The Republic of Singapore is a small island state of 683 square kilometers just off the southern tip of the Malay peninsula and being close to the equator, is always warm and humid with temperatures between 23°C and 31°C year around.

A regional center of commerce, Singapore is a place for trading and business conferences as well as a stopover point for over the six million or so visitors per year who now come more so to be entertained rather than it being just a transition point to stop and change aircraft on route to other destinations. If you are just changing planes, take one of the short tours that operate from Changi Airport.

Singapore is a country that has merged the best from rich cultures and modern worlds, contemporary sophistication and colourful traditions. It has a strict reputation for cleanliness and you will be fined for dropping cigarette butts or any trash in public places, and men must have their hair cut neatly above the collar. For comfort light, comfortable clothing is advised. November to January are the monsoon time and wetter.

For recreation, Singapore has a variety of arts and entertainments with many cinema's and live theaters. traditional cultural experiences to cutting-edge modern arts performances - all delivered with a high level of service quality, reliability and efficiency.

Declared a National Monument in 1987, Raffles Hotel is a great place to stay and catch up with friends and is the home to the famous 'Singapore Sling' a deliciously fruity alcoholic cocktail. Following it's restoration and re-opening in 1991, Raffles Hotel today is a jewel in the crown of Singapore's hospitality industry and is renowned and loved for it's inimitable style and unsurpassed excellence in service and facilities. It also has a great spa for great pampering and wellness therapy in the privacy and luxury of a this grand hotel. Check out the famous Raffles Hotel (picture above) and other accommodation in Singapore

Aside from the shopping, recreation can involve walking or cycling the nature trails.  As the oceans are to polluted to swim, make use of your hotel pool or use the excellent public swimming complexes.  Windsurfing and sailing are popular and you can hire equipment. There are many golf courses, though some are open to members and some will allow visitors to play on week days. Tennis and squash facilities are also readily available.

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has launched a new destination brand called "Uniquely Singapore" - to promote Singapore's distinctive features as a city and country. So when you visit look out for this logo for the most up to date tourist information.