Goodwood Park Hotel
http://www.goodwoodparkhotel.com/promotion.htm
SG$230 per night
This is where the dinner reception will be held. The hotel is in the heart of the city and all forms of public transportation is easily available from here.

York Hotel
http://www.yorkhotel.com.sg
This hotel is next to Goodwood Hotel, where the dinner reception will be held. The hotel is in the heart of the city and all forms of public transportation is easily available from here.

Royal Plaza (across road from Goodwood):
http://www.royalplaza.com.sg/index.php

Elizabeth Hotel (next to Goodwood):
http://www.theelizabeth.com.sg/index.cfm?id=C0BD9F00-0C6A-691D-DE36185D578B09CA

Raffles Town Club (5 mins by car):
http://www.rafflestownclub.com.sg/06_accomo_roomrates.html

Metropolitan YMCA (5 mins by car):
http://www.mymca.org.sg/home/metro-y-PromoRate.html


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Singapore is world-renouned for its efficient and affordable public transport. The best and quickest method of transport is by Taxi, as they are easily flagged down on the street and charge via the meter at the front. They are affordable - far cheaper than taxis in Australia ;)

If you want to travel even more cheaply or like many locals do, try the MRT. This ultra-efficient air conditioned train arrives every few minutes and train stations are all over Singapore. Please see here for the MRT station map. You can also calculate your fare, which runs between SG$1.00 - $2.00

A tropical country located just 1° north of the equator, Singapore is notorious for it's hot and humid weather all year round. Temperature ranges between 24 - 30 °C in August, and you can keep up to date via the Weather Report.

Come prepared for the heat and humidity of Singapore by packing thin, light clothes. Tank tops, shorts, slacks, skirts should consist of most of your luggage. A few other things that you should include in your luggage:

• sunglasses
• sunblock
• umbrella
• swimsuit
• walking shoes
• camera

Location: Southeastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia

Geographic coordinates: 1 22 N, 103 48 E

Area: total: 647.5 sq km

Land: 637.5 sq km

Water: 10 sq km

Land boundaries: 0 km

Coastline: 193 km

Elevation extremes:

Lowest point: Singapore Strait 0 m

Highest point: Bukit Timah 166 m

Terrain: lowland (undulating central plateau with water catchment area and nature preserve)

The Singapore Tourist Pass offers unlimited rides on the MRT, LRT and basic bus services at just SGD 8 per day. You can purchase a one-day, two-day or three-day pass with a refundable SGD 10 deposit (the pass must be returned within five days).

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