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UPDATE:
I had to cancel my Singapore trip. Although I did not suffer any damage from Hurricane Sandy, my office is downtown, and was closed for the entire week before my trip. At that point, I felt I couldn’t go away for another week. Thank you for your suggestions, I’m sure I’ll go someday.
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I’m going to Singapore in about two weeks. I’ve never been there so I’m very excited. I have my flights and my hotels in place, but nothing else so I’m looking to you for your suggestions and guidance.
I chose this trip quite a few months ago, when Delta had an amazing fare of about $750.
I arrive at 1 am on a Thursday.
Upon arrival, I will stay for six hours at a “transit” hotel at Changi Airport, and then head into Singapore, presumably by public transportation.
I will stay 2 nights at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, which is supposed to be a wonderful hotel.
And that is all I know so far. Everyone tells me the food is great there, to go to the Hawker restaurants, and that its a very safe city. But that is it.
I’d love your guidance and suggestions on how to spend my two days there. Your favorite restaurants and places to go, transportation, as well as any other helpful hints from your experience.
Thanks so much! I’m psyched. –>
A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.
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Gardens by the Bay has a lot of outdoor paths that might work for running. Night safari, the botanical gardens, Merlion, shopping, Jurong bird park… the list goes on.
Public transit is easy- the MTR runs through most of the city. Any reason why you’re staying at the airport the first night? The city is only a half-hour away via the MTR.
Night Zoo. They have the “cages” as glass so the animals come right up to the edge. I’ll never forget the golden eyes of that lioness that stared me down from about 6 inches away!
I want to go to SIN to fly the EWR-SIN route, which is going away by the end of 2013. I haven’t made plans yet.