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with Kerry Moss from Quadrant Travel
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DISCOVER SINGAPORE. WHETHER IT’S SLURPING ON NOODLES, WATCHING THE POLAR BEAR SWIM AT THE ZOO OR GOING ROUND IN CIRCLES ON THE SINGAPORE FLYER, SINGAPORE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
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e asked our travel writer, Kerry Moss, to give us her top things to do in Singapore. Here’s what she told us.
Marina Bay Sands Think Vegas meets luxury resort, and you’ll be half way there. Marina Bay Sands is extravagance beyond belief. Three towers of 57 stories with an infinity pool perched on top of the towers, shaped like a boat. The resort is only half the story, with a luxury shopping centre so large that there are gondola rides inside the centre in the indoor canal. Gardens by The Bay and Botanic Gardens Singapore is home to some of the most spectacular gardens in the world. Gardens by the Bay are 101 hectares of green space in the heart of the city. With tree shaped vertical gardens up to 16 storeys tall linked by a suspension walkway, the bird’s eye view of the gardens is spectacular. But the beauty doesn’t stop there; in the cloud forest with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall you’ll find plant life from tropical highlands up to 2,000 metres above sea level. More traditionally, Singapore’s Botanic Gardens are home to the National Orchid Garden, home to 60,000 orchid plants. Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari Said to be one of the best zoos in the world, Singapore’s zoo is a beautiful award winning wildlife park where animals can roam freely in their natural habitats. With some excellent
Exciting news at Quadrant Australia, with the addition of a new member, Alana Dunn.
culture or the countryside that captivated her,
Alana joins the team with many years of experience in the travel industry. Her passion for the industry is what drives her to find the perfect holiday solution for every client.
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Alana tells us that her favourite holiday destination is Hawaii. It has something for everyone - beautiful beaches with adventurous water sports, excellent shopping and interesting scenery.
When we asked her which one was her
Another valuable team member with Quadrant Australia is Jeanette Lapham. Jeanette joined Quadrant a number of years ago after many years managing group tours and retail travel arrangements. Jeanette has fond memories of her trip to Provence in France. She’s not sure if it’s the food, the
but she intends to go back Coffs Harbour is Kerry Moss. Kerry has had 25 years of experience in the travel industry and has travelled to more than 40 countries. favourite, she couldn’t pick! But we think she has a soft spot for Peru. Quadrant Australia is a specialist travel agency located in Vernon St, Coffs Harbour, with a dedicated team to help you organise your leisure, group and business travel. The fully trained team have a wealth of knowledge and as a member of Australia’s largest travel buying group, they have access to a diverse range of cost-effective travel products.
animal experiences such as Breakfast with the Orangutans, it’s a unique way to spend the day. If night time wildlife viewing is more interesting to you, then join’s the world’s first wildlife night park, where visitors ride the night safari tram across seven geographical zones of the world. For a lucky few there is a chance to enjoy a three course gourmet dinner under the stars, with the sounds and sights of the animals in the background. Eat Streets - Little India and Chinatown Little India is a buzzing historic district that showcases the best of Singapore’s Indian community. Whether it’s culture or food that you are after, Little India has it all. Chinatown is an eclectic mix of old and new, with traditional shops and marketplaces next door to high-rise shopping centres. Regardless, the food is an absolute highlight and should not be missed on a visit to Singapore. Sentosa and Universal Studios Sentosa is a resort island located within the city of Singapore. With its man-made beaches and thrill-seeking theme parks, it’s not for everyone, but it does offer excellent activities for children. With an entrance by cable car and home to an Aquarium, a water park and Universal Studios, a day at Sentosa is actionpacked. If you would like to hear more about Singapore, drop in to see the team at Quadrant Australia in Vernon St, Coffs Harbour. The highly trained team will be happy to assist you with your travel plans. coffs coast focus. 67