singapore

[Rooster]

anyone going? Ive been looking at prices and I really want to be there but its pretty expensive, think I may have to bite the bullet and just stump up.

[rubystone]

I probably am - have good stand tickets reserved which I understand have cost circa Sing$1,000 for all 3 days including admission (which I think is only £60 in any event). Depends on how much they load the flight prices as to whether I go though...it's usually not too expensive on Sing Air (so much better than BA....) but I bet the prices ratchet up...I may look at flying to Kuala Lumpur as an alternative.

[SPR2]

We are too - tickets for Raffles grandstand for three days first stop of a great holiday ahead.

[tuffer]

rubystone said:

I probably am - have good stand tickets reserved which I understand have cost circa Sing$1,000 for all 3 days including admission (which I think is only £60 in any event). Depends on how much they load the flight prices as to whether I go though...it's usually not too expensive on Sing Air (so much better than BA....) but I bet the prices ratchet up...I may look at flying to Kuala Lumpur as an alternative.

$1000 Sing is Approx £340.

[XJSJohn]

Got my tickets, realy want to get to drive the track too

Unless you have a package i think that hotels close to the circuit will be extortionate (30% "race tax" will be applied to all rooms before an uplift) but if you want any "local verification" on other hotel choices i am happt to check them out

[XJSJohn]

PH Asia meet??

[SPR2]

How far is the Glden Landmark from the track

[XJSJohn]

SPR2 said:

How far is the Glden Landmark from the track

a couple of roads to the north ... 500 yards maximum

Not a bad location and an OK hotel too ... nothing flashy but perectly acceptable!

[SPR2]

Thanks.That is where we are staying.

[skinny]

i will be there, can't remember where i'm staying tho... really looking forward to it!!

Edited by skinny on Monday 17th March 23:17

[XJSJohn]

SPR2 said:

Thanks.That is where we are staying.

Request as high a floor as possible (if i recall correctly they have "business class" at the top 2 floors with free interweb etc.

Also ask for a city / pool view as this will look over the race track. From where it is, you wont see any racing from the room, but you will see all the surrounding action.

I stayed there about 3 years ago when here on business before i moved out perminantly (again)

[XJSJohn]

So who is gonna be here, put your name down and as we get closer to the event i will organise somewhere for a PH Asia Meet

SingaGP PH Meet said:

XJSJohn - PH Singapore Resident
SPR2
Skinny

[bigburd]

SingaGP PH Meet said:

XJSJohn - PH Singapore Resident
SPR2 - Golden Landmark
Skinny
Bigburd - Golden Landmark

Golden Landmark for me! Fingers crossed I will be able to blag my way into Redbull/Williams or Ferrari pits at some point over the weekend

XJSJohn as you are local then maybe you can help in the arranging of an official PH Asia Meet

[XJSJohn]

bigburd said:

XJSJohn as you are local then maybe you can help in the arranging of an official PH Asia Meet

I am sure that i will be able to find an establishment that will be able to provide us with a few bevvies

[bigburd]

Think we may have to get a sticky on this thread or create a new "official PH Asia Meet" one

[SPB2]

Yep, Got my flights booked, going via HK, forget which grandstand. 3 of us going. No hotel yet, Awaiting to hear back from the Carlton Hotel

[skinny]

i'm staying at the Amara hotel. no idea where it is but the girl i book them with said it was very nice

[rude-boy]

XJSJohn said:

bigburd said:

XJSJohn as you are local then maybe you can help in the arranging of an official PH Asia Meet

I am sure that i will be able to find an establishment that will be able to provide us with a few bevvies

How about a meet for slings in Raffles as it's one of the 'must do' things that has been mentioned.

First round on the member who has travelled the least distance to get there

[rubystone]

rude-boy said:

XJSJohn said:

bigburd said:

XJSJohn as you are local then maybe you can help in the arranging of an official PH Asia Meet

I am sure that i will be able to find an establishment that will be able to provide us with a few bevvies

How about a meet for slings in Raffles as it's one of the 'must do' things that has been mentioned.

First round on the member who has travelled the least distance to get there

Stil waiting for confirmation of costs.

Re venues - Raffles is fun for the slings and unlimited peanuts...but 20 bucks a piece for slings...

I'd also recommend that bar on the 70thodd floor of the Swisshotel in Raffles Plaza for a fantastic view of the city...

[Dick Spanner]

I've got my flight and tickets booked, fortunately Mrs Spanners sister lives in Singapore (Faber Heights) so accomodation is taken care of!

I did let my brother in law book the GP tickets though and I believe we are on one of the floating pontoons down near the Esplanade, just hoping we get a reasonable view otherwise I'll be watching it again on the telly!