Sensible Buying Guides to Singapore Launched

(PRWEB) October 29, 2004 Shopsmart Singapore is set to surprise even the most seasoned shopper in Singapore with its countless gems of information. Published by C Licence Pte Ltd, Shopsmart books are primarily based on countless hrs of legwork by resident reporters, every single an specialist in their area. It is packed with up-to-the-minute, honest critiques on the very best retail and wholesale suppliers for almost everything from antiques to electronics, style to food, beauty services to bicycles. &#13 Like a Michelin or Zagot restaurant guide, Shopsmart Singapore contains ratings for cost, service, quality, array and value-for-cash. User-friendly maps of the main purchasing regions, cultural insights, plus regional guidelines on what, in which, when and how to obtain are also included. Site updates and on the web information on accommodation, dining, nightlife and sightseeing options make it even much more complete. &#13 Shopsmart Singapore will quickly be joined by Shopsmart Bali &amp Lombok and Shopsmart Kuala Lumpur, with other main Asian cities to stick to. &#13 Traditional travel guides dont provide sufficient information on particular shops, and current shopping guides are skewed towards stores which run ads in them, says C Licence founder Jane Marsden. Completely unbiased, the Shopsmart series aims to grow to be a benchmark for travellers and residents alike, giving quality information on buying which will conserve them time, funds and hassle. We hope that individuals will reach for a Shopsmart guide whenever they travel to an Asian city. &#13 Former Vogue (Singapore) copy editor. Marsden is also an achieved writer, contributing content articles on fashion, cuisine, interior design, entertainment and travel in Asia and Australia because 1984. She is also the writer of coffee-table books this kind of as New Asia Design and Modern Thai (Periplus Editions), and has worked on regional magazines which includes The Peak (Hong Kong), Expression (Hong Kong), New Asian Wine &amp Cuisine Scene (Singapore), Residences &amp Living (Singapore/Australia) and Apartment Living (Singapore/Australia). She has lived in Singapore for more than a decade. &#13 The 650-page Shopsmart Singapore is presently on sale in main bookstores in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. A lot more globally outlets to follow. It charges roughly US$ 20. It can also be ordered straight on the internet via http://www.shopsmartguides.com&#13 &#13 Neighborhood charities will acquire ten% of the income of the guidebooks, which use environmentally friendly paper. &#13 Buying [l]
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