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Travel Tips
Bargaining is must in Singapore:Everyone fancies a bargain, but mention that it is free and everyone loves it even more! Those who do not believe in a free lunch can now eat their words because it is possible to get things for free in Singapore without any conditions attached.Clothing:Those who are planning a tour to Singapore in Summers then it is recommended to wear loose and light summer clothes to get rid of heat and humidity there.
Get Easy Hotel Accommodation: Must to know that even there are plenty of staying options within the shopping and business districts of Singapore.
Riding Kuala Lumpur Up: With Malaysia being a very close neighbor to Singapore, the options of crossing the borders are plenty. From cars to planes, your decision may lie on your budget and timing.
Must to Carry Singapore Travel Guidebook: A guidebook titled Access Singapore contains useful information for physically disadvantaged visitors. It can be found online at the website for the Disabled People's Association www.dpa.org.sg/dpa/access/access.htm.
Singapore Custom Regulations for Travelers: Visitors above 18 years of age arriving from any country (except Malaysia) who have spent more than 48 hours outside Singapore are allowed duty-free concessions of the following (a) 1 litre wine (b) 1 litre spirit and (c) 1 litre of beer. All these items must be for personal consumption only.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur via Malacca: The next time you choose to ride it out on a coach to Kuala Lumpur , take the extended route via Malacca. Sure, it will take a longer time and possibly cost slightly more but that will be money and time well-spent.
Map
Plan your trip to Singapore and find the most visited tourist attractions through this map. This detailed map of Singapore showcases airport, islands, popular shopping places and lots more that will make your visit more easy and comfortable.Weather
From a weather point of view, Singapore can be visited year round because temperatures and rainfall are pretty regular. Temperatures range from 30C to 34C during the day and from 23C to 27C in the evening. Humidity often exceed 90 percent at night. Rainy months are from November to January usually more than 200mm but there is not a big difference with the other months.When to Visit : From a festival point of view, the Chinese New Year and Thaipusam (both in January or February) are a good time to visit as the city starts gearing up for the festivities.
For a massive dose of retail therapy, come during the Great Singapore Shopping Festival that begins in late May and continues till early June. July host both the Food Festival and the Great Singapore Sales. All this makes for a cultural extravaganza that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Getting There
Many modes of transportation are used to get around in Singapore, two of the least expensive ways of getting around Singapore are by bus or Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). There is also an efficient public transportation network of taxis, buses and rail system that ensures getting from point A to point B, which is hassle-free and extremely affordable. Following are the other modes of transportation that you can catch while exploring the city:Local Transportation in Singapore
- Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)
- Jet Quay
- Buses in Singapore
- Singapore Airlines, SIA Hop On Bus Service
- Singapore Mass Rapid Transit, SMRT, MRT
- Singapore River Taxi, Cruise by the River
- Singapore Trolley, Tram service for City Viewing
- The Different Taxis & Cabs in Singapore
Singapore By Air :
Most airlines fly into Singapore's heavily trafficked Changi International Airport. The best way to get from the airport to the city (20km/12miles away) is by train, but there is also a wide choice of bus and taxi services.
Singapore By Rail
Singapore is the southern terminus of Malaysia's rail system, and three trains go to Kuala Lumpur each day. If you're going to or coming from Malaysia, your options are myriad, ranging from comfy buses to ferries and even taxis.
Singapore By Sea
It is possible to reach Singapore by sea from the following countries :
Indonesia (Sumatra) : Boats regularly connect Medan with Penang and Dumai with Melaka. See the localities for more details. It is also possible to reach Johor Bahru from Sumatra (Batu Ampar or Tanjung Pinang).
Malaysia : Ferry crossing are possible between Changi Village and Tanjung Belungkor, east of Johor Bahru. More useful maybe is the high speed ferry to Tioman Island which operate daily except during the monsoon from 31stOctober to 1stMarch.
Singapore by Land
Singapore was once part of Malaysia. Frequent buses connect the Queen's Street Bus Station with Johor Bahru, a major travel hub in Malaysia. Long distance buses also operates from St Lavender Street Bus Station. Trains is also possible from Thailand and Malaysia.
