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VISA REQUIRENMENTS
Singaporeans: No
British/Australian/Other Passports: No
VISA REQUIRENMENTS
Singaporeans: No (May stay up to one
month without visa)
British/Australian/Other Passports: No
TRAVEL ROUTE
Singapore Changi Airport - Various Airports Rovaniemi Airport
TRAVEL ROUTE
Singapore Changi Airport - London (Heathrow) - London (Gatwick) - Fes-Saiss Airport
FLIGHT PROVIDERS
Singapore Airlines: Flight to Copenhagen
(Direct)
Emirates: Flight to Stockholm (via Dubai)
Qatar: Flight to Oslo (via Doha)
FLIGHT PROVIDERS
Singapore Airlines: Flight to London (Direct)
Emirates: Flight to London (via Dubai)
Qatar: Flight to London(via Doha)
CONNECTING FLIGHTS TO ROVANIEMI
AIRPORT
•Finnair
•Norwegian
•AirBaltic
TRANSFER TO GATWICK AIRPORT BY
COACH OR TRAIN
CONNECTING FLIGHTS TO FES-SAISS
AIRPORT
•Royal Air Maroc
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Morocco
If you’re looking to get away from the hustle
and bustle of the modern day city landscape,
but aren’t fond of the idea of yet another sand
and sun holiday, Fez in Morocco could be the
place for you. Medina, Fez’s oldest city area is
an extraordinary place that is completely out
of touch with the western world. Winding passageways turn the city into somewhat of an ancient maze, and locals live an entirely different
way of life, as if they are stuck in those peaceful
no-rush times. The city is filled with traditional
open-courtyard style houses, artisans working
on exquisite hand-made crafts, ancient apothecaries and amazing mosques. There are also
quaint little fountains crafted with exotic architecture that dot this city, and shops of all kinds including Fez’s most famous kind - carpet shops.
Given the traditional nature of this land, ladies
are recommended to cover their knees and elbows with appropriate clothing, and it is also
suggested that visitors hire a guide so that they
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Marrakech
Nelson’s Dockyard
Carpet Store in Marrakech
can ease through the streets without worry.
Botany and the organisation of plant life into
decorative gardens is a centuries-old human
hobby, and Fez is one such place that takes
great pride in their flora and fauna. Jardin Jnan
Sbil is a beautiful garden located between Fezal-Bali and Fez-Jdid, and is a great way to recover
from your adventures around Medina. It is quiet,
clean, relatively cool, and the best part of all it also has extremely clean toilets! You can take
a day to just breathe easy here before heading back into the old world of Fez, or perhaps
use this quiet space to do some reflection or
plan the rest of your holiday. You can also see
some of the water channels constructed during the old world that continue to supply water
throughout the entire city till today.
Music lovers should plan their trip around the
time of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music,
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Kasbah du Toubkal Imlil
where people and performers from all over the
world come together for a spectacular show of
international proportions. The week after this
festival, the Lycee Francas has free concerts all
over the city and is sure to add some excitement
and musical pleasure to your vacation. The music, dance, sets and overall festivities provide an
otherworldly atmosphere that will surely make
a memorable experience. So be sure to bring a
recorder or camera to capture the moment! A
stay in Fez is bound to be an unforgettable one
because it gives you a glimpse of life in the middle ages, while still having some access to modern luxuries that 21st century travellers can’t live
without.
Barbuda Beach
If you’ve been planning a trip to a beachside,
why not go to the Caribbean? Antigua fulfills
the Caribbean cliché of having sun, sand and
beautiful scenery, but it also has a wide array of
cool and amazing experiences. One such place
is Stingray City, one of the lesser-known sights
in the whole of the Caribbean, where visitors
can go on a Stingray City Antigua Snorkel Adventure. Antigua’s Southern Rays are undisputedly the brightest rays in the Caribbean, and
here’s a plus for you Steve Irwin fans - they’re
very friendly and gentle. Other than stingrays to
keep you and the kids entertained, magnificent
coral reefs and colourful fish ensure a fantastical
ocean experience.
Devil’s Bridge is another widely visited attraction
that many claim is worth seeing at least once in
your lifetime. This unique rock formation is a geological manifestation that has formed over the
centuries through different weather patterns
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and climates. The formation completely disappears during rough water an d high-tide, and
many are drawn to the place simply because of
its name. Admittedly, ‘Devil’s Bridge’ does sound
quite ominous, but those who do venture out
to see it will find breathtaking scenery awaiting
them, rather than a gateway to hell itself.
For those of you who enjoy something a little
more magical, there are the Pillars of Hercules.
The area itself is extremely beautiful, and a real
treat for those that appreciate geology and contrast in the land. Not only is the scenery excellent, but the snorkeling in this particular location is too. Just a little caution about the strong
waves though; you must be an experienced
and good swimmer if you don’t want to end up
against any of these strong-as-the-son-of-Zeus
rock formations. Just wait till sunset, and you’ll
be able to see the pillars glow a magnificent
gold colour.
Antigua
Just a little way away from the Pillars of Hercules is Nelson’s Dockyard, where the Admiral’s
House Museum is located. The building used
to be the home of the British Admiral who held
control over Antigua during colonial times, and
therefore serves as a glimpse of Antigua’s past. If
you’re looking for a little history, this is the place
to visit and do a little digging. Nelson’s Dockyard
itself served as Antigua’s naval base in the past,
but continues to be heavily used today as the
home to some of Antigua’s sailing and yachting
events.
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