Author Topic: Singapore Master Thread (Read 133496 times)

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #660 on:** February 17, 2023, 05:10:45 PM »

Not sure if Chesed El has a rabbi these days, but the last one was non-Chabad. The Rabbi of Magen Avot is Chabad and the Shluchim live in the Magen Avot compound. On Monday everybody davens at Chesed El. Both have minyan and meals on Shabbos.

cgr · « **Reply #661 on:** March 14, 2023, 09:23:36 AM »

Trying to book 2 flights on Singapore Airlines from SIN to NYC for mid-April in J using miles. Right now they only have waitlist options available both for the direct flight and the flight with the FRA stopover.
Being that the points are locked in while on waitlist I can only put a hold on one of the flights.

1) does one of these flights have a higher chance of releasing availability than the other?
2) is there a way to check how many seats are still open on these flights?

Gvann · « **Reply #662 on:** March 21, 2023, 06:59:52 PM »

Quote from: cgr on March 14, 2023, 09:23:36 AM

Trying to book 2 flights on Singapore Airlines from SIN to NYC for mid-April in J using miles. Right now they only have waitlist options available both for the direct flight and the flight with the FRA stopover.
Being that the points are locked in while on waitlist I can only put a hold on one of the flights.

1) does one of these flights have a higher chance of releasing availability than the other?
2) is there a way to check how many seats are still open on these flights?

Not basing off anything other than size of planes, but considering through fra is still the a380 until may, I would assume the a380 has way more business seats, but not sure. Then again, most people probably want to stay away from such a long direct flight to maybe more availability then.

lansky · « **Reply #663 on:** March 27, 2023, 08:57:29 AM »

Is conrad shaboss friendly?

Mareh Makom · « **Reply #664 on:** May 15, 2023, 04:34:57 PM »

Thinking of going to Singapore from fri- monday on the way back from mle. Have an option to do that or tokyo. Any recommendations of one over the other? Going with Dw and little one (hell be 2).
any of those cities have an eiruv?

Dan · « **Reply #665 on:** May 15, 2023, 04:35:43 PM »

Quote from: Mareh Makom on May 15, 2023, 04:34:57 PM

Thinking of going to Singapore from fri- monday on the way back from mle. Have an option to do that or tokyo. Any recommendations of one over the other? Going with Dw and little one (hell be 2).
any of those cities have an eiruv?

They're both amazing cities, can't go wrong. Personally I prefer Tokyo's vibe, but that's certainly not unanimous.

Mareh Makom · « **Reply #666 on:** May 15, 2023, 04:37:58 PM »

We would probably have to do take out for shabbos because we'd be stuck in our hotel with no eiruv. So thats a thing. From what i see Singapore looks more kid friendly (singapore zoo, gardens etc).

Dan · « **Reply #667 on:** May 15, 2023, 04:40:10 PM »

Quote from: Mareh Makom on May 15, 2023, 04:37:58 PM

We would probably have to do take out for shabbos because we'd be stuck in our hotel with no eiruv.

Ouch. Ya, I don't think any far east cities have an eruv.
Why not spend shabbos in MLE?

Mareh Makom · « **Reply #668 on:** May 15, 2023, 04:42:07 PM »

In Singapore i can get a minyan for shab

Dan · « **Reply #669 on:** May 15, 2023, 04:45:25 PM »

Quote from: Mareh Makom on May 15, 2023, 04:42:07 PM

In Singapore i can get a minyan for shab

But at the expense of your wife and kid being stuck in a hotel room all Shabbos?
I guess YLOR and shalom bayis may vary

Mareh Makom · « **Reply #670 on:** May 15, 2023, 04:49:07 PM »

Lol. Do any if those cities (or any in asia ) have a hotel that hosts shabbos (Like the address in dubai)?

Mareh Makom · « **Reply #671 on:** May 15, 2023, 04:51:18 PM »

I can technically just fly back from mle to tlv on Thursday but I figured if i can throw in another country why not. But if it's gonna be shabbos stuck indoors prob not worth it

cgr · « **Reply #672 on:** May 15, 2023, 05:20:46 PM »

Quote from: Mareh Makom on May 15, 2023, 04:49:07 PM

Lol. Do any if those cities (or any in asia ) have a hotel that hosts shabbos (Like the address in dubai)?

If I remember correctly there's a hotel next door to HK Chabad. Perhaps they can arrange someone who can help you with the kids.

Mareh Makom · « **Reply #673 on:** May 15, 2023, 06:08:49 PM »

Thanks but ive already been to HK. Shabbos was amazing! Delicious food!

ponash123 · « **Reply #674 on:** May 29, 2023, 01:41:16 PM »

I have a 10 hour (daytime) stopover in Singapore.
Any must-sees? Ideas?

Yehoshua · « **Reply #675 on:** May 29, 2023, 02:06:28 PM »

Quote from: ponash123 on May 29, 2023, 01:41:16 PM

I have a 10 hour (daytime) stopover in Singapore.
Any must-sees? Ideas?

Gardens by the bay, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa if you're interested.

ponash123 · « **Reply #676 on:** May 29, 2023, 02:14:16 PM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on May 29, 2023, 02:06:28 PM

Gardens by the bay, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa if you're interested.

Thank you!

Yehoshua · « **Reply #677 on:** May 29, 2023, 02:37:04 PM »

Quote from: ponash123 on May 29, 2023, 02:14:16 PM

Thank you!

The orchid gardens are very nice too.

BarryLincoln · « **Reply #678 on:** May 31, 2023, 10:11:08 PM »

Anyone know if Awafi is still open? Also, any reviews on Aniba? Plan on hitting it up - curious if anyone has been and can offer a review/recommendation...

ABC · « **Reply #679 on:** June 01, 2023, 02:38:28 AM »

Quote from: BarryLincoln on May 31, 2023, 10:11:08 PM

Anyone know if Awafi is still open? Also, any reviews on Aniba? Plan on hitting it up - curious if anyone has been and can offer a review/recommendation...

I was there 3 weeks ago.

Awafi is open, very good food.
I went to Aniba but didn’t enjoy, feels very goyish.
Food is Asian, I went out hungry.
Cocktails were very good.

There’s a new falafel place that’s very good.