For every $22 spent in Changi airport, travelers can receive tickets for the Slide@T3, the tallest slide in Singapore.

Slide@T3 is the tallest slide in Singapore; for residents living in the east, you should go and have fun!

Visitors who don’t want to travel at the speed of 19 feet a second, can take a ride down the shorter, one-and-a-half-story tall slide located at Terminal 3 Basement 2, which is free.

Read also: Segway Fun Ride @ Changi: Singapore’s only indoor Segway circuits until Feb 2010

Pick up this week’s super hot fare from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City for just S$10 + $28 tax.

For travel between 5 October to 2 November 2010 and 23 January to 29 January 2011. Travel periods vary depending on the route. Other destinations are also on sale, so make sure you set your alarm for 12pm this Friday. For fares to other destinations, travel dates, details and to book, visit Jetstar.com.

Sale fares are one way JetSaver Light^ fares with carry on baggage only. Choose a JetSaver fare for only S$15 more to get 20kg checked-in baggage allowance.

Sale ends (18:00) 3 September 2010, unless sold out prior.

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HDB is offering 3,032 flats for sale. This is the largest supply of flats in a single launch this year. Home buyers will have a wide variety of flats to choose from, as this launch includes the Sale of Balance Flats exercise for flats located across 10 towns.

It comprises: 1,408 new flats in Yishun under the Build-to-Order (BTO) system; and 1,624 balance flats spread over 10 non-mature towns/estates under the Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise.

With this launch, HDB would have offered 12,876 flats for sale since the start of 2010.

Yishun Riverwalk will have 1,408 standard flats comprising 254 units of Studio Apartments, 250 units of 3-room, 652 units of 4-room and 252 units of 5-room flats. Facilities provided in this development include an eating house, a mini-mart, two shops, a child care centre and a Residents’ Committee Centre.

Sale Of Balance Flats (SBF) Exercise

SBF exercises are conducted when HDB accumulates enough balance units from previous exercises. 1,624 flats located across 10 towns are being offered for sale in this exercise. They comprise 55 units of 2-room flats; 53 units of 3-room standard flats; 8 units of 3-room premium flats; 1,081 units of 4-room flats; 338 units of 5-room flats and 89 units of Executive (EF) flats.

Pricing of new BTO flats at YiShun riverwalk and balance flats under SBF

Yishun Riverwalk

• $63,000 to $87,000 for a Studio Apartment;
• $141,000 to $181,000 for a 3-room flat
• $214,000 to $268,000 for a 4-room flat; and
• $287,000 to $350,000 for a 5-room flat

Sale of Balance Flats

• $104,000 to $126,000 for a 2-room flat;
• $164,000 to $237,000 for a 3-room flat
• $190,000 to $380,000 for a 4-room flat;
• $281,000 to $496,000 for a 5-room flat; and
• $354,000 to $482,000 for an Executive flat

HDB will continue to provide an adequate supply of new flats to meet housing demand. HDB will increase the total new flat supply to more than 16,000 new flats in 2010.

BTO projects slated for the rest of 2010 include areas such as Bukit Panjang, Punggol, Sengkang and Woodlands. The next launch in Sep 10 will offer about 1,320 flats in Woodlands. More details will be provided at the launch.

Find out more at HDB.

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The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and The Regent Singapore, organisers of Singapore’s original charity run for cancer research, the “Run for Hope 2010”, officially launched its registration website today at www.runforhopesingapore.org.

Now into its 18th year, Run for Hope is the longest running fundraiser in Singapore, that aims to draw more than 8,000 runners to this year’s event. This annual event is a spin-off from the ‘Terry Fox Run’ which Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts became the first corporate sponsor to support in 1980 and has been committed to throughout its 85 properties in 35 countries.

Since its inception in 1993, over 80,000 runners have pounded the tarmac for a good cause, raising more than S$3.5 million in the process. All the proceeds have gone into developing an array of basic, translational and clinical research programmes for cancer, providing holistic care and multidisciplinary-based treatment for cancer patients.

