Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Apr 15th 2008, 7:40 pm
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Hi guys, we fly on the 29th june from Heathrow - can't wait now! You have two week head start on us though...enjoy!
Apr 28th 2008, 2:53 pm
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
We have got 2 nights in the River Front Hotel, think that is what it is called. Anyone know if Singapore is expensive as trying to work out how much dosh to take.
What time to you land in Singapore, out flight lands around 2pm
Apr 28th 2008, 4:14 pm
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Hello all
Not been on here for ages.
We're leaving for Adelaide at the end of June. We're actually returning to SA after 2 years back in England.We originally moved out there in 2003.
Flying Cathay Pacific and spending a few days in HK en route.
9 weeks and counting.........
PS Need to alter my profile but I'll leave that to Wifey!
Not been on here for ages.
We're leaving for Adelaide at the end of June. We're actually returning to SA after 2 years back in England.We originally moved out there in 2003.
Flying Cathay Pacific and spending a few days in HK en route.
9 weeks and counting.........
PS Need to alter my profile but I'll leave that to Wifey!
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Apr 29th 2008, 5:14 am
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Singapore isn't expensive, we were there for 2 nights last October on the way here and we changed 150 GBP to Singapore Dollars for two of us. Travelling around the city is extremely easy and cheap, S$7 for the airport shuttle which drops off at all the hotels in the city, S$2.30 for a trip from Chinatown to the Harbourfront on the MRT. You HAVE to go to the night safari though, it is amazing. Cost us S$48 for two tickets (usually S$32 each) as we showed our Singapore Airlines tickets - keep hold of them as there are discounts on a lot of things in the city if you show them which we didn't know initially.
Other things to do would be a drink at the Swissotel Equinox Bar on the 70th floor, amazing views of the city and river at night, a Singapore Sling at Raffles obviously and just round the corner from there is a place called Chijmes (hope I've spelt that right) which is like a little courtyard with loads of restaurants interspersed with trees decorated with little lights - magical! We ate at a place called Carnivore there (sorry to any vegetarians out there!) where they literally bring you meat until you can't eat anymore! Help yourself salads too of course but you go there for the meat really.
Then before you know it you'll be here with us in beautiful Adelaide
Apr 29th 2008, 7:10 am
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
getting closer now
not sure how expensive it is, have u found out
Apr 29th 2008, 7:12 am
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Hey there
Singapore isn't expensive, we were there for 2 nights last October on the way here and we changed 150 GBP to Singapore Dollars for two of us. Travelling around the city is extremely easy and cheap, S$7 for the airport shuttle which drops off at all the hotels in the city, S$2.30 for a trip from Chinatown to the Harbourfront on the MRT. You HAVE to go to the night safari though, it is amazing. Cost us S$48 for two tickets (usually S$32 each) as we showed our Singapore Airlines tickets - keep hold of them as there are discounts on a lot of things in the city if you show them which we didn't know initially.
Other things to do would be a drink at the Swissotel Equinox Bar on the 70th floor, amazing views of the city and river at night, a Singapore Sling at Raffles obviously and just round the corner from there is a place called Chijmes (hope I've spelt that right) which is like a little courtyard with loads of restaurants interspersed with trees decorated with little lights - magical! We ate at a place called Carnivore there (sorry to any vegetarians out there!) where they literally bring you meat until you can't eat anymore! Help yourself salads too of course but you go there for the meat really.
Then before you know it you'll be here with us in beautiful Adelaide
Singapore isn't expensive, we were there for 2 nights last October on the way here and we changed 150 GBP to Singapore Dollars for two of us. Travelling around the city is extremely easy and cheap, S$7 for the airport shuttle which drops off at all the hotels in the city, S$2.30 for a trip from Chinatown to the Harbourfront on the MRT. You HAVE to go to the night safari though, it is amazing. Cost us S$48 for two tickets (usually S$32 each) as we showed our Singapore Airlines tickets - keep hold of them as there are discounts on a lot of things in the city if you show them which we didn't know initially.
Other things to do would be a drink at the Swissotel Equinox Bar on the 70th floor, amazing views of the city and river at night, a Singapore Sling at Raffles obviously and just round the corner from there is a place called Chijmes (hope I've spelt that right) which is like a little courtyard with loads of restaurants interspersed with trees decorated with little lights - magical! We ate at a place called Carnivore there (sorry to any vegetarians out there!) where they literally bring you meat until you can't eat anymore! Help yourself salads too of course but you go there for the meat really.
Then before you know it you'll be here with us in beautiful Adelaide
What do you think the temperature will be in Adelaide when we arrive?
