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Experience Asia without leaving Singapore   by Jojo Robles

Asia is a nice place to seek a change of scenery, different in one country, not the same in the next. Asia has everything for everyone, from its refreshing vacation spot to its captivating culture and cities far removed from the usual. What makes it an even better place is that you can experience Asia by being in only one country: Singapore.

One of Asia's celebrated playgrounds, the tiny tropical country of Singapore offers a wide range of itinerary ideas. Visitors will find it convenient that the imported sand of thecelebrated Siloso Beach in Singapore is just minutes away from the shopping centers, cultural hubs, and modern theme parks across Singapore. Added charms in Singapore can be found at the Chinese, Malay, Indian, and European districts that stand cheek-by-jowl to one another in downtown Singapore. From food to arts and crafts and entertainment, the melting pot of culture in Singapore takes visitors across Asia without leaving Singapore. What to do

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Get a high-rolling start on your Singapore vacation with the newly opened Singapore Flyer on Raffles Avenue. With its 165-meter top, the Singapore Flyer outsized the London Eye Ferris wheel and provides a 360-degree panoramic view of Singapore.

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From the Singapore Flyer, one can see most of Singapore. Singapore's playground, the Siloso Beach, lies on the southern coast while the city's sky scrapers are up north. Each carriage is air-conditioned and UV-protected, really the nicest Singapore attraction that should be on anyone's itinerary. Below the Singapore Flyer is the street track for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, which is scheduled for flag-off on September. Already, though, there are shops in and around Raffles Avenue that will draw your attention. After getting off from such great height, a good follow-up would be to get a fix for your shopping needs.

Singapore visitors can take a walk or hop on a taxi to Suntec City, Mustafa Center, Little India, Chinatown, or to Orchard Road.

Don't overindulge, though, because there remain the Siloso Beach and Mount Faber on a Singapore itinerary. Located 500 meters off the southern coast of Singapore, Sentosa Island can be reached through road, monorail, or cable car.

A good time to visit the island would be in the late afternoon, when life really starts in Sentosa. Must-sees in this vacation island include the travelator at the Underwater World, the Butterfly Park, and the Insect World.
Where to stay

Hotels are scarce and prime in Singapore all through the year, so that there is a good chance of getting a great value hotel if you book well in advance. Prime hotels in Singapore include those on Raffles Avenue and around Marina Bay, where midsize and big hotels stand next to one another.

Medium-size hotels in Singapore like the Claremont Hotel are located at the busy city center of Singapore. The Claremont Hotel in Singapore is located in front of the 24-hour shopping haven of Mustafa Center, 20 minutes from the Changi Airport, and is pretty much a walk away from many city attractions in Singapore.

The Marina Bay area, on the other hand, offers easy access to a bucket-and-spade holiday in Sentosa Island. Harbour Ville Hotel, a small boutique hotel in Singapore, offers convenient hotel accommodation south of Singapore. The Singapore hotel of Harbour Ville is right at the Harbour Front district, where cable cars offer a great way to reach the Sentosa Island. In the middle of the Old World charm of the Singapore City Hall district is the Park View Hotel in Singapore's Beach Road. Located 15 minutes from the airport, the Singapore Hotel of Park View offers guest convenience. Among other places of interest near their hotel in Singapore are the riverside plazas of Clark Quay, the Raffles City, and Little India.

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About the Author:  Jojo Robles is head of the editorial department of Tour Philippines, a web publication specializing on Philippine travel, resorts, holiday destinations, hotels, and island adventures.
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Singapore - Singapore Zoo is World's First Night Safari   by Pinky Mcbanon

The Singapore Zoo is locally known as the Mandai Zoo. It occupies a total area of 40 hectares. The zoo was first opened in 23rd of June in 1973 by the local government. There are a total of 315 species in the zoo including some of the country's endangered species. The Singapore zoo draws millions of visitors each year.

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The zoo is very attractive during the night while the evening glow illuminates the zoo scenery. Today, the Singapore zoo is more of like an open zoo with its very spacious features that makes everyone feel like being in a jungle with all the animals. Its total area has also grown from 28 hectares, is now became 40 hectares of land. Though not all the area is being used as a zoo, the remaining lands of the property became a forested land. Among the famous attractions in Singapore zoo are the Orangutans that are being fed by the visitors. There is a daily "breakfast with the Orangutan" program which let the visitors have a chance to intermingle with the orangutans in the zoo. The said animals are quite friendly so everyone especially the children will always enjoy mingling with them.

Another attraction here is the available rides that can be tried by the zoo visitors. There are pony rides, horse carriages, and other animal rides which everyone will definitely enjoy. These rides will truly fascinate everyone both children and adults. One can always try them with the help of the friendly zoo staff. If you haven't tried any animal rides yet, Singapore zoo will truly be a delightful place for you.

There is also a program in the zoo called the "friends of the zoo" program which people can sign up to and have a yearly pass in the zoo and have several privileges such as: free and limitless entry to the zoo for a whole year round; free tram rides; free wildlife magazines; and a ten percent discount in some retail outlets. This program is very much appreciated by the Singapore zoo lovers who love to visit the place many times a year. This is truly a place for everyone to have fun. The beauty of the zoo will captivate every nature lover and animal lovers. One will definitely adore the attractive and friendly animals particularly when visitors are interacting with them. A trip to the Singapore will surely make everyone be back for more and be hooked with the beauty of the amazing nature of the zoo.

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