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We ❤️ Singapore and think a visit to the Long Bar at Raffles for a famous Singapore Sling is a must!

#TravelTuesday - We ❤️ Singapore and think a visit to the Long Bar at Raffles for a famous Singapore Sling is a must! Here’s our take on this world-famous cocktail – fruity, refreshing, and perfect for dreaming of your next trip to Singapore! 🇸🇬 🌴 Why not try one? 👇 ” 🍹 Classic Singapore Sling–Style Cocktail (inspired by the original, but not the official Raffles recipe) Ingredients: • 25ml Gin • 25ml Cherry Brandy (or Cherry Liqueur) • 10ml Cointreau (optional) • 10ml Benedictine (optional) • 80ml Pineapple Juice • 15ml Lime Juice • A dash of Grenadine • A dash of Angostura Bitters Method: 1. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. 2. Shake well until chilled. 3. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. 4. Garnish with a slice of pineapple 🍍 and a cherry 🍒 . Then enjoy and start planning your trip to Singapore: https://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/far_east/singapore_holidays.html #singaporesling #cocktailtime #TravelInspiration #singapore #Holidays Escape Worldwide - ...

Mark's stay in a Deluxe Pool Villa at the Desamuda Village Seminyak in Bali

Mark was in Bali recently and spent a few days in Seminyak staying that the Desamuda Village. Located in the heart of Seminyak, Desamuda Village is 5 minutes' walk from shopping, restaurants and entertainment options and a 20 minutes walk from the beach. The resort is a 20-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The Desamuda Village boasts a spa, gazebo and 2 outdoor free form swimming pools. There’s a restaurant and bar are also available. Guests enjoy free shuttle service to Kuta area and free Wi-Fi access. The Rice Table Restaurant serves a wide selection of Indonesian and European dishes. This beautiful resort offers traditionally styled deluxe rooms, and a select of impressive pool villas. However the highlight of this resort are the amazing Deluxe Pool Villas. Mark opted for one of these for a few nights and was very impressed. “On arrival I loved the lovely Balinese feel of the resort and also the friendly staff. I was swiftly checked and take...

Great special offer from Escape Worldwide

Hi fellow travellers, Escape Worldwide has some great special offers this week: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Feb11a2.html INDIAN OCEAN TWIN from £15 99 SRI LANKA & THE MALDIVES Spend a week in Sri Lanka and a week in the Maldives, combining the culture, scenery and charm of Sri Lanka with the idyllic relaxation of the Maldives - a perfect combination. Fully flexible, with lots of hotels to choose from. Sri Lanka - KANI LANKA  - 7nt   Maldives - MEERU ISLAND - 7nts £1599 pp DOWNLOAD DETAILS HUA HIN, THAILAND from £619 ANANTARA RESORT The Anantara Hua Hin is a beautifully designed hotel with classic Thai style, located a short distance from the centre of Hua Hin, which is one of the more Thai of resorts. Explore the night market, try seafood delicacies or just chill on the beach. HUA HIN - ANANTARA 7nts - £619 pp 14nts - £799 pp   DOWNLOAD DETAILS FAR EAST MULTICENTRE from £1479 HONG KONG, B...

Holiday Ideas for 2010 - Bali

Hi again fellow travellers, another week and some more holiday ideas for 2010: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/special/2010balib.html This week we are focusing on the magical island of Bali . Bali 's combination of beautiful beaches, fantastic food, friendly people, great shopping and accessible culture make it a perfect destination for a beach holiday. Head to the resort of Nusa Dua for quality hotels, Sanur for an excellent choice of restaurants, Kuta Beach for vibrant nightlife or laid-back Seminyak for a stylish, relaxing stay - all combined with great value for money! When I was in Bali last I staying in the resort of Sanur , at the lovely Bali Hyatt which is a lovely spacious hotel, on a great beach! It's also very easy to combine Bali , with another destination such as Kuala Lumpur , Singapore or Hong Kong. Check out some options: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/asia/destin/Bali3.shtml Bali not for you, then check out other great holidays we can off...

Holiday Costs in Singapore

Mark was asked to get some up to date holiday costs from Singapore for one of our guests visiting soon. “Overall, the thing I found with Singapore is that prices vary depending on where you are, as they do in most major cities, so it's a case of keeping an eye on prices if you don't want to over-spend. Some parts of Singapore (mainly the office areas of the city centre or the expat hangouts) tend to be pricey (I'd equate them to London prices) but elsewhere it can be better value for money. If you like Indian food I’d recommend staying in the hotel we stayed in, the Parkroyal on Kitchener Road. This hotel is located on the edge of the Little India area of Singapore, so within two blocks of the Hotel are literally dozens (if not hundreds!) of dining options for Indian cuisine. Our best meal of our stay in Singapore (I'm travelling on this trip with my colleague Natalie, and it's her first visit to the region) was at a local food centre closer to the city centre, whic...