Travel Agent - December 24, 2007 - (Page 32)

DESTINATIONS HERE: Somerset Maugham Suite at the Raffles Hotel RIGHT: The living room in a OneBedroom Suite at the Four Seasons CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 Guest suites have 14-foot ceilings, Oriental carpets and original etchings on the walls. The hotel’s 103 suites are dispersed over four wings and are inspired by the city’s colonial bungalows from the early 20th century. The 12 Personality Suites, located along the Palm Court or Courtyard, are among the most requested. These are named after celebrities who were associated with the hotel in its early heyday. Each one-bedroom suite has a parlor, dining area and dressing room. A pleasant touch is the natural sunlight that filters in through the veranda windows. The most popu- Singapore Flyer to Debut in Spring The Singapore Flyer, a luxury state-of-the-art Ferris wheel, is scheduled to start operating in the first quarter of 2008. The Singapore Flyer rises 541 feet into the air, providing panoramic views of Marina Bay and the financial district skyline. The Singapore Flyer will surpass the Star of Nachang in Nachang, China, and the London Eye as the world’s tallest Ferris wheel. Rides will last about 37 minutes, and each of the 28 compartments, or “capsules,” will accommodate up to 30 people. Capsules are fully air-conditioned and UV-protected. Prices start around $20.26 for adults. Individual capsules can be rented for approximately $684. Options for express boarding (which allows riders to bypass the line on busy days) and cocktail flights are also available. Hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week. Pedestrian access to the Singapore Flyer is along the Marina Bay waterfront and Raffles Avenue. Pre-booking for rides is available now at www.singaporeflyer.com.sg. lar Personality Suites are Ava Gardner (#123), Charlie Chaplin (#212), Rudyard Kipling (#252) and Somerset Maugham (#102). The hotel’s 17 Palm Court Suites and its eight Courtyard Suites are a good bet for families, as each has two queen-size beds. The eight connecting rooms are also Palm Court Suites (numbers 111, 112, 113, 114, 204, 205, 211 and 212). There are seven Grand Hotel Suites in the main building. These have a living and dining room, well-equipped pantry, two bedrooms and a private veranda. Agents should book two months in advance, especially during the peak season between September and March. Robert Logan is the hotel’s general manager, whom agents can contact directly (011-65-6412-1888, robert.logan@ raffles.com). Raffles Amrita Spa has six private treatment rooms, including two VIP couples’ suites. The popular Raffles Signature Body Treatment begins with a deep-cleaning exfoliation, after which the body is immersed in a traditional Krauter herbal bath (pine, wildflower, melissa or chamomile). An aromatherapy massage using essential oils follows the bath. The spa manager is Doris Sinnathurai (011-65-6412-1372). 32 | TravelAgent December 24, 2007 http://www.singaporeflyer.com.sg

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Travel Agent - December 24, 2007 Online Now Contents From the Editor Letters to the Editor Contributors Europe: Lyon, the Center of France Two Iconic London Hotels Jazz Up their Top Suites Europe Briefs Mexico: Puerto Morelos on the Riviera Maya Mexico News & Notes Pacific/Asia: Large-Scale Developments Strengthen Singapore’s Appeal to Families, Meetings and Other Travelers Caribbean: Old San Juan’s New Hotel The Cervantes Ritz-Carlton Upgrades, La Concha Reopens in San Juan Peter Island Resort Hawaii: Maui Enhances its Allure for Active and Luxury Clients Las Vegas: Hoteliers and Wholesalers Go Beyond Gaming Las Vegas Briefs Tours: Pacific Northwest Briefs Hotels: News and Packages from All-Inclusives in Mexico and the Caribbean Cruises: Luxury Lines’ Shore Excursions Cover Story: Gerry Cahill Agent Profile: Nancy Nicol, Hawaii Specialist and Hyatt Award Winner Technology: Mailpound’s Customized Marketing Transportation: Boeing’s Anticipated Next Arrival: the 747-8 Intercontinental New York: The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Vegas Travel Week Sofitel’s Two New Brands Travelport Rolls Out Leisure Product Expedia CruiseShipCenters Debuts U.S. Tourism to Israel In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch Special Supplememt: 2008 Portugal Travel Guide

Travel Agent - December 24, 2007

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