Singapore Explored
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| In the past few decades, Singapore has become one of the hottest vacation destinations in the world. This amazing country has it all – the glitz and glamour of a sophisticated megapolis, tranquil environ of national parks, cultural and ethnic experiences of exotic Asia, pubs and discotheques for party lovers, and stress-busters ranging from theme parks to spas. While there is much to see and enjoy, as the holiday experts our top picks are: |
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Sentosa: A beach bum’s paradise, food heaven, nature lover’s delight, romantic getaway – there is no one way to describe Sentosa. It is a 390-hectare paradise filled with multiple and varied recreational possibilities.Experience the peace of being surrounded by nature’s creations as you enjoy a walk through a rain forest or encounter over 2,500 butterflies at the |
| Butterfly Park. Step back into 14th century Singapore at Images of Singapore; come back to the present to revel in fun and enjoyment at Imbiah Lookout, which houses several fun-filled family-friendly attractions including the Sentosa Luge & Skyride, the Merlion, Sentosa 4D Magix and CineBlast – the only experiential cinema ride in Asia. Party the night away at the nightclubs, sample cuisine from all over Asia, soak up the sun and fun at the sun-kissed beaches and indulge in an exotic spa experience. |
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Historical and Architectural landmarks: Mention ‘Singapore’ and the first vision that comes to the mind of travel enthusiasts is that of the Merlion. Designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board, the Merlion has become synonymous with a holiday in Singapore and no holiday is complete without a visit to this unique creation. |
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Theme Parks and Recreation: Thrill at Singapore is not limited to just spine-tingling rides in amusement parks and water rides. Take on the role of a monkey though with all safety precautions and swing from tree to tree at Forest Adventure; experience the thrill of being launched 60meters into the air at a speed of 200 kilometer per hour at G-MAX Reverse Bungy; and take-in the breathtaking vistas of Singapore from Singapore Flyer. |
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Cultural extravaganza: Singapore is a potpourri of cultures with migrants from India, China and Malaysia forming a major part of its populace. Their numbers are such that they have separate communities such as Little India, Chinatown, Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam. A visit to these are an eye-opener to the vibrant colors of these cultures which co-exist besides Singapore’s own culture. |
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Shopper’s paradise: Where there is culture there is no dearth of shopping opportunities for holiday souvenirs especially if you are looking for a memorabilia of a cultural kind. Singapore proves this and takes the joy of loosening your purse strings one step further by bringing together the cultures and artifacts of different countries in one land. Shop fro artifacts from India, China |
| and Malaysia in the ethnic quarters, go the western way to Orchard Road where several malls line up to entertain the shopper in you with charming boutiques, antique shops, large department stores and much |
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