Singapore

Singapore’s bustling economy and vibrant cultural landscape make it one of the most alluring places to visit in Asia. Singapore is located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula and is the multicultural home of ethnic Chinese, Malays, Indians, Arabs and Eurasians, as well as expatriates from all over the world. It is one of the few remaining city-states on Earth, and the smallest country in Southeast Asia, yet its small size encapsulates an economic powerhouse. Since its independence from England in 1963 and Malaysia in 1965, Singapore has become a financial nexus of Southeast Asia. The nation’s unique blend of culture, art, cuisine, commerce and architecture draw visitors from all over the world. Within Asia, this prosperous country is a go-to for world-class shopping, dining and entertainment.

Singapore Regions

Explore in-depth information, experiences and highlights by navigating to specific regions using the links below.

Singapore Itineraries

Classic Singapore

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Price Per Person
From $7,250
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A Jubilee Wanderlist Across Asia

Duration
13 days / 12 nights
Price Per Person
From $20,900
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An Artist’s Journey through the Lion City

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Price Per Person
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary.
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Colonial Singapore and Malaysia

Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Price Per Person
From $6,400
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Crash Course in Singapore Life

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Price Per Person
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary.
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Family Fun from Singapore to Langkawi

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
From $6,400
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From Singapore to Malaysia: A Culturally Revealing Experience

Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Price Per Person
From $12,200
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Hawkers and Michelin Stars: Singapore for the Foodie

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Price Per Person
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary.
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Nature: Exploring the Wilds of the Lion City

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Price Per Person
From $8,100
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Pursue Your Passion: Celebrate the Arts in Five of Asia's Most Captivating Capitals

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
From $63,000
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Capella on Sentosa Island

Sentosa Island, Singapore

Tucked away on the prestigious Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore is the perfect luxurious hideaway, just minutes from the heart of Singapore. A quintessential resort island, Sentosa Island boasts incredible beaches, and is home to Universal Studios, all of which is within walking distance from the Capella. The hotel grounds feature courtyards, a sculpture garden, cycle and jogging paths and three incredible cascading pools with sweeping views of the South China Sea. For the ultimate indulgence, guests can enjoy luxury treatments at the world-class Auriga Spa, where spectacular treatment rooms include garden walk outs into the lush jungle surroundings. Back in their suites, guests can enjoy amenities such as complimentary WiFi, LCD TVs, expansive balconies and rainforest showers. The Capella Singapore also provides complimentary services including a dedicated Personal Assistant, flexible check-in and check-out times, in-room refreshment centre, nightly turn down service and an on-site library. 

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Eastern & Oriental Express

Singapore, Singapore

Passengers aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express by Belmond get the opportunity to travel in style and luxury on magical journeys throughout Southeast Asia with a range of trips; destinations include the buzzing cities of Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, the breath-taking temples of Angkor Wat and the UNESCO world Heritage town of Luang Prabang. Aboard the train, guests enjoy every comfort, with three options of comfortable private cabins, each with its own en-suite facilities, not to mention the train’s rear carriage where travelers can enjoy views of the passing scenery by day and socializing with cocktails and entertainment come nightfall. Dining is a pleasure with breakfast in bed and a range of international cuisine served in the dining cars. The train’s bar car is open all hours for guests to relax, chat and enjoy a drink or two as the landscape slides by.

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Fullerton Bay Hotel

Marina Bay, Singapore

Upon opening in the summer of 2010, the glittering Fullerton Bay Hotel became one of Singapore’s premier luxury properties. Its 100 guest rooms, five culturally themed suites and one presidential suite have floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies overlooking Marina Bay, while the hotel’s interior design by highly sought-after architect Andre Fu features antique nautical maps and newly commissioned art works. Three dining options, also designed by Fu, include the modern brasserie Clifford (named after historic Clifford Pier, where the hotel is located), with an 800-bottle fine wine list and 32-foot windows on the Bay; The Landing Point, a sophisticated lounge with elevated comfort food and creative cocktails served along its 42-foot-long bar; and Lantern, the rooftop bar with an 82-foot-long swimming pool offering skyline views. Other facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness center and meeting rooms, while high-speed Internet is available in every room and WiFi is accessible throughout the entire hotel. The Fullerton Bay is approximately a 20-minute drive from Changi International Airport (SIN).

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Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

The Ritz Carlton Singapore is a standing monument to ultra-luxe travel. The views are expansive, the bathrooms are marble-clad, and the hallways are lined with world-class artwork. Rooms start at 549 square feet, large LCD TVs and king-size beds are standard, and all bathrooms have rainshowers and separate bathtubs. The top suites are fitted with top-quality works from the likes of Andy Warhol. A Michelin-Star Cantonese restaurant is the center of the hotel’s culinary experience, while Colony and Chihuly Lounge provided exciting alternatives. There is a world-class spa, a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center that is arguably the best gym in Singapore. The Ritz Carlton Singapore redefines cosmopolitan decadence.

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Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore

Marina Bay, Singapore

Singapore’s newest luxury hotel enjoys a superb central location with magnificent views over Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline. Its 608 rooms and suites are the largest in the city and come luxuriously equipped with the latest technology and fittings, including 46” LED TV, free WiFi, IP phone, iPod dock, electric blinds and top-of-the-range bed fittings and bathroom amenities. The hotel also boasts 7 acres of landscaped gardens, an amazing 4,200-piece contemporary art collection, including works by Frank Stella, Andy Warhol and Dale Chihuly, and easy access to the retail and dining outlets at Marina Centre.

