Singapore and Bintan holidays

Singapore – Asia's ‘Garden City' – is arguably the food capital of Asia, but the tiny island state is also renowned as an economic powerhouse. The country's citizens spend freely in the luxury boutiques of Orchard Road and enjoy one of the best standards of living in the world, a source of great pride for the upwardly mobile Singaporeans.

Singapore is the embodiment of modern cultural diversity: a synergy of East and West, past and present, modern and traditional with Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Indian and British influences.

At a glance

Flying time from UK
14 hours

Time zone
GMT +8

Currency
Singapore dollar (S$) = 100 cents

Language
Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil

Travel advice
Check the FCDO for visa & Covid-19 travel advice

Special offers in Singapore and Bintan

Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam with Seabourn

17-day luxury ocean cruise from £5,985 pp incl. flights

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Save up to 30% of cruise rate on selected sailings
Book by: 30 June 2023

From Singapore to Hong Kong, explore the islands, cities and coastlines of Southeast Asia in depth and in style on this luxurious Seabourn Cruise.

Top itineraries in Singapore and Bintan

Indonesia & Singapore: Bali, Java & Borneo's orangutans

18-day tailor-made independent tour from £5,655 pp incl. flights

From cooking classes and workshop visits to houseboat cruises and rickshaw rides, take in the city greats, wildlife and temple wonders of Indonesia and Singapore with a luxury private tour.

Singapore & Sentosa Island in Style

7-day city and beach break from £3,120 pp incl. flights

If you’re looking for a luxury short break to Singapore, look no further. This curated itinerary will see you stay in two of its finest hotels, pairing city exploration with golden island beaches.

Singapore to Hong Kong with Silversea

16-day luxury ocean cruise from £5,900 pp incl. flights

Explore the cultural and coastal delights of Southeast Asia as you sail from Singapore to Hong Kong with Silversea, taking in everywhere from the golden beaches of the Gulf of Thailand to the buzzing cities of Bangkok and Saigon.

Singapore, Sydney & Port Douglas

15-day tailor-made holiday from £3,375 pp incl. flights

This three-centre holiday combines the great city destinations of Singapore and Sydney with the tropical charms of Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef.

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Top places to stay in Singapore and Bintan

Fullerton Hotel, Singapore

Grand & elegant hotel

This grand neoclassical landmark was heralded National Monument in 2015; this heritage hotel is a gem that spectacularly dominates the cityscape on the banks of the Singapore River.

Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Contemporary hotel

This spectacular 30-storey hotel is excellently located along Singapore’s pretty waterfront, and overlooking the Singapore River, offering four excellent dining options and fresh, streamlined bedrooms.

The Warehouse Hotel, Singapore

Contemporary hotel

The boutique Warehouse Hotel was built in 1895 and has now been beautifully restored, with ultra-contemporary rooms and historic touches to create a true oasis in the city.

Capella, Sentosa Island

Contemporary hotel

Capella is a restored, colonial 19th-century bungalow that offers true 5-star luxury hidden in the leafy centre of Sentosa Island, blending contemporary design with authentic Asian details.

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Where to go in Singapore and Bintan

Bintan

With sandy beaches on which hawksbill and green turtles come to nest and a general tropical allure, Bintan Island provides a great getaway from the bustle of Singapore.

Singapore

The futuristic city-state of Singapore hangs from the tip of the Malay Peninsula like a glistening mirror ball. This ‘Garden City' is arguably the food capital of Asia, but the tiny island state is also renowned as an economic powerhouse as an embodiment of modern cultural diversity.

When to go to Singapore and Bintan

Singapore is hot and humid all year round, with an average temperature of 31°C in the daytime and 24°C at night. Like the rest of Southeast Asia, Singapore experiences two monsoons, from the southwest (May-September) and the northeast (November-March), the latter bringing the heaviest rain and frequent thunderstorms. May and June are hottest, while the inter-monsoon months of April and October can be stifling due to a lack of any breeze.

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The Singapore 2019 Bicentennial: Ultimate Calendar Guide

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