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The standard voltage in Singapore is 220V/240V, 50 Hz. If you have equipment that runs on a higher voltage, you should not connect it to Singaporean power unless you have the correct transformer (voltage adaptor). | |||
'' Power Plugs '' | |||
Singapore uses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets#BS_1363_.28Type_G.29 British BS1363 three-pronged square pin type socket]. Plugs from the US, Western and Eastern Europe, and Asia will not fit into a Singapore power plug. | |||
If you need a plug adaptor or transformer, we advise buying one before your arrival. Some hotels will be able to lend you an adaptor, but not all. | |||
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=== Customs === | === Customs === | ||
=== Health Care === | |||
Tap water is safe for drinking, and sanitation standards are very high. As a tropical country, Singapore is hot and humid so drink a lot of water. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Singapore was way back in 1934, when it hit a low of 19.4°C (66.9°F). | |||
Malaria is not an issue, but dengue fever is endemic to the region. Singapore maintains strict mosquito control (leaving standing water around will get you fined), but the government's reach does not extend into the island's nature reserves, so if you're planning on hiking bring along mosquito repellent. | |||
=== Transportation === | === Transportation === | ||
Revision as of 19:18, 17 December 2015
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Power plugs
Voltage The standard voltage in Singapore is 220V/240V, 50 Hz. If you have equipment that runs on a higher voltage, you should not connect it to Singaporean power unless you have the correct transformer (voltage adaptor).
Power Plugs Singapore uses the British BS1363 three-pronged square pin type socket. Plugs from the US, Western and Eastern Europe, and Asia will not fit into a Singapore power plug.
If you need a plug adaptor or transformer, we advise buying one before your arrival. Some hotels will be able to lend you an adaptor, but not all.
Currency
Customs
Health Care
Tap water is safe for drinking, and sanitation standards are very high. As a tropical country, Singapore is hot and humid so drink a lot of water. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Singapore was way back in 1934, when it hit a low of 19.4°C (66.9°F).
Malaria is not an issue, but dengue fever is endemic to the region. Singapore maintains strict mosquito control (leaving standing water around will get you fined), but the government's reach does not extend into the island's nature reserves, so if you're planning on hiking bring along mosquito repellent.
Transportation
Getting from the Airport to the Hotel
Arrivals to Singapur
People arriving early
If you are arriving earlier than 4 PM on the 6th, you have two options:
- Wait until that time (if you arrive 30-50 minutes before that time).
- Book a shuttle: http://www.mearstransportation.com/global/orlando/
- If you book online, you will save 10% with Promo Code WEB10. You will have to select the hotel where you stay (please double check your hotel letter), and indicate your flight number/arrival time. Transfer should be around 30 minutes to the Hotel.
There’s public buses, but you will have to go to Orlando city, and then to the hotel (estimated travel time more than 2 hours).
Note that we won’t reimburse taxis, so please use the shuttle service indicated.
Getting from the Hotel back to the Airport
If you stay longer, we won’t cover hotel costs, nor transportation expenses.