Cheow Yu Yuan asked:


One of the major attractions that make Singapore the best place for vacation is its shopping experience. Singapore is a shopping paradise and I am sure that all shopping fanatics will like it. In Singapore, there are a lot of sale periods throughout the year such as the Great Singapore Sale from May to July. So, when you are planning out your vacation to Singapore, you should not miss this one out.

Great Singapore Sale allows you to enjoy cheap shopping in Singapore. During this period, you will enjoy great discounts up to 70%. Almost all major shopping malls and centres will lower down their prices during this period. With this opportunity, you will be able to get the stuffs that you want at bargained rates.

In this article, I will highlight some of the great places to shop in Singapore:

1. Orchard Road. Orchard road has many major shopping malls like Takashimaya and Wisma. You can get branded clothes, electronics and furniture all at one place. At orchard road, you can almost get anything that you wish to buy.

2. The Heeren. If you love music, Heeren is the place that you must visit when you are in Singapore. There is a HMV situated in Heeren and you can also enjoy a wide range of Asian cuisines too.

3. Bugis Street. Bugis street is a place whereby you can get a lot of bargains. Major shopping malls like Takashimaya usually have fixed prices for their goods. However at Bugis street, it is where your bargaining techniques will come in handy. So make sure that you always bargain and try to lower down the prices.

4. VivoCity. VivoCity is the largest shopping mall in Singapore. It is situated at HarbourFront where you can take cable cars to Sentosa to enjoy a day out at the beach too. In Vivocity, you can almost find all major brands that you can think of. It is definitely a good place to shop.

5. Centrepoint. Centrepoint is one of the most popular shopping centres in Singapore. In this shopping mall, you can find stores that sell all kinds of items, such as sporting goods, books, shoes and branded clothes. There are also fast food outlets for you to ease your hunger during shopping.

I hope that with this article, you are now more aware of the places to shop when you come to Singapore. So before you plan a trip to Singapore, make sure that you prepare your shopping list. I am sure you will not be disappointed with the shopping experience that you can get in Singapore.



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Naveen Marasinghe asked:


For many tourists Singapore is the ultimate holiday destination. Despite its small size and seemingly small population, this tiny Asian island offers a host of experiences that are unmatched anywhere in the world. Singapore invites many different kinds of tourists, ones that come in search of fun and excitement, those that come in search of culture and finally those that come for business. What ever your purpose n Singapore may be, you can rest assured that the Singaporean experience would be an unforgettable one.

Singapore which is connected via a narrow land bridge to Malaysia was founded as a small trading colony in 1819 by the British. Since its independence, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century the country went through an economic boom and is today one of the world’s most prosperous countries. Singapore is home to the busiest port in South East Asia as well as dozens of regional headquarters of international companies. The country’s economic prowess is well defined in the imposing skyline of the city.

Apart from being a business hub in the region Singapore has become renowned as a premier leisure destination. The wide variety of shopping available here has made the country synonymous with shopping. Some of the best areas for shopping are found at Orchard Road and the ethnically influenced Little India and Chinatown.

Sentosa Island which has been developed as a tourism hot spot is home to some great beaches, theme parks, shopping malls and a variety of other tourist attractions. Despite the country’s relatively short history, there is plenty of culture to be experienced in Singapore. World War II fortresses and relics form the mainstay of historical attraction while the Riverside district is filled with theatres, museums, statues and great restaurants.

Do not miss these amazing sights and sounds of Singapore which are unique in the region. Travelers can be assured of great accommodation options in a Singapore hotel as a hotel in Singapore is known to both comfortable and convenient.



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Gabriel Tan asked:


If you plan on holidaying in an Asian city, you might want to consider Singapore.

There may be many good reasons to make Singapore your first ever destination in Asia. First of all, the city is clean, orderly and safe for visitors to move around on their own. Then, if you are traveling to multiple Asian destinations, there is a bewildering range of full-service and budget airlines from Singapore Airport. Also, English is widely spoken here.

