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Singapore
If there is one word that best captures Singapore, it is “unique”. A dynamic city rich in contrast and colour, you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture here. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little dynamo in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and West. For more information about Singapore, please refer to http://www.visitsingapore.com
 
Climate
Situated near the equator, the island is warm and humid all year round with temperatures ranging between 31 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius. For more weather updates please click here.
 
Currency & Credit Card
The Singapore Dollar (S$) is the unit currency used in Singapore. One US Dollar is equivalent to about S$1.40. Most foreign currencies and travelers cheques can be changed at banks and moneychangers. However, some banks do not have foreign exchange dealings on Saturdays. Passports are required when cashing travelers cheques.

Major cards are widely accepted by establishments in Singapore. Should any shop insist on adding a surcharge, contact the respective card company to report the errant shop-owner. Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) can be found almost everywhere and provide 24-hour cash withdrawals in Singapore Dollars.

Other than the Singapore Dollar, the US, Australian and Brunei Dollars, Japanese Yen, Euro and British Pound are also accepted in most major shopping centres and big department stores.
 
Language
There are four official languages in Singapore: Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English. English is the language of business and administration, and is widely spoken and understood. Most Singaporeans are bilingual, and speak their mother tongue as well as English. Malay is the national language.
 
Passport & Visa
Generally, foreigners who do not require visas for entry and are visiting Singapore as tourists may be given up to 30-day social visit passes upon their arrival in Singapore.

For more information regarding visa requirements and necessary application forms please click here. For delegates from countries for which visas are required for entry to Singapore, please check with the relevant Embassy or Consulate in your country.
 
Tipping
Tipping is not practised as most hotels and restaurants in Singapore already levy a 10% service charge on customers' bills. Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore and is prohibited at the airport.
 
Electricity
Singapore voltage is 220-240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. On request, most hotels will provide transformers to visitors with electrical appliances of a different voltage, such as 110-120 volts, 60 cycles per second. When shopping for electrical appliances, do remember to check the voltage of the item against the acceptable voltage in your home country. The power plugs used in Singapore are of the three-pin, square-shaped type.
 
Time Zone
Singapore is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+8GMT).
 
Telecommunication
International direct dialing, Internet and E-mail facilities are easily accessible in Singapore. Most of the mobile telephone systems used around the globe operate in Singapore.
 
Transportation
Travelling around Singapore is a cinch! An efficient public transportation network of taxis, buses and the modern Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail system ensures that getting from point A to point B is hassle-free and extremely affordable.

For your arrival and departure airport transfers, the most convenient way is to take the taxi. Depending on the time of your arrival and departure (midnight and peak hour surcharges apply), it should cost less than S$40 from the airport to the hotel.

For more information about the local transportation, please click here.