Shopping in Singapore is almost second nature to tourists visiting the city, yet the consumer indulgence definitely climaxes during the Great Singapore Sale that is held annually, usually during the summer months. Singapore’s famous shopping malls and department stores and effervescent shopping districts participate with much gusto, they will extend their shopping hours till midnight and beyond on selected weekends. During this period, special privileges will be available that are created for tourists to enjoy the range of exclusive lifestyle promotions, including gourmet dining, wellness experience, nightlife & entertainment options.

Certain stores offer discounts up to 70 percent and special promotions for credit card holders and loyalty programs also get underway. For tourists that obtain the special Tourist Privilege card enjoy a host of benefits such as discounts at fashion boutiques and on various consumer items such as watches, jewellery, electronics and cosmetics. The card also avails you to discounts when visiting local attractions such as the Singapore Zoo and when getting guided tours such as the Singapore Duck tour or the DHL balloon.

It would be worth checking out the different shopping districts of Singapore during this 8 week shopping marathon. Orchard Road is definitely the Mecca of shopping in the city and has number of big names plying their wares in the numerous boutiques in the area. Designer brands like Prada, Gucci or Versace have their outlets in this trendy shopping district while more mainstream brands are also found. A number of food courts, restaurants, clubs and chic cafes can be found located in this area thereby providing the complete Singapore experience. Marina Bay is a mixture of big shopping malls and small boutiques, practically everything you would want to buy can be found here. It also houses the arts hub of Singapore: the Esplanade. Ethnically flavored areas such as Little India and Arab quarter also rise to the occasion during the Great Singapore Sale. Wonderful restaurants dishing out Indian or Middle East cuisine and boutiques that sell great souvenirs can be found here as well.

One word of advice for tourists planning to enjoy this festival of shopping is to pack light and take a comfortable pair of shoes. For you are bound to return with your bags heavier and undertake a fair bit of walking through the numerous shopping districts of the city. Visitors can easily find accommodation in the many Singapore hotels that range from budget to luxury to hotels. A luxury hotel in Singapore will be on par with the best in the world, thus travelers need not worry about the comfort of their stay.

Planning a holiday in panama and are especially interested in marine life sighting and diving? Boca Chica is the destination you should be heading of to. One of the most wonderful things about this country is that it has something spectacular to offer you irrespective of the kind of natural terrain and setting you are looking for. Boca Chica is a quiet little village on the Western coast of Panama, about an hour’s drive from David. If you are driving in from Boquete, then it will take you about two hours to get here.

Boca Chica sits on an archipelago of over an hundred islands. It is one of the world’s hottest sports for sport fishing. This area offers plenty of fishing lodges and even a five star sports fishing lodge.

Where to stay

There are plenty of hotels in the area but it is best to book your rooms before you get here. If you are looking for a luxurious stay and want to make the best of your holiday then consider opting for a boutique hotel that offers individual bungalows.

Boca Chica will be your base for your explorations in the seas and beaches around the village. There is plenty to do so get set for some world class diving, snorkeling, kayaking and kayaking. This is also the place to visit for whale watching. The best time to visit the area is from December to April, and is this is the ideal time for diving. For whale sighting schedule your visit any time from August to October.

What to Do

There are plenty of diving companies here that offer you the experience of a lifetime. You will be diving with experienced divers who know the sea in this part of the Boca Chica Panama like the back of their hand.

Take a guided and escorted tour of the National Maritime Park at Coiba Island. The Park covers over of over 300,000 hectares and includes many uninhabited islands. These islands also boast of an extensive coral reef network. It is home to howler monkeys, many types of crocodiles, lizards, hawksbill turtles, tiger herons and an enormous species of others birds. You can go snorkeling, watch for whales or relax on the clean beaches, and even plan to spend a night at the park. The waters around the island are considered to be amongst the best for diving and are rich in fish and marine life.  Divers claim that visibility in these waters ranges from 60 to 80 feet.  

The Parque Nacional Marino Golfo de Chiriqui is a marine park on the Isla Boca Brava. The park covers 25 islands that have an abundance of wildlife and also protects 19 coral reefs. If you want to see Humpback, Pilot and Sperm Whales, this is the best place for the opportunity.

A new marina is being built at Boca Chica and should be completed by the end of 2009. This will make this area easily accessible by yachts and other vessels. The area is being developed well for tourism but with a keen eye on the ecological consequences. Here a large reforestation effort is on, to ensure that the natural setting that attracts visitors is left relatively undisturbed. The real estate in this area is an n excellent investment opportunity for both locals as well as foreigners.

At the very heart of the Mediterranean sea sits the islands of Malta that offer a wealth of tradition and history and an abundance of nature, spectacular and panoramic views and sights and an experience that will forever be treasured. When you stay in this heavenly island, stay at Malta hotels that will showcase a glimpse of the beauty and wonder that the islands can give. Stay at the Corinthia Marina Hotel and be the witness to how the Malta experience will be worth everything.

Experiencing an accommodation in Malta through the Corinthia Marina Hotel allows you to enjoy the charm and the grandeur of the Mediterranean sea with a pleasant balcony facing the St. George Bay. This Malta hotel is located at a distance of almost 15 kilometers from the International Airport in Valleta and takes a short 5-minute walk to the center of Maltese nightlife that is Paceville. This Malta hotel is part of the majestic Corinthia Beach Resort that offers multitude of choices of restaurants, recreational activities, bars, hubs and leisure activities. Enjoying your Malta holidays with Corinthia Marina Hotel will even be more exciting because this Malta hotel prides itself with world-class hotel facilities and amenities. This is composed of 300 rooms and suites that are decorated for your Mediterranean taste and style and spread over eight floors of the hotel.

You can try the different restaurants and dining places in the hotel which includes one that serves international cuisine, an eatery that offers Spanish specialty and a bar offering continental specialties. This Malta hotel also offers a fitness facility to improve your physical well-being, a sauna, an indoor and an outdoor pool for relaxation and leisure. It also offers a range of recreational activities such as watersports, windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving and jet skiing. You can even bring your little kids to this Malta hotel without worrying that much because the hotel also offers childcare, babysitting and a mini-club. Other amenities include a parking space, laundry service, lift, concierge and a terrace, a business center offering photocopying and secretarial services.

Hotel rates ensure that you can enjoy Malta holidays without spending much from your pocket. An inland room for single occupancy would cost EUR 133, while a double occupancy would cost EUR 181. For a junior suite with a single occupancy, it would cost EUR 204 and if it is for double occupancy, it is EUR 252. If you want a seaview room for single occupancy, it would cost EUR 146, while for double occupancy, it would be EUR 194. Booking a room has never been this easy because you can book a room online or ask your travel agent to do all the work for you.

Once you have booked an accommodation in Malta with Corinthia Marina Hotel, the next best thing to do is enjoy everything that the Maltese islands can offer. Tour around the city and relish its history and tradition, the different scenery and tourist attraction, the nightlife, the panoramic sights and everything that will just make your stay one great and memorable experience.