But above all, Singapore offers the cultures of three ethnic groups: the Chinese, the Malays and the Indians. What can be more rewarding than seeing three Asian communities in one destination?

Indeed, the descendants of Asian immigrants have made Singapore a melting pot of cultures, where age-old traditions still hold sway.

Discover these unique traditions in Singapore by visiting the so-called ‘ethnic enclaves’: Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India. Each of these lovely spots may be enjoyed on a leisurely walking tour.

Chinatown:

When Singapore’s founder Stamford Raffles set aside land for Chinatown, he dictated that the buildings should be made of permanent material. Thanks to Raffles and some conservation effort, Chinatown today remains a place to admire early-Singapore shophouse architecture.

Many of the original trades here, however, have been replaced by more upmarket activities like Chinese restaurants and tea houses. And as well. Opium dens, brothels and death houses (where the dying were condemned to) used to take up many of the shophouses here. Today, you’ll only see pictures and mock-ups of these trades in the Chinatown Heritage Center.

Nevertheless, Chinatown retains a strong sense of ‘Chinese-ness’.

Chinatown’s restaurants used to serve only local and southern Chinese food. Today, however, you’ll find many restaurants offering cuisines from other parts of China. These are run by first-generation immigrants who have come from various provinces in China. Singapore’s oldest Chinese temple – the very elaborate Thian Hock Keng Temple – is also found here. Worth a visit also are the quaint shops specializing in Chinese calligraphy, antiques and traditional costumes.

Kampong Glam:

Kampong Glam is so called because the gelam tree – a relative of the eucalyptus – used to proliferate this area.

Today, Singapore’s Malays continue to converge at Kampong Glam because the Sultan’s Mosque – Singapore’s largest mosque – is located here.

The Sultan’s Mosque has a fascinating history. It was rebuilt in 1928 after a major fund-raising project. Many of the poorer folks who donated to the building apparently raised funds from collecting and selling used bottles. If you visit the mosque, you’ll see its main dome sitting on a black rimmed structure made up entirely of glass bottles. It’s not difficult to explain why they are there.

Also worth doing here are the workshops at the Malay Heritage Center. You may spend a day molding your own pottery or creating your own batik art. Else, go to nearby Arab Street and get yourself a nice rattan laundry basket, an Afghan carpet or an exquisite piece of silk for that head-turning dress.

Little India:

The main road in Little India is Serangoon Road. Till today, it remains the focus of Singapore’s Indian community.

A nice walk starts near the Tekka Center. Here, prepare your nostrils for the overwhelming aroma of myriad spices and jasmine garlands, which the shops sell in abundance. You’ll also find a baffling assortment de-husked coconuts, limes, clay receptacles and the like, all of which are used for worship at the temples nearby.

Linger a while and admire the women in their blazingly colourful sarees as they haggle with the stall holders over the prices of groceries. This is as authentic as Singapore gets.

If you’ve never walked into a Hindu temple, the Sri Veerama Kaliamman Temple on Belilios Road is a must-see. Here, you’ll first be awed by the realistic sculptures of Hindu deities. Inside, Hindu music creates a conducive atmosphere for devotees to worship. Visitors may join the proceedings, or simply marvel at the incredibly life-like statue of Hindu goddess Kali.

Bollywood music, curries and multi-colored sarees will also not escape your attention in Little India. If you love to shop and eat, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

The Melting of Cultures:

These ethnic areas are of course not mutually exclusive and there is a lot inter-mingling among Singapore’s ethnic groups. For example, you will find a Malay-frequented mosque standing gloriously in Little India and a major Indian temple smack in the heart of Chinatown. All these make for an enchanting visit.



