Destinations, Travel tips, Festivals and Public Holidays
Beach & Resorts
Enjoy the Enchanting Sunset in Kuta Beach, Bali
Oct 16th
Bali, Indonesia, has many places to offer for your holiday, one place which should not be missed is Kuta. Some people said that “you haven’t visited Bali if you haven’t visited Kuta”, the phrase is almost true since Kuta is one of the most famous places in Bali. It offers the visitors an enchanting beach with tropical air and warm sunlight. Anything can be enjoyed here, the sand, the air, the situation, and the water. More >
Romantic Places for Your Honeymoon
Oct 12th
Newlyweds would like to spend their honeymoon in the place full of romantic atmosphere. Honeymoon is the most awaited moment after the tiring, yet exciting wedding ceremony. Choosing the best place for honeymoon together with the partners is one delightful moment in planning for the wedding. The fellow needs to be sure that the real honeymoon will be as delightful as the choosing the best place for honeymoon. Here are the reviews of several best places for honeymoon. More >
Must-Visit Cities in Australia
Oct 1st
As a country that lies on the entire continent, Australia is immensely wide and wonderful. Australia used to be secluded because of difficult access and a few flights can be taken to visit this country. However, the access towards Australia becomes easier since more and more people from many countries are attracted to observe this smallest continent in the world. Furthermore, plenty accommodations are prepared to ensure the amenities of the visitors while spending their time in Australia. More >
Feel the Fresh Air in Thousand Island, Indonesia
Sep 29th
Thousand Island is the name of Indonesia’s group of 128 small islands located in the north east of Jakarta. In order to get there, people have to book a ferry or boat from Marina Ancol and sail for about 1 or 2 hours depending on which island the visitors want to visit. While crossing the sea in the ferry, visitors can feel the freshness of sea breeze and view some fishes swimming near the surface of the water. Thousand Island is such an ideal place for swimming, diving, snorkeling, or fishing because it is quite isolated from the rush of a big city like Jakarta. More >
Experience the Cheap Holidays in Pattaya, Thailand
Sep 28th
If you are getting bored with an expensive holiday in the beaches of your countries, then you have to come to Pattaya, Thailand. Pattaya provides a very beautiful sight of beach for only a little money. Imagine how much money you need to spend for a drink in Cannes, France, or in the other places like Hawaii and Miami, while in Pattaya, you can get a drink for just 2 dollars. Numerous cheap hotels and condominiums are available in Pattaya, not to mention the very affordable public transportations there. More >
San Alfonso del Mar, the Largest Swimming Pool on Earth
Sep 19th
San Alfonso del Mar, a huge swimming pool in Chile, is worth to be one place to spend holidays. It is acknowledged as the largest swimming pool on the earth by Guinness World’s Records with about 1 kilometers long and up to 35 metres deep. Visitors are even able to sail on the deep, quiet water of the swimming pool by boat. As the largest saltwater swimming pool in the world, San Alfonso del Mar invites people all over the world to visit it. More >
Get a Perfect Glimpse of Marine Life in Bunaken Marine Park
Sep 18th
Bunaken Marine Park is the place where visitors can see various kinds of peculiar sea creatures while diving. It is located in Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi province in Indonesia. Bunaken Marine Park offers the tropical air of tropical climate, fresh clear water of the sea, and pearly white sand of the beach. The clear water in Bunaken Marine Park enables the visitors to see the sea creatures underwater which makes Bunaken Marine Park an extremely ideal place for diving. More >
Feel the Beauty of Nature in Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia
Sep 16th
Pulau Pangkor, literally means Beautiful Island, is a small island possessing great views of beaches and nature in Malaysia. Pulau Pangkor is as beautiful as the name with soft sand outspreading besides the blue sea. Many kinds of fishes and underwater animals makes this place a very suitable place for fishing. In this beautiful island, some resorts, golf fields, and dining places are built for the tourist to enjoy their vacation. More >
Top Australia Destinations: Gold Coast
Jan 25th
The picturesque Gold Coast is one place not to be missed. This place is for the person who loves the wind, water and sun. A surfer’s paradise, there are a lot of beaches to go to and relax, from the clear waters of Rainbow Bay to Surfer’s Paradise Beach. The crystal clear waters are not limited to the sea; the Gold Coast also has a lot of valleys and parks like the Numinbah valley which boasts a stunningly beautiful waterfall. Springbrook National Park is an unforgettable experience as well. Have some Zen time while taking in the magic of nature.
Holiday Destinations & Tourist Attractions in Singapore
Jul 20th
Where to go in Singapore? What are the popular destinations? What are the places of interest in Singapore?
We got asked these questions quite frequently.
Singapore is one of the most amazing places in the world to go on a vacation with incredible tourist attractions, great nightlife, awesome cuisines and wonderful spa retreats.
