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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > Asia > Singapore
Singapore. Pop. 4,372,000. Currency – Singapore Dollar (SGD). Language – English. Time Zone – GMT + 8 Hours An island city state situated on the south tip of the Malaysian Peninsula. Originally a small fishing community, Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles, an official of the British East India Company, who decided it was the ideal location as a trading station. Since then it has become one of the world’s most successful and richest cities, and is often known as the Lion City. Development has continued and Singapore has developed into a major manufacturing centre, specialising in refining imported raw materials into valuable chemical, electronic, engineering, mechanical and biomedical products. Places to see in Singapore include some of the ethnic parts of town: Arab street, Chinatown, Colonial District, Orchard road Little India and Sentosa island.
Singapore Hotels and Hotel Reservation – Intercontinental Hotel, Shangri-la’s Rasa Sentosa Resort Hotel, Amara Hotel, Miramar Hotel, Chinatown Hotel, Asia Hotel, Hilton Hotel Raffles Hotel, Ritz-carlton Millenia Hotel and Four Seasons Hotel.
Raffles was designated a national monument in 1987 and is the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of the Singapore hotel and hospitality industry. The hotel was established in 1887 and was named after the founder of Singapore - Sir Stamford Raffles. The Hotel is world famous for the Singapore Sling, a cocktail invented around 1910 by Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon. Raffles Hotel has 103 elegantly appointed suites, 18 distinctive restaurants and bars, the world-class Amrita Spa and Raffles Hotel Arcade featuring top regional specialties and international brand names. Raffles is also located within close proximity to several Singapore attractions including the Singapore Botanical Garden, Orchard Road, and the Singapore Art Museum.
SIA is internationally recognised as one of the world's leading carriers with a route network that spans over 90 cities in almost 40 countries. Singapore Airlines was also the pioneer of significant inflight services such as free drinks and complimentary headsets.
Singapore Hotels.
The Singapore Infomap (www.sg) is your first stop portal to Singapore. With links to general Singapore facts and resources, latest news and events.
Singapore Real Estate Marketplace: Condo, hdb, commercial properties and vacation properties.
Singapore Tourism Board's comprehensive official tourist information site. Attractions, food, entertainment, shopping, culture, festivals & events.
Hotels & Accommodations in Singapore
A boutique hotel with an air of historic Singapore springs up in Joo Chiat. Located just next to Joo Chiat Complex, it's only 15 min of travel from the international airport and 15 min to downtown.
Singapore resources and information guide on expat relocation, living, housing. Free classified ads and listings for apartment, condo and house for Rent or Sale.
The official website of the Government of Singapore.
Your selection of Orchard hotels Singapore and more hotel promotion in Singapore at discount rates
