| G Claeys |
25 September 2002 |
Stayed at Robertson Quay Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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Sentosa Island is a must. For the cheap deals you can have a look in China Town, for the big spenders, you have Oxford road, where you will find the big shopping malls.
Don't forget to take the SIA hop-on bus. If you are flying with Singapore airlines, then you will receive a reduction by showing your boarding card.
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| D Marini |
23 September 2002 |
Stayed at Furama RiverFront Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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singapore good for shopping
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| H Jung cho |
15 September 2002 |
Stayed at Furama RiverFront Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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For cheaper shopping, check out far east village, for the posh shops, orchard road. Indochine is a great restaurant/bar to check out, also.
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| D Robinson |
14 September 2002 |
Stayed at Allson Hotel Singapore - Singapore, Singapore.
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Do not waste time sight-seeing in Singapore as there is nothing to see, I feel after staying 2 days and a night in Singapore that it is just a big new city heaving with young people. It has no real charm, character or sense of history about it and to be honest nothing to see.
I am a shop-alcoholic and to be honest that didn't even to it for me....Singapore isn't quiet the shopping mecca that its made out to be.
My advice is to use Singapore as a stepping stone to get you to greener pastures, don't waste precious time there.
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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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| 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 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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| Y Coiba |
27 August 2002 |
Stayed at Asia Hotel - Singapore, Singapore.
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a little bit far from the city , entertainment places , shopping arcades
but MRT station (Newton) is only 5 mn walking.
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| A Barnes |
25 August 2002 |
Stayed at Crown Hotel at Orchard - Singapore, Singapore.
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Singapore is one of the most user-friendly cities in the world--safe and clean. Everyone speaks English (so for English-speakers, it's very easy to get around and get advice). If you stay in the Crown Prince or along Orchard Road, be sure to eat the famous chicken-rice at the Chatterbox. Also, the best money-exchange rates near there can be found in Far East Plaza--and if you haggle they get even better. ATM's are easy to find downtown too.
The most interesting places to visit in Singapore are the Raffles Hotel, the newly-renovated Chinatown, any of the countless hawker centers (selling fabulous food at dirt-cheap prices), Little India, and the ZOO (even if you're not an animal-lover, it's an amazing experience).
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| M Berger |
23 August 2002 |
Stayed at Royal Peacock, The - Singapore, Singapore.
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Singapores many shopping malls, tailors, electronic shops can not compete with the prices in Bangkok.
Be aware you still might be offered forgeries. If you can not tell the difference in between a quality product and a cheap and bad imitation you can still be ripped of ( e.g. the "quality" cloth from tailors, cashmere has to smell like burnt hair when you ignite it... Have a good look or take samples from home etc.)
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Traveller's Tales: Shopping suggestions in Singapore
