Anastasia Smith
Singapore is a state-of-the-art island that has it all, from opulent shopping malls, and towering skyscrapers to a perfectly efficient transportation system. Here is a list of 5 of the most important tips to keep in mind for a smooth Singapore trip.
Singapore has a variety of restaurants to visit to taste the finest cuisines from all over the world. You will find Michelin-starred restaurants as well as Hawker Center food stalls that serve up some of the most delicious dishes you will taste. A few must-try dishes are the Hainanese Chicken Rice, fried carrot cake and Singapore-style Chili Crab. Look for places where the locals congregate. This indicates that the hawker serves delectable food without sacrificing quality.
If you plan on only spending a day or two on the island and visiting somewhere else, arrange your accommodation appropriately. Choosing a hotel such as Hotel Boss which is located close to the Lavender MRT, and is nestled between Kampong Glam and Little India makes it one of the best places to stay in Singapore because you have easy access to travel around and at the same time stay in luxury with all your needs being taken care of.
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) subway system of Singapore is one of the most efficient and fastest ways to get around the city. Many of the popular destinations to be visited in Singapore are located near MRT stations. If you opt for getting a Tourist Pass, which offers unlimited rides for a specific duration it will make your travel quite easy. There are also Taxis and ride-hailing services as well as busses and scooters available to use.
Plan out your itinerary in advance as many of the tourist attractions can get quite crowded. Online bookings can be made easily. Get your tickets as soon as they become available, especially if you intend to travel during a peak season. There are also special skip-the-line tickets available if you want to save time, which can also be bought in advance. There are also many package deals for visits to the Marina Sands observation deck as well as tickets to the museums, gardens and cable car rides. Restaurants, shows and concerts can also be booked in advance.
Singapore celebrates many different festivals in a grand style. Chinese New Year is the grandest of all festivals celebrated in Singapore where the locals exchange gifts and decorate their homes as well as offices and public places. You will be able to witness many lion and dragon dances on the streets. There is also The Lantern Festival, which happens at the end of the New Year celebrations where hundreds of lanterns are lit and can be seen floating in the night sky. Other festivals such as Singapore National Day, the Singapore Art Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival are very popular celebratory festivals that are held each year. Singapore being a multicultural island nation also celebrates Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Pongal and Thaipusam as well as other Muslim, Buddhist and Christian festivals as well.
