| C Allard jr |
09 September 2002 |
Stayed at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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We found Singapore a nice family vacation destination because of all the wildlife parks (zoo, bird zoo, reptile zoo, aquarium) and Sentosa resort island nearby. Taxis are very cheap and the food is great.
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| N Welikala |
05 September 2002 |
Stayed at New 7th Storey Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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I was there for five days and was with Singaporean friends for most of the time. The zoo and the bird park are both worth seeing. You can spend the most part of a day in either.
There's the usual shopping to be done in the Orchard Road area, but stores like Mustafa centre (in little India) or Funan are worth going to, especially for electronics goods.
A river cruise can be a pleasant experience but it's probably a go when the sun's down. It can sometimes be oppressively hot.
Chinatown is definitely worth a visit. Make sure you take a guide leaflet (availabe everywhere) and follow the recommended path. You can get a good feel for what it was like a hundred or so years ago, because many of the building (mostly shops now) are preserved as they were. The Hindu temple is also in the area.
Arab street is also interesting and there is a large mosque there (check visiting times).
Sentosa island is also great if you are into theme parks, adventure and some history but there is a tendency to spend a lot! Underwater World and the "images of Singapore"
exhibition are excellent.
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| R Krever |
03 September 2002 |
Stayed at Changi Village Hotel - Le Meridien - Singapore, Singapore.
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While the hotel is "only" 15 minutes from the airport, the buses run on a strict schedule so if you arrive or want to depart just after one's left, you may have a fair wait.
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| A O'neill |
03 September 2002 |
Stayed at Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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I spent 8 hours on the ground, just making a connection.
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| D Yates |
02 September 2002 |
Stayed at Chinatown Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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Great destination. Go to Boat Quay or Clark Quay for a big night out. Eat in foodcourts for cheap food. Use MRT to get out to Chinese Gardens and other places out of the centre. Leave a whole day if you want to shop along Orchard Road - its huge. Golden rule, stay cool and enjoy and definitely get to speak to Singaporeans as you'll love their enthusiasm for their home.
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| J Mcadoo |
02 September 2002 |
Stayed at Robertson Quay Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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The hotel is only 5 minutes walk from Clarke Quay, so it is well situated.
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| J Lommerse |
31 August 2002 |
Stayed at Phoenix Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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The hotel is central for the numerous shopping malls situated along Orchard Road. Also, taxis from here are not too expensive should you wish to go to the Clarks Quay area, Zoo (the night safari is excellent!), and Jurong Bird Park (check out the simulated tropical storm at midday - you can experience it without getting wet) rather than use the public transport system.
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| V Narayan |
31 August 2002 |
Stayed at Albert Court Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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Singapore is a destination one would like to visit often. It is really incredible that every time you visit this place, it has changed ever so slightly to something better.
My suggestion to visitors is take a slow walk around Little India to see this place. Particularly recommended is Komala Vilas Restaurant for a hearty meal and Coffee, freshly brewed.
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| V Allen |
30 August 2002 |
Stayed at Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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Good position in relation to the airport and close to good facilities.
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| M Thorn |
29 August 2002 |
Stayed at Swissotel Merchant Court - Singapore, Singapore.
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Singapore is a very user friendly place with most people speaking some English and many including taxi drivers with good English. Good guidebook useful.
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Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Singapore
