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The Largest Display of Hand-Painted Elephants

Come marvel at the quaint beauty of Elephant Parade’s 25 colourful life-sized elephant sculptures at VivoCity from 11 Nov 2011 to 6 Jan 2012. Hand-painted by local and international celebrities and artists, come support the conservation cause for the Asian elephant!

Support a good cause and help us set the record for The Largest Display of Hand-Painted Elephants in the Singapore Book of Records. You’ll get to paint your very own elephant and bring it home too. All proceeds will be donated to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.

Stand a chance to win amazing lucky draw prizes such as vouchers from Timberland and Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant, esBoudoir spa kits, Royal Selangor pewter gifts and a jewellery set from CITIGEMS!

Esmirada August Special

Uniquely Singapore finishes 6th position in a race around the world

19-July-2010 – Uniquely Singapore finishes 6th position in a race around the world Keppel is sponsor for the Singapore entry in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race.

Uniquely Singapore has finished 6th position in a 35,000 nautical mile race around the globe. The red yacht together with the international fleet sailed into Hull and Humber, UK, on Saturday, 17 July 2010, in the final leg of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. Ms Wang Look Fung, General Manager for Group Corporate Communications of Keppel Corporation, welcomed and congratulated the team at the race finish ceremony, “The Uniquely Singapore crew and our Keppel Ambassadors have flown our flag high with their display of courage, tenacity and strong Can-Do! spirit. “Along with many Singaporeans, I have been following Uniquely Singapore’s performance closely and have been deeply impressed with the teamwork and the all inclusive mindset that the Skipper and crew have demonstrated in this Race that has seen its fair share of excitement across the oceans. “As the sponsor of Uniquely Singapore, we hope their achievements and adventures will encourage more Singaporeans to grow beyond their personal limitations and pursue their passions and dreams.” As part of its people development initiatives, Keppel fielded a team of four Keppelites to crew Uniquely Singapore in the Clipper 09-10 Race. The Keppel Ambassadors joined more than 40 others from 12 nationalities between the ages of 19 to 62 years old to represent Singapore in the Race. There were also 11 Singaporeans and residents in this Race. Helmed by Singapore-born Skipper Jim Dobie, the 10-month-long race which started on 13 September 2009 has seen Uniquely Singapore cross five continents and visit 14 ports including Brazil; Singapore; China; and California and New York in the USA. Uniquely Singapore took first position in race 10 from Jamaica to New York; and was third in race two from Brazil to South Africa. Jim Dobie, Skipper of Uniquely Singapore, said, “We have a superb team that bonded right from the start of the Race. Every crew member, whether a circumnavigator or race legger, has displayed and embraced the Keppel Can-Do! spirit that has seen us through from ‘Go’ to finish.” Chairman and founder of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, said, “The crews expected adventure; that comes with any circumnavigation of the world. But the Clipper 09-10 crew got more adventures than they could have anticipated in their 35,000-mile voyage. “They departed Hull last September. They knew that had been through the toughest training there is for those coming newly into the sport of sailing but they would have been inhuman if they had not felt some apprehension. They return to Hull, ten months later, with stories that others can only envy and an experience that will remain one of the high points of their lives. These are now highly experienced sailors, or better still, seamen. Their bearing, that quiet self confidence that comes from knowing you have achieved something special and difficult, will endure in whatever they decide to do now with their lives. “We at Clipper Ventures have worked with Keppel Corporation for three races. We have got to know each other well and work together to promote Keppel’s corporate objectives. We are looking forward to taking that cooperation to greater heights in the Clipper 11-12 Race.” This is the third consecutive year that Singapore has fielded an entry in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Keppel Corporation is the main sponsor of Uniquely Singapore, together with race partner, the Singapore Tourism Board. Keppel will continue to support the Singapore yacht in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race and offer part of the required pre-race Clipper Training for participants at the Keppel Bay Sailing Academy (KBSA). KBSA offers parts A and B of the three-part Clipper Training curriculum at Marina at Keppel Bay. Parts A and B are eight-day courses, covering areas of safety, seamanship and helmsmanship. Participants will learn all aspects of sailing onboard an ocean-racing yacht and become a certified competent member of a race crew. Part C of the Clipper Training will be carried out in Gosport, UK. The international fleet will berth again at Keppel Bay in 2012, as part of the Singapore stopover. Keppel Bay forms part of the necklace of attractions in Singapore’s southern waterfront which includes Sentosa Island and the Resorts World at Sentosa along with the largest entertainment and retail hub – HarbourFront and Vivo City. With its premier waterfront luxury residential development, Keppel Bay offers the best in urban and waterfront lifestyles to its international community of buyers.

