With a colourful history, superb shopping and hotels, terrific outdoor spaces and fabulous dining and entertainment, Singapore offers visitors the complete package. With a spectacular blend of ultra-modern skyscrapers, heritage buildings and stunning public architecture surrounded by a melting pot of cultures, art and traditions, Singapore is more than just an affluent and modern 21st century city, it’s a stylish and diverse must-visit destination.
Where to Stay
Modern Singapore was founded in the 19th century, thanks to politics, trade and the efforts of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles and as such perhaps the pinnacle is a stay at the Raffles Singapore, one of the world’s most famous luxury hotels, which will reopen late 2018 after a major refurbishment.
Raffles aside, the city is teeming with luxury and stylish boutique hotels. Around the hub of Marina Bay choose from famous names like the Fullerton Bay Hotel, the iconic Marina Bay Sands, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. In the city’s hopping hub, Orchard Road discover luxury properties like The St. Regis Singapore and the FourSeasons Singapore interspersed with classic local brands. Meanwhile, on the resort island of Sentosa, discover the epitome of luxury at Crockford’s Tower, the Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore and the fabulous W Singapore – Sentosa Cove.
What to Do
With one of the world’s most impressive integrated transport systems, perhaps the first thing intrepid explorers should do is purchase a Singapore Tourist Pass; an ez-link card that offers unlimited travel on Singapore’s bus services, MRT and LRT trains.
With distinct cultural quarters like Chinatown and Little India and a plethora of outstanding museums and colonial architecture, historical temples, mosques and churches, Singapore offers visitors the chance to explore the country’s vibrant past. The ultra-modern ArtScience Museum meanwhile is found within the integrated resort of Marina Bay Sands, an area that also boasts the iconic Ferris wheel, the Singapore Flyer.
A boat trip from Clarke Quay is a great way to see the city. For those who love the outdoors then there’s the Botanical Gardens, Gardens by the Bay and the amazing zoo, as well the action-packed attractions found at Universal Studios. With dozens of theatres, pulsating nightlife and a culture that adores great food, there’s always plenty of excitement in Singapore. 
Where to Eat
A city where street hawkers sit alongside the finest Michelin-starred restaurants, Singapore is one of the region’s most enticing gastronomic hotspots. Lovers of European-influenced fine-dining should head to Odette, Burnt Ends, The Corner House or Jaan. While For authentic Japanese try Kyuu by Shunsui or, housed in the Pan Pacific hotel, Keyaki Japanese Restaurant.
From popular chains to the most exclusive dining experiences, Singapore’s Chinese cuisine is amongst the best in the region. Our recommendations are Summer Palace at The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore, dim sum at Clifford Pier and the contemporary Chinese fusion of LOKKEE restaurant.
Away from the fine-dining, traditional Singaporean cuisine is a diverse reflection of the remarkable multi-cultural history with Indian, Malay, Indonesian and Chinese influences. For a taste of this try hawker centres like Telok Ayer Market in the Downtown Core and discover favourites like satay, Hainan chicken and vegetable thali served in a 19th century colonial market setting.
