Satay is a staple of Singaporean cuisine.

paired with various drinks or cocktails.

Shopping can almost be consid-
ered a national pastime. There are
many malls; those with higher-end
stores are along Orchard Road. Many
neighborhoods also have good shop-
ping, including Little India and
Chinatown. People often discover Singapore
when they are connecting en route to
somewhere else. They appreciate it so
much that they return. Whatever the
reason for your visit, the sights, sounds
and smells will stay with you.

Jurong Bird Park has an amazing array of birds on display.

expensive to get to Singapore,
as it’s so far from North America.

Fortunately, as of this writing, the
exchange rate from the U.S. dollar
to the Singapore dollar is favorable.

Mobility Level: Generally low to
moderate. Some activities require a
lot of walking. The heat and humidity
can be difficult for individuals with
breathing issues to handle.

• Regent Hotel
• Raffles Hotel
• Swissotel Merchant Court
When To Go: Check out:
travel.usnews.com/Singapore/. Special Travel Interests:
• Dining, animals and architecture JE
Where To Stay:
Jill and Jordan Perlin are freelance writers.

Getting Around:
• By air — Singapore is the hub for
Singapore Airlines. There have
flights from all over the world.

Many other airlines also fly to
Singapore. • By cruise — Several cruise lines
offer sailings to Singapore.

• Within Singapore — The public
transportation system (SMRT) is
excellent, and taxis are plentiful.

Must-Sees and Dos for a
Short Trip:
• Day Zoo or Night Safari
• Gardens by the Bay
• Botanic Gardens
• Cloud Forest
If You Have At Least 10 Days:
• 2 to 3 days in Sentosa
• Jurong Bird Park
• Some of the many churches/
temples/mosques This Destination at a Glance:
Over 50 Advantage: It can be
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