Christmas in Singapore
It's Christmas in Singapore. Department stores in the main
shopping districts compete to display the most spectacular Christmas
decorations. Shoppers frantically purchase presents. Hotels advertise
"Christmas packages". The mood is festive.
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50 foot high tree and wreath at Raffles City shopping mall. |
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Angels made of lights at Raffles City shopping mall. |
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Decorations along Scotts Road. |
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Inside Takashimaya Department Store. |
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In front of Borders Bookstore. |
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Rear entrance to Raffles Hotel. |
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Santa Clause at Tanglin Mall. |
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Main entrance of Tanglin Mall. |
A Christmas Package Special at the Ritz Carlton Hotel
So, what did Wes and Masami do for Christmas? Since we're both in the
software industry and were officially "on call" in case of any Y2K
issues, extended travel outside Singapore wasn't an option. We considered a
short trip to neighboring Indonesia, but eventually decided to treat ourselves
to a 3 night stay at the Ritz on their Christmas Package.
Hotel Christmas Packages give a significant room discount and include a
SG$50-100/day meal voucher. We viewed rooms and reviewed the specials offered at
5 reputable hotels and decided to splurge at the Ritz. Whatever the cost, it was
worth it. This was our most romantic Christmas ever.
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Elegant bedroom facing bay windows overlooking Marina Bay
and vast green parks. |
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The Second Honeymoon Bath complete with roses, Champaign,
strawberries, aromatherapy oils, rose petals over the bath foam, and a
huge octagonal window overlooking Marina Bay. |