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simon ramsden asked:


r/> 1 Riverside

The bulk of Singapore’s historical attractions are by the river, so a great place to start a daytrip is at the mouth of the Singapore River. This area is a lovely for a walk, with small green gardens dotted amongst old-style bridges and historical buildings. Maybe take a late afternoon stroll and soak up the peaceful atmosphere before hitting the nightlife hot-spots of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. Before you have a drink, Riverside is also a good area to get fed. The western end of the river, around Robertson Quay, houses a Japanese expat community, and consequently the Japanese restaurants nearby serve some of the best fare this side of Tokyo. The best places for a splurge with a view are Boat Quay and Clarke Quay, which have many superb and atmospheric riverside restaurants offering cuisine from most corners of the globe. Another good choice is Chijmes, the former Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus and now, since most Singaporeans have lost interest in Christianity, an alluring assemblage of high-end food and drink outlets near the Raffles Hotel. Travellers with refined cultural tastes will enjoy the nightly opera, dance and classical music on offer at the Esplanade Theatre.

There are two options for seeing the area from the air:

G-Max Reverse Bungy. Get strapped in and flung upwards by a giant rubber band at 200 km/h. Do this before, rather than immediately after, dinner.

Singapore Flyer. Singapore’s newest tourist attraction, this 150-metre-tall observation wheel, modelled on the London Eye, is the world’s tallest. If you can afford it then avoid having to share your capsule with dozens of other people by stumping up the $1,000 (GBP 370) for a private ride. Or maybe justify it as a valid business expense by taking along a business associate – just hope he or she doesn’t return the favour and take you for a ride, too.

 

2 Orchard Road

Orchard Road and neighboring Scotts Road form Singapore’s top shopping district, with several kilometres of busy but fairly quiet roads lined on both sides by practically nothing but shopping malls. Shopping heaven, husband hell.

3 Merlion.

Singapore’s official symbol, 8.6 metres tall and weighing 70 tons, spouts water on the south bank of the mouth of the Singapore river. The monument was commissioned by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board in 1964 to give tourists something to take photos of, as the city is somewhat lacking in spectacular sights. Many Singaporeans regard the monument as a bit of a joke: in Singaporean slang the verb to ‘merlion’ means ‘to vomit’. Popular mainly with Japanese photo-holics.

 

4 Bugis

Bugis has a colourful, even lurid, past, as the den of iniquity at the centre of the sin city that Singapore once was. Whilst the government’s imprisonment and execution of all the pimps and lowlifes has completely cleaned the place up, one can’t help but mourn the loss of the colour of Singapore’s history a little: the only lurid thing about Bugis these days is the neon signs. Originally named after the bloodthirsty race of pirates who prowled the Straits before their extermination by the British, for a long time the area was Singapore’s equivalent of Bangkok’s infamous Patpong. After its sanitisation and conversion into a shopping experience for the whole family, it is now a place where pillaging and looting still occur, but only of the most gullible tourists.

 

5 China town

Chinatown’s main attraction is the jumble of restored shop-houses full of strange boutiques stocking everything from plastic Buddhas to dried seahorses. It’s a great place to wander around at random and see what you can find. Temple aficionados may enjoy checking out the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, which towers above the area, although whether the Lord Buddha would approve of purported bits of his remains being worshipped is open to debate. Chai-curious tourists will enjoy a visit to the Tea Chapter, at 9 Neil Rd, for a spot of tea drinking, Chinese style. Why not spend an afternoon reading the papers and tea-tasting some of the fancier brands (“would sir care for some ‘Phoenix’s Shrubbery’, perchance?”).

 

6 Little India

Little India remains one of the most colorful and attractive places to visit in Singapore. Ladies in saris and gold bangles sashay by while spices and incense waft in from the doorways and Bollywood’s latest soundtracks blare from every other alleyway.

Have your fortune read by Pepe the parrot, but don’t get too jubilant when he tells you that you are about to become massively rich, meet a lovely other half, slim down and become younger – he tells everybody much the same story.

