Singapore is Fabulous for City Breaks
This independent island, city-state had its start in ancient times. The first records of the city are found in early Chinese and Greek texts. Then, the city was a British colony set up for the purpose of trade in the early 1800s. Today, the thriving metropolis is an Asian centre for business and culture with a mix of the best of the cultural heritage of global expatriates, Chinese, East Indians, Malaysians and other south Asians. For travellers flying to Singapore from all over the world coming for business or world-class city breaks, the city provides fabulous accommodations, food, as well as many marvellous things to do and see.
City Accommodations
Singapore welcomes visitors from all over the world. Since the city is known as the Switzerland of Asia, its reputation leads travellers to expect high-end resort hotels. Singapore does not disappoint offering luxurious hotels and other fabulous places to stay fitting all budgets. A little research and early booking will help trip planners obtain the accommodation they desire. One of the most popular hotels for global travellers is the Naumi Hotel on Seah Street. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms and beds are wonderful for relaxation and sleep. The staff gives a friendly welcome and provides everything needed for personal comfort.
Singapore Cuisine
While local Chinese cooking certainly is prevalent in Singapore and street venders offer their foods, a few of the restaurants favoured by travellers and mostly near the waterfront area reflect the international cuisine available.
Absinthe – On Bukit Passoh Road, Absinthe is a casual French restaurant offering decadent deserts and authentic French meals.
Keyaki – This Japanese restaurant at the Pan Pacific hotel on Raffles Boulevard has an exquisite presentation and fine ambience with a koi pond and Zen rock garden outside. The menu includes such items as perfect sushi and salmon sashimi. The chefs cook in front of guests.
Lagnaa . . . Barefoot Dining – An Indian restaurant in the Little India-Rochor neighbourhood, this spot is the one authentic Indian restaurant people must try in Singapore.
Experiencing the City
Those on a city break to the exciting city of Singapore will find the metropolis alive with many things to do and see. Travellers can discover Chinatown, downtown entertainment and parks. These top sites show a little of what Singapore has to offer:
Botanic Gardens – These beautiful gardens are open daily. With walkways through the beautifully landscaped gardens with orchids and a rubber tree orchard, the gardens provide restful nature right in the city. Wildlife, plants and trees are in abundance and the admission is free.
Singapore Flyer – The biggest observation wheel in the entire world is located on Raffles Avenue. Passengers can get a grand view of the cityscape and Marine Bay. The ride lasts for thirty minutes.
Zoo – Home of the largest group of orang-utans on the globe, this 220 acre zoo has plenty of room for exploring and enjoying the animals in roomy habitats. The Mandai Orchid Garden is nearby.