I cannot begin to tell you how many times we have transited through Singapore, a major gateway to Asia. A person in a jet-lagged coma (me) can manage to find their way around Singapore’s amazing Changi Airport, make hotel reservations, and take a free tour of Singapore (been there…done it). if you are stuck in transit. And, if you have a chance to use Singapore Airlines, one of the Best Airlines in the World, you are one lucky-ducky.

Whether Singapore is part of your group tour or just a stop through Asia, try to spend at least two days in Singapore. Singapore Airlines recently had such a deal! Hotel Accommodation, airport-hotel-airport transfers, free rides on SIA Hop-on Bus and SIA Hop-on Sentosa Shuttle, free admission to seven attractions and more…are you ready for this… for $1 per person a night… OMG… Keep an eye on the Singapore Airlines site for the enticing fare sales and special offers.

What to do in Singapore? Walk…walk…and walk some more. Through the different ethnic areas. Chinatown, Little India, and the Malay communities. Along the waterfront area around Clarke Quay. Walk the Esplanade through downtown Singapore and eat at one of the many Hawker Centers aka food courts scattered throughout the city. The only difference between a “food court” and Hawker Center is the Hawker Center is usually ourside. Both have stalls selling every kind of cuisine, and I do mean every kind. Browse the stalls first and try to decide exactly what you want to eat. This is very difficult and takes me forever. Try to work in two’s so one of you can grab a table while the other orders. Then send the designated “orderer” back to all the stalls, order, give the hawkers your table number and they will deliver your food. Oh so very yummy.

What else to do? There are really no “must sees” in Singapore other than walking through the different areas. Instead of concentrating on museums, enjoy yourself and relax. Take a ride on the river, head over to Sentosa Island and shop. Singapore has major shopping but I, personally, find goods comparable in price or higher then back home but what fun to browse.

It’s always hot and humid in Singapore and the dress code seems to be flip-flips or sandals. (“Shoe fetishers” – Wait until you see the selection of sandals. A person could have a breakdown trying to make a selection.) Lightweight dresses, capris and shorts. Nothing fancy.

Transportation? Taxis, bus or the very easy and clean metro system. Watch the video below for how to use the Metro instructions.

Using the Singapore Metro system
Hotels/Guesthouses? Pick a hotel. Any hotel or guesthouse. One of my favorites is the Regent Hotel with the most wonderful, helpful personnel, located close to the Singapore Botanic Gardens and many antique shops. We’ve also stayed at the Novotel Clarke Quay, The Mandarin-Oriental by the Esplanade and Marina with wonderful views of Singapore (ask for a room with a view) and the also excellent Crowne Plaza at Changi Airport if you only have one night. Actually, travelers could base themselves at the Crowne Plaza and Metro to and fro.

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Basic Information?

- No visas are required.

- ATM’s and credit cards are accepted everywhere;

- Singapore is friendly and clean (you can drink the water, eat raw foods), is very safe at all hours of the day and night; and

- Check out the Singapore website for even more information.

Now, wasn’t that easy?