Better_HomesandGardensAustralia-February_2017

Check out the stunning view

bettertravel from the Singapore Flyer

Sentosa Island

Enjoy brekkie with the

orangutans at Singapore Zoo

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Positioned between

Malaysia and

Indonesia, this

bustling island

city‑state offers sun,

sea, shopping... and

loads of adventure!

Singas

TAKE THE FAM TO

1

THE SINGAPORE FLYER

To get a sense of the layout of

the city, hop on the magnificent

Singapore Flyer – a giant ferris

wheel decked out with rotating

observation pods. Climb aboard one

of the 28 air‑conditioned capsules

for the 30‑minute ride. Take in the

stunning views stretching across

the metropolis and surrounding

islands, and you’ll feel like you’re

flying! singaporeflyer.com

2

SINGAPORE ZOO

You’ll need at least a day

to explore Singapore Zoo’s

Malaysia

Indonesia

• Singapore

28 hectares of lush tropical grounds

where animals roam free. A must‑

do is the jungle breakfast – enjoy

a full buffet as you watch the

orangutans swing down from the

trees for their morning feed! Learn

about these cheeky apes from the

experts then pose with one for the

ultimate holiday snap! zoo.com.sg

3

SENTOSA ISLAND

Sentosa isn’t just about palm

tree‑lined white sand beaches

• though they are beautiful. The
  small island, not far from the city,
  features two golf courses and
  Universal Studios Singapore. Take
  in all the movie magic on the
  theme park’s many thrilling rides,
  especially the Battlestar Galactica
  roller‑coaster. sentosa.com

Top tips

n Shopping Check

out Orchard Road’s

brandname stores

and designer

boutiques as well

as the markets

and shops around

Chinatown and the

Arab Quarter.

n Dining Head to

the Clarke Quay

area for endless

restaurants. But

make sure you don’t

leave Singapore

without demolishing

a bowl of chicken

rice! Practically a

national dish and

served almost

everywhere, the best

can be found in and

around Chinatown.

n Getting around

It’s easy to navigate

on foot but the

MRT train system

is an inexpensive

way to get around

the city quickly.

City guide

Find out more

yoursingapore.com

Fly Singapore Airlines,

Qantas, Jetstar, Scoot

and SilkAir all have direct

flights from Australia.

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