Karaoke and Dinner in Singapore

Posted by Ann on December 28, 2009

There are so many fabulous things about travel in Asia today, and it’s one of the great cultural experiences of a lifetime to visit any part.  There is an immense diversity in any of the cities and countries, and probably too much to see in one lifetime.  But one place that offers a wonderful introduction to this complex world is Singapore.  It’s been described as a kind of gateway, with a blend of east and west, and there are many cultures that converge here.  It is extremely modern, and people who come with the expectation of visiting a world that has a taste of the past won’t find it here.  Instead, the future is very bright, and there are more technological and cultural advancements than most of the great cities in the world.  It’s been on the cutting edge of science and art for some time, and lately it seems to have taken even greater strides forward.

There is certainly a distinct possibility of having an archetypal exotic experience when you enter into the world of food here.  Those who are unfamiliar with Asian cuisine will find many delightful offerings, and it will very likely change the way you think about food in general, and may even change your diet altogether.  Some of the world’s best culinary traditions have a permanent home here, and restaurants in Singapore offer fantastic variations of Chinese, Malay, and Indian food.  There are many other stunning kinds of food here, too, with Italian, and Japanese, and international fusion cuisines all over the city state.  Those who are curious about the karaoke craze in the world, and wonder if it’s for real, or a thing of the past, will find a lot to experience here in Singapore.

With the success of operations like Party World, which has many different locations all over the island, there is a very lively karaoke scene here.  In fact, it’s one of the great evening entertainments, along with a good meal, of course.  Visitors here looking to do as the Romans do should visit a karaoke club at least once.  But it’s a lot like the food, because once is very rarely enough, and it can be a habit that lasts a lifetime.

28Dec

Universal Studios Planned to Open in Sentosa

Posted by Ann on December 28, 2009

Sentosa is becoming an extremely popular and attractive island as well as one of the major cultural centers of Singapore. There are many things to do and tourists are continually increasing their population there every summer. The island has two golf courses, which is a popular stress relieving activity for people who visit Singapore and are there on business trips. Golfing is also popular with many other people and golf fanatics are always looking for a great course and many times chose their vacation destination based on the golfing possibilities. There are many other exciting activities, performances and aspects of Sentosa that continually entice visitors and keep residents happy.

Universal Studios Singapore is a new theme park that is expected to open early next year. The plans to develop this new colossal activity and attraction center were announced four years ago in 2006 when the bid was won to build the theme park in Singapore. It is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia and the second Universal Studios to open in Asia.

The park will cover forty-nine acres of land and will feature twenty four different attractions. The park is divided into seven distinct zones that are independently theme oriented. The themes include Hollywood, which will be styled after the actual Hollywood Boulevard in California, USA. This will be the main zone of the park and is also the first one that guest will encounter when they arrive there. There will also be a large theater for plays and musical performances. Other zones include the Sci-Fi City, New York, The Lost World, Far Far Away, Ancient Egypt and Madagascar. This is definitely anticipated to be one of Singapore’s most popular tourist and residential attractions. Most of the guests who stay in one of the hotels Sentosa will be visiting this great attraction.

28Dec