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TRAVEL FOCUS TOURS
Eat Like a Local… in Singapore 2020

5 NIGHT FOOD TOUR | 22-27 MARCH 2020 | Land PRICE $2,690*pp
with Jacqueline Weiley, and our local guides, Masterchef
Singapore judge and celebrity chef Bjorn Shen & Roxanne Toh

                                                                             Join us on a five day
                                                                             foodie adventure in
                                                                             Singapore and explore
                                                                             this modern Asian city…
                                                                             like a local.

                                                                             Experience the best of
                                                                             this island nation’s
                                                                             ethnic heritage; where
                                                                             Malay, Chinese, Arab,
                                                                             Indian and English
                                                                             blend to create a
                                                                             cultural and culinary
                                                                             tapestry like no other
                                                                             destination!

                                                                             INCLUSIONS
 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
                                                                              5 nights’ twin/double
                                                                               accommodation* at
                                                                               30 Bencoolen
 Join Jacqueline Weiley of Eat Like a Local Tours, along with local hosts,
 Chef Bjorn Shen of Artichoke – and judge on Masterchef Singapore –
                                                                              Option to extend an
 and Artichoke business manager Roxanne Toh as they take us on a
                                                                               extra night pre, post or
 fun-filled food adventure and show us their Singapore.
                                                                               both - recommended
    Welcome dinner at Artichoke, with owner/chef and our local
                                                                              Daily breakfast, 1 lunch
     Singapore co-host, Bjorn Shen
                                                                               and 2 dinners
    Visit hawker centres and explore local neighbourhoods, engage
                                                                              MRT travel card with
     with stallholders and sample their specialties
                                                                               initial travel credit
    Lunch at Candlenut, the only Michelin-starred ‘Peranakan’
                                                                              Unlimited internet
     restaurant in the world
                                                                               access at hotel
    Enjoy a Singapore Sling, Singapore’s signature cocktail, at Raffles
                                                                              Hosted activities with
     Long Bar
                                                                               expert local guides plus
                                                                               Australian Tour Leader
    Bike ride around Marina Bay
                                                                              Excursions/entrances as
    Free time: relax by the hotel rooftop pool, enjoy a massage or go
                                                                               per the itinerary
     shopping.

TRAVEL FOCUS TOURS
Eat Like a Local… in Singapore 2020

TOUR ITINERARY
Tour Day 1: Sunday 22 March: Arrive Singapore

Arrive at leisure into Singapore and make your own way to the hotel
where check-in is available from 2pm.

In the evening we meet in the hotel lobby for the short walk to
Artichoke where we enjoy a celebratory welcome dinner and are
greeted by one of our local hosts, Chef Bjorn Shen.

Overnight: 30 Bencoolen (D)

Tour Day 2: Monday 23 March

Breakfast in hotel or at leisure.

Meet in the lobby after breakfast for a short walk to Tekka Market. Our
local guide Bjorn will join us for a walk around the stalls to engage with
the stallholders and enjoy brunch, Indian hawker style.

Following brunch we’ll take a stroll around Little India and then continue
by foot toward Arab Street (or a short 2-stop metro ride) for a guided
walking tour of the Arab Quarter.

In the afternoon you will have free time to explore the textile shops in
the Arab Quarter, book in for a massage, go shopping, or head back to
the hotel for a swim in the rooftop pool.

For our evening meal we’ll head out for one of Singapore’s signature
dishes - ‘chicken rice’. Bjorn and Roxanne know the best in Singapore
and have uncovered a local gem for us for us to enjoy… ‘like a local’.

Overnight: 30 Bencoolen (B, D)

Tour Day 3: Tuesday 24 March

Breakfast in hotel or at leisure.

Meet in the lobby after breakfast and we’ll set out for a morning
exploring the Gardens by the Bay, including entry to the Cloud Forest
and Flower Dome.

