You’ve heard that Singapore is boring, staid, inauthentic? No more. The island nation is shaking off the shackles of its ‘growth years’—the last 50—and bringing the focus to tourism. Visitors are coming in droves for the food scene, from hawkers to fine dining; cocktail culture (Atlas Bar has the world’s largest collection of gin); the shopping (practically a religion here); and some of the safest, cleanest city streets and subways we’ve ever seen.
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A Local's Guide to Singapore
Chef Damian D’Silva on where he eats in his hometown.
The Most Romantic Way to Get From Singapore to Bangkok
Belmond's Eastern & Oriental Express takes passengers on a weeklong trip through Malaysia and Thailand, stopping in rural villages and tea plantations that are hard to access by car.
How I Travel: Kevin Kwan Loves Hotel Room Tea
We peek into the airport routines and bizarre quirks of the world's most well-traveled people.
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24 Best Hotels in Singapore
The list of where to stay in the Garden City has never been better.
Editor Hotel Recommendations
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Raffles Singapore
The Queen Mother of luxury hotels in Singapore reopens after extensive renovations and is as legendary as ever.Read full review - $$$
Marina Bay Sands
If you want that shot by the world's biggest infinity pool, you'll have to book a room.Read full review - $$$
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
The of elegant approachability Mandarin Oriental is known forRead full review - $$$
Andaz Singapore
A cool way to take in some Singapore culture as every design item here tells a story.Read full review - $
Wangz Hotel
Comfy coop in a neighborhood with plenty of local flavour for hip, happy travelers.Read full review
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The Best Things to Do in Singapore
23 Best Things to Do in Singapore
The cost of admission is high, but this is one place you'll never be bored.14 Best Museums in Singapore
If art is your thing, you'll go nuts over the city's top-rate collections.6 Best Hawker Centers in Singapore
A mini-guide to this cultural mainstay.14 Best Boutique Shops in Singapore
What to buy in the Lion City.5 Best Day Trips from Singapore
You can hop across Southeast Asia in under two hours from Singapore. Here are five of our favorite getaways.
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Editor Recommendations
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East Coast Road
You better come to Singapore's foodiest neighborhood hungry.Read full review - Parks & Gardens
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
A bit of messy nature in well-manicured Singapore.Read full review - Parks & Gardens
Haw Par Villa
Art like nowhere else in Singapore, maybe nowhere else in the world.Read full review - Landmark
Kampong Glam
Blending the religious and historical with a modern take on the city-stateRead full review - Landmark
Haji Lane
Haji Lane has some of the city's best boutique shopping down one of the narrowest streets in Singapore.Read full review
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Reimagine Singapore
Presented by Singapore Tourism Board | Singapore is always in a state of evolution. With innovations in technology, urban planning,
and sustainability, the island nation is setting a new standard for travelers through reinvented
experiences, reimagined public spaces, and a widespread commitment to safety.
Find out more at VisitSingapore.com
The Best Places to Eat & Drink in Singapore
28 Best Restaurants in Singapore
Once you eat in Singapore, you may never leave.12 Best Bars in Singapore
The city state is dense with some of the world's best bars.9 Best Local Eats in Singapore
The true-grit, authentic eats you can't get anywhere else.16 Best Cafes in Singapore
The humble coffee shop is central to city life.6 Best Hawker Centers in Singapore
A mini-guide to this cultural mainstay.
Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
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Rang Mahal
This grand and somewhat formal restaurant combines Western and Indian techniques and ingredients, and offers an equally diverse wine list. - Restaurant
National Kitchen by Violet Oon at National Gallery Singapore
Singapore's original culinary celebrity meets high expectations.
What to Do in Singapore: The (Mini) Black Book
Our cheat sheet for the Lion City.
More from Singapore
Family Travel
On a Trip to Singapore, Continuing a New Era of Adventures with My Father
The pandemic interrupted a special phase in our relationship, during which I had begun bringing my father on my far-flung adventures. On a recent trip, we reopened the book.
Destinations
The Best New Openings in Singapore, From Luxury Hotels to Can’t-Miss Tasting Menus
The Lion City is officially dropping testing and quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers this month.
Air Travel
Singapore Airlines Is Bringing First Class Suites to U.S.-Bound Flights
The Airbus A380 has resumed flights to the U.S., now with its iconic first class suites previously reserved for other routes.
Food & Drink
In Southeast Asia, New Craft Distilleries Are Creating Distinctly Regional Spirits
From a Vietnamese gin to an Indonesian grappa, these bottles tell a story of the local climate and flora.
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