"Christmas in the Tropics" in Singapore is heaven for shoppers. Individual malls put on individually-spectacular shows of light and tinsel, with promotions and major discounts to seal the deal. Fly in to enjoy the tax-free shopping in Singapore, made even better with these promotions geared towards shopping tourists!

(Don’t go shopping in Singapore unprepared – read these articles about Christmas Gift Tips and Seven Tips to Help You Stop Making Holiday Shopping Mistakes.)

MasterCard Promotions on Orchard Road, Singapore

From November 15 onward, MasterCard cardholders can receive a SGD 30 shopping voucher if they make a minimum charge of SGD 300 on their cards. Shoppers can present a maximum of five same-day receipts at the same establishment to redeem their vouchers. The promotion is valid as long as voucher stocks last.

The vouchers can be redeemed at the following Orchard Road establishments:

• 313@Somerset
• Forum The Shopping Mall
• Mandarin Gallery
• Ngee Ann City / Takashimaya Shopping Centre
• Orchard Central
• Palais Renaissance
• Paragon
• Scotts Square
• TANGS Orchard
• The Centrepoint

Global Blue Christmas Indulgence

From November 15 to January 1, tourists who visit Global Blue’s participating tax free stores and purchase goods on credit get a chance to win a return trip to Singapore. To qualify, you’ll need to make a minimum total purchase of SGD 100 using your MasterCard credit card, accomplish the Grand Lucky Draw form found in the Christmas Indulgence 2014 booklet or How To Shop Tax Free brochure, and claim your GST refunds with the Global Blue eTRS ticket.

The grand prize includes the round-trip economy-class ticket and two nights’ stay at the Royal Plaza on Scotts hotel. Passport and receipts must be presented at point of redemption; other terms and conditions apply. For more details, visit their site: global-blue.com.

Christmas Rewards at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

From November 14 to December 25, guests of the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands may pick up a SGD 30 shopping voucher for every SGD 300 spent across its various attractions, not limited to the Shoppes tenants; other participating outlets include the ArtScience Museum, MasterCard Theatres, Skating Rink, Sampan Ride, Banyan Tree Spa, Sands SkyPark and all onsite restaurants and bars!

Shoppers can present a maximum of five same-day receipts from participating establishments to redeem their vouchers at the retail concierge. Every shopping day's first 100 qualified voucher claimants also receive a special gift from retailers such as Etro, Penhaligon's and Shanghai Tang.

For more on this Singapore shopping and gambling stop, read our review of the Marina Bay Sands.

Singapore Touristline

For more information on Christmas in the Tropics, call the Singapore Tourism Board's Touristline at 1800 736 2000 (toll-free in Singapore) or +65 6736 2000 (from overseas). The line is open from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), Singapore Time. You can also check out the Singapore Tourism Board website here: www.yoursingapore.com.