TRAVEL GUIDE: SINGAPORE


TRAVEL

Luxury Suite at the InterContinental Singapore

BUSINESS TRAVEL GUIDE
Singapore
Singapore's rise to stardom from a once-sleepy fishing village to a British naval base-cum-trading outpost to one of Asia’s most important financial centers was no mean feat. Today, Singapore is one of the busiest ports in the world, as well as a major oil refining and distribution center.

RESTAURANTS & HOTELS

A Specialized Dish at Jiang-Nan Chun Restaurant

Singapore Restaurants and Hotels
Fine hotels and restaurants that cater to business travelers.

Chef Albert Paves the Way
to "Nouvelle" Chinese Cuisine

A fascinating new development is the birth of Modern Chinese Cuisine, a hybrid creation that is gaining popularity within the culinary community in Singapore.


SPAS

The Grand Estheva Spa
A 5,000-square-feet day spa in Singapore’s most glamorous fashion mall is no small feat in the space scarce lion city. Before you scoot off to check out this hide-out, take note that Estheva is a ladies-only spa. While some selected offerings are pricey, most treatments are reasonably priced and will not burn a hole in your pocket. Read our full review of this spa.


The Oriental Spa
On your next visit to Singapore, stay at the newly refurbished The Oriental, Singapore and enjoy Agape baths, steam room, opium bed and the indulgent, signature one-and-a-half-hour Oriental Massage. Read our full review of this spa.


The Best Spas in Singapore
Find escapes such as Spa Botanica in a lush, tropical garden setting or RafflesAmrita Spa at Raffles Hotel, whose menu includes a "Gentleman's Executive Rescue" for men.

LINKS

www.newasia-singapore.com
The official website for tourist information on Singapore.

www.singapore-attractions.com
The Association of Singapore Attractions.


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