If searching for enlightenment then join the yearly festival of Thaipusam and attach shrines to your flesh with piercing hooks, then walk across town in a day-long procession, dribbling blood on the pavements. Female devotees usually just carry a pot of milk on their head, which is impressive, both because it looks impossible to achieve and because it demonstrates how the gentler half of the species don’t need to bother hang heavy objects off their flesh in their quest for enlightenment. After the festival you will have enough time to recover from your wounds before the festival of Thimithi, in which you can walk on red-hot coals – or alternatively, just marvel at how the David Blaine-style yogis and gurus can possibly do this without sustaining serious injury.

7 Balestier

Singapore Polo Club Dating back to 1886, the colonial-style clubhouse is a good spot to quaff a gin and tonic below lazy ceiling fans while watching the idle rich pootle about on the polo field. Riding lessons are available and, even if the horses leave you cold, the spicy tiffin lunches certainly won’t.

8 North and West

To find out what a sauna full of bugs feel like, go for a steamy jungle hike.  These are five of Singapore’s best:

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is one of the last places in Singapore that is still covered by primary rainforest. Watch out for monkeys, who look cute but aren’t. Whatever you do don’t smile at them, as baring your fangs is an aggressive gesture and may result in them throwing something unpleasant and smelly at you.

Singapore Zoo If you have written all zoos off as sad, inhumane places then maybe consider having your mind changed by Singapore Zoo, which was endorsed by the late Steve Irwin and is used by Animal Planet for some of its documentaries. The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by dry or wet moats. Most, except the poor old panting polar bear confined to his air-con den by the blazing heat outside, seem happy with their lot and no more psychologically damaged than some of the creatures on the other sides of the moats. For a cooler experience, board the little train that trundles through the park. Kids will love the Jungle Breakfast, where visitors are joined at a 9am buffet by a host of exotic animals such as orangutans, otters and elephants.

Night Safari A part of the Zoo but located on completely separate grounds that are closed during the day, this is the world’s first wildlife park built to be viewed at night. The grounds are in fact larger than the main zoo and only parts are accessible to visitors on foot, so most people opt for the guided tram tour instead. There is a 30-minute animal show at an amphitheatre three times per night: sit in the center section three rows from the front for a big surprise. Stopping at the second tram station is a must as there is a walking path for viewing giraffes, flying squirrels, leopards and lions. Other animals you can expect to see include various types of tigers, elephants, bats, flamingos, porcupines, leopards, otters, badgers, and storks. Child heaven and pretty good for adults too.

Jurong Bird Park The Park specialises in the more exotic and colorful birds from southeast Asia and has a collection of more than 8,000 birds from 600 species. To avoid becoming a soggy mess in the tropical heat, you can circle the park on the Panorail monorail.

The Botanic Gardens This has walking and jogging trails throughout. Outdoor sculptures dot the gardens. Look for the girl on the swing who appears to hang from an invisible chain in the air.

Here are a few things to do that don’t involve stomping about in the jungle:

Singapore Turf Club Betting is allowed.

Snow City Interesting enough for residents of the tropics but probably not on the top of the agenda for pallid Europeans escaping their own winter. Sledding, snowboarding and other wintry pursuits, including the inevitable subzero bar.

9 East Coast

Whilst the main attraction is the beaches, the East Coast also offers Singapore’s solitary flashback to the past, the rustic little island of Pulau Ubin.

East Coast Park 20 kilometres of free beach on Singapore’s southeastern coast: very popular on sunny weekends, despite the rather murky water. The main attractions are the imported white sand and palm trees, plus the locally-grown roller-bladers zooming scantily-clad around. A good choice for families with skate-boarder sons, as skates are available for hire.

Pulau Ubin Singapore’s flashback to yesteryear, a little island off the northern coast where people still live in fishing villages on stilts. The island is covered in biking trails and is an excellent spot for a little steamy jungle off-roading.

10 Sentosa

Long a bit of a joke — Singaporean wags like to quip that ‘Sentosa’ actually stands for “So Expensive and Nothing TO See Actually” — Sentosa’s attractions have received some much-needed upgrades in recent years, with the worst of the kitsch unceremoniously demolished. Offerings of interest to adults are still quite limited, but there’s enough to keep children amused for a day or two. The best way to get there is by the cable car.

