Singapore is the ultimate holiday destination – fantastic weather all year round, great food, friendly people and lots of entertaining activities. Centrally located in South East Asia, travelling to and from the island could not be easier for netball fans around the world!

Famous for food and shopping, Singapore certainly won’t disappoint visitors in those areas! With an array of cuisine from all parts of the world to enjoy at hotels, restaurants, street markets and hawker centres, there really is something to cater to everyone’s budget and tastes.

One cannot come to Singapore without making a trip down to Orchard Road for some retail therapy. Malls galore line the sidewalk and the latest mall to take prime place on this famous shopping precinct is the ION Orchard with nine levels of stores so you can 'shop till you drop'.

Come May to July 2011, it is the time for the Great Singapore Sale. Join us for eight weeks of fabulous shopping and enjoy up to 70% discount on just about everything, everywhere. From the central shopping belt of Orchard Road and Marina Bay to the Southern Waterfront and suburbs, you'll find fantastic value on fashion, watches, jewellery, electronics and more! That's not all. Exclusive tourist privileges and late night shopping, dining and entertainment also await you.

Away from the glitzy designer stores, one can take a trip to Little India or China Town for a great range of gifts and cultural treasures everywhere you turn. The colour and vibrancy of these areas reflect the diverse population and landscape of the city that will entertain for days on end.

Visitors looking for a day away from the netball courts could explore plenty of other attractions in town for all the family. Key highlights for any tourist include the Singapore Flyer for 360 degree views of the cityscape; the Night Safari for a different perspective on the amazing animals; a bumboat down the Singapore River which takes you back in time as does the National Museum which stands proud as a shining example of the classic architecture around the island and hosts some of the world’s best exhibitions and collections throughout the year.

The Resorts World at Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands will also be fully operational by 2011, so be the first to experience a whole new Singapore. Resorts World at Sentosa will house six hotels, a casino, and feature the key attractions like the Universal Studios Singapore®, The Marine Life Park, the Maritime Experiential Museum and the Equarius Water Park. Located along the Marina Bay waterfront, Marina Bay Sands features three cascading hotel towers topped by an extraordinary sky park, ‘floating’ crystal pavilions, a lotus-inspired Museum, retail stores featuring cutting-edge labels and international luxury brands, trendy Celebrity Chef restaurants, endless entertainment at the theaters, the hottest night clubs and a Las Vegas-style casino.

With so much to see and do in Singapore, it is a fantastic holiday destination and now it has the major sporting events and facilities to add that extra magic touch to the experience! The World Netball Championships 2011 are a definite date for the diary.