Then you are free to relax for the afternoon prior to our evening bike
tour. Perhaps wander through the Super Tree Grove and gardens, shop
in Marina Bay Sands, drink in the view at Ce La Vie on top of the
building or visit the ArtScience Museum.

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Eat Like a Local… in Singapore 2020

In the late afternoon we meet in the hotel lobby and travel to our bike
tour start, perhaps with a pre-biking snack on the way.

We arrive to meet our guide and grab our bicycles for our evening tour
by bike (electric scooters available at surcharge). At the end of our bike
tour it’s time to head back to our hotel or perhaps grab a sneaky little
beverage prior to retiring for the evening? The decision is yours but we’ll
point you in the right direction either way!

Overnight: 30 Bencoolen (B)

Tour Day 4: Wednesday 25 March

Breakfast in hotel or at leisure and enjoy a free morning. You might like a
massage or a refreshing swim after last night’s bike ride!

Late morning we meet in the hotel lobby ready to depart for our
Candlenut lunch at Dempsey Hill.

Bjorn and Roxanne will join us for this special dining experience, the
world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant. Serving up refined
Peranakan cuisine, chef Malcom Lee is committed to preserving the
essence and complexities of traditional Straits-Chinese cuisine. Using the
freshest seasonal produce available, Candlenut takes a contemporary
yet authentic approach to this traditional cuisine and its spices.

After lunch return to the hotel for some free time.

Early evening we’ll meet in the lobby and then set out to enjoy
Singapore’s signature cocktail, the Singapore Sling at the place where it
was created and made famous, the Raffles Long Bar!

Following drinks you are free to enjoy your evening – grab a local hot
pot dinner or make your way to one of the restaurant hotspots.

Overnight: 30 Bencoolen (B, L)

Tour Day 5: Thursday 26 March

Breakfast in hotel or at leisure and afterwards meet in lobby to transfer
to Tiong Bahru market.

For our final full day Bjorn & Roxanne will meet us at the Tiong Bahru
market for a walk around the market and wet market prior to a tour of
the hawker stalls. Here we’ll enjoy specialties such as char kuay teow,
roti john and carrot cake – which is nothing like the carrot cake you
might be used to!

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Following brunch we’ll take a stroll around the district before heading
on to Chinatown. There we’ll pop into the shop of Anthony the Spice
Maker and browse his amazing range of spice mixes, then visit a 100
year old bakery to sample their famous egg tarts.

This evening we meet in the hotel lobby ahead of our final meal
together. We’ll head away from the usual tourist areas to East Coast
Lagoon Food Village, where we’ll join locals and families at a hawker
market famous for its BBQ chicken wings, satay, chilli crab, pepper
crab… the list goes on. Right on the beach, we’ll say our final farewells
and thanks to our local hosts for showing us their Singapore.

Please note that in the case of inclement weather an alternative dinner
venue will be selected.

Overnight: 30 Bencoolen (B)

Tour Day 6: Friday 27 March: Tour ends

After breakfast we say our official goodbye to our new found friends and begin to reminisce about what
was a spectacular culinary journey. (B)

Optional Cooking class to Pre-book: Let’s Go Cook Singapore

Let’s Go Cook Singapore is the ‘sister’ company to our bike tour hosts for the Marina Bay Evening Cycle
tour. They offer 3 cooking classes per day and previous guests have raved about the experience. Should
you wish to do a cooking class while in Singapore, we can book one of the following for you. Depending
upon your scheduled return flights we would recommend taking a class on Friday 27 March or Saturday
28 March 2020.

Flavours of Singapore 1: 9am, 3-4 hrs duration; SG$129 (approx. AU$140-145*)
Start with a local market tour and light breakfast, then return to the kitchen to create 2 local main dishes
and 1 dessert/side.

Flavours of Singapore 2: 2 or 5pm, 2 hrs duration; SG $99 (approx. AU$105-110*)
In this class you’ll create a local main dish and a dessert/side. Note there is no market tour.