Be A Star With Jetstar This National Day!

$9,000 worth of prizes and a day of fame awaits you at Jetstar.com

Low fares leader Jetstar is urging all Singapore residents to share some fun snaps with the rest of the country for a personal take on celebrating Singapore’s 45th Birthday. Jetstar is giving away $9,000 worth of flight vouchers in addition to having the winning photos published in one of Singapore’s daily newspapers.

Jetstar wants people living in Singapore to send in photos of them having a good time with friends and family by 2 August 2010 – be it playing on the beach, rambling through the park, participating in National Day rehearsals, holidaying abroad or whatever a good time means to them – with a StarJump thrown in for good measure.

The 45 best photo entries will each win a $200 Jetstar flight voucher and will be published in one of the daily newspapers on 9 August to celebrate Singapore’s National Day.

Ms Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia and Valuair said, ”National Day is a significant time, marking the years of hard work that has led to Singapore’s achievements today and the continual efforts as a nation.

“We want to join our staff and the whole country in the celebrations and take joy in all things Singaporean.

“We have many unique things here in Singapore and Singaporeans can be a really creative lot, so we are expecting imaginative entries,” said Ms Chong.

“With our everyday low fares to 20 destinations starting from just S$33 one-way, every winner will get the chance to enjoy more good times with Jetstar,” she added.

To enter, get some family and friends together, take a photo of them doing a Jetstar ‘Star

Jump’ visit Jetstar.com and click the ‘Be a Star This National Day’ banner and upload your photo. Fill in your full name, email address and contact phone number by midday (12:00 noon) on Monday 2 August 2010. Before uploading your entry, make sure your family and friends in the photo give their permission for it to be published.

The winning photos will be selected by Jetstar, based on the best Jetstar ‘Star Jump’ and overall creativity.^# For detailed terms and conditions, visit Jetstar.com and click on the ‘Be a Star This National Day’ banner.

# IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Entries

Entrants must be Singapore residents over the age of 18. Entrants must submit the photograph as a digital file at www.jetstar.com/singaporeday by midday (12:00 noon) Monday 2 August 2010. Image must be a minimum size of 500KB. No images supplied in hard copy will be accepted. All entries must include full name, email address, and contact number. There is a limit of one entry per person and one photo per entry. Jetstar will contact winners by 4 August 2010 by email.

Prizes

Vouchers can only be used to book Jetstar flights for travel by the prize winner. Each $200 voucher must be used in a single transaction within 6 months of issue, for travel within 6 months. Further voucher conditions apply. Additional travel expenses including ground transfers, accommodation and meals are not included in the prize.

Use of Photos

By submitting a photograph as part of this competition, entrants agree to Jetstar using the photo,including in newspaper publications as described above and in other advertising and promotional material.

More Info

Visit www.jetstar.com/singaporeday for full terms and conditions for the promotion, including full terms and conditions on prize vouchers.

Privacy

Jetstar collects personal information about entrants for the purpose of running this competition. Further information, including how to contact us about your personal information, is available in our Privacy Policy at Jetstar.com.

Jetstar takes off to Japan with first flight from Singapore

5 top picks from Jetstar for good times in Osaka

Today, low fares leader Jetstar celebrated its inaugural Singapore-Taipei-Osaka service, reinforcing Jetstar’s commitment to offer even greater choice for affordable travel in the region.

Jetstar’s daily A320 service to Osaka will offer Japanese meal options, Japanese content in the Jetstar in-flight magazine and all flights will have Japanese speaking crew.

