Furama RiverFront, Singapore

Advantages: Great location. Excellent service that isn't too Singaporean! New rooms with excellent features!
Disadvantages: You will pay for the pleasure!

...For those who have been keeping up with my Mandarin Oriental exploits then this is the third installment. Today I shall review one of Singapore?s finest five star hotels and let you into the world of Mandarin Oriental Singapore. I have stayed at a variety of hotels in Singapore but none have come as close to the perfect stay that you get at MO. I last stayed here in 2007 when the hotel was just branded as The Oriental, however Mandarin Oriental have since renamed the property under their full brand, just to make you aware in case you read reviews on either of the properties, they are in fact the same. Just look for the ?fan? logo of the company. I was staying in Singapore in between a trip from Malaysia to Australia and given my love for MO I knew this would be a good choice. Suffice to say I was not disappointed. Booking I booked... Read review

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Advantages: Shopping, Cleanliness, Nice People
Disadvantages: HEAT!!!

.... Singapore Sightseeing Pass value tour package offer includes; 1. City Tour (10 am - 5.30 pm), unlimited free & easy hop on/off 2. Heritage Tour (10 am to 5.30 pm), unlimited free & easy hop on/off 3. Sentosa HiPPOtours (10 am - 9 pm), unlimited free & easy hop on/off 4. Singapore River Cruise (10 am - 11 pm), single entry, 30 minute ride 5. Moonlight City Adventure (6 pm - 10 pm), 4 hours guided tour 6. Red Lantern Tour (6 pm - 10 pm), 4 hours guided tour Tickets only cost about £10 each for the two days. We found it an excellent value and for the remainder of the two days, we used this as our means of getting around. We decided to take the City Tour first. This took us through the city centre and the guide gave a great over view of the city's history and make up. We got good views of the Merlion in the harbour and got off... Read review

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Advantages: Safe, A good public transport and accomodation
Disadvantages: the local people are not so friendly, it is very strict

...go. BUDGET SHOPPING IN SINGAPORE China town area might be one of the good choice for you. In China Town you can enjoy a variety of Singapore Culture and Indian Culture, You can shop a variety of Uniquely Singapore Souvenir. The easiest way to go to China Town is by taking MRT. You van also take bus, but you need to make sure the bus number and direction before you get in to the bus. The second place to go is Boat Quay. You can enjoy the Singapore River view from Boat Quay. You also can visit Singapore historical Museum to get to know more about Singapore history. The fee to go in to Singapore Historical Museum is $3 for adult. Next, you can continue to go to Bugis. It is one of the famous area in Singapore. You can buy a cheap bag, souvenir, accessories or food in the Bugis night market which is called "pasar makan" in Malay word... Read review

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