Apr 29th 2008, 8:55 am
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
It won't be shorts and t-shirt weather I wouldn't have thought but it's still nice and sunny so you'll love it
Apr 29th 2008, 4:50 pm
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Hey there
Singapore isn't expensive, we were there for 2 nights last October on the way here and we changed 150 GBP to Singapore Dollars for two of us. Travelling around the city is extremely easy and cheap, S$7 for the airport shuttle which drops off at all the hotels in the city, S$2.30 for a trip from Chinatown to the Harbourfront on the MRT. You HAVE to go to the night safari though, it is amazing. Cost us S$48 for two tickets (usually S$32 each) as we showed our Singapore Airlines tickets - keep hold of them as there are discounts on a lot of things in the city if you show them which we didn't know initially.
Other things to do would be a drink at the Swissotel Equinox Bar on the 70th floor, amazing views of the city and river at night, a Singapore Sling at Raffles obviously and just round the corner from there is a place called Chijmes (hope I've spelt that right) which is like a little courtyard with loads of restaurants interspersed with trees decorated with little lights - magical! We ate at a place called Carnivore there (sorry to any vegetarians out there!) where they literally bring you meat until you can't eat anymore! Help yourself salads too of course but you go there for the meat really.
Then before you know it you'll be here with us in beautiful Adelaide
Singapore isn't expensive, we were there for 2 nights last October on the way here and we changed 150 GBP to Singapore Dollars for two of us. Travelling around the city is extremely easy and cheap, S$7 for the airport shuttle which drops off at all the hotels in the city, S$2.30 for a trip from Chinatown to the Harbourfront on the MRT. You HAVE to go to the night safari though, it is amazing. Cost us S$48 for two tickets (usually S$32 each) as we showed our Singapore Airlines tickets - keep hold of them as there are discounts on a lot of things in the city if you show them which we didn't know initially.
Other things to do would be a drink at the Swissotel Equinox Bar on the 70th floor, amazing views of the city and river at night, a Singapore Sling at Raffles obviously and just round the corner from there is a place called Chijmes (hope I've spelt that right) which is like a little courtyard with loads of restaurants interspersed with trees decorated with little lights - magical! We ate at a place called Carnivore there (sorry to any vegetarians out there!) where they literally bring you meat until you can't eat anymore! Help yourself salads too of course but you go there for the meat really.
Then before you know it you'll be here with us in beautiful Adelaide
Apr 29th 2008, 7:58 pm
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Hi everyone.
Wish we were going in June but I suppose Sept 9th isn't that far away!! We booked with dial a flight and got 3 FREE nights in a hotel!! Flying Cathay Pacific. Anyone flown with them before? We were impressed with Malaysian last time we went to Adelaide.
Wish we were going in June but I suppose Sept 9th isn't that far away!! We booked with dial a flight and got 3 FREE nights in a hotel!! Flying Cathay Pacific. Anyone flown with them before? We were impressed with Malaysian last time we went to Adelaide.
Apr 29th 2008, 10:12 pm
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May 1st 2008, 10:15 pm
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Hi ozzyfever and Mark!
We are also going to Adelaide on the 15th June! We are flying BA at 21.30. Its nice to know others are going through the same thing. Its exciting not knowing what awaits us!
What are your reasons for choosing to live in Adelaide?
We are also going to Adelaide on the 15th June! We are flying BA at 21.30. Its nice to know others are going through the same thing. Its exciting not knowing what awaits us!
What are your reasons for choosing to live in Adelaide?
May 2nd 2008, 6:39 pm
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
We looked at all the different states, Adelaide ticked more boxes for us than the others,hope we made the right choice
time will tell. How about you? Are you flying from manchester, where are you stopping off? Karen n Mark
May 3rd 2008, 1:58 am
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Hello Karen and Mark,
Its true only time will tell really. We really have no idea what to expect except that the beaches are beautiful and its cheaper to buy and rent property. Its important to be optimistic I think. We didnt really chose Adelaide but are going on state sponsored Visa so we didnt really have much choice! It is reasurring to know that you actually chose Adelaide out of other places in OZ so it must be doing something right!
We have applied for temporary accomodation and are waiting to hear from them, hopefully it will be sorted when we arrive. Have you also requested this service? There is also a meet and greet service.
May I ask, what were your reasons for wishing to leave england for Australia? Whose idea was it first? What are your fears, if you have any!
For everyone else moving to Adeladie, please feel free to add your comments.
We are flying from london.
Its true only time will tell really. We really have no idea what to expect except that the beaches are beautiful and its cheaper to buy and rent property. Its important to be optimistic I think. We didnt really chose Adelaide but are going on state sponsored Visa so we didnt really have much choice! It is reasurring to know that you actually chose Adelaide out of other places in OZ so it must be doing something right!
We have applied for temporary accomodation and are waiting to hear from them, hopefully it will be sorted when we arrive. Have you also requested this service? There is also a meet and greet service.
May I ask, what were your reasons for wishing to leave england for Australia? Whose idea was it first? What are your fears, if you have any!
For everyone else moving to Adeladie, please feel free to add your comments.
We are flying from london.
May 3rd 2008, 2:00 am
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Re: Anyone else leaving for Adelaide in June
Sorry, forgot to add, we are stopping off in singapore but not sure for how many hours yet.