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PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
Civic District : See handsome restored colonial buildings , like the National Gallery .
Chinatown : A beloved haven of old and new , with historic temples and medicinal halls sitting alongside award-winning restaurants and hip bars .
Little India : Vibrant and colourful with streets of rainbow painted houses and Hindu temples , incuding Sri Mariamman . Foodies will also love the melting pot of traditional flavours .
Katong-Joo Chiat : Soak up Peranakan culture as you stroll past well-preserved heritage shophouses , quaint stores and eateries in this charming enclave .
Kampong Gelam : One of Singapore ’ s oldest urban quarters . Admire the golden domes of the majestic Sultan Mosque , pay a visit to the Malay Heritage Centre or tuck into local delicacies and global dishes at enticing eateries .
Marina Bay : Representing all things modern and super-stylish with trendy dining destinations and exciting leisure spots . Marvel at the ostentatious Marina Bay Sands , tour the soaring Gardens by the Bay , hop on the Singapore Flyer or catch a show at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay .
Sentosa Island : A beloved island resort with pristine beaches , exciting attractions and tropical landscapes . Don ’ t miss Universal Studios Singapore , S . E . A . Aquarium , iFly Singapore , Fort Siloso or Adventure Cove Waterpark .
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Siloso Beach
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Botanic Gardens Gelam Haw Par Villa ( Tiger Balm Gardens )
Sentosa Island
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Megazip Adventure Park
SkyPark IFly Singapore
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1 Village Hotel Bugis Singapore 2 Orchard Rendezvous 3 Park Regis 4 Hotel Jen Orchardgateway 5 The Clan Hotel Singapore 6 ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay 7 Shangri-La Singapore 8 Raffles 9 Village Hotel Sentosa 10 Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa
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GETTING THERE Non-stop flights from the UK take about 13 hours .
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UNMISSABLE SINGAPORE EXPERIENCES
Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
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SUNSET DINNER CRUISE from £ 65
Board the yacht Le Tara for a two hour cruise and what ’ s sure to be a great evening . Take in the beautiful evening city skyline before anchoring at St Johns Islands where you feast on a ‘ fusion meals ’ dinner and soak up the spectacular sunset .
MORNING AT THE ZOO from £ 69
Savour a ‘ jungle breakfast ’ with orang-utans at Singapore Zoo , regarded as one of the best in the world . Spread over 28 hectares it is home to over 3,600 mammals , birds and reptiles .
HISTORICAL SINGAPORE BICYCLE TOUR from £ 69
Discover the REAL Singapore during a four hour tour . Highlights include a visit to a typical residential town , a local market , sample local snacks and drinks at a coffee shop , see historic monuments , the ultra-modern business district , meander along the Singapore River and part of the Formula 1 route .
NIGHT SAFARI WITH DINNER from £ 109
Travel by small tram and see a myriad of nocturnal animals , from fierce predators to timid forest dwellers , in a wild jungle habitat . Dinner is included at the Safari Restaurant .
FORT SILOSO NIGHT EXPERIENCE from £ 129
Join a guide for an evening tour led by kerosene lamp around Fort Siloso , Singapore ’ s only well-preserved coastal fort which is a treasure trove of WWII memorabilia .
HERITAGE FOOD TRAIL from £ 129
The recently renovated Geylang Serai market has been a vibrant focal point for the local Malay community since 1964 . On this morning tour you ’ ll sample breakfast at the hawker centre and visit fascinating wet markets .
SINGAPORE SIDECAR TOUR from £ 139
Experience Singapore ’ s sights as a unique fleet of hand restored vintage vespa sidecars take you off the beaten track . During the hour long ride , breeze down quaint alleyways , enjoy face to face encounters with real locals , get an overview of historic neighbourhoods and see many top sights .
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