . More details can be found here.
On our way back from Mui Ne to Saigon, we decided to take the bus. Our hotel arranged the bus tickets with a company called Hanh Cafe, which we later found out did not have good reviews 😉 It was too late to change our booking but thankfully our experience was not bad at all. We were picked up from our resort hotel and after picking up a gazillion other tourists from different hotels in Mui Ne, we were driven to Saigon through the choked roads and highways in a little over 5 hours. We preferred the train, but the buses offer more flexibility in terms of schedule.
M Hotel Singapore4-star hotel with spa, near Thian Hock Keng Temple
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 413 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 29 floors
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in/out
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