Early Bird Registration – Now till September 15, 2010

• Individual Adult S$35
• Individual Youth S$20
• Groups above 8 will receive a 10% off the above rates

Normal Registration – From September 16 to October 31, 2010

• Individual Adult $40
• Individual Youth $25
• Groups above 8 will receive a 10% off the above rates

Participants who register during the Early Bird period stand a chance to win S$100 worth of Club 21 vouchers.  There will also be a chance for children to win $100 Kids 21 Vouchers and $50 Forum Shopping Mall vouchers at the kids’ playground during the day of the run.

This year the Four Seasons Group will be conducting an online charity auction. Registered run participants will be allowed to bid for amazing stays at various Four Seasons Hotels around the world including a seven-night dream stay at the Four Seasons Resort Maldives which includes a luxury cruise onboard the hotels signature yacht, The Explorer valued at S$14,000.

All proceeds from Run for Hope 2010 will go into funding cancer research with the hope that more lives can be improved or saved in the near future.

Read also: Run for Hope 2009 on Nov 22 – Today’s Research, Tomorrow’s Cure

Tiger raw international fares are the lowest available single price fares from tiger airways singapore for one-way travel with hand luggage only and are fully inclusive of all taxes and charges.

“tiger raw” international fares must be purchased online using a diners club international card. for all other electronic modes of payment, an additional sgd6 per passenger, per flight sector will be charged.

buy between 26 aug and 01 sep 2010, or until seats sell out.

Tiger Airways

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Get excited this week with Jetstar’s sale. Fly with Jetstar and discover Asia from as little as $28. You will be spoilt for choice by the 19 destinations on sale. With prices this low, you will be enticed to explore all of Asia’s wonders.

Snag those tickets before they are all gone! Sale fares are available for travel from 28 September 2010 to 25 May 2011. Limited availability during public holidays and weekends.

Sale fares are one way all-inclusive JetSaver Light^ fares with carry on baggage only. Choose a JetSaver fare for only S$15 more to get 20kg checked-in baggage allowance.

Sale ends 30 August 2010 (12:00), unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.

Read also: Jetstar: Singapore to Phuket at $28!

The first 100 customers with a minimum spend of S$1000 will enjoy a $50 Paragon shopping voucher.

20% off Business Class fares.
Valid for year-end travel from 1 November to 31 December 2010.

1-for-1 Business Class fares.
Valid for early bird bookings for travel from 1 January to 28 February 2011

With luxurious seats, exceptional service and sumptuous treats onboard, your journey on SilkAir’s Business Class will be one worth sharing. Simply pay with your MasterCard® to enjoy two Business Class tickets for the price of one. Begin your journey today by visiting the NATAS Travel Fair (27 to 29 August) or SilkAir’s authorised agents.

SilkAir Holidays Packages at NATAS

With all-inclusive SilkAir Holidays packages, you can now discover Asia’s best-kept secrets without hassle of accomodation and transportation planning. Visit SilkAir at the NATAS Travel Fair at Tradewinds Booth 4H10, Expo Hall 4, from 27 to 29 August 2010 for an array of exclusive travel packages. For more informations, please contact Tradewinds Tours & Travel at 6438 8822.

All-in 3D2N free & easy packages from:

• $318 Phuket, Kuching, Langkawi
• $348 Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Solo
• $398 Lombok, Siem Reap
• $468 Chiang Mai, Danang

Other packages to these destinations are also available:

• Cebu • Davao • Manado • Medan • Phnom Penh • Yangon •

MasterCard Exclusive Privileges

The first 100 customers with a minimum spend of S$1000 will enjoy a $50 Paragon shopping voucher.

Those with a minimum spend of S$1500, will also stand to win a Universal Studios Singapore® Fun Pass worth S$318 in a lucky dip.

SilkAir

Read also: SilkAir Holidays Roadshow 2010: 6-12 May

The Top 5 winners of Miss Universe 2010 are Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps on the second runner up, Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell on the third runner up who also received the Miss Congeniality award, and the crowd’s favorite Miss Philippines Venus Raj on the fourth runner up.

Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarette is the winner of Miss Universe 2010,  will receive several benefits and amenities. Aside from her diamond crown and salary, she will also have access to a luxurious apartment in New York, a set of jewelries, and a one-year scholarship grant to the New York Film Academy plus housing after her reign ends.

Video: Miss Universe 2010 Top 5

Read also: Miss Universe 2009: Winner & Results

Booking Period: 24 August 2010 – 5 September 2010
Travel Period: 3 January 2011 – 31 March 2011

Travel Notes

• Advanced booking required.
• Fares are not available during embargo period

AirAsia

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Find out the latest Qatar Airways promotions for NATAS Fair 2010.

• Offers valid on qatarairways.com/sg
• Note that above offers are valid for sales during 15th August – 03rd September 2010 and considered as NATAS Holiday promotions
• Return flights including all taxes and fees subject to currency fluctuation
• Seats are limited and subject to availability
• Maximum stay: 7 days (Bali)
• *Bali Promotion is valid for Sunday and Monday departures from Singapore.
  Return on Thursdays or Fridays from Denpasar (Bali) only.
• *Sales validity: 29th June – 31st August 2010 (Bali)
• *Travel validity: 01st July – 30th September 2010 (Bali)
• Sales validity: 15th August – 03rd September 2010
• Travel validity: 06th September – 30th November 2010 (Abu Dhabi, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Muscat, New York, Sao Paulo, Washington)
• Travel validity: 01st October – 30th November 2010 (Athens, Copenhagen, Istanbul, London, Moscow, Paris, Stockholm)
• Other conditions apply, please review at the time of booking

Qatar Airways

Read also: NATAS Holiday: yes, Natas promotion Singapore 2010 is coming…

Buy between 19 and 25 aug 2010, or until seats sell out.conditions apply. click on the fare to see more. fares are inclusive of taxes and charges

Read also: Tiger Airways: Singapore to Austrlia for just S$19.9 till 16 August 2010

September heats up at the Blue Potato with double dining deals.

From 1 to 30 September, diners can relish in a special 3-course set dinner with a glass of wine at $48++ or enjoy a barbecued buffet dinner during the Formula One weekend with a free flow of beer from 24 to 26 September.

Read also: Additional Litre of Duty-free Wine or Beer Allowed

Contiki Holidays is working with Firefly Holiday, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, to distribute some sensational products via Firefly Holiday travel portal, accessible 24 hours 7 days a week wherever you are.

Starting this month, three itineraries have been selected for launch on the Firefly Holiday portal – www.fireflyholiday.com.

Bitten by the travel bug and wish you could go on an all-expenses paid trip with your best friend? From 06 July to 30 September 2010, Contiki will be on a regional search for the most adventurous and outstanding pair of best friends a la “Bonnie and Clyde” style in its new Dynamic Duo Contest.

Be it your wife, friend, schoolmate or an inseparable sibling, just go to www.contiki.com/bff and tell in 100 words of less a story behind your unique friendship with that person, and why Contiki should send you both on an all expenses paid trip to Europe.

This is the perfect time to brush off the dust and take a walk down memory lane for some creative ideas; share with us some funny or unique experiences that have happened before or simply tell us what makes that person so special in your life.

This contest is open to all 18 to 35 year-old travellers from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The winning prize will be a fully paid nine-day trip to Europe for two persons, comprising of a Contiki land tour and flights.

Read also: Go Gold Coast Contest

Look out this Friday for Jetstar’s Friday Fare Frenzy from 12pm – 6pm for seriously reduced fares!

Pick up this week’s super hot fare from Singapore to Jakarta for just S$0 + $28 tax^

For travel between 28 September and 2 November 2010. Travel periods vary depending on the route. Other destinations are also on sale, so make sure you set your alarm for 12pm this Friday. For fares to other destinations, travel dates, details and to book, visit Jetstar.com.

Sale fares are one way JetSaver Light^ fares with carry on baggage only. Choose a JetSaver fare for only S$15 more to get 20kg checked-in baggage allowance.

Sale ends (18:00) 20 August 2010, unless sold out prior.

Read also: Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy: 2pm – 6pm

Singapore Airlines is offering special promotional fares to various exciting destinations.

