Kids Holiday Free This Christmas in Singapore !

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By Staff

Thursday, December 4, 2008, 10:25

Mumbai, December 1st, 2008: To bring cheer to holiday makers amid the economic slowdown, Singapore is springing a wonderful Christmas offer for kids! Starting November 15th 2008 till January 02nd 2009, kids below the age of 12 years will get free accommodation along with complimentary breakfast at select hotels in Singapore ! In addition, there are free admissions and complimentary rides and plenty of surprises at more than 30 participating attractions and restaurants this festive season.

The "kids free" offer is valid on every 2 full paying adults. With this offer the entire family can explore attractions like the Cable Car ride, The Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, the new Singapore Flyer which gives a 360° view of Singapore and beyond, the relaxing HIPPO River Cruises and the Captain Explorer Amphibious DUKW Tours a revamped World War II vehicle that covers both land and sea.

Parents can take their kids at no cost to explore Singapore's rich heritage at the National Museum, the Peranakan Museum, 8Q Singapore's Art Museum, and the Mint Museum of Toys. For an unbeatable visual treat, there is the special open-top bus for a 30 minute tour of the Christmas Light-Up along Orchard Road, complimentary for every visitor to Singapore, to witness Singapore's transformation into an enchanted fairyland dripping with gumdrops, liquorice, candy canes and jelly beans, as Christmas carols fill the air with festive cheer and there are sweet smells and enchanting lights to fascinate your children and ignite your senses.

Commenting on Christmas in the Tropics and the Indian market, Ms. Siew-Kheng Kang, Regional Director, South Asia, Middle East and Africa, Singapore Tourism Board said "One of the highlights of Christmas in the Tropics is the highly anticipated light-up which will mark its 25th anniversary this year, where Singapore's Orchard Road and Marina Bay Zone come alive with thousands of sweets and stars ! Kids will be thrilled by this magnificent wonderland.

To make the year end celebrations even sweeter, the kids-go-free programme promises a holiday in Singapore that is lighter on the wallet for families yet presents an opportunity to enjoy precious family time together, indulging in the delightful nightly performances and dining promotions or to simply bask in the joyous atmosphere of the festive season."

The magical season takes a fairy-tale turn with the Singapore Dance Theatre's "Nutcracker' ballet performance , WILD RICE's annual musical pantomime "Snow White & the Seven Dwarf's" and The Little Company's "The Tooth Fairy". Kids can also delight in their favourite cartoon characters from "Sesame Street" and "Precious Moments" at Marina Square and Suntec City Mall respectively.

Can the season be complete without year end parties? Adults can party for free as they enjoy perks like 1-for-1 drinks or complimentary entry to some of Singapore's hottest clubs under the "party for free" promotion. Some of the participating clubs are Loof -which has been the playground for the hip and fashionable, Thumper Club- which makes its grand re-entry into the partying scene in Singapore with a revamped luxurious look ! Zouk, a four time winner of the nightspots of the year award, and St James Power Station once Singapore's first coal-fired power station built in 1927 and now a collection of nine distinctive outlets of live entertainment and music styles showcased in this 60,000 sq ft of prime space.

Extended shopping hours is another treat this festive season ! Main malls at Orchard Road and Marina Bay will remain open till midnight every Saturday night so you can shop till you drop as you gift your loved ones with special presents this season. Take home big shopping bags from various retailers and brands, which include electronic items, gadgets, skincare & beauty products, perfumes & fragrances, apparel and accessories for men, women and children and lots more. Shopping malls will also be introducing various in-house events to celebrate the season.

The Centrepoint, in line with the Christmas theme of all things sweet, will present "The Cacao Show" where chocolate chefs challenge the world record for the tallest ever chocolate sculpture. Takashimaya goes green this year with its 16-meter tall Christmas tree powered by solar panels and lit by energy-reducing led lights. Over at Central, along the Singapore River, it's a white Christmas with a series of ice skating musicals and workshops.

There are also exclusive limited edition souvenirs and treasured keepstakes to commemorate your wonderful holiday in Singapore. So make the most of this festive season and wrap up this year with an out-of-the- world experience for you and your loved ones for the "Sweetest Christmas" yet !

About Singapore Tourism Board

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is an economic development agency for one of Singapore's key service sectors – tourism. The mission of the Board is to develop and champion tourism, so as to build the sector into a key driver of economic growth for Singapore. The STB aims to differentiate and market Singapore as a memorable destination through the proliferation of the destination brand "Uniquely Singapore". For more information, visit www.visitsingapore.com/in