You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter: * explain what you need * say when you plan to be there * ask for information about prices

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Dear Sir, I hope
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letter finds you well. I am writing to request some information about the accommodation, which I want to rent during my stay in Singapore. I am looking for a place in a quiet area, especially far away from the city. It would be ideal if
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apartment is close to beaches or
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the seacoast
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as I would love to have a sea view from the second or third floor. The apartment should be fully furnished
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a balcony
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wifi connectivity. I will be arriving
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of October
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, and staying for almost two weeks, from 31st October to 14th November. I will book my flight once you send me the final confirmation regarding the available apartment. I would really appreciate it if you could send me the details about the available apartments, including their prices and locations.
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Say how many people will stay in the flat. This will help the office find the right place for you.
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Ask for the full price for the whole stay, and ask if there are any extra costs, such as cleaning or a booking fee.
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Your needs are clear, but “far away from the city” may make it hard to find a place near the sea. You could say that a quiet area near the sea is most important.
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Your letter has a clear order: why you are writing, what you need, your dates, and your questions. Keep this plan.
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Use simple links to make some ideas flow better, such as “Also”, “In addition”, and “For this reason”.
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Use “Wi-Fi” and do not put an exclamation mark after your name in a formal letter.
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You explain the kind of flat you want, give clear travel dates, and ask about price and place.
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The tone is polite and right for a letter to an information office.
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Each main part has its own paragraph, so the letter is easy to read.
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The opening and closing are suitable for a formal letter.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • holiday apartment
  • tourist information office
  • comfortable
  • convenient location
  • exact dates
  • planned holiday
  • arrival
  • departure
  • price range
  • additional fees
  • deposits
  • options
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