Singapore Vacations

As recently as 1819, the city of Singapore was a sleepy little fishing village. But one day, Sir Stamford Raffles, a representative of the British East India Trading Company, stepped on shore and the rest is history. In came tea, porcelain, and silks from China; spices, teak, and mahogany from Indonesia. Out went textiles, coal, and iron. What started as a business coup for Raffles ultimately made the city one of the world’s busiest ports. In addition to its reputation as a major shipping center, Singapore is an enchanting city where East and West intermingle. The population is made up of more than 2.7 million Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Europeans. Two-story Chinese shop houses; gray-stone Victorian-style government buildings, and multi-story concrete and glass buildings stand within a stone’s throw of each other.

You can find great duty-free bargains along Orchard Road and superb restaurants serving the finest cuisine from around the world. And after a day of bargaining and buying, why not relax with an authentic Singapore Sling?