Singapore gets a bad rap. People say it’s boring and sterile. When I was in Singapore, however, I had a marvelous time. The food is fabulous: Chinese, Indian, Malaysian, Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese and more. You start with a bowls of spicy laksa (noodle soups with coconut milk) and end with ice kachang. You can eat outdoors at any of the food stalls without wondering whether you’re going to end up in a hospital. The city is clean and safe. I found myself walking around at midnight and saw many women walking outside as well, without any fear. Women can’t do this in most cities in other parts of the world. The shopping is superb. But before you head out to Singapore, check out my favorite hotels and make a reservation.

Hotel 1929
50 Keong Saik Road
Singapore
+65 6347 1929
www.hotel1929.com

The Scarlet
33 Erskine Road
Singapore
+65 6511 3333
www.thescarlethotel.com

New Majestic Hotel
37 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore
+65 6511 4700
www.newmajestichotel.com

Naumi
41 Seah Street
Singapore
+65 6403 6000
www.slh.com/naumi

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