A lot of people like to go on a Singapore holiday in order to make the best of their vacations and have a great time with their friends and family. It is a shockingly modern city and a fantastic place to visit during the holidays. It has a great deal of almost everything to offer to its visitors. The major tourist attractions will leave you bewitched with its charm.
So to give you a bit of overview, here we compile a list of Popular Holiday Destinations & Tourist Attractions in Singapore
Sentosa Island
Sentosa island is the undisputed No 1 most popular holiday destination of Singapore. In brief, it is a whole island converted into an attraction park. It is big and will probably take you 1-2 whole days to explore everything. Sentosa Island is the answer of Singapore to Disneyland, and will be even more so with the opening of Universal Studio with the Integrated Resort (IR) next year.
Beach lovers can enjoy exciting games and sea sports along the 3.2-km long sandy beaches stretching across Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong.
Fort Siloso is the Singapore’s only preserved coastal fort stands as an important window to our colonial past and a poignant reminder of the war years.
What else to do ? Ride a movie (Cinemania) / Join the army (Fort Siloso) / Spot sharks without getting wet (Underwater World) / Admire butterflies / Erupt yourself (VolcanoLand) / Splash yourself (Fantasy Island) / Fall for dolphins (Dolphin Lagoon) / Climb the Merlion for a panoramic view / Walk on a dragon / Have a look at other countries (Asian Village) / Relax on spotless artificial beaches / Rollerblade on the alleys or rent a bike / Spot skeleton on a nature walk / Have a photo with a snake / Watch monkeys getting coconuts / Walk a suspended bridge / Admire a collection of shells / Cool off by one of the numerous fountains or manicured gardens (orchid, scented, spices,…) / Bike on water / Dream at the musical fountain / Stand on the southernmost point of the Asia continent / Ride the monorail around for free / Dance on the beach in swim suit at the two beach bars (regular foam parties as well) / Swim in the laguna
Orchard Road
From the world famous city, comes the world famous shopping destination – the Orchard Road Singapore. There are over 30 malls and shopping centers located in the stretch or road, closely connected to each other by pavements and underground pass. Here, you’ll find everything like the stylish Louis Vuitton, the exquisite Bergdorf Goodman, the elegant Tiffany & Co., the ever popular Prada, the immaculate Versace, Cartier, Fortunoff, Dior, Fendi, and Chanel. And the list goes on and on…
Ethnic quarters
As a multiracial country, Singapore host a number of unique destinations which celebrates the cultural diversity of the different races. Here are some places where you can experience the culture, customs and traditional festivals.
1. Geylang Serai
It was earlier known as the Geylang Kelapa; Geylang Serai was an abode to many of the Malay Kampongs. It is famous for the exquisite quality of lemongrass that grows here in abundance. There are traditionally made Malay-Kalimpong houses and a cultural museum as well.
2. China Town
China Town was historically the home to Chinese population who lived here. The place can be best explored on foot and can be marveled at the various interesting areas of Chinese worship. The main places of worship include the Thian Hock Keng temple, Sri Marimman temple and the Buddha Tooth Relic temple. The China Town market is very popular for its cheap bargains where you can buy a lot of stuff like the textile, medicinal herb and Chinese handicraft.
3. Little India
Little India is a district endowed with Indian culture’s ethnic elements. The most attractive features of here are Sri Veeramakaliamman temple and Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple. The latter is known more for its massive Buddha statue. Exquisite Indian silk, brassware, gold jewelry and trinkets can be bought from the exotic market. Little India’s cuisine and henna are also very popular.
4. Arab Street/ Kampong Glam
The colorful district of Kampong Glam got its name from a local tree, Gelam. It has a Malay Heritage Centre and Sultan Mosque. Also known as the Masjid Sultan, the mosque excels in architectural splendor. The textiles, fabrics and the baskets made of cane, straw and rattan of the market, trinkets, and perfumes are very famous here.
Nightlife
As for a taste of Singapore nightlife, some popular night spots highly recommended are Chijmes Singapore , Singapore Boat Quay, Mohammed Sultan Road, Singapore Robertson Quay and Holland Village Singapore. Arguably, some of the most popular party destinations currently are Zouk, St James Power Station (coal-fired power station turned into large entertainment complex), and MoS (Ministry of Sound)
Food
As a metropolitan where most of the population dines out, Singapore naturally has huge array of gastronomical offers. From posh five-star restaurants to economical food hawker centers, you can find and enjoy international as well as local food almost everywhere in Singapore.
Other destinations
You will never go wrong with the well-known Singapore tourist attractions such as the Singapore Zoo, Singapore Night Safari (Night Zoo), Jurong Bird Park and the Singapore Flyer etc.
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