Spectacular Singapore

Posted by admin on Oct 1st, 2009 | 9 comments home title

Be it a relaxed break or just a fun-filled holiday with your family,Singapore is the ideal destination for both you and your loved ones. From night safaris to the most colorful birds you would have ever seen, this country has some thing for every one and is soon becoming the most preferred destination for all. One look at the tourists around you and you won’t feel like you are away from India. Every where you look, you will find a bunch of Indians enjoying Singapore.

To start off with, hop on to a duck tour, where tourists are taken over both land and water through Singapore, offering them, a city tour so to speak, pointing out all the land marks and attractions that Singapore has to offer, including the famous Merlion statue.

On top of list of attractions is Sentosa Island. Make sure to keep an entire day free to explore the island.The main attraction here is the underwater world where you can come face to face with creatures that you would have obly seen on TV.As you enter, you are greeted by a touch pool. Yes, you can touch the star fish, porcupine fish and many other marine creatures. The ray of fun pool too is a crowd puller.

Be prepared for a few splashes as you get closer to the sting rays and also feed them while you are at it. Further down are other fascinating creatures like the mimic octopus and jellyfish that glow as they glide across.

Fish apart, dont miss the 4-D show where viewers get to not only see but also feel the thrills of chasing pirates and finally catching them. After that, you can head to a luge ride, much like go-karting, but much more fun down the slope,only to come back up in the sky ride, overlooking the scenic landscape below.

A must see is also the dolphin show where pink dolphins entertain the audience with their tricks. You will also find peacocks walking by looking for something to nibble. They are friendly, so keep munchies ready for them.

Also head to the songs of the sea show, a spectacular show of lights, lasers, fire, water jets and computer images projected on them.

Head back to your hotel and take in a panaromic view of Singapore on the Singapore flyer, the worlds largest observation wheel where you can enjoy a 30 minute ride where you can see the entire area from your cabin. If you are there during the F1 Grand prix race, this offers you a view of the race track like no other. If an unusual wedding is on your mind, look no further, as it is a popular choice for unusual weddings, overlooking the marina bay and much more.

Speaking of weddings, Jurong bird park is another popular choice where the bride and the groom can say their vows in the bird parkamidst all the greenary. With over 8000 birds, this place is a bird lovers paradise. the popular attraction here is the lory loft, the world’s largest walk in Lory flight aviary where you can actually feel these winged beauties as they sit on your hand. Visitors can also check out the various shows that are on through the day. From pink flamingoes to penguins, soak in the magic that Jurong Bird park has to offer.

Singapore truly is an animal lovers fantasy come true, with the night safari being the next on the agenda. The rain forest comes to life with a tram ride through vegetation and animals from Himalayan region till the African terrain. Here , you can spot a wide variety of Nocturnal creatures, up close and personal. The adventurous can take a walk along the nature trail, spotting many more wild creatures in their natural habitat. Be sure to wear your walking shoes for this wild night and top it off by catching the creatures of the night show where racoons, hyenas and many other animals showcase their natural abilities.

After all that walking, soak your feet in the kenko fish spa with Dr fish nibbling away at all your dead skin. it does tickle and feel odd at first, but is a great way to exfoliate your feet, the natural way.

After pampering your feet, get set to boogie the night away at St James Power station, the ‘in’ place to be for all the party animals. With over nine party stations — Latino, jazz, disco and much more, this place is a one stop entertainment centre. Dress your best for a night out.

Sightseeing apart, if you head to Singapore before July 26, make the most of the Great Singapore shopping festival. The famous Orchad street has azillion malls that you would need at least a day if not more to fully explore. Keep another day for vivo city mall, as the name city itself suggests how large the mall is. From budget stores to top brands, you have it all under one roof, a shoppers paradise.

Wrap it all up with a visit to China Town, where you can shop for souvenirs, herbs and spices. Walk by the food street and sample authentic fares as the sun sets in the backdrop.

Getting There

By Air: The easiest way to enter Singapore is by air. In addition to flagship carrier Singapore Airlines and its regional subsidiary SilkAir, Singapore is also home to Tiger Airways and Jetstar/Valuair

By Train: Singapore is the southern terminus of Malasia’s Keretapi Tanah Melayu network. It runs two day trains (the Ekspress Sinaran Pagi and Ekspres Rakyat) and a sleeper service( Ekspres Senandung Malam) daily from Kuala Lumpur.

By Road: Singapore is one of the few countries that you can enter or leave by taxi. Specially licensed Singaporean taxis are permitted to go to the Kotaraya shopping mall. Busses are slower and harder to use than the MRT, and not too many venture aboard.

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