Singapore holidays
Located at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula, Singapore or the Lion City as it is also known, is mecca of vibrancy, famously good shopping and fun. Sir Stamford Raffles originally established the crossroads of Asia in 1819, yet today Singapore is a modern, thriving and cosmopolitan city offering the perfect stopover en route to or from your destination.
Contrasting with city life, the Indonesian island of Bintan lies like a drop of paradise in the South China Sea, just 45 minutes by ferry from sparkling Singapore. Bintan provides peaceful beaches and immense beauty with a cultural side in the south, where kelongs (fishing houses built on stilts) are scattered along the coastline.
Discover Singapore's rich ethnic, cultural and historical heritage, remarkable food and lively entertainment of Bugis Street, Sentosa and its family friendly parks and beaches. Along the streets of Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India, religious monuments nestle amidst quaint shop-houses. Catch a boisterous Chinese opera performance, witness a Hindu fire-walking ceremony, or spend an evening at a world-renowned ballet performance. You'll be spoiled for choice in this vibrant city.
Throughout the year, Singapore's events calendar is filled with a unique blend of colourful festivals, dazzling international performances and thrilling spectator sports. Lush greenery throughout the island offers a welcome respite from the bustle of urban life. A significant area of primary rainforest, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, lies just eight miles from the city centre and contains more species of plants than the entire North American continent.
Singapore can be combined with almost all destinations within Asia and beyond. The most convenient city and beach combination is to combine Singapore with beautiful Bintan - an ideal twin-centre experience of the East. Be sure to pack light for Singapore as shopping is compulsory and prepare to dine out in a wealth of fine restaurants, offering a wide range of cuisine from every corner of the world.
