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Rising from prime location as a shipping port and fishing village to that of a modern financial center, Singapore has the best educated population and enjoys one of the best standards of living in all of Southeast Asia despite being the smallest of any.

For the saavy traveler, Singapore offers the sophisticated and cosmopolitan, mixed with the delights of ethnic diversity, seen in its thriving Chinatown or colorful Little India, and the spectacular Sultan Mosque rising from the Arab Street quarter.

For a quick introduction to the city, cruise down the Singapore River for a quick glimpse of the hubub of shops and restaurants, temples and cultural attractions found around Boat Quay and Clarke Quay.

Or take the highly efficient rapid transit system to gardens and bird parks found in Jurong town, or the place where the world meets - Orchard Road - the sophisticated scene of luxury hotels and high-end restaurants, clubs, lounges and coffee bars.

Traveling again by water is the best way around the isles that surround the main island of Singapore including Sentosa Island - Singapore's backyard playground featuring an aquarium, butterflly park, beaches and amusement rides.

Find out more about the delights of a stay in Singapore at expert sites offering information, photos, and video explaining its rich history and culture, where to stay or shop, with insider tips on top restaurants and attractions ....

Visit Singapore - The official Singapore tourism site with an searchable hotel directory, food and restaurant recommendations, top attractions and itinerary suggestions, travel tips & useful phone numbers, maps, photo gallery, video clips and screensavers, free e-zine and newsletter.

Singapore Expats - Comprehensive guide for those newly-settled in Singapore including a brief history, recommendations on top restaurants and clubs, shopping (even a Wine Review), tourist attractions, practical travel tips & fast facts, property and condo search.

Singapore Tourist Guides - Good overview of what to see and do, with more on Singapore history and culture, climate and weather, photos.

Singapore Mirror - Singapore Tourist Spots - Local newspaper guide to the major attractions including overviews with related links for Snow City, the zoo and botanic gardens, Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens) Jurong Bird Park, Sky Tower, Sentosa, and more.

Singapore Travel Information - Lonely Planet - The online travel experts with an extensive guide to top attractions, suggested hotels & restaurants, history and culture, practical travel tips, photo gallery.

Singapore Tourism - Wikipedia entry with details on top highlights, shopping, hotel resorts, national parks, food & restaurants, a look at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay, related links and references.

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