Singapore
Top Tips
Raffles Hotel
Visit the iconic symbol of colonial Singapore, home of the
Singapore Sling. It's also the perfect destination for an afternoon
tea. Chic Naumi is located across the street.
Gardens
Singapore Botanical Garden is an oasis of immaculate lawns, gardens
and trees on the edge of the city centre. There's also HortPark,
which provides a more creative perspective on garden design.
'Theatres on the Bay'
A striking glass and aluminium arts venue on the newly developed
Esplanade.
Pulau Ubin
A sleepy little island that makes a peaceful day's retreat from
downtown Singapore, it is one of the last rural areas to be found
in Singapore and holds some great mountain bike trails.
Asian Civilisations Museum
A fascinating high-tech tour through the region's history and
culture.
Shopping
The Orchard Road has retail outlets of all kinds, even a 24-hour
shopping centre, for all the latest gear.
Ethnic Diversity
The melding of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures has created
vibrant restaurants, plus fascinating markets and
streetscenes.
Get Close to Nature
In the Jurong Bird Park and open concept Zoo - both delight in
large spaces and new approaches to conserving wildlife.
Admire Singapore’s architecture
Admire ‘The Helix’ bridge (a twisted version of
London’s Millennium Bridge), the spiky twin mounds containing
the Esplanade mall, and the Marina Sands complex which balances a
boat shaped skypark on the top of a triple-columned hotel.
Party On
Singapore never really sleeps, so join in the fun. Located in
Chinatown, Hotel 1929 is perfectly located to make the
most of the food and social scene.
Island Life
Chill out on idyllic tropical islands a short ferry ride away, the
pick of which is [h:ID001:Nikoi (actually in Indonesia but most
popular with Singaporeans).