One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Singapore is located on the Southern tip of the Malay peninsular, and aside from being a fascinating place, with enough attractions to justify it as a holiday destination in its own right, Singapore is also well placed as a stopover on the long journey to Australia, or as a gateway to the rest of the Far East and many people visit the city as a short break destination on the way to or from somewhere else.
On the surface, Singapore appears to be an ultra clean, ultra modern city-state with less of a traditional Asian atmosphere than its near neighbours Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, but this is not true. Beneath the sheen of modern skyscrapers and colonial architecture, Singapore is a truly vibrant place, where in the back streets of Chinatown, there is an authentic buzz and plenty to excite the traveller.
There are dozens of impressice temples and monuments, and several excellent museums to view, as well as some excellent shopping centres where you can pick up some real bargains.
The nightlife is fun and there are plenty of bars and clubs to keep you busy until late into the evening throughout the week.
You can get cheap deals on flights to Singapore throughout the year, and there are often special offers on hotels in the city which offer benefits to the traveller such as free nights, or complimentary breakfast, so a holiday taking in Singapore is often cheaper than you would think for such an exotic destination.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Republic of Singapore
Capital: Singapore
Area: 683 Sq KM
Population: 4 million
Language: English, Malay, Chinese
Flight Time: 13 Hours from London
Currency: Singapore Dollar
