The Universal Studios in Singapore is a theme park located within the Resorts World Sentosa. This was our second day (Aug 28, 2016) on our tour hosted by Dreamtrips. The temperature at that time is like summer in the Philippines, 39°c, and we were glad we were on our most comfortable outfit-cotton shirt, shorts and sandals. A bottle of water was provided by our host from which we saved 3 SGD each.

We had a less than an hour travel from Holiday Inn Atrium at Outram road to Resorts World and this is the view approaching Sentosa. Sorry for the thumb.

Inside the resorts world are lots of dining options and shops of good brands. I was again a kid with these stores.

 This picture was taken near the gate of Universal Studios. I think it’s best to see the fountain at night. Notice that cute and multicolored merlion.

This globe is where almost everybody gets their picture taken whenever they visit the USS. It is just outside the gate of universal studios so you can take your picture here without getting inside and save 50 to 60 SGD entrance fee if you don’t really plan on exploring.

I mentioned on my last blog entry that our ticket was provided by Dreamtrips so we skipped the line. Hurray for perks!

We first got a map before starting exploring. The Universal studios is a 20 hectare theme park divided into 7 zones: Hollywood, New York, Sci- fi, Ancient  Egypt, The Lost World, Far Far Away and Madagascar.

From the entrance gate, we walked clockwise and took pictures on each zone .

Hollywood Zone

We had our snack at Mels Drive Inn..

New York Zone

Sci-Fi City Zone

Ancient Egypt

The Lost World

We had our lunch here where they are serving original Singaporean food. Legit Hainanese chicken tastes good.

The highlight of our Universal Studios Singapore tour is watching the Waterworld Show. The stunts on water and overhead plus the special effects is spectacular. I have not taken pictures or videos because the shows had my full attention that I had to hold my breath at some point. Yep, it was that good.

Far Far Away

Madagascar Zone

This is a picture from the Hollywood zone.

Souvenir shop

Even if we did not try any rides, and have only seen one show at the Waterworld, we enjoyed our one day tour in Universal Studios Singapore. We enjoyed walking around taking lots of pictures, and visiting every souvenir shops available with one or no item purchased.

I’ll definitely go back to Universal Studios with my family. My children will surely love the unlimited rides when we book in my own booking engine Dreamtrips. I am really satisfied of the service and perks this travel club is giving us. They provided us 20SGD allowance for our snack and lunch, a bottle of water plus hotel transfer and a pre booked ticket to the Universal Studios. This tour is included in our 4 days 3 nights stay at Holiday Inn Atrium, with free meals , and one and a half day tour including this one. I only paid Php 10,000. It’s worth joining a world class travel club Dreamtrips.

My third Asian trip for 2016 using my own travel booking engine from Dream Trips was in Singapore. There were hesitations to  travel that time because of the Zika virus outbreak   and the haze which started just a week before  we travel . Dream Trip members  were asking if it is safe to visit Singapore at that time. We found out that it was safe so me and my friend Mayette packed our things and got ready for the 4 days and 3 nights trip starting Aug 28 to Aug 31, 2016.

We landed on Terminal 1 but our hotel transfer is in Terminal 2 so got a map ready. But Mayette saw the blue sign ” you should be here” right outside the immigration in terminal 1 and our guide was waiting for us there and the van was right away ready.

Our room was very spaciuos. Shout out to my former travel buddy Manay Nellie, YOU SHOULD BE HERE.  I suppose our room was for three people, it having a double bed and another single bed.

Every trip hosted by dreamtrips has a gift for members and travel buddy

Ou temple visit lasted for almost an hour because the English-speaking Chinese guide was very passionate about Buddhism that he brought us to all the 4 floors of the temple and explain the religion to us. After that we were given a 30 minutes to buy souvenirs in china town.

At 4 pm, we had our free  time so we decided to take the public transpo (taxi and train) to see the famous Garden by the Bay at night and feast our eyes on the items we can’t afford to buy at the  famous high end shopping center.

Singapore is so clean and orderly. Things are a bit expensive but it’s all worth it. Bye for now but we’ll be back again!

Back to work now! We only spent Php 10, 000 (airfare not included). See you again Dream Trips!

After we checking out from Kowloon Hotel  in Hongkong we headed to the Ferry Terminal for our 4 days 3 nights dream trip in Macau. Dream trip again? Yes!

Our welcome dinner was at Petrus Restaurant. A magician entertained the guests while we ate. My friend, Margie, volunteered me for a card trick. Thanks Margie!

On day 2, we were picked up at the hotel for a full day tour at Coloane Island. We dropped by Lord Stow Bakery,  Macau Tower Observation, Ruins of St Paul, Senado Square, and Ama temple.

And at the Venetian , the boat lady is half-Japanese and half-Filipino. She sang an opera song and requested we sing too. My friend, Margie, sang a Bicol love song entitled “Ika Sana ang Namomotan” and she was very happy with it.

We stayed for 4 days and 3 nights at Harbourview Hotel which includes our four meals and a day and night tour around the city and spent only 189 USD or Php 9,000 approximately. Isn’t it nice to travel in style without breaking the bank?

What’s our next Dream Trip gonna be?