Shopping in Orchard Road, home to luxury malls and flagship stores, as well as cafes and restaurants.

Cruise down the Singapore River on a bumboat. Once used to ferry goods to and from large ships anchored in the harbor, they now act as an excellent way for tourists to see the contrasting historical and modern architectural styles of the city.

Troop by one of the most famous hotels in the world, Raffles Hotel, and taste the ‘Singapore Sling’ in the Long Bar.

Visit Sentosa Island, famed for its Underwater World, cable car rides and nature trails. Chill at one of the great variety of bars and restaurants come day’s end and enjoy the sea breeze over dinner and a cocktail.

Breathe in the scent of Singapore’s national flower in the National Orchid Garden. Situated in the Botanic Gardens (website: www.sbg.org.sg), it houses the largest collection of orchids in the world.

Take a walk amongst the nocturnal wildlife after dark at the Night Safari (website: www.nightsafari.com.sg). Complementing enjoying the animals in their natural habitat are regular performances by these amazing creatures themselves.

Flex those muscles and explore the fringe of the island in a canoe. Operators hire canoes at Changi point, East Coast and Sentosa Island.

Chill in Chinatown’s Club Street, a playground for trendy locals and home to numerous bars and eateries housed in historic streets.

Remember the suffering of wartime prisoners at Changi Museum and Chapel (website: www.changimuseum.com) during the Japanese’s occupation in WWII.

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