The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore - Hotel Info

The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore - Hotel Info

ABOUT THE FULLERTON HERITAGE

- Located where the dynamic developments of Marina Bay intersect with the world famous Singapore skyline, and where the historic district meets the future, The Fullerton Heritage precinct is the focal point for waterfront fine dining, upscale shopping and entertainment. The waterfront development’s architecture which combines both the historical and contemporary, adds vibrancy to the area’s long-established cultural heritage and central business district. An exquisite dining and hospitality complex, the precinct consists of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, The Fullerton Waterboat House, One Fullerton, The Fullerton Pavilion, Clifford Pier and Customs House.

Main amenities

98 guestrooms
Marina4 restaurants
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Free area shuttle
Fitness center
Valet parking
24-hour business center
Airport shuttle
Childcare

What’s around

In Financial District Singapore
Asian Civilisations Museum (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
Raffles Place (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
Esplanade Theatres (0.5 mi / 0.7 km)
Boat Quay (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
Thian Hock Keng Temple (0.5 mi / 0.9 km)

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What to do in Singapore for 2 days ?

What to do in Singapore for 2 days ? 

Singapore is one of the most modern, well-oiled city machines in the world and is home to some impressive feats of architecture, interesting historical sites and peaceful nature areas. If you’re short on time a great idea is to book a ticket on a hop on/hop off city bus tour. The open top “Hippo” bus (Singapore Duck Tours) is a great option, and at $33 won’t end up costing you too much more than getting the MRT/local buses around town (assuming you make a lot of stops). The double decker buses also give you a great view of the city and you’ll get some background information on the history of Singapore (the earphones they gave me stopped working after about 5 minutes though, make sure you bring your own!). Another great thing about the Hippo bus is that the ticket lasts for 24 hours – so if you bought your ticket at 1pm you can use it until 1pm the next day (the buses run from 9am-6.30pm).The buses stop at almost every tourist attraction in the inner city; here are some I’d recommend checking out (you might not have time to see the all).

DAY 1: THE TYPICAL TOURIST TRAIL

GARDENS BY THE BAY

This is one of my favourite places in Singapore and I’d highly recommend visiting if you have time. The supertrees are straight out of an alien world and the cloud forest dome has an awesome waterfall, the largest indoor one in the world apparently!

SINGAPORE FLYER

- Just like the London Eye but bigger, apparently the Singapore Flyer is the tallest observational wheel in the world and the views from the top are pretty amazing.

SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

- The gardens are huge and if you visit in the middle of the afternoon (like I did) it’ll be extremely hot, but it’s worth it. The orchid garden set me back $5 and I was beginning to feel ripped off, until I saw Kristen Stewart filming a science fiction movie there. It took her 2 takes to walk down a garden path, and even though I can’t stand Twilight it’s always cool to see famous people.

SENTOSA ISLAND

Sentosa Island is built for tourists and you could easily spend a couple of days there. Universal Studios is good (although quite small) and the beaches are pretty decent simulations of actual tropical paradises (they shipped their sand in from Indonesia apparently).  This is also a good place to go at night as there are some really good beachside restaurants and bars. Read a full post on the beaches of Sentosa (and the rest of Singapore) here.

DAY 2: THE PATH LESS TRAVELLED

PULAU UBIN

It’s hard to believe Pulau Ubin is part of Singapore – if you go on a weekday you’ll have it almost all to yourself. Apparently it’s what all of Singapore would have looked like in the not too distant past and the scenery/peacefulness makes it my favourite part of the country. You can hire a bike and check out a wetland boardwalk, photograph the colourful quarry lakes and see wild pigs and monkeys. Read a full post on Pulau Ubin here.

EAST COAST PARK

If you’re after a suburban Singapore experience, head to East Coast Park. You’ll see local families riding bicycles, firing up their bbqs or maybe setting up their tents for a night of camping. The beach is pretty good and there are some nice bars and restaurants in the area.