Dolphin Lagoon Cute pink dolphins up to their usual tricks.

Fort Siloso Formerly the largest WW2 British naval base in Fortress Singapore, its guns stare balefully out towards the sea in preparation for an enemy attack. Unfortunately, however, the Japanese didn’t oblige by staging a kamikaze assault from the sea. Instead, they rode bikes down the Malayan peninsula. Despite hastily turning the guns around, this was something the British had not prepared for and, after less than a week of fighting, Singapore ignominiously surrendered and the colony’s erstwhile rulers were packed off to Changi Prison. The return of the British in 1945 was less than triumphal and it was clear that their time as Singapore’s rulers was up. Granted self-rule in 1955, Singapore briefly joined Malaysia in 1963, but was expelled because the Chinese-majority city objected to the pro-Malay racial biases built into Malaysian legislature. The island became independent in 1965 and the Malaysians haven’t stopped kicking themselves ever since.

Images of Singapore A kitsch and corny child-friendly rendition of the Singapore story, where people of many races have come together to live in harmony. Renovated in 2006, the show now uses the latest technology, but there is not all that much substance under the glitz.

Sentosa Merlion A 37-metre-tall version of the statue by the Singapore River, this one lights up at night and shoots lasers from its eyes. Admission enables you to take the elevator up into its mouth and gaze out over the nearby Port of Singapore, as well as take in some seriously cheesy exhibits downstairs. 

Sentosa Luge Up the hill in a ski lift and down again in a steerable bobsled. A good attraction for younger kids, but not very exciting for those over 15.

Songs of the Sea. Multimedia extravaganza with live cast, pyrotechnics, water jets and lasers. Very popular, so book ahead, especially on weekends. Kitsch, but fun.   

Underwater World. Features a walk-through aquarium with lots of sharks. Impressive.

Beaches By the standards of the region, these are mediocre, but if all you need is some sand for the children to play in, they will suffice – just make sure you don’t swallow any of the murky water.

Fish Reflexology For a spa treatment with a difference, have fish nibble the dead skin off your feet. You have a choice between ‘gentle’ Turkish fish and ‘aggressive’ African ones: neither will cause damage, but the African ones are really ticklish. The treatment concludes with foot reflexology or head and shoulder massage, performed by masseuses of the more customary species.

Sentosa Golf Club The only golf club in Singapore open to the public, it features two famously challenging 18-hole courses and hosts the yearly Barclays Singapore Open.

Spa Botanica. Singapore first self-proclaimed ‘tropical garden spa’. Out of this world.

 

 

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Naveen Marasinghe asked:


Featuring a waterfront location in Singapore, Esplanade is Singapore’s premier performing arts venue and has been host to great theatrical and musical performances in the past. The complex itself features an unusual structure with its dome shaped structure that over looks Marina Bay.

Housed inside are a 1,600 seat concert hall and a 200 seat theatre in addition to several other recital rooms. Besides these indoor performing venues there are also several outdoor venues which are also used.

The building has been dubbed the Durian by locals due to its unusual shape that reflects the fruit. Besides the entertainment options that can be had here, there are also dining options as well as shopping opportunities.

Visitors can shop for items as diverse as chocolates, teddy bears and movie memorabilia and even home-ware. For those who seek to relax and rejuvenate themselves there are two spas housed in the complex.

When it comes to dining there is a world of choice ranging from café’s to fully fledged restaurants that are sure to delight your taste buds no matter what your preferences are.

The Esplanade is also home to Singapore’s first arts library that features various kinds of media including music, dance, film and theatre.

When in Singapore there should always be a performance occurring at Esplanade which is an opportunity that art lovers should definitely not pass up. Tickets for shows can be purchased from the box office at the theatre. The box office opens one hour prior to the shows start and remains open for up to 30 minutes after the show has begun.

