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The Helix Bridge

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:20:30 +0000

Linking Marina Bay to Marina Centre, the Helix Bridge, is set to become Singapore’s next landmark. Located beside the Benjamin Sheares Bridge, alongside the vehicular Bayfront Bridge, it was officially opened on 24 April 2010 and is the world’s first curved bridge.

This 280-metre pedestrian linkway – the longest in Singapore – features a world’s first ‘double-helix’ structure, designed by an international design consortium, comprising of Australian architects Cox Group and engineers Arup, together with Singapore-based Architects 61. Inspired by the yin and yang concept in Asian culture, the architecturally unique bridge is said to bring wealth, happiness and prosperity to Marina Bay.

The Helix Bridge is an engineering feat assembled with great precision. Its curved design is created by two opposing spiral steel members, held together by a series of connecting struts, symbolising “life and continuity”, “renewal”, “everlasting abundance” and “growth”, and resembles the structure of DNA.

One of the connecting bridges will link the three waterfront gardens at Marina South, Marina East and Marina Centre, to form a continuous public waterfront loop, while also linking the Double Helix Bridge to the Marina Bay Sands®, the Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay.

You can catch a panoramic view of the Singapore skyline and watch events taking place at the Bay from one of its five viewing platforms sited at strategic locations. Fritted-glass and steel glass canopies providing shade and seats are also available at resting points. View paintings and drawings by youths along this crossing, or enhance your bridge crossing experience at night with lights that illuminate the steel structure to create different moods. For a memorable experience, be sure to visit this engineering marvel situated in the heart of the city.

TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:34:37 +0000

Experience the ultimate 3D battle

Go beyond the screen and Ride The Movies at Universal Studios Singapore^®! Only here can you experience rides and attractions based on some of your favourite blockbuster films such as Revenge of the Mummy^®, WaterWorld™ & Lights, Camera, Action!^® Hosted by Steven Spielberg.

On 3 December 2011, Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore debuts the world’s first TRANSFORMERS ride.

Experience TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle at Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park. Based on the iconic brand from Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS The Ride brings to life the story of the battle between the heroic AUTOBOTS and the villainous DECEPTICONS.

TRANSFORMERS The Ride sets a new standard in immersive theme park attractions with realistic high definition 3D media, sophisticated visual effects, and one of the most elaborate roaming flight simulator systems ever integrated into a ride-car vehicle.

Giving you the chance to ‘Ride The Movies^®’, TRANSFORMERS The Ride transports you into the world of TRANSFORMERS as members of the Human-AUTOBOT alliance called N.E.S.T., putting you right in the thick of the action protecting the Allspark from the DECEPTICONS.

The ride will reside in the Sci-Fi City zone, which is also currently home to the world’s tallest duelling roller coasters – Battlestar Galactica: Human and Battlestar Galactica: Cylon.

Get ready to roll out!

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Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:33:49 +0000

An innovative look at the history of the Maritime Silk Route

You may already know that Singapore is oneof the world’s busiest ports, but did you know that the recently opened Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium (MEMA) is the first and only museum to showcase the maritime history of Asia? Featuring over 400 rare objects, the “Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium at Resorts World SentosaTM“ takes you on a journey of epic voyages.

Be awed by the life-sized replica of Admiral Zheng He’s Treasure Ship (Bao Chuan) and his massive fleet – a sight to behold! The Treasure Ships were believed to sail along with 30 to 40 medium-sized ones such as horse ships, supply ships, combatships, water tankers and patrol ships – which provided all supplies requiredfor their voyages.

Visit the 8 ports of call at the SOUK where visitors will be fascinated by the sight, smell andsounds of the people and cultures and the interesting stories about these ports along the maritime trade routes. Have fun and learn more about the maritime trade, the people and cultures at the various exciting interactives which are located along the SOUK and basement of the museum.

One of the key highlights of MEMA is the “Jewel of Muscat”, a full-sized replica of a 9th-century dhow which is a gift from the Omani Government. Be awed and fascinated by how the people reconstructed the dhow and their voyage on the historic maritime route between Oman to Singapore mainly by wind power and celestial navigation. Try your hand to navigate through the seas using the “kamal”, an ancient Arab navigation tool!

Experience the wrath of the sea in the Typhoon Theatre, a 360-degree multimedia theatre that takes visitors on a perilous voyage on board a 9th-century Chinese junk. Laden with cargo, the ship runs into a storm. The sea roars, the skies darken and the ship rolls, pitches, turns and finally sinks. At the end, the ship’s passengers find themselves in the depths of the ocean, up close with the shipwreck.

