<strong>Singapore:</strong> The vibrant island city-state has become a huge tourism draw, and for good reason: It's safe, pretty and delicious.
Singapore: The vibrant island city-state has become a huge tourism draw, and for good reason: It's safe, pretty and delicious.
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<strong>Tropical: </strong>Singapore's climate helps make a range of outdoor attractions popular.
Tropical: Singapore's climate helps make a range of outdoor attractions popular.
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<strong>Gardens by the Bay:</strong> A nature park spanning 101 hectares of reclaimed land is ripe for exploration.
Gardens by the Bay: A nature park spanning 101 hectares of reclaimed land is ripe for exploration.
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<strong>Plant city: </strong>Gardens by the Bay contains more than 1.5 million plants in total.
Plant city: Gardens by the Bay contains more than 1.5 million plants in total.
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<strong>Supertree Grove: </strong>The tree's large canopies provide shade in the day and a light display at night.
Supertree Grove: The tree's large canopies provide shade in the day and a light display at night.
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<strong>M Hotel: </strong>A boutique offering with affordable rates and a local feel characterize this property set on the Singapore River.
M Hotel: A boutique offering with affordable rates and a local feel characterize this property set on the Singapore River.
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<strong>Beast & Butterflies: </strong>The<strong> </strong>Asian fusion restaurant has a menu that includes crab patties, collagen soup and salted egg yolk popcorn chicken, all of which are reasonably priced.
Beast & Butterflies: The Asian fusion restaurant has a menu that includes crab patties, collagen soup and salted egg yolk popcorn chicken, all of which are reasonably priced.
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<strong>Skip the hotel: </strong>Opt for an apartment rental to save money and give you and your traveling companions the option of having some meals in.
Skip the hotel: Opt for an apartment rental to save money and give you and your traveling companions the option of having some meals in.
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<strong>Street eats: </strong>You could argue that the best, most delicious food in Singapore -- such as this chili crab -- is found in the country's hawker centers.
Street eats: You could argue that the best, most delicious food in Singapore -- such as this chili crab -- is found in the country's hawker centers.
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<strong>Mom and pop: </strong>Singapore's hawker centers tend to be made up of individually-owned tiny shops and booths serving up the country's authentic dishes.
Mom and pop: Singapore's hawker centers tend to be made up of individually-owned tiny shops and booths serving up the country's authentic dishes.
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<strong>A walk in the park: </strong>The Southern Ridges is a 6-mile trail connecting parks along the southern ridge of Singapore.
A walk in the park: The Southern Ridges is a 6-mile trail connecting parks along the southern ridge of Singapore.
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<strong>Take a drive: </strong>Private driver-guides are a great way to see Singapore, and they're actually an affordable option compared to other countries.
Take a drive: Private driver-guides are a great way to see Singapore, and they're actually an affordable option compared to other countries.
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<strong>Long weekend: </strong>Because of business travelers descending on Singapore during the week, weekends tend to see a drop in hotel rates, making the country a fine long weekend stopover destination.
Long weekend: Because of business travelers descending on Singapore during the week, weekends tend to see a drop in hotel rates, making the country a fine long weekend stopover destination.
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