Singapore

Singapore is a small island city-state located in Southeast Asia that is known for its rich culture, vibrant nightlife, and stunning natural landscapes, making it a popular tourist destination. The city is famous for its modern skyline, with many iconic landmarks such as the Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer offering breathtaking views of the city. Visitors can explore the many museums, art galleries, and cultural centers that are dotted throughout the city, such as the Asian Civilisations Museum and the National Museum of Singapore, which offer a glimpse into the city’s diverse history and culture.

Singapore is also famous for its great food, with many local restaurants and hawker centers offering a range of delicious cuisines such as Chinese, Malay, and Indian. The city is famous for its street food, with many local dishes such as Hainanese Chicken Rice and Laksa being popular among both locals and tourists. Visitors can also explore the many food markets and hawker centers, such as the Maxwell Food Centre and the Old Airport Road Food Centre, which offer a range of delicious and affordable dishes.

Beyond its culture and food, Singapore is also known for its stunning natural landscapes, with many parks and outdoor activities that offer a range of activities such as hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Visitors can explore the Gardens by the Bay, which is a stunning botanical garden that is home to many rare and exotic plant species, or take a stroll along the scenic East Coast Park, which offers stunning views of the ocean and the city skyline. With its mix of culture, food, and natural beauty, Singapore is a city that offers something for everyone.

Singapore Luxury Itinerary

Recommended Stay: Long Weekend – 3 nights

Lodging Recommendation: Fairmont Singapore or Raffles if you want to splurge. They are next to each other so no real location advantage.  

Recommended mode of transportation: Local public transit and walking

Arrival Day

Activity: Walk to Fountain of Wealth Statue 

Activity: Singapore Flyer

Dinner: Cure (https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/870525138/cure/)

Day 1 - Enjoy the World's Finest Meals

Breakfast: Walk to food court in Raffles City mall and get some pastries

Lunch: Burnt Ends (https://www.instagram.com/burntends.sg/) Might be one of the best meals I’ve ever had. 

Activity: Gardens by the Bay & Cloud Forest

Activity: Walk around Marina Bay Sands

Do: Nap

Dinner: Odette  (https://www.instagram.com/odetterestaurant/) One of the world’s best restaurants and 100% worth it. We had a great anniversary dinner here.

Drinks: Atlas bar (https://www.yelp.com/biz/atlas-singapore-3?osq=atlas+bar)

Day 2 - Shop and eat

Brunch: Corner House (https://www.yelp.com/biz/corner-house-singapore?osq=corner+house)  

Do: Singapore Botanic Gardens & National Orchid Garden

Lunch: Maxwell Food Center (https://www.yelp.com/biz/maxwell-road-hawker-centre-singapore-2) or Man Man Unagi ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/man-man-japanese-unagi-singapore?osq=Restaurants )  – I think the Chicken Rice at the Hawker Stalls is completely overrated. I’m not a fan of boiling meat as it leads to a very bland taste. It should be cooked over an open fire. Happy to eat other things at Hawker stalls.

Activity:  Reflexology (feet focused in SG)

Dinner: Holy Crab for Singapore Crab (https://www.yelp.com/biz/holycrab-singapore?osq=crab)

Day 3 

Breakfast: Colony buffet (https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/126768938010399/colony-the-ritz-carlton-millenia-singapore/) or My Awesome Cafe (https://www.yelp.com/biz/my-awesome-cafe-singapore?start=20)

Activity: Activity: Shop on Orchard Road,  Clark Quay Mall   

Depart

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Like many other places, there are a lot of other food places I would love to try here. These include:

The Other Room Bar (https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-other-room-singapore)

Candlenut (https://www.yelp.com/biz/candlenut-singapore-2)

Waku Ghin (https://www.yelp.com/biz/waku-ghin-singapore)

CÉ LA VI Singapore – Rooftop Restaurant & Bar (https://www.yelp.com/biz/c%C3%A9-la-vi-restaurant-marina)

Imperial Treasure (https://www.yelp.com/biz/imperial-treasure-singapore-4)

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