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May
2011

36 Hours in Singapore

JUDGING from the number of cranes that dot the city’s skyline, Singapore is booming. In the last few years, casinos and hotels have sprung up; museums and galleries in former colonial landmarks have flung open their doors; and international designers have staked out prime real estate alongside up-and-comers just starting to make their fashion mark. Throughout the city, street vendors and sleek restaurants — new and well-established — serve up the city’s renowned mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnic cuisines. And, best of all, sexy lounges and rooftop bars are helping the city-state shake off its formerly staid image…..FULL ARTICLE

April 28, Ondine Cohane, www.nytimes.com

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Art, Attractions, Dining, Entertainment, Hotels, Night Life, Shopping

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Dec
2010

Dramatic addition to Singapore’s skyline

At the top of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, almost a quarter of a kilometre up in the air, white paint on the steel roof support columns is so fresh that drips show on the flowering creepers….. FULL ARTICLE

December 1, Anne Gibson, www.nzherald.co.nz

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Attractions, Hotels, Shopping

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Nov
2010

Suggestions for S’pore

If you’re staying at Naumi Hotel in Singapore, you might want to check out the many attractions surrounding it. These suggestions are courtesy of Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique and luxury hotel specialists from the UK….. FULL ARTICLE

November 14, http://relax.com.sg

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Attractions