Facilities:
This first-class hotel set within sprawling and well-tended gardens was extensively renovated in 2004, and comprises a total of 462 rooms, of which 21 are suites, spread across eight floors. Facilities on offer include a lobby area with a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a range of shops, a hairdressing salon, and a newspaper stand. Dining options include a café, a bar and three air-conditioned restaurants and extra highchairs for infants. Guests may further take advantage of the TV lounge, the conference room, and the public Internet connection with wireless access via W-LAN. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park or garage, and room and laundry services, as well as medical assistance, round up the offerings.

Rooms:
The comfortable rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with a shower, a bathtub, and a hairdryer. Additional facilities provided as standard include a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, an Internet connection, a minibar, carpeting, air conditioning, a king-size bed, and a hire safe.

Sports/Entertainment:
In the gardens of the hotel, guests will find an open-air swimming pool, freshwater pools, a Jacuzzi, and a poolside snack bar, all surrounded by a terrace with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. Further facilities include a spa area with a sauna and steam room as well as health treatments and massage services. Sports enthusiasts may play tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, billiards/ snooker, squash, and aerobics, while sports enthusiasts may enjoy a work-out in the gym. On the beach, local providers offer a range of water sporting activities, include water skiing, banana boating, motor boating, and jet skiing (charges apply). The nearest golf course lies about 20 km from the hotel.

Meals:
Guests may select their breakfast and evening meal from buffets; lunch and dinner may additionally be taken as a set menu or à la carte.

Payment:
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

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[Osaka - Sapporo]
[大阪 - 札幌]

7 September 2009, 1147h, Osaka Railway Station, Osaka, Japan. This is the scene of Twilight Express hauled by EF81 44 entering Osaka Station.

The EF81 electric locomotive would be used up to Aomori Signal Station, where it would be replaced with an ED79 electric locomotive (as well as change direction); subsequently the ED79 would be replaced with a pair of DD51 diesel locomotives (and change direction again) at Goryokaku (Hakodate).

EF81 44牽引寝台特急トワイライトエクスプレス大阪駅入線. 2009年9月7日11時47分.

(C) SingTransport 2009

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Facilities:
This first-class hotel comprises 3 floors with a total of 522 double rooms and 36 suites. Amongst the facilities count a foyer with a 24-hour reception, a currency exchange and lifts as well as a 42,000 m² garden. Further facilities includes a hairdresser’s salon, a nightclub, an auditorium, a casino, a games room as well as several bars and restaurants. For an added fee guests are able to take advantage of the Internet access, the room and laundry services as well as the bike rental. There is a kids’ club for younger guests and those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park and garage facilities.

Rooms:
The stylish rooms each come with an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio/alarm clock, a minibar/small fridge, tea/coffee maker, ironing equipment, air conditioning, a balcony or terrace and a hire safe.

Sports/Entertainment:
There is a pool area in the sprawling garden complex with childrens pools, a poolside snack bar and a Jacuzzi. Relaxation options includes massage and health treatments. Guests are also offered tennis courts with floodlights, table tennis, aerobics, basketball, a gym, horse riding (for a fee), volleyball, bocce, minigolf, beach volleyball and badminton. Various water sports opportunities are offered on the beach including canoeing, diving and windsurfing (fees apply). There is a varied entertainment programme to amuse guests.

Meals:
The hotel offers a stunning range of dining options with 5 bars and 5 restaurants, including Dominican, French and international cuisine as well as grill and seafood specialities.

Payment:
American Express, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.

Misc.:
Camp beds and baby beds are available if reserved in advanced (fees apply). A copy of guests passport as well as their credit card or a payment must be provided as security for possible incidental accidents. Pets are not permitted. Check-in: 3 pm, check-out: midday.

Duration : 0:0:55

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Facilities:
This first-class hotel comprises 3 floors with a total of 522 double rooms and 36 suites. Amongst the facilities count a foyer with a 24-hour reception, a currency exchange and lifts as well as a 42,000 m² garden. Further facilities includes a hairdresser’s salon, a nightclub, an auditorium, a casino, a games room as well as several bars and restaurants. For an added fee guests are able to take advantage of the Internet access, the room and laundry services as well as the bike rental. There is a kids’ club for younger guests and those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park and garage facilities.

Rooms:
The stylish rooms each come with an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio/alarm clock, a minibar/small fridge, tea/coffee maker, ironing equipment, air conditioning, a balcony or terrace and a hire safe.

Sports/Entertainment:
There is a pool area in the sprawling garden complex with childrens pools, a poolside snack bar and a Jacuzzi. Relaxation options includes massage and health treatments. Guests are also offered tennis courts with floodlights, table tennis, aerobics, basketball, a gym, horse riding (for a fee), volleyball, bocce, minigolf, beach volleyball and badminton. Various water sports opportunities are offered on the beach including canoeing, diving and windsurfing (fees apply). There is a varied entertainment programme to amuse guests.

Meals:
The hotel offers a stunning range of dining options with 5 bars and 5 restaurants, including Dominican, French and international cuisine as well as grill and seafood specialities.

Payment:
American Express, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.

Misc.:
Camp beds and baby beds are available if reserved in advanced (fees apply). A copy of guests passport as well as their credit card or a payment must be provided as security for possible incidental accidents. Pets are not permitted. Check-in: 3 pm, check-out: midday.

Duration : 0:0:55

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[Singapore - Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth]

7 May 2009, 1121h, Tanjung Pagar KTM Station, Singapore. This is the departure of the Eastern and Oriental Express for Bangkok, Thailand. The number EO22 is used for Singapore and Malaysian portions whereas 952 is used for Thailand portion.

(C) SingTransport 2009

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The superstructure of WallyIsland is AFT and is designed in the style of an airport control tower. It features three decks: upper deck, owner deck and bridge deck. Three more decks are in the hull: main deck, cabin deck, service & saloon deck. The lower deck is for the engine room, the systems, and the fuel tanks.

The interiors feature the main saloon, the living/dining room; the guest accommodation (owners’ suite + 6 double king size suites that can be transformed into 12 suites for 24 guests); the library, cinema, SPA, wellness and fitness area; the service and crew area; the steering/navigation area.

Thanks to the vast and versatile saloon areas, WallyIsland can be used for exhibitions, conventions, fashion shows.

For More Information, Please Visit: www.wally.com

Duration : 0:1:10

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[Ueno - Sapporo]
[上野 - 札幌]

8 September 2009, 2059h, Sendai Railway Station, Sendai (Miyagi), Japan.

EF81 79牽引寝台特急カシオペア仙台駅発車. 2009年9月8日20時59分.

(C) SingTransport 2009

Duration : 0:1:11

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[Ueno - Sapporo]
[上野 - 札幌]

8 September 2009, 2059h, Sendai Railway Station, Sendai (Miyagi), Japan.

EF81 79牽引寝台特急カシオペア仙台駅発車. 2009年9月8日20時59分.

(C) SingTransport 2009

Duration : 0:1:11

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