Meeting News - January 5, 2009 - (Page 18) singapore Where business is always a pleasure ver the years, Singapore has firmly established itself as a global events city and has become a sought after destination for business events. In fact, last year, the Union of International Associations (UIA) added yet another feather to Singapore’s cap by naming it the world’s Top International Meetings City. But aside from its accolades on the business and meetings front, Singapore is also a vibrant, pulsating city with plenty of fun options to offer the business traveler. From shopping to spas to a myriad of food, culture, and entertainment options, here’s a Top 10 list of things one absolutely must do to unwind and discover the softer side of Singapore. O 3. Head to Chinatown, Kampong Glam (Malay Village), Little India, and the Peranakan Village (a culture formed by the intermarriage between the Malays and Chinese) for a cultural excursion and a different take on shopping 4. Check out the Night Safari—the world’s first night zoo—and get up close with over 600 species of nocturnal animals 5. Indulge in serious retail therapy at Orchard Road—Singapore’s famous shopping mecca 6. Head to Sentosa Island for some R&R—chill out at beach bar Cafe Del Mar, pamper yourself at Spa Botanica, or try some ‘Fish’ Reflexology for something a little different 7. Have a Singapore Sling at the Raffles Hotel—one of Singapore’s oldest and most charming establishments 8. Get up close and personal with the Orang Utans for a special jungle breakfast at the Singapore Zoo 9. Take a cooking class, a spice tour, or check out some of Singapore’s trendy boutique hotels such as the Naumi Hotel or the Majestic Hotel in Chinatown 10. Party the night away at Clarke Quay, Singapore’s premier 24-hour clubbing zone 1. Savor seafood Singapore style, including spicy chili crab, black pepper crayfish, and butter prawns for an unforgettable, lip-smacking meal 2. Take a bumboat ride on the Singapore river and see a variety of colonial landmarks For more information Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau (212) 302-4861 E-mail: newyork@stb.gov.sg; losangeles@stb.gov.sg www.visitsingapore-usa.com/mice http://www.visitsingapore-usa.com/mice http://www.visitsingapore-usa.com/mice
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