GARDENS BY THE BAY AT NIGHT

For your last night in town head back to Gardens by the Bay to see the supertrees perform a psychedelic light show.  It’s free and is one of the most unique experiences you’ll have in Singapore.

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Emporium Hotel Brisbane Australia

Location of The Emporium Hotel Brisbane

Our luxury boutique hotel is located in the heart of Brisbane’s stylish Emporium precinct in Fortitude Valley and only minutes from the Brisbane CBD, Queen Street Mall, Portside (Brisbane’s Cruise Terminal), Brisbane Airport and the Gateway Arterial Road, linking the Gold & Sunshine Coasts.

Situated in Brisbane’s entertainment heart, Fortitude Valley, Emporium Hotel guests have access to the best in live music and nightlife within walking distance of the hotel. Only 2km to the CBD and 6km to the Brisbane airport.

The rooftop terrace at this luxury boutique hotel features a heated 15 m pool with lounge chairs and views of Brisbane city center. Guests can enjoy 24-hour in-suite dining and drinks at the cocktail bar.

All rooms at Emporium Hotel Brisbane feature a state-of-the-art entertainment system, including a 42-inch plasma-screen TV, Bose stereo system, movies-on-demand and 10 free cable TV channels.

Guests will find a marble kitchenette and private laundry facilities in every suite. Each private bathroom has a glass-enclosed marble shower and luxury Molton Brown toiletries. Some suites include a spa tub.

Facilities include a fully equipped fitness center, business center, pillow menu options, concierge service, valet parking, express laundry service and free morning newspapers. Reception is open 24 hours.

In the lively district of Fortitude Valley, Emporium Hotel is located just a 10-minute drive from Queen Street Mall. The hotel’s Belle Epoque Patisserie serves coffee and French-style pastries.

Fortitude Valley is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, restaurants and entertainment.

Hotel Amenities

• Valet parking (surcharge) 
• Rooftop terrace 
• Restaurant 
• Wedding services 
• Coffee shop or café 24-hour front desk 
• Babysitting or childcare (surcharge) 
• Airport transportation (surcharge) 
• Total number of rooms - 102 
• Number of floors - 7 
• Bar/lounge 
• Breakfast available (surcharge) 

Family Friendly Amenities

• Outdoor pool  
• Free Wi-Fi  
• Kitchenette  
• Laundry facilities  
• Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)  
• Refrigerator  
• Microwave  

Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet

Parking
- Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

• Premium TV channels 
• Pay movies 
• Premium bedding 
• Air conditioning 
• In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
• Phone 
• Kitchenette 
• Refrigerator 
• Minibar 
• Free bottled water 
• Microwave 
• Private bathroom

Where to Eat

- Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.

Nearby Activities

- Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Accessibility

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.

• Accessible bathroom 
• In-room accessibility 
• Roll-in shower 

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Shopping Guide for Singapore Part 1

Singaporeans love shopping as much as they love food, so it's no surprise to find that The Little Red Dot (as the locals like to call Singapore) is a shopaholic's heaven. It's full of great bargains, quirky presents and an excess of shopping centres – bring an extra suitcase with you and get ready to shop to your heart's content!

Denisa H's City Tips

- Singapore is super easy to get around by MRT (metro). Buy a Singapore Tourist Card or an EZ Link card, which you can top up with credit and use to tap in and out of stations.

- Do eat a lot. Do shop a lot. Don't litter anywhere – especially chewing gum (that's if you've managed to sneak it into the country) – as it's banned throughout the city.

- Always take the opportunity to see what's on offer while you're there – due to Singapore's high-speed development, there's a good chance it might not be around for much longer.

- For areas not covered by public transport, taxis are fairly cheap and easy to hail (green light on means available). The city is also dotted with taxi stands.

- It is always a good idea to carry an umbrella, as the showers come down thick and often. However, there are also many places you can shelter while the shower passes.

- Tipping is not customary, but always appreciated if offered. A service charge is usually included in your bill.