Guests looking for Singapore hotel accommodation that is both located close to this destination and offers a range of comforts and other amenities will not be disappointed with Parkroyal on Kitchener Road Singapore.



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Nancy Eben asked:


 

Singapore is a lusty vibrant island. It is known as one of the most controlled democracy. One should not dare to play with authority or try to engage in drug trafficking which may turned into the death penalty. It is the perfect business city. It has been widely recognized for excellent business and social infrastructure centre. It is politically stable and has favorable economic ties with world economies.

 

Such global reputation has encouraged several tour & travel company to enlist entire Singapore hotel list in its business chart. Hotels list Singapore is based upon several factors like locality, hotel rating and so on. This island-state is located in the Southeast Asia region and nicely connected with Malaysia by bridges. It is very much influenced with Indian, Chinese and Malay culture as well as influenced with tropical climate. There are endless things to do while you are on the trip to Singapore.

 

Shopping is a heavenly experience in Singapore. The well designed and colossally built shopping malls in the centre of Singapore are prominently inducing the shopaholics. Usually, stores are open seven days in a week from 10AM to 10 PM. Shops in Orchard Road and Scotts Road remains open till midnight. One can get verities of food in Singapore special quality verity can be found in Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Japanese, French, Italian, American and other foods. Hawker centers can be marked as the cheapest and most liked places to eat. Hence, if one has dream to explore the dynamic Singapore then it is right time to embody the dream. The list of hotels in Singapore is available in verities of ranges from cheap budget hotels to luxury star hotels.

 

Strategically located Singapore is a sample of perfect amalgamation of wealth and diverse style of architecture. The brilliance of Singapore lays in the sincerity towards implementation the best of west with the flavor of the orient. It is a perfect recreational area which offers myriad of attractions for all age groups. Such attractions may be named as Butterfly Park, insect kingdom and dolphin lagoon. There are several important spots in Singapore like Sentosa Island, Jurong Bird Park, Chinatown, the Asian Civilization Museum and the various temples and churches which are prime attractions of the city.

 

Thus, one must visit once to explore the amazing mixture of age old civilization and beliefs and modern, contemporary styles where nature and progressive achievements are setting an example of fine compatibility.



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Priya Singh asked:


 

Singapore, island nation located in the south east of Asia with a exciting mix of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures combination beautifully together to give it a friendly feel for the global tourist. A Singapore vacation offers many rigid to believe experiences for the visiting guest. An amazing mixture of age-old civilization and beliefs and modern, contemporary styles, Singapore is a complex land where nature and progressive achievements are balanced agreeably. Whether you are looking for enormous shopping, stimulating nightlife, tongue-tickling cuisine or a holiday destination that you will actually appreciate in the sense of miscellaneous activities, Singapore is where the fun is! Here are alternative sights that should be added to several schedules once you’ve deboarded your Singapore airfares. There are various tourist attractions in Singapore. Visitors can increase on the historical, natural, and cultural holiday attractions here. The important places to see in and around in Singapore are Sentosa Island, Jurong Bird Park, Chinatown, The Asian Civilization Museum and the various temples and churches. Chinatown is most popular for tourist. Trip one of the oldest Chinese temples of Singapore, "The Thien Hock Kheng Temple", which is an exceptional timber structure and is more than 150 years old. "Chinatown Heritage Center", tracing the journeys, beliefs and legends of early Chinese migrants is another popular spot.

According to the travel guide in Singapore there is a broad selection of somewhere to stay options to ensure a comfortable stay to the guests coming here. From luxury star Hotels in Singapore to the budget options, one could travel around a great variety. Singapore is one of southeast Asia’s largest aviation hubs Singapore Airlines and its regional subsidiary SilkAir, Singapore is also home to Tiger Airways and Jet star Asia, which took over Valuair. This city connects to other country by air direct or round trip. A wealthy and diverse style of architecture in Singapore’s a lot of museums, houses, shopping complexes, and huge office buildings depict the city’s sincerity towards implementation the best of the West with the flavor of the Orient. Sentosa is one of a total of 64 islands in Singapore. Located to the south of the country, Sentosa Island can be reached by ferry, taxi, and car or by road.