Here are Jetstar’s top 5 picks for good times in Osaka:

1. Wander through Osaka to see its famed attractions, the Osaka Castle, Shitennjo- ji Temple, Osaka Aquarium, Universal Studios Japan and the nightscapes of Dotombori Street. During springtime, don’t miss out on hanami, the magnificent display of their world-famous cherry blossoms.
2. Eat like the locals in the gourmet food capital of Japan. Sample regional delights such as Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki and Udon Suki in Osaka’s Minami district or check out firsthand the origins of the world’s first instant noodles at the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum.
3. Take a dip in an Onsen, a Japanese hot spring to rejuvenate yourself and indulge in a truly amazing bathing experience at Spa World with its naturally heated mineral waters and ethnic themes.
4. Try discounted shopping in Minami particularly along the pedestrian shopping zones of America- mura and Europe- dori, famous for its fashion shopping or head down to Den Den Town to satisfy geeky tendencies.
5. Travel through time to the Geisha and Shoguns era when you take a 30-minute ride to any one of Osaka’s famous neighbouring cities such as Kyoto, Nara, Kobe or Wakayama.
Jetstar’s one-way all inclusive JetSaver Light Singapore-Taipei-Osaka fares start from S$348 at Jetstar.com. It’s never been more affordable to travel from Singapore to Japan.

Jetstar’s Singapore – Taipei – Osaka schedule
(Departure times shown)
Singapore – Taipei Taipei-Osaka
3K521 07.00 Daily 3K521 12.30 Daily
Osaka-Taipei Taipei – Singapore
3K522 17.00 Daily 3K522 19.30 Daily
#JetSaver Light fares include up to 10 kg carry- on luggage only. JetSaver fares, with an allowance of 20kg of check-in luggage, can be purchased for $20 more per passenger per flight segment at Jetstar.com
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Jetstar launches Singapore’s first long haul low fares airline

One-way fare special Singapore* to Melbourne S$98# at Jetstar.com

9th June 2010, Singapore – Jetstar has launched Singapore’s first long haul low fare airline offering two-class A330-200* services from Changi Airport direct to Melbourne and Auckland.

The low fares leader will start a daily direct Singapore*- Melbourne return service from 16 December 2010.

From 17 March 2011 Jetstar will start daily direct Singapore – Auckland* return services with flights to soon go on commercial sale. To be part of this future exclusive JetMail launch sale for this market sign-up now at Jetstar.com.

Both new A330 routes form part of Jetstar’s ever expanding pan Asian network, provide first time value based long haul flying in Singapore and Auckland.

It grows the Qantas Group’s presence in these markets and these services will offer a Qantas code share and connectivity to Jetstar and Qantas flights through Singapore.

Jetstar makes a commitment to always offer the lowest fares and now has available a range of special launch fares and holiday packages that will make air travel on these important markets more accessible and affordable for everyone. All Jetstar fares and Jetstar Holidays packages are covered by the Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee# whereby Jetstar will beat any competitor by 10 per cent. (#Conditions Apply visit Jetstar.com).

Singapore*- Melbourne special sale fares (JetSaver Light) are available TODAY (9 June 2010) between 3pm and 5pm (Singapore time) from S$98# one way at Jetstar.com for a strictly limited time unless seats sell out prior.

Additional launch one way sale fares (JetSaver Light) on the Singapore*- Melbourne route will be available TOMORROW (10 June 2010) between 3am and 3pm from S$248# at Jetstar.com. (# Terms and Conditions apply, see Jetstar.com).

Jetstar’s long haul services build on its commitment to offer customers choice including its international business class, StarClass, modern fleet, comfortable all leather seating and a range of meals and in-flight entertainment.

Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan joined Jetstar Asia & Valuair CEO Ms Chong Phit Lian at today’s announcement held in Singapore.

Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan said by building this new long haul flying through Singapore, Jetstar’s three largest operations in Australia, Singapore and New Zealand would be connected offering customers an array of new affordable travel options.

“Connecting our three largest operations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore strengthens each of these businesses and builds a solid foundation for future growth beyond Singapore to North Asia and Europe,” Mr Buchanan said.

Ms Chong Phit Lian said Jetstar would next year bring much needed future competition to the Singapore*-Auckland route and provide exciting new connections for all our partners.

“Jetstar continues to spread its wings out of Singapore with this aviation first linking destinations across Asia with our famous low fares,” Ms Chong said.

“This announcement reaffirms Jetstar’s long term commitment to provide greater low fare flying opportunities for all Singaporeans.”

Ms Chong said Jetstar’s Singapore A330 services will offer attractive fares and through connections from Changi Airport to other Jetstar markets in Asia including Phuket and Bangkok (Thailand), Denpasar and Jakarta (Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur and Penang (Malaysia), Hong Kong and Macau (China) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).

Additionally a number of return connections to Australia ex Melbourne will include Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Launceston and Jetstar’s New Zealand ports of Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown.