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

- You cannot get more glam than here, at Singapore's showboat Marina Bay Sands, the imposing building and centre that's been written about time and time again since it first opened in 2010. Home to the famous Skypark, a casino, flashy eateries run by world-renowned chefs and the ArtScience Museum, shopping may not be all that's on your agenda here. The Shoppes have been designed with serious feng shui in mind – just ponder the centrepiece 'Rain Oculus' for a while. You can also take a sampan (traditional boat) down the indoor river and browse hundreds of designer and highstreet shops on its banks.

Joo Chiat/Katong

- This neighbourhood is full of all things Peranakan – the unique south-east Asian fusion of several different cultures, mainly Chinese and Malay. You'll know you're in the right place when you see all the ornate and colourful houses. Locals come here for the Katong laksa, a special version of the popular local soup, where all you need is a spoon and a big appetite. You can find Peranakan souvenirs in Rumah Bebe, a shop that also sells freshly made Nyonya (a Peranakan lady) cakes and snacks. Also look out for beautiful fabrics, brooches, hand-embellished slippers ('kasut manik') and other souvenirs.

Tiong Bahru Estate

- Just a short ride on the MRT brings you to one of Singapore's oldest housing estates, which in the 1930s was referred to as the Den of Beauties, because all the rich men kept their mistresses here. An incredible collection of Art Deco style public housing awaits you, complete with its village-like atmosphere. Shoppers can enjoy browsing the perfectly sized Tiong Bahru market to a backdrop of birdsong. Fresh poultry, seafood, vegetables and fruit are all featured here, but you can also pick up local spices and spice pastes or grab some lunch upstairs from the sprawling food court, which features local delicacies like mee (noodles), herbal soups, local pastries and rejuvenating fresh fruit juices. However, the real draw of Tiong Bahru is the number of boutiques and cafes that have sprung up recently, including Books Actually, which sells a wealth of both foreign and homegrown fiction books and their own stationary, to boot, or Nana and Bird, a little boutique sourcing labels from all around the world.

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The Palm Island, Dubai UAE luxurious living paradise on earth

Dubai! Is a new and unforgettable definition of “LUXURY” and it is enough to imagine “Burj Khalifa”, beaches that are spread long in kilometers, luxurious hotels, shopping malls and world class restaurants filled with people from around the world who, like to enjoy each and every lustrous day with completely magnificent lifestyle. Dubai is known for the ultimate peak of architectural skills that Heavenly created some huge and extremely fabulous men made buildings and views, on earth here. Everything that a human mind can imagine, you can get that alive in Dubai. The refulgent Dubai UAE – Mega structure Development has been created some quaint not only on earth, but in the sea as well.



Dubai should be known for the favorite, visited and luxurious Tourist Place in the world is aimed by Prince of Dubai and he started the gamble to create men made Island in the sea. Where, the Luxury would be in a unique definition for each who wants to feel paradise on earth. The Palm Island is the very first men made island on the globe that is made in Dubai with the prosperous and classy luxury from earth to water.

Uniquely in the Palm Island

The Palm Island is the very first in the finest architectural legacy in Dubai UAE – Mega structure Development that became a series of men made Islands after a successfully completed within timeline with perfection. There was no space for a single mistake or adjustment for even a single inch. This awesome island has vast diameter of 56 kilometers. It is built on 94 cubic meter “Sea Sand” that can cover the Manhattan completely from one meter deep.

Even though it is in the sea, it is amazingly safe

The palm Island has the solid 5.5 cubic meter’s rock (each is up to 6 tones in weight) wall that performs as a strong defender against waves and earthquake (technically tested and examined with the same form as the earthquake does).

Amenities are at the peak in the Palm Island

Dubai UAE – Mega structure development provided one of the richest accommodations for 120,000 people on this Island, who can enjoy two four lane bridges connectivity that is linking up entire Island wall, 220 shopping malls and restaurants and eight thousand villas to live in. One of the biggest attraction is a 36 story building is to enjoy the luxury livelihood in this Great Men Made the Palm Island.

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Death by Selfie !

