What to do in Singapore

What is the first thing in your mind when going to a vacation?  Is it to soak in the culture of the place?  To try out their exotic taste?  To visit theme parks?  To spend a bucketful of moolah for shopping?  Or just plain relaxation.  Well here is some of the things your could do in Singapore:

1.  Shop! Shop! Shop!

If you have been frugal the entire year, make the ties lose on May until July every year when the Great Singapore Sale will surely blow you away with big big discoutnts.  Most of the shops I frequent are as follows:


    -  Takashimaya Mall in Orchard,
    -  Tampines Mall
    -  Sengkang Mall
    -  Bugis Junction
    -  Singapore Expo
    -  Funan Mall
    -  Sim Lim Square
    -  Mustafa Mall

2.  Slurp! Smack! Burp!

Everywhere in Singapore offers good eats.  Try to hit the kopitiams everywhere, all kinds of noodle are available.  Also, don't forget to try the desserts.

3.  Whoa! Wow! Yey!

Sentosa will always be the place for the entire family as well as Universal Studios.  Don't miss the songs of the sea and the cable ride from Harbourefont to Sentosa Island.  Perfect picture for your profile pic.

4.  Click! Click! Click!

Roam around the city and you'll enjoy simply the culture and the people in this country.  Do the tourist-y things like visiting this spots:

   -  Marina Bay Sands
   -  Merlion
   -  Esplanade
   -  Clarke Quay (reverse bungee)
   -  Singapore Flyer
   -  Singapore Zoo/  Night Safari

Tip of advice... try everything!  I guarantee you you'll never regret it.

Where to Sleep in Singapore

So you have just landed in Singapore where to drop off those bags and catch some zzzz's?  Here are some of the hotels and hostels you can try in the city that almost never sleeps:

The Fragrance Hotel
All Over Singapore
Tel. No. : (65) 6345 6116
Email: contact@fragrancehotel.com

Keong Saik Hotel
69 Keong Saik Road, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6223 0660
Email: keongsaik@pacific.net.sg

The Orchard Hotel
Orchard Road, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6734 7766

Orchard Grand Court
Killiney Road, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6733 1133
Email: resv@ogc.com.sg

Hotel 1929
Keong Saik Road, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6347-1929

Broadway Hotel
Serangoon Road, Singapore

Claremont Hotel
301 Serangoon Road, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6392 3933
Email: info@claremont.com.sg

Fortuna Hotel
Owen Road, Singapore
Tel. No: (65) 6295-3577
Email: reservation@fortunahotel.com.sg

Rendezvous Hotel
Bras Basah Road, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6336 0220

Hotel 81
Chinatown, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6392 8181
Email: dk-res@hotel81.com.sg

The Hive Backpacker's Hostel
Serangoon Road, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6341 5041
Email: housekeeper@thehivebackpackers.com

G Hotel
Chinatown, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6225 6696

Aspinals Hotel
Little India, Singapore

Summer Tavern
Boat Quay, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6535 6601
Email: khalil@summertavern.com

Harbour Ville Hotel
Harbour Front, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6271 2771

Moon Hotel
23 Dickson Road, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6827 6666
Fax No.: (65) 6827 6667
Email:  reservation@moon.com.sg

Gallery Hotel
1 Nanson Road, Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6849 8686
Fax No.: (65) 6836 6666
Email:  reservations@galleryhotel.com.sg

Summer View Hotel
173 Bencoolen ST., Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6338 1122
Fax No.:  (65) 6336 6346
Email:  sales@summerviewhotel.com.sg

Changi Village Hotel
Tel. No.:  (65) 6379 7111
Fax No.:  (65) 6546 8884

Value Hotel Thomson
592 Balestier Road, Singapore
Tel. No.:  (65) 6358 23 23
Fax No.:  (65) 6259 3580
Email:  vht-res@valuehotel.com.sg

Rider's Lodget
100 Turf Clube Road, Singapore
Tel. No.:  (65) 6456 4828
Fax No.: (65) 6465 4538
Email:  reservations@riderslodge.net

Aqueen Hotel
387 Balestier Road, Singapore
Tel. No.:  (65) 6593 0999
Fax No.:  (65) 6593 0990
Email: sales@aqueenhotels.com

Porcelain Hotel
48 Mosque St., Singapore
Tel. No:  (65) 6645 3131
Fax No.:  (65)  6645 3132
Email:  reservations@porcelainhotel.com

Checkers Inn
46, 48, 50 Campbell Lane,Singapore
Tel. No.:  (65)  6392 0693
Fax No.:  (65)  6398 0449
Email:  enquiries@checkersinn.sg

City Hub Hotel
270 Jalan Besar, Singapore
Tel. No. :  (65)  6499 8999
Fax No.:  (65)  6296 3880
Email:  rsvn@culturalhotelasia.com

Scarlet Hotel
Tel. No.:  (65)  6511 3333
Fax No.:  (65) 6511 3303
Email:  reservation@thescarlethotel.com

Studio M Hotel
Tel. No: (65) 6808 6888
Fax No.:  (65) 6808 8899
Email:  enquiry@studiomhotel.com

Zenobia Hotel
Tel. No.: (65) 6296 3882
Fax No.:  (65) 6296 3889

Ibis Hotel Singapore
Tel. No.: (65) 6593 2888
Fax No.:  (65) 6593 2889


Link Hotel Singapore
Tel. No.:  (65)  6622 8588
Fax No.:  (65) 6622 8558
Email:  info@linkhotel.com.sg / reservation@linkhotel.com.sg

Royal Plaza Hotel
Tel. No.:  (65) 6737 7966
Fax No.:  (65) 6737 6646
Email:  royal@royalplaza.com.sg

Robertson Quay Hotel
Tel. No.:  (65) 6736 3333
Fax No.:  (65) 6736 1515

Hotel Royal
Tel. No.:  (65) 6253 8668
Fax No.:  (65) 6426 0168
Email:  royal@hotelroyal.com.sg

Royal Queens Hotel
Tel. No.:  (65) 6725 9988
Fax No.:  (65)  6725 9966


Gateway Hotel
Tel. No.:  (65) 63342 0988
Fax No.:  (65) 6342 0388
Email: enquiries@gatewayhotel.com.sg

Beach Hotel
Tel. No.:  (65) 6336 7712
Fax No.:  (65) 6336 7713
Email:  sales@beachhotel.com.sg

Singapore Quick Info

Singapore is one of the most exciting cities I have ever been to.  And until now, I still can't get enough of it.  The sights, the sounds, the food and the beat of the city is simply addictive.  Here are some quick facts of Singapore.

- Since I came from the Philippines, I'll be basing the travel time from my country: Singapore is a 2 hours and 45 minutes plane ride from Manila Philippines. 

-  If you are a Filipino (again!) you don't need a visa to visit the country.  You are allowed to stay upto 30 days.  If you are job hunting, when your 30 days are up you can try and have it extended for another 30 days.

- Language is mix of Chinese, Malay and English, so getting directions is not a big problem.

- A DIY vacation in the city is pretty easy because the city is equipped with a comprehensive transportation and signages that could direct you wherever you need to go.

- Singapore is just 6 hours bus ride to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Or a 5 minute bus to Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

-  The Great Singapore Sale starts on middle of May and ends on June every year.