Singapore Travel Guide

Great holiday starts with great food. From May 23 to 27, the Singapore Food Expo will bring together what’s hot in Singapore cuisine to start off the tourist season in Singapore. Featuring a record-high number of 150+ exhibitors, the 9th Singapore Food Expo is poised to showcase the widest selections of food and beverages now available in Singapore.

Also scheduled to top-bill the event are the kitchen products, condiments, and spices from local merchants. If there is an upcoming event in Singapore that combines shopping and food at their best, the Singapore Food Expo would be it.

The Singapore Food Expo will be held at Hall No. 5 of the Singapore Food Merchant Association, located at the Changi District in downtown Singapore. The trade fair is five minutes away from the airport, accessible by busses and MRT stations, and close to hotels and other accommodation providers in Singapore’s Changi District.

In anticipation of the Singapore Food Expo, accommodation providers in Singapore like the Harbour Ville Hotel open up an online reservation system where Singapore visitors can make reservations with instant confirmation.

Located at the Singapore Harbour Front, formerly World Trade Center, the Harbour Ville Hotel is a cheap and chic (boutique) hotel on the southern coast of Singapore. The hotel in Singapore of Harbour Ville is within the vicinity of the Harbourfront MRT and busses regularly ply the route so that moving around Singapore will not be a problem.

Each room at the Singapore Hotel of Harbour Ville is well-appointed, serene, and ready, providing a sharp counterpoint to the bustling city of Singapore. Also, the hotel location of Harbour Ville is convenient. For those really keen on food, the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre is just minutes away from the hotel. At Harbour Ville Hotel, great holiday starts with great food choices.

Singapore has both modern and traditional places for you to explore. It can be quite expensive if you don't know where to find the bargain. This article will show you a few 'lobang' (in singlish and it means tips).

Air Tickets

Try to travel on budget airlines. Compare the prices and look for one that offers the best deal before making a decision. Remember your objective is travel Singapore on budget. Be flexible on the departure dates because usually it is cheaper to fly mid-week. If possible, book a local budget airlines, e.g. tiger airways and Jetstar Asia.

Accommodation

Stay around the area that you are interested in rather than in the area. E.g. If you are interested to go Orchard Road for shopping, choose a hotel somewhere near Orchard road. Hotel Royal or YMCA Fort Canning. They are cheaper than hotels in Orchard Road and yet is within minutes to Orchard Road.
Getting Around

Take the public transport. Singapore has one of the best Public Transport network in the world. Take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to travel Singapore on budget. It can reach almost any corners of Singapore. The train system are air-condition and convenient. You can take the MRT from Singapore's Changi Airport to Orchard Road or Raffles Place easily.
 

Eating

Eat where usually a Singaporean does. Go to the hawker centres or food court. These places are much cheaper compared to fast food or restaurant. The famous hawker centres are Newton, Maxwell, Hong Lim and Chomp Chomp. Find out what are the local delicates you can find.

Sightseeing

There are many Singapore free attractions. Go to these places for your sightseeing. The following are some to consider :

Nightlife

Wander around from Clarke Quay to Boat Quay for nightlife. Buy a few cans of beer from 7-eleven or any convenient stores and go to Raffles Landing Site or along the Singapore river to consume the drinks.
Souvenirs

Go to Chinatown or Little India for cheap and good souvenirs. Prices maybe negotiable and be ready to bargain to get a good offer. Another good souvenir is to take more photos. Pictures are cheap and can be kept for a long time.