Practically anyone with a smartphone today is guilty of taking them, but as some have found out the hard way, selfies can kill. While selfies of people sitting, standing, or hanging from extreme heights and other daring situations have spread like wildfire on social media, death by selfie is a real phenomenon that has killed dozens over the past two years alone.

And while other selfie problems are gradually being discovered, such as the spread of head lice, the irrelevance of some people to their own personal safety while trying to get the most unbelievable pics up on Facebook, Instagram, or SnapChat is by far the deadliest trend today.

In India, where death by selfie rates are said to be the highest in the world, three college students were killed while snapping a selfie dangerously close to a moving train.

The most famous instance of death by selfie in Russia is one such clear example. Two Russian soldiers took an extremely daring – and certainly crazy – selfie with a live grenade. The grenade exploded prematurely as the phone recorded the tragic moment.

Another tragic death by selfie incident occurred in Washington state when a man took a selfie while pointing a gun at his own face. The man apparently thought the gun was unloaded as he had taken similar selfies in the past after ensuring that the firearms were safe.death by selfie

According to Pricenomics, 49 selfie related deaths have occurred since 2014. And that is only based on the selfie deaths that have been reported by the media.

That number is only expected to increase as more people strive to take the most daring selfies they can.

To curb the rise of this phenomenon, several countries have taken measures to prevent or discourage people from taking fatal selfies.

The selfie stick is also being banned at numerous tourist sites around the world. (So if you are a selfie-fanatic, you might want to check if your next destination or favorite landmark is one of those places where selfies are banned.)

While it should be a no-brainer, online publicity is never worth the risk of death. So before you take that next flick on your smartphone, ask yourself if that photo will end up being just a figure in the latest death by selfie statistics or not.

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Top 5 travel tips for pregnant women

Planning a trip while pregnant?  The best time to travel while pregnant is in the second trimester between 14 and 28 weeks – when medical emergencies related to pregnancy are least likely to occur and -for most women- morning sickness has lessened.

It is also a time when many moms-to-be have the greatest amount of energy and still feel comfortable doing normal activities. However, regardless of how you feel, ensure you consult with your doctor before setting out as women with higher-risk pregnancies may be discouraged from traveling. Most airlines and transport companies require a note from your doctor if your expected due date (EDD) is within 30 days.

Here's A list of Travel Tips keep following these before you Travel in pregnancy:

1. Pregnancy Companion Mobile Apps

- There are lot of free mobile apps in the market which helps and guide you during pregnancy with the name of free Pregnancy Companion mobile Apps, these app lets women check drug safety, track hydration, "Ask the Docs" pregnancy-related questions and follow the baby's daily growth through video and images. Use these kinds of apps during your Travel in pregnancy.

2. Travel Vaccinations

- Avoided to travelling during your pregnancy to countries where vaccinations are needed. If you are going somewhere that requires Travel vaccinations, see your doctor. Your doctor will let you know which ones you need for the country you are visiting and which ones are safe during pregnancy.

3. Car Travel in Pregnancy

- Make frequent breaks to stretch your legs and visit the toilet. Always wear a seatbelt. If you are sitting in the front passenger seat, move your seat well back from the dashboard to reduce airbag impact in case of a collision.

4. Flying in Pregnancy

- Consult with your doctor to discuss any potential risks particular to your pregnancy. Check with the airline – some airlines won't allow a woman over 35 weeks to fly at all, or require a doctor’s note. Don’t forget to check the fine print of your Travel Insurance – some policies may not cover pregnancy. Arrange with the airline for a bulkhead seat or a seat near an exit for extra leg room or book an aisle seat in this way going to the toilet will be a little easier for you during flight.

5. Sailing in Pregnancy

- Ferry companies have their own restrictions and may reject to carry heavily pregnant women (often beyond 32 weeks). Check the ferry company's policy before you book. For longer boat trips, such as cruises, find out if there are onboard facilities to deal with pregnancy and if there are medical services at the docking ports.

Don’t forget to follow these Travel Tips during Travelling in pregnancy for taking much care of yourself and your baby.

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