Singapore is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in Southeast Asia, a lush tropical island surrounded by sparkling seas and the home of one of the most diverse and multicultural populations in the world. This bustling metropolis is brimming with history, culture, and art housed in a fascinating combination of ultramodern and classic colonial architecture with gleaming steel and glass high rises sharing the street with venerable mansions from a bygone era, but still maintaining a feeling of cohesion that is uniquely Singapore!
When you visit, you simply must spoil yourself by enjoying a stay in a superlative 5 star hotel in Singapore where you can be treated to the finest hospitality anywhere in the world, and bask in all the luxury and charms this eclectic city has to offer! If you are considering a holiday here, we want to share some of the unique aspects of Singapore that make it so very special!
Festivals All Year Long –
Singaporeans are a highly diverse people, four official languages are spoken there- English, Tamil, Malay, and Mandarin, and there are four official religions- Buddhism, Islam, Taoism, and Christianity. The happy result of this amazing mix is a city where there are festivals taking place all year long! Everyone celebrates all of them even if it’s not their own personal belief, just to share in the joy! The festival year begins with the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival followed by Christmas, then comes Deepavali, Chinese New Year, and Ramadan, along with many smaller festivals!
You will find sparkling party lights, glowing candles and lanterns, and the heady scent of incense down every street. When you are enjoying the traditional songs and dances, be advised you will be expected to get up and join in, everyone gets in on the fun! Best yet? The incredible holiday food! You can expect to sample mouthwatering delicacies from all traditions. Singaporeans love to eat!!
Shopping Extravaganza –
Once you have eaten, it’s time to engage in Singapore’s other best loved pastime, shopping! You can bet the locals are experts, and always have their eye out for a great bargain! To get in on the action, just stroll into one of the multitude of small shops, shopping malls, and street markets that line Singapore’s roads, they are always bustling with happy shoppers and friendly vendors! The largest and most well-known shopping street is Orchard Road; it boasts the highest concentration of malls in one area in the world!
Singaporeans are dedicated to their favourite fashion brands, so all of the famous names are available at incredibly reasonable prices! You will never have to worry about cheap fakes or knock-offs thanks to the very strict laws and watchful policing that is in place to protect the Singaporean people from scammers, cheats, and rip-off artists! Crime doesn’t pay in Singapore, it’s one of the safest cities in the world, so relax and have a great time shopping!
We hope all of this sounds like fun to you, we think it is, and maybe we will see you here in Singapore soon, all are welcome!
