SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE

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Singapore
Singapore Located just off the southern tip of Southeast Asia's Malay Peninsula, the island nation of Singapore continues to grow as a popular tourist destination. Singapore is a country that has experienced vast urbanization over the past several decades, yet still remains home to a diverse people who live under the governing laws of a republic. For hundreds of years, Singapore was a strategic point of military conflict between nations within the region, most recently in World War II. The island changed hands between the British and Japanese after the famous WWII battle, the "Battle Of Singapore," eventually becoming a Crown Colony after the Japanese surrender. The year 1959 ushered in the era of self-government, and the nation was granted its independence in 1965.

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8 reviews of Singapore, Singapore
Singapore
Submitted by:MAYOR 4X
April 6, 2008
We absolutely loved Singapore. It is such a safe city and the people are lovely. The Botanical Gardens are a must as is the Porcelain Factory Sentosa Island and China Town. We looked forward to rain every afternoon. The food was divine.... More
We absolutely loved Singapore. It is such a safe city and the people are lovely. The Botanical Gardens are a must as is the Porcelain Factory Sentosa Island and China Town. We looked forward to rain every afternoon. The food was divine.
Date of Trip to : January2000
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Over $7000
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PARTY TIME
Submitted by:Stylesat5200
March 26, 2008
I HAD A WONDERFUL TIME THERE! AFTER THE TOURS(CHINA TOWNLITTLE INDIAARAB STREETTHE BOTANICAL GARDENS MUST BE SEEN AND YOU MUST DO THE NIGHT JUNGLE AND ZOO THE ANIMALS GET VERY CLOSE TO YOU IF YOUR NOT AFRAID) THE PARTYING IS GREAT IN CLARK QUAY THE FOOD IS AWESOME FRESH AND INEXPENSIVE. THE MIX OF CULTURES WAS COMFORTING SOMETIMES I TRAVEL ALONE AND AS A BLACK FEMALE WHEN I TRAVEL ABROAD I HAVE BAD RACIAL EXPERIENCESBELIEVE IT OR NOT IN THIS DAY AND AGE IT STILL HAPPENS! AND THAT WAS NOT A PRO... More
I HAD A WONDERFUL TIME THERE! AFTER THE TOURS(CHINA TOWNLITTLE INDIAARAB STREETTHE BOTANICAL GARDENS MUST BE SEEN AND YOU MUST DO THE NIGHT JUNGLE AND ZOO THE ANIMALS GET VERY CLOSE TO YOU IF YOUR NOT AFRAID) THE PARTYING IS GREAT IN CLARK QUAY THE FOOD IS AWESOME FRESH AND INEXPENSIVE. THE MIX OF CULTURES WAS COMFORTING SOMETIMES I TRAVEL ALONE AND AS A BLACK FEMALE WHEN I TRAVEL ABROAD I HAVE BAD RACIAL EXPERIENCESBELIEVE IT OR NOT IN THIS DAY AND AGE IT STILL HAPPENS! AND THAT WAS NOT A PROBLEMS EITHER THE PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLY AND I NEVER FELT UNCOMFORTABLE OR UNSAFE YOU DON'T NEED A LOT OF MONEY TO HAVE A GREAT TIME UNLESS YOU LIKE TO SHOP SHOPPING IS MAJOR ON ORCHARD RD.DESIGNER LABELS THROUGHOUT THE SHOPPING DISTRICT.SO IF YOU ARE READY TO PARTY AND EAT THIS IS THE TRIP FOR YOU.
Date of Trip to : January2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $3001-$5000
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Best Place in the World
Submitted by:Maduraig
March 26, 2008
I spent a week vacationing in Singapore. Food People City and everything else in there were fantastic. How could they do it? It is a wonderful place and I didn't feel like leaving.... More
I spent a week vacationing in Singapore. Food People City and everything else in there were fantastic. How could they do it? It is a wonderful place and I didn't feel like leaving.
Date of Trip to : March2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Over $7000
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