We are back in Australia, after almost a month of frantic traveling. Unfortunately, internet connection was not consistent and was often timed, so I've waited until we returned home to post about our trip.
Singapore was our first stop on our holiday. My DH had insisted that we only spend a night in Singapore.....a decision which we argued over and which he later regretted. Singapore is actually a fantastic (although hot!) place and had so many interesting things to see and do.
About a nine hour trip from Brisbane, we loved the diversity of the culture represented in the city and we loved the fact that the Aussie dollar was strong there. It was one of the few places that we decided that we would return to one day.
With it's national language being English, it was easy to get information in Singapore and the accommodation that we had at the Novatel there was brilliant. Certainly, if you were looking for a safe, clean place for a quick holiday, I would definitely recommend it.
BEST SIGHT-SEEING EXPERIENCE.....we took a trip on a bum boat down the Singapore River and this was lovely. We got to see all of the sights in a short space of time and with commentary!
THE KIDS RECOMMEND.....The bum boat tour. We all enjoyed it!
OTHER THINGS WE DID.....a trip to Singapore would not be the same without a trip to Orchard Road. We also went to a place called Bugis Market for cheap clothes and the most fantastically cheap fresh juices!
CULINARY DELIGHT.......the buffet breakfast at the Novatel was the best that we had on the whole trip. Don't miss it!
WE LEARNT.....that you cannot hail a cab from the street in Singapore. You have to wait at a taxi rank!
BEST TIP.......Singapore airport is a fantastic place and even for a few hours stop over, you can purchase showers, do a tour of the city, get a massage and see a movie.
NEXT TIME.....we would visit the Changi memorial and go to the world famous night zoo. We would also stop in at Raffles Hotel for a Singapore Sling cocktail!
