Galle National Museum (Church Street, Galle) — This building is one of the oldest structures in the forts and is from the early Dutch period. A long one-story building with a colonnaded front veranda, it is typical of Dutch colonial architecture of the time. This building was once the barracks for junior officials of the […]
Dutch Fort (65A Lighthouse Street, Fort, Galle) — Dutch Fort at Galle, close to the island’s southernmost point, 173km from Colombo, has the distinction of being the best-preserved sea fort in South Asia. A living heritage site, this 90 hectare (222 acre) attraction is a superb blend of architecture, with fortifications that resemble those in […]
Snow City (21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Jurong, Singapore) – since Singapore has tropical weather all year round, many of the visitors to this winter theme park are locals who rarely (if ever) been to a country that experiences real winter weather. Schoolchildren come here just to build snowmen, as well as stage snowball fights. […]
Singapore Zoo (80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore) – over 3,000 animals from 316 species in their natural spacious habitats await visitors here. One note worthy activity is the “Elephants at Work and Play” show – which demonstrates how elephants are used as beasts of burden in south-east Asian countries. The “Fragile Forest” section has the […]
Singapore Island Country Club (240 Sime Road, Singapore) — The legendary Nick Faldo claims it’s beautiful and we can’t find a better endorsement than that for you to head to the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), a bastion of Singapore golf. There’s something for everyone to have a swinging good time in the undulating courses […]
Singapore Indoor Stadium (2 Stadium Walk, Singapore) — Concert goers and sports fans have thronged this 12,000-seat arena since its opening in December 1989. Many sports stars, rockstars and world-famous bands have captivated audiences with performances at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang. Designed by legendary Japanese architect, Kenzo Tange, this indoor spectacle has a […]
Singapore Food Festival (Read Bridge, Singapore) – held annually from late June to late July and organized by the Sinagpore Tourism Board, the Singapore Food Festival is a grand interactive learning experience. It acts as a Singapore food guide that gives you a closer look at the rich cultures that make our little island pulsate […]
Singapore Flyer (30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore) – this is the world’s largest observation wheel (165 meters), which offers its riders 360-degree views of Singapore. Those in a mood to splurge can participate in the Moët Chandon Champagne Flight (a private capsule where participants can take in the spectacular skyline at sunset with a flute […]
Sentosa Golf Club (27 Bikit Manis Sentosa Island, Singapore) — The Sentosa Golf Club is the place to get a golf fix while travelling with children to sunny Sentosa. The club, highly regarded as one of the best golf destinations in Asia, is home to two magnificent championship 18-hole par 72 golf courses – Serapong […]
Sentosa Island – this is a popular island resort within Singapore, attracting some 5 million visitors a year. Its attractions include a 1.2 mile long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso, two golf courses, two five-star hotels, and the Resorts World Sentosa (which includes the Universal Studios Singapore theme park). Sentosa’s biggest attraction, Imbiah Lookout, offers […]