Mr Yam Kum Weng, Executive Vice President Changi Airport Group, said: “We welcome the new choices that Jetstar will be offering to travelers on the two routes. Jetstar’s launch of low-cost long-haul flights from Singapore to Melbourne and Auckland will strengthen Changi’s position as the preferred gateway to the Southwest Pacific, and further enhance Singapore’s air hub position.”

Jetstar’s partnership in growth with Singapore Changi Airport will in the future support up to 420 weekly return future services to 23 destinations directly beyond Singapore.

Jetstar will employ up to 200 new aviation jobs across its growing pan Asian network including Pilots, Cabin Crew, Engineers and Airport Customer Service staff through this growth.

* Subject to regulatory approval      # Conditions apply

Jetstar’s Singapore A330 flight schedule (Departure / Arrival times shown)

Commencing 16 December 2010 

Melbourne-Singapore*                                Singapore*-Melbourne

JQ 7                12.00 – 16.50                          JQ 8                20.50 – 06.55 (+1)

Operates daily by A330-200

Commencing 17 March 2011                       Commencing 18 March 2011

Singapore* – Auckland                                 Auckland – Singapore*

3K 401             19.50 – 11.00 (+1)                  3K 402             12.20 – 18.00

Operates daily by A330-200

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# SALE FARE TERMS & CONDITIONS

Sale 1

JetSaver Light sale fares Singapore-Melbourne* from S$98 one-way, available point of sale Singapore only at Jetstar.com. The sale commences at 3pm (Singapore time) Wednesday 9 June 2010 and ends at 5pm (Singapore time) Wednesday 9 June 2010 unless sold out prior. This offer is for travel between 18 January 2011 and 23 March 2011 and conditions apply^. (Limited availability during Chinese New Year and school holiday periods 31 January 2011 – 2 February 2011 and 10 March 2011 – 13 March 2011).

Sale 2

JetSaver Light sale fares Singapore-Melbourne* from S$248 one-way, available point of sale Singapore only at Jetstar.com. The sale commences at 3am (Singapore time) Thursday 10 June 2010 and ends at 3pm (Singapore time) Thursday 10 June 2010 unless sold out prior. This offer is for travel between 18 January 2011 and 23 March 2011 and conditions apply^. (Limited availability during Chinese New Year and school holiday periods 31 January 2011 – 2 February 2011 and 10 March 2011 – 13 March 2011).

About Jetstar long haul international in Singapore

Jetstar’s value based long haul operations commenced in November 2006 and developed from the airline’s early success since May 2004 in low cost, low fare services with an existing fleet of narrow body A320s.

Jetstar long haul international services, via a fleet of A330-200s, today operate from Australia (from either Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast or Cairns) directly into Asia and the Asia Pacific destinations of Bali, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Phuket and Honolulu. Future services will operate daily from Singapore* to Melbourne (from 16/12/10) and Singapore* to Auckland (from 17/3/11).

The two-class A330-200 fleet is configured for 303 passengers (38 StarClass, 265 Economy). It presently comprises 7 aircraft and will grow to 9 by early 2011 with the next two A330 in Jetstar’s fleet operating from Singapore.

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn points and Status credits when travelling on Jetstar on eligible JetFlex fares and StarClass. Qantas Frequent Flyer members can choose to use their points for flight awards on Jetstar services in two ways; via Qantas & Partner Classic Awards or Qantas & Jetstar Any Seat Awards.

Jetstar long haul international services offer flyers greater choice including its international business class cabin, StarClass, designed for passengers seeking additional space and comfort in-flight and a more specialised service offering. 

StarClass is configured for 38 passengers in a separate cabin with all leather extra large seats with a width of 19 inches and a seat pitch of 38 inches. StarClass passengers also have complimentary access to Qantas Club lounges where available receive other additional benefits including:

• Priority check-in
• Extra baggage allowance
• A special cabin with dedicated staff
• Comfy wide seats with lots of leg room
• A complimentary comfort pack;
• In-flight entertainment; plus
• Meal and beverage options included in the price of the fare.

Jetstar’s high value in-flight product in Economy offer comfortable all leather seating and a large range of meals, snacks and in-flight entertainment.

Passengers can choose to pre-purchase or buy on board meals, entertainment and amenity packages. This includes the choice of portable video on demand units for hire offering latest movie releases, TV programs, music videos and audio tracks and a range of hot food, snacks and beverages, including alcoholic drinks, available for purchase.

* Subject to regulatory approval

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