Archive for December, 2009
One of the major industries and sources of revenue in the Republic of Singapore is tourism. With millions of people flocking to the island city-state year by year, it is also important to have a strong hospitality industry to support the tourists, with a variety of Singapore hotels where people can stay to rest and relax after making their rounds around the parks and shopping centers.
The entire range of hotel types can be found in Singapore. This allows flexibility in terms of the market demand, which then allows tourists to pick their accommodations based on their own specifications. That way, travelers can take into account the various factors involved in choosing their place-factors like features, budget and proximity to amenities.
Some tourists may be wary of the high cost of getting luxury accommodations at the bigger and more prestigious hotels. Even then, that’s no reason to cancel the Singapore trip. There are other kinds of accommodations that can perfectly suit the needs-and, more importantly, the budget-of different people. There are backpacker’s hostels, budget hotels, and even apartelles that provide adequate rest space without putting too much of a dent on the budget. Some smaller hotels or motels have flexible rates for flexible durations of stay, which should give travelers a lot more options.
All of the various hotels in Singapore are equipped with the basic necessities, at the very least. These standard conveniences include air-conditioning, cable television, wireless internet connectivity, and phones equipped with international direct dialing. There’s ample space and basic furnishings as standard accommodation packages.
Of course, others, especially the multiple-starred hotels, have more premium features. Some include satellite television, ultra high-speed broadband internet, video telephones, and just high-end overall furnishings in the room or suite. Just imagine all those satin or silk sheets plus contemporary tapestries and furniture in the room. Just don’t expect the same accommodations in lower-tier budget hotels or quickie hostels.
There are many things to see in Singapore, and there are also many things to buy. The parks, sights, and shopping centers will be the highlight of any Singapore sightseeing session. Good thing it’s all-in-one in this city-state; there’s no need to go for hours on end just to get to where one wants to go.
One has no need to worry when it comes to transportation. Singapore is one of the biggest transport hubs in all of Asia, and as such it also has a good transport network in and around the city-state itself. There’s a well-connected road network that includes expressways and a good public bus line. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems also aid commuters getting around the city. That assures travelers of convenience and comfort as they go about their different itineraries.
With the variety of options when it comes to choosing Singapore hotels and other accommodations for a trip to the Lion City, tourists will be able to choose what’s best for them and have convenience and comfort in their grasp. That’s all part of what makes for a full-fledged travel experience in Singapore.
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The museum is a wonderful place for you to find good art pieces to look at, and they constantly update their collection with art pieces, sculptures, abstract drawings and monuments of the art world – the world over. Recently, the National Museum of Singapore worked closely with the French Government to bring over pieces of art from the famous Louvre in Paris. Singaporeans, for the first time ever, were able to be enthralled by the famous art pieces that stretched from the Renaissance Period – where art and culture exploded in Italy.
Works by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh and other luminaries of the time were transported with care across the ocean and were placed in the National Museum for all to see. Singaporeans and expatriates alike flocked to the centre of town where the building was located and it was packed to the rafters for days on end. Anyone who would say that art and culture has yet not found a place within the chaos of our eclectic and modern society would have been speechless as long queues were forming just for a peek of some of the famous and multi million dollar works by some of the best painters and artistes the world has ever known.
There was also the history of Singapore exhibition in sight and sound done splendidly in the same location – audience was taken through a visceral performance and exhibition with music, painting, sketchings and old ‘headstone’ of that era bathed in iridescent light. These are just some of the examples of art exhibitions you can find in Singapore. If you are looking to buy, then private art galleries galore offer you paintings by famous regional artistes from Hong Kong, Korea, China and even India. If you have the money to view and buy, then hop down over to the MICA (Ministry of Information, Culture and the Arts) Building just opposite of Clarke Quay and you will find a whole host of art galleries for you to quench your creative thirst.
These galleries represent some of the works by Asian and Middle Eastern Artistes – and they range from paintings, ornate furniture and even abstract art in all its forms. Prices range from below $1000 and can go all the way up. Art is about passion and not many people can put a price to that. If you feel that a work is worth its weight in gold and you have the money to spare, then you will be able to adorn your house with a work that spoke to you. Not only limited to this building, there are plenty of private exhibition houses like the Armenian Church, Takashimaya, Asian Civilisation Museum etc – just to name a few. This may be a small country but it is one with a taste for art and all its forms, as the population slowly matures even more with age and time, there will be many more outlets where the voices of the world will be seen and heard by Singaporeans.
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