Cruise lines departing from Singapore

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:20:37 +0000

Embark on cruises to and from Singapore

As the gateway to Southeast Asia, Singapore is the choice homeport on many cruise routes. Ideally located at the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore is a cruising hub with extended travelling routes to the region’s old world charms and exciting new world attractions.

As a passageway to the rest of the region, cruising to or from Singapore could take you to lush tropical rainforests, colourful open air markets, mystifying ancient cities and white sand beaches. Shop and dine with the family in vibrant cities like Ho Chi Minh and Kuala Lumpur, or kick back on the world-renowned beaches of Bali, Phuket, Langkawi or Ha Long Bay. To get closer to nature, see the pre-historic dragons of Komodo in Indonesia’s Komodo National Park or head to the Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Borneo. With a total of 28 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the region, including Cambodia’s architectural ruins in Angkor, Indonesia’s Borobudur temple compounds and Thailand’s historic city of Ayutthaya, no two countries in Southeast Asia offer the same experience.

Beauty & Wellness

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:18:51 +0000

urture your well-being and confidence

Make the most out of your trip here by caring for your well-being. If you lead a hectic lifestyle, this is the best time to take a well-deserved break and recharge your mind and body. Take advantage of the first-class spas and wellness centres to rejuvenate and re-energise. Or try out traditional methods such as acupuncture and acupressure to remedy ailments.

For those seeking beauty refinements, there’s a wide range of beauty and aesthetics services that you can benefit from. What’s more, you can enjoy peace of mind as you will be in safe and nimble hands. Prepare to gain an all-new confidence in Singapore.

Arts & Entertainment

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:16:18 +0000

Pursue your creative endeavours

Singapore’s vibrant arts scene is made up of many art museums, gallery and exhibition spaces, schools, arts groups and more. There’s a wide pool of brimming talents and this is testament to the quality output of local and international productions, which showcases the best and finest from all over the world.

Wholesome fun for everyone

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:14:52 +0000

Families looking for an all-in-one attraction should visit Sentosa, which offers an exciting array of adventurous activities, historical monuments, as well as world-class entertainment spots, including Resorts World Sentosa. A good way to sightsee in Singapore is to go on a DUCK or HiPPO Tour, which brings you around places of interest on an open-top bus, or an authentic Vietnam warcraft that can travel on land and in the water. With so much to see and do, be sure to plan your itinerary ahead

Take a walk through the rainfores

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:13:39 +0000

Young or old, you can thoroughly enjoy the many wonderful attractions in Singapore, all of which make a great places for families to bond and have a fun time. With a wide variety of attractions to choose from and each offering different kinds of entertainment – some are adventurous while others are educational – you’ll have a hard time selecting which to visit if you have little time here.

Kusu Island

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:10:22 +0000

Island of holy sites

Kusu Island is home to a number of important holy sites and is the place of the annual Kusu Pilgrimage. Every year, from September to November, thousands of people visit the island to pay homage for peace, good luck, health, happiness and prosperity.

Also known as Peak Island or “Tortoise Island” in Chinese, the famous Chinese temple Da Bo Gong which was built in 1923 is located here. On its hill top also stands three shrines to Malay sites, where people climb up 152 steps just to pray.

In addition to its wealth of heritage sites, Kusu Island is also a visitors’ favourite thanks to its picturesque lagoons, clean beaches and varied animal life. Hire a boat from Marine South Pier if you’ll like to visit Kusu Island, and you’ll be able to spot tortoises as well as other abundant land and sea creatures here.

Air France: Flying chic for 70 years

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:27:05 +0000

The French pride themselves on a number of things, style being a key badge of pride.

For Air France, they’ve taken this aspect rather seriously, calling upon a list of illustrious designers such as Carven, Nina Ricci, Balenciaga, Louis Feraud, Christian Dior, Gres and Christian Lacroix, to help create its chic cabin crew look for the past 70 years.

This evolution of the Air France uniform is now on show at “Elegance in the Skies,” staged through to November 11 at the Alliance Française de Singapour.

The exhibition provides a glimpse into the development of the airline as well as the country’s changing times.

In the 1930s, when Air France was born, and commercial air travel was just beginning to take off, the airline saw its first cabin crew serve passengers in uniforms extracted from the personal wardrobes of former waiters of luxury hotels and transatlantic liners.