*Australian dollar equivalent is dependent upon the currency exchange rate at the time.

DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
We endeavour to have all the details of our tours correct at the time of printing however sometimes
factors beyond our control, such as the availability of requested hotels and restaurants, and the
operation of activities and services may affect the final inclusions and price. Therefore items mentioned
in the brochure and itinerary such as quoted prices, hotels and inclusions are subject to change.
Although it is rare and we would only do it as a last resort, tours can sometimes be cancelled if minimum

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numbers aren’t reached.

MEET YOUR TOUR LEADERS

 Restaurant owner and chef Bjorn Shen chose an alternative route to get to his dream job of being
 a chef. Completing both a Bachelor of International Hotel & Tourism Management and an
 Advanced Masters of Business degree, Bjorn opened Artichoke in 2010, which he says is “the least
 ‘Middle Eastern’ Middle Eastern restaurant ever”. Bjorn has won multiple awards, including Best
 Local Chef 2015 and was a finalist in the World Gourmet Summit Chef of the Year 2018. He has
 appeared in and hosted several TV programs, and is a judge on Masterchef Singapore.

 After spending a decade in public relations, Roxanne Toh gave up her preppy heels and dresses
 to join husband Bjorn in the business in 2012. Together, they opened overdoughs; a Middle Eastern
 inspired bakeshop and deli for a year, before calling it a day. Since then, Rox mostly oversees
 continued learning, change management and business strategy at Artichoke. She enjoys
 travelling with Bjorn; eating their way through different cities, and bringing back fresh perspectives
 and new ideas to the table at Artichoke. Like Bjorn, Rox is 100% born and bred Singaporean and
 hopes to eventually move back to live in her family neighbourhood of Serangoon Gardens.

 Jacqueline Weiley is an experienced traveller and passionate foodie. She
 believes the best way to discover a destination is through its local cuisine.
 Jacqueline was the founder and owner of a food and wine tour company
 based in regional NSW and has also led tours and treks to India.

 She is passionate about Singapore and the amazing ‘melting pot’ of culinary
 experiences it offers. It was during recent trips to Singapore with friends, and
 being shown the local spots and delicacies by Bjorn and Roxanne, that the
 idea for Eat Like a Local Tours was ignited.

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Eat Like a Local… in Singapore 2020

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

  International airfares
  Travel Insurance
  Meals and excursions not listed in the itinerary
    Please note: we provide some sampling while at the hawker markets during brunch however
      not full meals. Similarly the final evening meal will be up to each guest to choose a stall and
      their meal. You should budget around SG$100-150 in cash for these activities/meals
  Beverages - all drinks to be purchased separately except for our Singapore Sling
  Optional tours and activities
  Porterage at airport and hotels
  Airport transfers
  Any service not specifically listed under "inclusions”.

HOW TO BOOK
  Contact Travel Focus Group on 1300 733 323 or 02 4234 1175 or via email at
   office@travelfocusgroup.com to request a booking form and the Terms and Conditions
  Tour price is $2,690pp twin/double share
  Ask about single supplement rates, pre and post tour accommodation and airfares
  Pay a $250 per person deposit to secure your place
  Balance due 23 January 2020.

WHY TRAVEL WITH US

    Small group size — around 10 to 12 guests guarantees an intimate experience.
    Unique Itineraries — your guides have selected the best of the best in curating this tour to
     provide experiences that offer a truly local insight into life in Singapore.
    Local Authentic Experiences — know that you will experience something special on our tour,
     visiting locations and vendors not on the usual tourist trail.
    Fully escorted by expert local guides — our tour leaders are experienced and capable,
     entertaining and considerate. Your guides will always ensure a mix of structured activities along
     with free time to allow you to enjoy a little down time to shop, explore, indulge or be pampered!

Travel Focus Group can also assist with your flight bookings,
pre- and post-travel including extended stays in Asia, or onto Europe,
along with travel insurance.