Singapore

From parks and nature reserves to adrenaline-fuelled activities

With over 50 fragrant parks and spectacular nature reserves, Singapore is famous the world over for its lovingly manicured green spaces and lush grounds. Whether you choose to spend lazy afternoons leisurely walking around heritage parks in the heart of the city or you prefer to pursuit more exciting activities amidst Singapore's wildest nature, you'll be in a great spot to do it all.

Home to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, a magnificent patch of primary rainforest the likes of which is only found in one other city in the world, Singapore will surprise you with its lush landscapes. If you so wish you can completely retreat yourself from civilisation at large patches of forests where the only sounds you'll hear is the howling of the monkeys and the rustle of branches as the little creatures swing from tree to tree.

For more thrilling activities you can try diving with sharks at Underwater World on Sentosa, go waterskiing or wakeboarding on the Kallang River, go mountain riding around Bukit Timah or pay a visit to the animal world at Singapore Zoo. From go-karting to rock-climbing, Singapore has it all.

Gourmet dining and extravagant shopping

Widely considered as one of the world's eating capitals, Singapore's peculiar obsession for food is like a national sport and goes beyond what you might experience anywhere else on the planet.

From having the iconic Singaporean experience, sitting under the stars with a Tiger beer on hand while sampling a huge array of Asian dishes in the middle of a bustling hawker centre, to tasting epicurean delights at a fine eatery in the city centre; Singapore is big on dining options. Try local specialties such as oyster omelette, sambal stingray, beef rendang, char kway teow and chicken rice... the list is virtually endless.

And if all the culinary indulgement hasn't blown a hole in your pocket by the end of your stay, the array of shopping opportunities sure will. Singapore is every shopper's paradise with exclusive boutiques that take extravagant shopping to the limits. Bargains are to be found outside the glamorous shops of Orchard Rd, with good-priced items ranging from clothes to electronics as well as a collection of art and antique shops that are hard to find anywhere else.

So there you have it, while some may feel tempted to call it soul-less, Singapore is anything but. Brimming with exciting opportunities and delights in every corner, a holiday here will surely leave a long-lasting glow on your memories.