Enjoy the renowned Singapore Airlines experience, where you will enjoy unrivaled space and comfort, the best quality of inflight services, dining, entertainment and travel amenities on your flight. Book your flight now before seats are sold out.

Blackout period applies for travel out of Singapore between 9 September 2010 and 10 September 2010,  between 4 November 2010 and 5 November 2010 and between 23 December 2010 and 24 December 2010.

SIA

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Return economy including all taxes and surcharges to Sydney is just SGD$868; you can also fly to two Australian cities from just $878.

Sale ends 08 Sep 2010 unless sold out prior. Travel from 01 Sep 2010 to 04 Dec 2010.

Qantas

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Claimed to be the most complete electronics and IT show, Megatex 2010 is coming! From August 19 to August 22, you can visit Expo Hall 5B.

Do share in the comment you come across any good deals in Megatex 2010 electronics show!

Read also: Megatex 2009: 23-27 Dec @ Singapore Expo

Travel to exotic Siem Reap or Phnom Penh in Cambodia from as little as $59# one-way all inclusive with low fares leader Jetstar during the ‘Cambodia Holiday Sale’ that starts today.

From $201# choose from a range of special Jetstar Holidays sale packages, departing Singapore to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh in Cambodia, combining Jetstar’s low fares with accommodation to suit any budget.

Book your getaway to mystical Siem Reap and step into the world of ancient temples. Watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat and cycle around or hop onto a private tuk-tuk to admire Bayon or Banta Srei. If you fancy a buzzing city escape, visit the historical and French colonial-influenced capital city of Phnom Penh to experience the fascinating rich Khmer culture and shop for handicraft souvenirs.

Jetstar’s Cambodia Holiday Sale offers special $59 all inclusive one-way JetSaver Light fares# from Singapore to Siem Reap and from Singapore to Phnom Penh. The sale commences at 12:00pm (Singapore time) Wednesday 18 August 2010 and ends at 12:00pm (Singapore time) Wednesday 25 August 2010 at Jetstar.com unless seats sell out prior. Sale fares are applicable to both airfare and Holidays promotion.

Sale fares are for travel from 14 September to 20 October 2010 and may not be available on all flights, all days, with limited availability during public holidays and weekends. Terms and conditions apply, see Jetstar.com for details.

Jetstar Holidays special sale packages to Cambodia start from $201 per person for a two nights’ stay. Jetstar Holidays packages are inclusive of return JetSaver Light fare^# and hotel accommodation on a twin-sharing basis. Transfers are not included.

Jetstar Holidays Cambodia Sale Packages

• Phnom Penh – from $201 per person for 2 nights in New York Hotel
• Phnom Penh – from $277 per person for 2 nights in Imperial Garden Hotel
• Siem Reap -  from $292 per person for 2 nights in Prince D’Angkor Hotel & Spa
• Siem Reap -  from $525 per person for 2 nights in Hotel De La Paix

Read also: Jetstar’s Cambodia Sale from $48! Till Nov 6 2009

SingTel Grid Girls were introduced to the public for the first time at the Fullerton Bay Hotel yesterday. The top 12 SingTel Grid Girls were chosen out of 300 who will represent SingTel and Singapore F1 night race.

The top three SingTel grid girls, who will be judged based on SMS and online votes, as well as challenges  will walk away with a total of $18,000 in cash prizes.

The Gird Gils in 2009 travelled around the world to many exciting F1™ race locations, where they shopped, partied, sampled exotic local foods, and revelled in the attention from world media.

The Gird Gils also met F1™ drivers, and learnt how to be hosts in exclusive celebrity workshops. The top Grid Girl had the honour of carrying the Singapore flag during race day.

The race is less than 40 days away!

Meet these hot SingTel Grid Girls here!

Read also: SingTel Unveiled F1 Simulators & SingTel Grid Girls

Booking Period: 10 August 2010 – 19 August 2010
Travel Period: 1 April 2011 – 11 August 2011

Travel Notes
- Advanced booking required.
- Fares are not available during embargo period.

Air Asia

Read also: AirAsia Online Booking Promotion: FREE Seats till Nov 15, 2009