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The Fullerton

Marina Bay, Singapore

Offering luxurious accommodation in the heart of Singapore’s arts and financial districts, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is a masterpiece of understated comfort and elegance. Transformed from the Fullerton Building, which was built in 1928, its rich heritage, neo-classical architecture and strategic location make it an inspiration to business and leisure travelers. Just 25 minutes from Singapore’s Changi Airport, The Fullerton provides accommodation that surrounds its guests with a refreshing ambience of peace and tranquility. Views from the 400 rooms and suites are unrivalled in Singapore. Rooms overlook the sunlit atrium courtyard, or have verandahs that open out to sweeping views of the city skyline, the river promenade or the sea. Each category of guest room and suite is meaningfully named to reflect the building’s rich history. Each room features a private safe with a power point for the recharging of electronic devices such as laptops; coffee and tea-making facilities; mini bar; 29” color TV with local and international channels; music channels; and shoe shine and laundry services. Cutting-edge technology and high-speed Internet access provide each room with global connectivity. International Direct Dial telephones, data ports and voicemail are available in all rooms. In addition, a digital entertainment system allows enhanced options such as video-on-demand, games-on-demand and movie previews.

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The Raffles Hotel

Singapore, Singapore

The Raffles Hotel, located in Singapore’s culturally rich Bras Basah district, is an iconic, opulent hotel housed in a 126-year-old colonial monument. Set among palm and frangipani trees and surrounded by cafes, museums, and eateries, it is a centerpiece of Singaporean history and architecture. It has hosted luminaries like Somerset Maugham, Charlie Chaplin, and Pablo Neruda, and it’s soaked in the atmosphere and feel of the 1920s and 1930s heydays. The hotel’s suites have a distinct old-world charm, with high ceilings and antique furniture, and stories suffuse every verandah, nook, and verdant courtyard. The hotel’s service is unparalleled, with their signature Raffles Butlers attending to the whims of every guest with understated grace, and dining options include multiple Michelin-starred options, as well as the birthplace of the Singapore Sling cocktail. Rooted in Singapore’s traditions and yet strikingly modern, the Raffles Hotel offers an intoxicating blend of luxury, history, and classic colonial design. It’s a unique, boutique experience right from the moment you enter its majestic, teak-lined lobby.
Private Yacht Charter

Private Yacht Charter

Nikoi, Singapore

Charter a private yacht to cruise and explore the exotic islands of Singapore and Indonesia. Choose from of comprehensive range of luxurious yachts that fits your itinerary and style. These yachts are intimate yet spacious, fully-equipped with the latest technology and decked out with the finest amenities. All inclusive crewed yacht charters include crew, captain & chef, all meals prepared to your preferences, open bar & activities. Enjoy beautiful scenery, snorkeling the numerous coral reefs, hiking inland rainforests and falling asleep on the open waters.

Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa

Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa

Sentosa Island, Singapore

Situated on Sentosa Island, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa prime beachfront location places it within short distance of family-friendly attractions including Universal Studios, SEA Aquarium, KidZania, MOSH!, iFly and Mega Adventure Park, as well as just 15 minutes away from the metropolitan city center. The resort has 454 guest rooms and suites with views of the South China sea and landscaped gardens, and complimentary in-room WiFi. Its comprehensive array of kids activities and recreational programs for fun for the whole family. Facilities include outdoor pool, parking, laundry, babysitting services, fitness center, spa and steam room. The dining experience combines three restaurants and one bar under one roof, offering all-day international dining, local noodles, casserole-style dishes, and a separate wood-fire pizzas and pastas restaurant. Changi International Airport is approximately 45 minutes from the resort.

Shangri-La Singapore

Shangri-La Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Quietly tucked away on 15-acres of lush greenery in the middle of Singapore and just mere minutes away from the famed Orchard Street, Shangri-la Singapore offers complete repose amidst the bustle. First opened in 1971, this property is the flagship and the first hotel of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, and has hosted many important and historic diplomatic meetings in its time. The original Tower Wing, restyled in contemporary fashion with completely redesigned lobby, is the centerpiece of the hotel with executive Horizon Club rooms and family friendly facilities including 5 themed family suites. The renovated Garden Wing’s 158 spacious guestrooms and suites complement its landscaped gardens and water features with stylish tropical-inspired natural interiors and private balconies. Three Premier Balcony Suites each feature an outdoor Jacuzzi, private barbecue grill and sun loungers on a large balcony, perfect for the ultimate getaway. The luxurious Valley Wing is choice for heads of states and discerning travelers, boasting elegantly furnished rooms replete with personalized butler service for all suites, private elevator and entrance for Specialty Suites, breakfast in the private Summit Room and complimentary afternoon tea and evening Champagne and cocktails. Facilities spread amongst the tropical landscaping include tennis courts, outdoor pool, CHI the Spa, and Health Club with state-of-the-art gymnasium, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and lounge. There are eight dining options, from the casual grab-and-go Shophouse and Rose Veranda for afternoon tea, up to various fine-dining venues offering Japanese, Cantonese, Southern Italian and International cuisines. Changi International Airport is half an hour away by car.

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Seasonality & Festivals

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Weather in Singapore

The best time to visit Singapore is February to April, when there is little rain, although generally December to June is fine.

  • Singapore’s weather is characterized by almost uniform conditions throughout the year, due to its location near the equator.
  • High heat and humidity defines most days. The temperature is normally between 75°F and 90°F (24°C to 32°C). Although there is hardly any change to the high temperature throughout the year, due to increased humidity the summer months can be even less comfortable than the wet and comparatively cooler winter months.
  • Rain is a near-daily phenomenon in Singapore, but November to January is generally the rainy season. Singapore receives on average 93 inches of rainfall each year.

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