2012
Discover Indulgence. Discover Singapore.
Singapore’s tourist appeal is as varied as its visitors are diverse. There is the country’s rich ethnic mix, its incredible post-independence transformation, its stunning architecture, its vibrant arts scene, its amazing shopping and its cuisine, which is so rich and diversified you could spend a lifetime exploring it on its own.
Indulge in one or more of these walking trails to discover a Singapore of many sides and colours, tastes and possibilities, and make the most of your time here.
2011
Singapore Finds its Roar: It’s Goodbye Sober Living and Hello Gambling, White-Knuckle Rides and Endless Partying
I was sleepless in Singapore. The constant thumpthump of club music spilling out of a nearby bar at two in the morning wasn’t exactly conducive to slumber.
And the other reason for my failure to nod off? Well, that might have been because I was sharing my hotel room with an enormous lion ….. FULL ARTICLE
May 17, Frank Barrett, www.dailymail.co.uk
2011
The Singapore Biennale 2011: Turning Singapore into a cultural capital
In a disused hanger, sunlight streams through broken windows. Rainwater drips from rusty iron girders. In this unlikely setting stands one of the key works of the Singapore Biennale 2011 (March 13 to May 15) — a big barn with a stuffed goat….. FULL ARTICLE
March 17, Elaine Ee-Meyers, www.cnngo.com
2011
MBS launches cutting-edge light and water show
Marina Bay Sands unveiled its spectacular light and water show tonight to mark its grand opening. Believed to be the largest of its kind in South-East Asia, the show called Wonder Full dazzled hundreds of VIP guests and thousands who gathered across the bay….. FULL ARTICLE
February 17, http://news.asiaone.com
2011
Singapore to turn iconic statue into hotel for Biennale
Singapore’s Merlion is a mythical beast – frozen in time in the shape of an eight-meter tall statue – who is supposed to keep watch over the city’s waters and bring wealth and good fortune to its citizens. As of March, though, the Merlion (that’s part mermaid, part lion) will play a entirely different role when its structure is transformed into a hotel as part of this year’s Singapore Biennale….. FULL ARTICLE
February 1, www.independent.co.uk
2011
A Singapore Fling
Strolling through downtown Singapore, I can’t help but notice a large tree growing out of the side of a skyscraper. Not far away, three 55-story buildings stand side-by-side with what appears to be an enormous ship resting across their tops. And it only gets better. This one-of-a kind skyline is juxtaposed against so many gardens with rainforestlike vegetation that Singapore is known as the “garden city.”….. FULL ARTICLE
January 23, Gary Bogue, www.mercurynews.com
2011
Five of the best Singapore attractions
Whether you’ve got just 48 hours on a stopover or plan to take your next holiday in Singapore, this great city state offers a wealth of attractions, thrilling adventure parks and myriad cultural delights. Here’s my pick of five top sights and experiences not to be missed….. FULL ARTICLE
January 14, Natalie Walsh, http://blog.mtrip.com
2011
Singapore: the rise and rise of a modern city
There can’t be another hotel in the world that looks out on three countries. But from the SkyPark, 600ft up on the new Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore, you can see not just Singapore, but the skyline of Johor Baharu in Malaysia and across the Strait of Malacca to the Indonesian island of Sumatra….. FULL ARTICLE
January 11, Claire Wrathall, www.telegraph.co.uk
2011
Chinese New Year Celebrations 2011 Usher in the Year of the Rabbit in Singapore
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year and the Spring Festival, is one of the most eagerly anticipated occasions of the year. In 2011, the festival will take place from January 15 – February 28, 2011 in Singapore’s Chinatown….. FULL ARTICLE
January 6, www.etravelblackboardasia.com
2011
Best Place to Celebrate Chinese New Year – Singapore
Few places can celebrate Chinese New Year like Singapore. There’s something about the city, its colour, its throbbing street life, its noise and bustle, that lends itself to these few days, radiant in colours of red and gold, its fire-crackers and dragon dancers keeping the noise level at optimum level….. FULL ARTICLE
January 6, Mari Nicholson, www.suite101.com
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