What to do in Singapore

Singapore’s biggest selling point however is that you don’t need to be a high-end diner to experience the world’s best cuisines. The city is renowned as one of the world’s great budget dining destinations. Hawker centres – food courts with a wide array of stalls catering to the city’s pan-Asian tastes – are a foodie paradise. Some of our specialists’ happiest travel memories have been spent in these places – just ask your consultant for recommendations! Cafes, convenience stores, bars, and neighbourhood restaurants are also great places to pick up exotic cuisine at bargain prices.

Among Singapore’s many attractions are excellent wildlife parks and zoos. The famous Singapore Night Safari is a nocturnal zoo that opens only after dark, offering a unique glimpse of over 100 species of elusive nocturnal animals, including the endangered Malayan tiger. The neighbouring Singapore Zoo, and Jurong Bird Park out on the west coast wetlands, are also both well worth a visit. The island’s numerous nature reserves provide opportunities to see endemic flora and fauna in an untouched environment.

Get beyond Singapore’s ‘main island’ to explore its outlying islets, some home to tiny fishing village populations, while others are totally uninhabited and offer a glimpse of Singapore’s natural state just a century or two ago. These tours can be arranged by exclusive and elegant yacht, and include visits to marine parks, jungle walks, and isolated island temples.

Located inside the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the National Orchid Garden houses more than 60,000 orchid plants with over 1,000 species and more than 2,000 hybrids. The fauna is magnificently displayed in four separate seasonal zones; winter featuring whites and blues, spring filled with bright yellows, golds and creams; vibrant reds and pinks in the summer zone; and autumn showcasing earthy hues.