With two more long weekends coming up and the school holidays at the end of the year, there are still plenty of vacation days left in 2014. It’s time to take a break and get away from the hustle and bustle of this city!
Also read: 8 Long Weekends in 2014 for Singaporeans to Enjoy
If you have not started on planning your overseas vacations, now will be the perfect time to start! The highly anticipated NATAS Travel Fair is back, and with the biggest travel providers in town all gathered in one place, this is your chance to get the best travel deals. Grab your calendar and mark down these dates! The NATAS Travel Fair will take place from August 29 to 31 this year at the Singapore Expo, and the admission fee will be SGD 4 per pax (free for children under 12).
What to expect
The NATAS fair is more than just a collection of travel agents. Everything about your next trip can be planned here! If you have no idea where to go, find inspiration at the booths set up by travel magazines and national tourism organisations.
Once you have settled on your destination, decide if you would like to follow a tour group or travel independently. If you are looking for the free-and-easy option, head to the airlines’ and hotels’ booths. There are also car rental companies to consider if you are thinking of a road trip. Don’t forget about travel agents as well, as many offer free-and-easy tour packages that will be able to fulfill your need for independent travel.
For those looking for group tours, travel agents will be your best option. With over 50 travel agents and tour operators part of the exhibitors at the NATAS Travel Fair this year, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Before making your purchases, do make sure that you have checked the credit card companies’ booths to know which card is best for the deal. Don’t forget check out the travel insurance deals offered during the fair and get travel insurance for your trip too.
Various other perks such as lucky draws and gift redemptions will also be offered by the different exhibitors, so keep a look out for them as well!
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Make the best of your time at the fair by preparing beforehand with our 6-Step Survival Guide to Singapore’s Travel Fair!
Where to go
Venue: SingExpo Halls 4, 5 & 6A
Address: 1 Expo Dr, 486150
Dates: August 29 to 31
Admission fee: SGD 4 per pax (free for children under 12)
How to get there
Train:
Alight at the Expo MRT station. If you are coming from Changi Airport, take the East bound train and alight one stop later.
If you are coming from other parts of Singapore, transfer trains at Tanah Merah station (on the East West line).
Bus:
There are 3 bus stops near Expo:
- Beside Carpark G on Upper Changi Road East: Bus numbers 12, 20, 24 and 38
- Outside Hall 1 on Upper Changi Road East: Bus numbers 12, 20, 24 and 38
- Beside Carpark J on Xilin Avenue: Bus number 35
Car:
If you are driving, take note of the car parking charges below:
All Day Rates | Rate |
First Two Hours | $3.20 |
Subsequent ½ hourly | $1.50 |
Maximum Daily Charge | $20.00 |
There is free parking for motorcycles at Singapore EXPO from Mondays to Sundays, including public holidays.
Find out more about the deals at the NATAS travel fair before you are even there with TripZilla!