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Formula 1 Grand Prix 2008...28th September 2008 - Motorsport main menu - 0845 003 2213 It’s the second of the two new race venues for 2008 and an incredible destination for the travelling enthusiast. The circuit will be run through the streets in the area of the marina and at nighttime under floodlights! This is a massive undertaking for the relatively small island of Singapore. Happily Singapore already has the necessary infrastructure to welcome thousands of visitors. It has a reputation for being a shopper’s paradise and there’s certainly no shortage of malls and boutiques, but there’s a whole world of other attractions and more than enough to keep you busy for a long weekend. In Chinatown and Little India you can pick up some bargains, take a bumboat along the river for a different view of the skyline and visit the infamous Changi Prison. Inland you will find tropical forests and nature reserves but closer to the city and within walking distance are the beautiful and tranquil Botanical Gardens and the National Orchid Garden. If time allows a night safari at the zoo is magical. Occasionally you need to relax and you can do this by your hotel pool. Alternatively, you can cross by ferry or by cable car to Sentosa – the resort island with soft white sandy beaches popular with all Singaporeans. Eating out in Singapore is a pleasure as there’s so much to choose from. Start your evening with a Singapore Sling in the Long Bar at Raffles – everyone does! For authentic Chinese, the East Coast Seafood Centre is a must, for contemporary cuisine Chijmes is ideal or, for the more adventurous there are hawker stalls where you can try a little of everything. Singapore is ideally placed to turn a race weekend into a longer holiday with excellent connections by air to a host of resort destinations. You can round off your trip with a few nights on Penang or Langkawi – two of Malaysia’s idyllic islands – or further north in one of Thailand’s popular beach locations. Just ask us, we’ll be happy to tailor-make it for you. 4 nights in Singapore... Wednesday 24 September - Fly from London Gatwick on the 1415h scheduled Emirates flight to Dubai, where you connect with the onward flight to Singapore. (Please ask about direct flights and upgrades if required). Thursday 25 September - Arrival in Singapore is scheduled for late afternoon. Here you will be met and taken to your chosen hotel where accommodation is reserved for you for four nights on bed and buffet breakfast basis. The evening is free to enjoy as you wish. Friday 26, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September - At leisure in Singapore for shopping, sightseeing and to make your way to the circuit using the excellent local transport for practice and qualifying sessions and for the Grand Prix. All events are scheduled to take place in the evening but at the time of writing no details are available. Monday 29 September - The day is free in Singapore and your room is reserved for you until the early evening. You will transfer to the airport late evening for the return Emirates flight, via Dubai to London. Tuesday 30 September - You are scheduled to arrive back at London Gatwick Airport at 1230h. Prices...please call to confirm prices as availability is starting to become limited on flights Royal Plaza Hotel - from £1579 per person (single supplement £700) Goodwood Park Hotel - from £1799 per person (single supplement £840) Hotel details... Royal Plaza Hotel 4* - The Royal Plaza Hotel is located a short stroll from Orchard Road – the main shopping and entertainment district – and from the subway station for access to the track. The hotel has a restaurant, coffee shop, stylish bar, gym and a roof terrace swimming pool. Bedrooms are spacious, comfortable and very modern and amenities include air conditioning, complimentary mini-bar, hairdryer, safety deposit box and complimentary tea and coffee tray. The hotel offers room service and excellent front desk services. Goodwood Park Hotel 5* - A heritage hotel with plenty of history and faithfully restored to retain its classic elegance. A low rise building in colonial style with lush landscaped gardens and welltended lawns, this is a charming and relaxing place to stay, just a few minutes walk from Orchard Road. There’s a choice of eight restaurants and bars as well as 24 hour room service, two swimming pools and fitness centre. Bedrooms are delightful with air- onditioning, mini-bar, room safe and complimentary tea and coffee tray. Grand Prix tickets... The first night race in the history of F1 motor racing will be run around the Singapore Marina Bay area. Circuit length is 5.067kms and there are 24 turns in all. On the fastest stretch, along Raffles Boulevard, speeds will reach 300kmh and at its narrowest – crossing the bridge over the Singapore River – the track is just 8m wide. On the Marina waterfront the track runs underneath the Bay grandstand – a unique feature of this amazing new circuit! Tickets are valid for 3 days.
None of the grandstands are covered. The Bay Grandstand will have a view of two
giant screens.
To reserve your places please call us on 0845 003 2213
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