Explore’s Singapore

Thursday, 19 Nov, 2007 0

Explore Holidays says why not take time out to visit vibrant and exciting Singapore, a place of many contrasts?

Discover its diverse cultures, from Geylang Serai to China Town [pictured right] and Little India.

Shop in the myriad of department stores, designer boutiques and hectic hawker centres, offering the latest in fashion to traditional and ethnic goods.

Explore the lush landscaped gardens abundant with magnificent flowers and trees or visit the popular nature attractions of Singapore Zoo and Jurong Birdpark.

Complete your Singapore holiday with a relaxing stay at the popular Indonesian isle of Bintan or the resort island of Sentosa.

Bintan Island is a tropical place fringed with crystal blue waters and white sand. Situated off the south east coast of Singapore it is reachable in only 45 minutes by ferry.

Sentosa Island is just 15 minutes from downtown Singapore. Offering everything from sandy beaches and water activities to bushwalking and golf. An island escape, just a stone’s throw away from the city.

So come and experience all that Singapore has to offer with Explore, inclduing: –

Explore’s Traveller’s Secrets

Where to Shop

Lucky Plaza Shopping Centre
304 Orchard Road

Located next to the Marriott hotel, this is one of the oldest shopping centres along Orchard Road. There are a large range of goods from fashion wear and jewellery to electronics and homewares. 

Sin Lim Shopping Centre
1 Rochor Road

For electronics and electrical appliances this is the place to head. Four floors of shops with stereos, DVD players, cameras, video cameras and more. Be sure to shop around for the best deal.

CHIJMES
30 Victoria Street

A national heritage site with cobblestone courtyards, you will find ethnic stores with handicrafts, jewellery and homewares among other things. There is also a choice of restaurants, cafes and wine bars too.

Centrepoint
176 Orchard Road

Among the largest and most popular shopping centres in Singapore. Here you will find Robinsons & Co department store and Marks & Spencer. You will also find a range of specialist stores within the complex.

Where to Eat

The Line
Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, Shangri-La Hotel

This is a stylish, contemporary and chic restaurant with open kitchen design concept. Serving international cuisine, there are 16 culinary stations with an amazing choice of food to delight your tastebuds.

East Coast Seafood Centre
East Coast Parkway

If seafood is your fare, then this is the place to go. Set by the water, the centre is open from around 5pm daily and there is a selection of seafood restaurants to choose from.

Newton Circus Hawker Centre
Newton Circus

Convenient to Newton MRT this famous hawker centre is frequented by locals and tourists alike. You will find a large range of local cuisines to choose from.

Kinara
57 Boat Quay

This Indian restaurant was once a Chinese shophouse that has been renovated. Enjoy spicy North Indian curries whilst over looking the river.

A Special Singapore on location report by The Mole

The Mole was a guest of Singapore Tourism Board



 

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