Singapore… all I can say is that this destination is AMAZING. I now understand why people can visit this city multiple times, there is just so much to see in this amazing vibrant destination that you need to return again and again. It’s not only a perfect stopover destination but you can stay for a week and still not see everything. Singapore awaits you, but before you jet on over have a read of Renee’s top tips.

Before you start, you need to have a good base for Accommodation. Look no further than my top hotel recommendation and that is Swissotel the Stamford. I stayed here in 2013 and it was fabulous. The location is the best with everything you could want at your doorstep; transport, supermarket, restaurants galore and what could be better than being connected to a shopping centre! The rooms are fabulous and large and all boast amazing views of the city. This hotel also offers a fabulous late check out option until 6pm, which allows you more time to explore the city before your evening flight home.

The Swissotel the Stamford is connected to the Raffles City Shopping center. On the lower level there is a market place supermarket that you can purchase anything you can imagine even including alcohol, however If you are a wine lover I would recommend bringing in your own duty free.

There are two locations in the raffles city shopping centre for food; on the lower level near the market place you can find food beyond your imagination. A great option if you do not wish to include breakfast in your hotel package. Ranging from Asian restaurants, Soup Place, Pizza, Deli France, Hamburgers….everything. Plus on the top level of this shopping centre is an AWESOME food court style dining. It offers all Asian style of food for cheap as chips ! Back in 2013 it was $4 a plate. Amazing quality and boy did we wish we had found it sooner than day 3.

City Hall MRT is the closest station to your hotel for the MRT. This is a really easy transport system. You simply find the station of where you wish to visit, go to the automated machines where you will insert coins or notes, then wait for the correct train and hop on board. I caught the MRT back from the shopping centre 313@ somsert and it was 2 stops and cost me $1.20.

However Taxi’s….are SO CHEAP. Honestly if you want to experience the MRT then do so, however it would be just as cheap and less hassle to catch taxi’s everywhere. I caught a taxi with 3 people from our hotel to of course another shopping centre which was 15minutes away and it only cost $5 for all of us.

My Top MUST DO Tours

1.    City Tour with Singapore Flyer

2.    Breakfast at the Zoo with the Orangutans

3.    Chinatown Night tour including Trishaw Ride

Honestly these tours made our trip and are a MUST for everyone. However, you must book these before you depart. Most tours for Singapore depart in the morning or evening and if you have limited time you will not have time to book these when you arrive, plus you don’t want to plan your holiday whilst on your holiday so let me book them for you prior to your departure, trust me you will not be disappointed!

I could rattle on for hours talking about Singapore and all my top tips, but I can give you a full list with thorough detail before you depart on your next holiday.

However, to leave you with some taste testers of just some of the things to see & do in Singapore, my top picks are:

Marina Bay Sands, Bugis Street Market, Clarke/Boat Quay, Lau Pa Sat, Singapore Sling @ Raffles, Kenko Fish Spa, Chimes & last but not least Sentosa Island.

I look forward to planning your Singapore holiday today. Call Renee on 0403 600 294 or email renee@toowoombacruisetravel.com.au