The dynamic city state of Singapore is a great place to break your journey to Australia or New Zealand with its colourful blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. Stroll along Orchard Road and indulge in Singapore's favourite pastime - shopping. With friendly and welcoming people and state-of-the-art infrastructure, a stay here will be a welcome break from a long flight.
Singapore offers easy access from the UK with non-stop flights with some of the world's leading airlines, including Singapore Airlines and British Airways. Singapore Airlines offers services from London Heathrow and Manchester.
It also provides the perfect stopover en-route to onward destinations from Singapore such as Australia and New Zealand - just ask about one of our superb Stopover Packages from £245 per person including 2 nights accommodation, breakfast, city tour and private airport transfers.
Singapore combines a rich colonial history with a dazzling array of shops, markets and restaurants. The city is easy to explore thanks to the MRT underground system and affordable taxis. Stay near to Clarke Quay for alfresco dining, Orchard Road for great shopping or in the colourful ethnic districts of Chinatown or Little India. Visit the iconic Raffles Hotel for a Singapore Sling or enjoy amazing panoramic views from the top of the Marina Bay Sands.
We offer a selection of fantastic local tours so you can maximise your time in Singapore including half and full day city tours, night safaris at Singapore Zoo that open your eyes to the famous zoo after dark, the famous Raffles Hotel - an icon of the city's colonial past and night tours including the modern architectural icon - Marina Bay Sands.
Make sure you also climb aboard the gondola over to Sentosa Island for a relaxing stroll around the parks and beach area. Another unexpected surprise in Singapore.
Being a dynamic, cosmopolitan city, Singapore offers a multitude of events to entice visitors, from the spectacular such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix to the Neon Lights Music Festival, and insights offered into the city's vibrant multi-cultural heritage at the Chingay Parade and dragon boat races.
Below is just a selection of the events:
January - April: Chinese New Year with the annual River Hongbao festival featuring enormous lanterns depicting animals of the Chinese zodiac. The Chingay Parade showcases Singapore's unique multi-cultural heritage with dazzling floats, dancing dragons and stilt walkers.
May - August: Held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, expect exciting Dragonboat Races and delicious rice dumplings.To watch these noisy and energetic races, head to places like Bedok Reservoir, Kallang River and the Marina Bay area. During the holy month of Ramadan, local Singaporean muslims fast and so visit the night markets in Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai for a lively atmosphere and delicious food.
September - December: Occurring every September is the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival which marks the end of the Autumn harvest. When night falls, families gather in places like Chinatown and Chinese Garden to feast on mooncakes, a traditional pastry which comes in a variety of flavours. During this festival, children carry and parade their lanterns with their families and friends.
Around October and November, the Festival of Lights commonly known as Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus. This colourful, lively extravaganza is best experienced in Little India where the streets are lined with beautiful lights. There are tonnes of bazaars too, so get ready to shop, try authentic Indian fare and take amazing photos of the street light-ups.
Being near to the Equator, Singapore is typically a warm climate and with it's own rainforest surroundings, it has relatively high humidity. This all provides a generally constant climate year round that is comfortable.
We offer a number of inclusive stopover packages as detailed below, however, we can tailor make one to your requirements if you wish. Please just ask us for details.
All the packages below include 2 nights hotel accommodation, breakfast, city tour and return private transfers.
Swissotel Merchant Court (5*) | 2 Night Stopover Package
Ideally located close to the entertainment and dining hotspots such as Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and Chinatown. The close proximity of the MRT to the hotel makes Orchard Road, Raffles City, all major tourist attractions and the financial hub at Raffles Place, within easy reach. The outdoor pool complex is a pleasant place to relax and while away an hour or two.
Rooms: 476 air-conditioned rooms with TV, Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board
Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, Amrita Spa & Wellness, free-form swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, 24-hour gym, business centre
Park Hotel clarke Quay (4*) | 2 Night Stopover Package
Located within close proximity of Singapore’s vibrant entertainment and dining areas, the Park Hotel Clarke Quay enjoys a superb location in the city. Inspired by the old world charm of Singapore’s colonial past, the hotel and its lush landscape serve as a tropical retreat in the centre of the city. Bask in the sun with your favourite drink from the bar or enjoy the romantic sunset on the deck.
Rooms and suites showcase modern baroque furnishings, elevated ceilings, as well as full length bay windows that unravel scintillating views of the Singapore River or the cityscape.
Rooms: 336 well-appointed and air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, room service
Facilities: restaurant, pool, gym, spa, business centre, Wi-Fi
The Miramar Hotel (3*) | 2 Night Stopover Package
The popular Miramar overlooks the river in the heart of downtown Singapore and is ideally located for easy access to the city’s main attractions whilst the spacious and comfortable rooms have a contemporary design. The hotel’s facilities include a café, Chinese restaurant, Japanese restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
Rooms: 342 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, minibar, coffeemaker
Facilities: 2 restaurants, café, lounge bar, swimming pool, gym, spa
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is one of the city’s most prestigious hotels with three distinctive wings set in over 15 acres of lush greenery. Newly renovated nature-inspired Garden Wing rooms have private balconies overlooking the garden; Tower Wing rooms feature a contemporary design, whilst the Valley Wing offers the ultimate in luxury, with private check in, and champagne cocktails at the exclusive Champagne Bar.
Shangri-La hotel Singapore (5*) | 2 Night Stopover Package
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is one of the city’s most prestigious hotels with three distinctive wings set in over 15 acres of lush greenery. Newly renovated nature-inspired Garden Wing rooms have private balconies overlooking the garden; Tower Wing rooms feature a contemporary design, whilst the Valley Wing offers the ultimate in luxury, with private check in, and champagne cocktails at the exclusive Champagne Bar.
Rooms: 747 luxurious air-conditioned rooms feature TV, minibar, FREE Wi-Fi, coffeemaker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service
Facilities: 5 restaurants, bar, pool, spa, gym, sauna, tennis courts, business centre, hairdresser
