HOTELS
Budget Beds
Little India. Hostels and guesthouses in Singapore's most vibrant and unpretentious neighbourhood,10 mins from the city centre.
Plusher Sleeps
Bencoolen Street. Standard to 5-star hotels right in the old colonial heart, just minutes from shopping
CHOW
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Singapore's national dish, a local Chinese adaptation you won't find on the mainland
Nasi Lemak
Meats and vegetables cooked in exotic spices over coconut rice, served with a dollop of freshly ground chilli paste.
ATTRACTIONS
National Museum
Colonial grandeur meets modern chic, Singapore's history in one classy setting.
Singapore Night Safari
Break from the concrete jungle and meet real creatures of the night on their turf.
New Asia Bar
A cocktail 70 storeys above Singapore's bustling centre at sunset is not forgettable, but their service definitely is.
MISC. INFO
Climate
Wet: April- May, November-December, Average temperature: 29 deg.Celsius
Exchange Rates
US$1=1.5 Dollar
Time Zone
+8 hours GMT
Power Needs
230 AC, 50 Hz, Mostly 3-pin
Visa Needs
Free for most up to 30 days
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Tourist Police 999
24 hrs English-speaking Medical Care 995/ Singapore General Hospital 6321-4311
