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Shopping guide
For shoppers who’ve already plundered Paris and the Big Apple, suggest these alternatives...
MODE IN MILAN:
This is the fashion capital of Italy, so suggest staying at Townhouse 8 inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (pictured), one of the world’s most beautiful shopping arcades. Or for discount-luxury hunters, Hotel Principe di Savoia offers a shopping package to the Fox Town Outlet in a private car.
CHELSEA PREMIUM OUTLETS:
There are more than 40 locations all over the US with discounts on big names – and com- missionable shopping packages for agents.
HAGGLE IN MARRAKECH:
The release of Sex And The City 2 is imminent
and Marrakech was a key location, so suggest a stay at Riad El Fenn which can organise personal shopping guides for guests around the medina.
Clients can stay close to the shopping action at Townhouse 8 in Milan
BARTER IN BANGKOK:
Bangkok is home to the huge Chatuchak market as well as Siam Paragon, the largest shopping centre in south-east Asia. The Metropolitan offers a Tote-to-Toe Shopping package with personal driver for a five-hour shopping spree.
Singapore sights. . .
Delve into YourSingapore.com to discover a wide range of entertainment and lifestyle options, with a vast array of exciting activities all year round, providing visitors with exceptional experiences at different times of the year. Exciting developments such as the Singapore River, Orchard Road, Sentosa Island, Marina Bay and the Southern Precinct have further increased Singapore’s appeal as a destination.
Singapore River: Transforming the Singapore River into an iconic, 24-hour waterfront entertainment destination with revamps to Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.
Orchard Road: The recent rejuvenation of Orchard Road with the opening of shopping centres ION Orchard, Mandarin Gallery, 313 at Somerset and Orchard Central, maintains Singapore’s position as one of the world's greatest shopping streets.
Sentosa Island: This year’s opening of Resorts World Sentosa will transform the island into a world-class family-themed resort, broadening Singapore’s tourism and entertainment options and complementing existing attractions.
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Marina Bay: The opening of Marina Bay Sands this month will transform the skyline at Marina Bay, this 55-story integrated resort complete with Skypark will also house the flagship stores of Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Tiffany to name just a few.
Southern Precinct: New developments such as the St James Power Station (nine nightclubs all under one roof) and VivoCity (Singapore’s largest retail mall) are the latest additions to the south eastern edge of the city.
When in Singapore you and your clients must also experience the plethora of dining and accommodation options:
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GEMS OF GERMANY:
Berlin is home to the famed KuDamm shopping street: Hotel de Rome’s “shopper’s delight” package includes a 10% discount at KaDeWe, one of Europe’s biggest department stores. Frankfurt is on the up, with the eight-storey MyZeil opening on the city’s “shopping mile” last year. Jumeirah opens its first German hotel down the road this winter.
FILL UP IN PHILLY:
Not much further than New York, but shoes and clothing are tax-free in Philadelphia, from the chic Rittenhouse Row to the King of Prussia Mall just outside the city.
DRESS UP IN DUBLIN:
Suggest the Fashionista’s Fancy package at The Westbury, which includes a foot massage and 10% discount for hip shops nearby such as Smock, Dolls and Jack Wills.
SPLURGE IN VEGAS:
There’s no place like it – and the newest retail revelation is Crystals at CityCenter with its striking architectural design and roster of major luxury labels.
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Dining: A wide variety of dining options reflecting Singapore’s multi-cultural and global influence, in a variety of settings, offer different experiences. Breakfast of kaya toast, nasi lemak at local coffee shops (eg. Ya Kun, Killiney); all-time delicacies such as Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, char kway teow, roti prata, rojak, chilli crab in local food centres like Lau Pa Sat, Newton Hawker Centre, East Coast Seafood Centre; premium dining establishments providing unique ambience and experiences – Il Lido, restaurants at Rochester Park, PS Cafe, dining in the sky in the Cable Car, world-class events, such as the World Gourmet Summit and the signature Singapore Food Festival.
Accommodation: A wide range of accommodation options from high-end luxury hotels, to unique, hip and cutting-edge, such as Raffles Hotel, Fullerton Hotel, Shangri-La, Klapsons Hotel, Wangz, Hotel 1929, the New Majestic and Scarlet Hotel.
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