The island, Singapore’s recreational area, offers several attractions for visitors of all ages such as the Butterfly Park, Insect Kingdom and Dolphin Lagoon. Swimming and sun bathing are also popular along the beach front on sand brought over from Indonesia. Multi-purpose building structure to be establishes in the heart of the financial district of Shenton Way in Downtown Core of Singapore. The first building to be constructed along Shenton Way, it was a place for conferences and exhibitions .Today, it is now refurbished and modernized into a concert hall where the building is home to the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. The building is situated on a three acre site at the junction of Shenton Way and Maxwell Road.



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Cristiano Renardo asked:


 

Singapore is a metropolis with a multicultural touch.

There is a big Chinese Community with all its energy, there is a big Indian community whit there fantastic food and the Malay culture in all its glory.

Shopping is one of the greatest pleasures in Singapore and it’s the main reason why people come to Singapore.

Singapore is definitely for shoppers and Singaporeans favorite slogan is “Shop till you Drop”.

Orchard Road is the place to be, with a dozen Shopping malls you will definitely find what you are looking for.

If you are shopping for electronics, you can try your luck at Sim Ling or the Funan Centre. These places give great discounts on all electronics.

Geylang Serai, Arab Street, Little India and Chinatown are more for traditional ethnic shopping areas. A good stop to get your Singapore souvenir for your family at home.

Singapore has a huge array of culinary offers thanks to the city’s ethnic mix.

Food from China, India, Malaysia and even Australia are all available and all the food got its typical Singaporean twist. Have a meal at one of the many hawker places or have a superb dinner in one of the top restaurants.

The Newton Hawker centre is the most famous hawker centre in Singapore, If you like seafood, it’s the place to be. The food centre offers a wide variety of fresh, delicious seafood.

Fill your days with daytrips to the Zoo, Singapore Underwater World, Jurong Bird Park or chill out at one of the beaches at Sentosa.

Public transportation is very good in Singapore. With a big MRT(subway) network and busses going to every corner, you hardly need to take any of the many taxi’s.

Just buy your top-up card at any of the MRT stations.

If you want to put on your dancing shoes, there are plenty of clubs around the city that stay open until the early hours.

Accommodation is not hard to find in Singapore. In the centre you find a hotel at every corner. The hotel industry caters to every budget. Little India is a great place for backpackers, with it’s many Guesthouses.

If you like Formula 1 racing, then Singapore is the place to be. The first night race in the history of Formula 1 will be hold in Singapore on the 28th September 2008.

There are definitely enough things to do in Singapore to fill up your holiday.

But most important: Do what the Singaporeans do: Eating and Shopping!

 



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Kevin Laura asked:


Well seasoned travelers who are now turning their eyes to the beautiful Singapore area will be pleased to find top quality Singapore hotels accommodations at many levels. The Singapore hotel industry in thriving and there are many cheap Singapore hotels available for every traveling budget. There are luxury hotels and cheap hotels offered in Singapore and you will be sure to find the perfect one that will fit your needs and pocketbook. Singapore is proud to offer such a diverse and interesting collection of lodging selections and all visitors will find themselves welcomed by caring and hospitable staff members.

All visitors will welcome the fact that whether they choose top quality hotels or cheap Singapore hotels they will find attentive staff and meticulously clean surroundings.

Tourists and business executives will all find top hotel accommodations that are conveniently located throughout Singapore. These Singapore hotels offer a variety of amenities that travelers have come to both expect and appreciate. There is even a Hard Rock Hotel soon to be built that will offer a combination of true Eastern and Western style and culture. The Equarius hotel is a popular favorite of many visiting families. This establishment is located near the Equarius Water Park on the island of Sentosa. This area offers a beautiful place to stay while the family enjoys the beauty of the island and the fun of the water park itself. The children and teens will be thrilled by the water flumes, water rides and bustling activity that keeps the park such a sought after attraction. The rooms at this hotel are clean and spacious and the amenities provide you with everything you need for a wonderful and relaxing stay.

