Singapore Five Star

From inauspicious beginnings, first known by the Chinese as 'the island at the end of a peninsula', Singapore has become the modern day jewel of the South China Seas and indeed all of Asia.

If the location of this island, at the end of the Malay peninsula, provides the starting point for the country's remarkable rise to world prominence is the result of its cultural and historic influences.

Then, still no more than a sea town, the five star Singapore attractions of today owe more to the British influence from the 18th century. Providing a key strategic location for providing resources to the ever expanding fleet of the British Empire the true potential of Singapore's location was finally realized.

If the gentlemanly air of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles hinted at the future five star Singapore delights, he could little have realized to the extent modern country treats its visitors to such luxury. Singapore hotels are not only infused with unsurpassed luxury in the services, facilities, and amenities on offer, but are also modern and impressive statements, on a city state at the forefront of world travel and business.

As a South East Asian center for business and commerce, the hotels are well equipped to deal with the demands of modern business travelers. 24 hour dedicated business centers, and meeting spaces with all associated technology are available, and secretarial, translation and concierge assistance is on hand. In addition hotel bedrooms and suites are equipped with state of the art telecommunications and internet facilities.

Shopping is certainly a five star experience and there are many excellent shopping streets and centers, including Chinatown, Little India, Marina Bay, North Bridge Road, and the famous Orchard Road, one of the most popular streets in Singapore for shopping, nightlife, and entertainment.

Then there is the cuisine. As such a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, Singapore may be expected to offer a variety of flavors and this is indeed the case. Often termed the city where ‘East meets West' and this is as evident in the cuisine as any other aspect of this modern, dynamic city.

The cuisine of China Town and Little India have obvious cultural culinary associations and the influence of Chinese and Indian food are felt throughout the island. With further Malay and Tamil influences and those from colonial times and contemporary western styles to consider, it is easy to see why eating out in Singapore is a popular way to spend some quality time, enjoying first class cuisine.

The unique blend of eastern and western influences is a common theme in the city state and is effortlessly successful. The nightlife is lively as would be expected from a major western city with countless bars, chic lounges, live music and dance, clubs and late night eateries. The difference between Singapore and comparable cities in the west is that the streets are cleaner and safer, promoting a more relaxed and enjoyable nightlife experience.

There are many cultural and historic attractions of the island too and no visit would be complete without seeing some of the ancient temples, colonial landmarks and other features which have defined the history of this special place.