The official accommodation venues are:
 

Hotels	Category	Estimated Time to Event Venue	Room with Single breakfast with Per Room Per Night	Additional Breakfast Rate (per person)
Raffles The Plaza	5-star	10 mins drive	S$225.00 nett	S$25.00 nett
Swissôtel the Stamford	5-star	10 mins drive	S$205.00 nett	S$25.00 nett
Grand Plaza Parkroyal	4-star	10 mins walk	S$160.00 nett	S$20.00 nett
Swissôtel Merchant Court	4-star	Events Venue	S$204.00 nett	S$20.00 nett
Furama Hotel	3-star	10 mins walk	S$140.00 nett	S$20.00 nett

About Singapore
Unique is the word that best captures Singapore, a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour where you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. A bridge between the East and the West for centuries, Singapore, located in the heart of fascinating Southeast Asia, continues to embrace tradition and modernity today. Brimming with unbridled energy and bursting with exciting events, the city offers countless unique, memorable experiences waiting to be discovered. For more details, visit www.visitsingapore.com.

Time
Singapore is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Currency / Currency Exchange
The local currency is the Singapore dollar. Foreign currencies can be changed either in banks or with a moneychanger conveniently located around the island.

Credit Cards
Major credit and charge cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners, are accepted at most establishments.

Water & Electricity
Water from the tap is safe for drinking in Singapore. Electricity used in Singapore is 220 to 240 volts AC, 50 Hz. Most hotels can provide visitors with a transformer, which can convert the voltage to 110-120 volts.

Shopping
Most shops are open from 10 am to 9 pm every day. One of the safest cities in the world, late shopping in Singapore should pose no security risks if normal precautions are taken.

Tipping
Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore. It is prohibited at the airport and discouraged at hotels and restaurants where there is a 10% service charge.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in all air-conditioned restaurants, shopping centres, and office. It is also prohibited in the meeting rooms and halls at the conference venue.

Information on Visa Application
National passport holders of most countries are permitted to stay in Singapore for up to 14 days without visas. However visas may be required for visitors from some other countries and participants are requested to clarify this before traveling. You should have valid passports, onward/return tickets, onward facilities (e.g. visas, entry permits, etc) to the next destination and sufficient funds for your stay in Singapore.

For more details, visit www.mfa.gov.sg/consular/visa/idx_visaFOR.htm.

Airport
The Singapore International (Changi) Airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and 2. Each airline operates at only one of the two terminals. Transport to the city is available by MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), Airbus (airport bus), local bus services or taxis. Travelling time into the city is approximately 20 minutes.

For more details, visit www.changi.airport.com.sg/changi/index.jsp.
 

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Cancellation and refunds may be made upon receipt of written notice, less handling fee and bank service charges as follows: notice received on or before 13 May 2005 - 50% refund; notice received after 13 May 2005 - no refund.

OPTIONAL TOURS
Optional tours are available after the Conference on Saturday, 28 May 2005 and on Sunday, 29 May 2005. Tours available include:
 

Full Day Tour	Half Day Tours	Night Tours
1. Round Island Tour	1. Colonial Era 2. City Tour 3. Our Heartlands 4. Ethnic Flavour 5. Founding Footsteps of Raffles 6. Singapore Discovery Centre Tour 7. Morning at the Zoo (without breakfast) 8. Jurong Bird Park & Ming Village (without breakfast) 9. Sentosa Underwater Tour 10. Sentosa at Sunset	1. Singapore by Night (with Singapore Sling) 2. Night Safari (with dinner)

Please contact the Conference Official Travel Agent (Star Route Pte Ltd) directly for enquiries and to make all your tour arrangements.

GENERAL CONFERENCE ENQUIRIES
For any enquiries (Other than registration, accommodation and air travel), please contact the LAWASIA Secretariat.
GPO Box 3275, Darwin NT 0800
Tel: +61 8946 9500 Fax: +61 8946 9505
E-mail: lawasia@lawasia.asn.au
Website: www.lawasia.asn.au
Conference Homepage: www.lawsociety.org.sg/lawasia

FOR REGISTRATION ENQUIRIES
For any enquiries on registration, please contact Ms Caroline at +65 6530 0219.
The Training Department
The Law Society of Singapore
39 South Bridge Road Singapore 058673
Fax: +65 6533 5700
E-mail: cpd@lawsoc.org.sg
Website: www.lawsociety.org.sg
Conference Homepage: www.lawsociety.org.sg/lawasia

DISCLAIMER
The organising committee is committed to staging a successful conference; however it reserves the right to cancel or postpone the conference, change its venue or any of the other details published.