Singapore 

East meets west in this former British trading post, renowned for it’s mix of shopping, food and night life. Once considered a side note stopover on your way to some further destination, Singapore now is a destination in itself. A superb way to explore the city of the future is to rent an apartment right in the hub of the futuristic skyline, or perhaps if the old world seems more appealing rent a colonial-style holiday house and take a trip in time back to the British days.

Food and Shopping

Food is a major feature of Singaporean life, with a cultural melting pot creating blend of Chinese, Malaysian and Indian flavours plus the unique Nonya cuisine which is home to this region. Another famous past time of visitors to Singapore is the shopping, and while the days of super cheap prices may be gone, the variety of brands, clothes, malls, and cutting-edge electronics are abundant and enticing.

A trip to Singapore wouldn’t be complete without a visit to colonial District, which includes  Raffles Hotel, and the National Museum. The other places to visit and take in all the different ethnicities in the city are Little India, where you’ll find the Hindu temples, Arab Street and the Sultan Mosque, and Chinatown.

If an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city is needed, the Botanic Gardens is a lovely park which has an impressive collection of orchids. Rent a villa nearby and easily explore all that the island city has to offer.