If you are looking for top quality Singapore hotels that have it all, then you will certainly want to find those that have dining choices located on premises. You will find 7 fine dining choices at the Regent Singapore Four Seasons. These offer some of the finest opportunities for travelers and guests to experience the absolute best in Asian cuisine in luxury surroundings. The ambience, food and superb service at any of these restaurants will provide a unique and delightful evening out. At this hotel you will find yourself able to sample delectable offerings from the only Singapore drive through delicatessen, Something to Go. Even if you leave your car in the hotel garage you can still feast on an amazing array of tasty and quick foods at this sparkling clean and welcoming dining establishment. Singapore cheap hotels will have on site dining in most cases, but will always have quality dining located minutes away for their guests.

You can easily browse through hotel accommodations in Singapore and find the hotel of your dreams. The choices include establishments that offer saunas, gyms, fitness rooms and spas. Many of the top Singapore hotels have masseuse services and you are able to choose between Oriental, Shiatsu and Balinese massages in calm and serene surroundings designed to bring total relaxation. Heated indoor swimming pools and hot tubs are included in the Regent Singapore experience. Even the cheap Singapore hotels offer amenities and clean and comfortable surroundings that provide you with great value for the money.

Orchard Road, Dempsey Hill and Holland Village are all some of the premier shopping vistas that Singapore offers and these are within minutes of many of the Singapore hotels.

While guests always have a multitude of shopping areas to visit and enjoy, the Orchard Hill district is not to be missed by any of the visitors to Singapore. This is an experience in fine shopping and a cultural showplace as well. You will find that many of the cheap Singapore hotels are also located in areas that offer you convenient access to all of these shopping havens.

 



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Kevin Laura asked:


The beauty of Singapore lies in its ability to expand its business in dimensions that hold promise in the future. One of these emerging fields is the field of medical tourism. Medical treatment has become very expensive in the western world. It is so expensive that most of the average citizens, with out medical insurance are unable to get proper treatment for many diseases. Singapore is planning to develop this segment of tourism in a big way.

You need quality hospitals and expert doctors to provide world class medical facilities. To survive in this segment of tourism, Singapore will have to provide quality services at a lesser rate compared to other competitors. Singapore has this tendency to excel in any field it gets engrossed in. Services of Singapore hotels and business establishment stand testimony to this.

Whatever may be your purpose of visit you can not avoid shopping and eating in Singapore. It offers so much at such an affordable price that it is fun as well as entertainment to engage in these activities. Even if you are on a medical tour, you will not be able to avoid these temptations of Singapore. Singapore cheap hotels with their proximity to major shopping and eating districts offer ideal accommodation to tourists irrespective of their purpose of visit.

Any time you feel tired you can avail the professional services of the spa and sauna of your hotel in Singapore. One can take mini sessions of facial massage or foot massage to relive the tension of the day’s activities. For deeper stressed out conditions one can go for full body massage or some special therapy. Some of the spas at the hotels in Singapore offer thermal baths with anti aging therapies. To tone up your skin and detoxify your body these spas are perhaps best. Singapore hotel reservation and reservation for the spa can be conveniently done over the phone.

Singapore hotel and spas offer many services that are not strictly medical but fall in the realm of body care. Such services include slimming programs, pre and post natal care programs and rejuvenating body programs. While you are on a tour to Singapore, do take out some time to refresh your body and mind. Some of these spas offer packs for body, skin, face and hair.

People often feel quite a change in their bodies after going through these treatments. People at the spa claim that their treatment will restore the dead cells of the body and make one look so young that no eye is going to miss the charm one will carry. Stories apart all these treatments at spas in the Singapore hotel will release body tensions which will result in relaxed body and mind. I am sure you will go looking for some food after that. But don’t you worry; Singapore has plenty to offer you.



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