Asia Brochure

79 Singapore

Singapore Glamour and adventure whirl together in a city of blended cultures and diverse attractions. Celebrate innovation and tradition in a destination for couples,

FORMULA 1 EXPLORE CITY

Essentials Duration: 3 days, or as long as you choose to stay Highlights: • Watch one of F1’s most anticipated, demanding – and often controversial – races, in the heart of Singapore • See Marina Bay transformed into the street circuit that changed what motorsport fans believed was possible • Party to household name bands and DJs – recent examples include Elton John, Foo Fighters, Kylie Minogue, and more • Get grandstand tickets to see the excitement up close, or enjoy the city’s innovative attractions as you soak up the big event atmosphere

F1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

Singapore is always a thrilling city, but it shifts into top gear for the F1 Grand Prix. Held under the street lights, the race passes iconic landmarks and hotels, including the Pan Pacific, Raffles, and Marina Bay Sands. It’s a night of limit-pushing drama – a must-do experience for F1 fans, or anyone who loves action-packed occasions. Watch contenders break 170 mph from the Padang Grandstand. Choose the Connaught and see cars fly across the Esplanade Bridge. Or splash out on hospitality for suite and lounge access with all inclusive food and drink. Pick up Paddock Club entry, and you might even bump into celebs. When the F1 circus arrives for its three-day party, so do some of the world’s biggest live acts. And between high-octane activities, Singapore’s permanent attractions can be enjoyed. Visit the trailblazing Gardens by the Bay. Take a Night Safari at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Or unwind at the theme park and beaches of Sentosa. It normally takes place at the end of September or early October. For specific dates, ask your Travel Specialist.

families, and solo travellers alike. F rom the moment you land at Changi, named the world’s best airport, you’ll know Singapore is special. Choose your hotel from luxurious garden skyscrapers and charming boutiques, stay on the river or in the city, and hop on the pristine MRT - Singapore’s extensive underground and elevated railway system - to begin exploring with ease. Survey the scene from 56 storeys high when you sip sparkling wine at the SkyPark of Marina Bay Sands. Gaze up at the towering Supertree Grove in the innovative and inspiring Gardens by the Bay. Wander through the lush park of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens. Or shop on the iconic boulevard of Orchard Road. Dining in Singapore is a limitless menu. Choose an ultra-modern restaurant in the heart of downtown, or seek out hidden treasures in Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street and the local delicacies of Changi Village. Toast the evening with a riverside Tiger Beer or a classic Singapore Sling in the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel. Watch nightly fireworks from a traditional bumboat as you float by the Merlion on the waters of Clarke Quay, or ride a rickshaw through busy streets as you soak up the surrounding atmosphere. Singapore isn’t just for adults; it’s also one of the most family-friendly cities in the world. Head to the Night Safari or eat breakfast with orangutans at Singapore Zoo, ride 165 metres high on the Singapore Flyer, or zip across Keppel Harbour in a cable car to the adventure island of Sentosa. A fantastic family escape, Sentosa is home to hundreds of attractions. However long you stay, Singapore will always keep you entertained. It’s also the perfect stopover on the way to Australia or New Zealand or as an alternative to Bangkok with direct flights to some of Thailand’s most beautiful beach resorts.

MARINA BAY SANDS

SINGAPORE

CHANGI AIRPORT

SENTOSA

SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

Shangri-La Singapore

The Clan Hotel Singapore Raffles Singapore

MARINA BAY SANDS

CHINATOWN

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