Blogs from Sentosa Island, Singapore, Asia - page 13

Staying in a posh hotel - for once. Singapore a welcome respite - air conditioned bliss - from the African heat. Afternoon trip on the cable car over to Sentosa Island where we got soaked waiting for a magical sound and light show... the show was mainly laser cartoon charactors shone onto fountains and an irritating tw@t presenting... Singapore shopping and eating very good. Dinner next day at Boat Quay. ... read more

Continuing the post-Rita catching up with my blog. This entry is beginning Wednesday, 21 September. After a quick ride into the city, I’m dropped off at the Conrad Centennial Singapore. Conrad is Hilton’s “high end” brand. This is my first stay in one. Stylish and elegant. Like everything I’ve seen so far, spotlessly clean. I ask one of the porters if the hotel is new - he says no, “It’s nine years old.” I’m shocked - it does not look any older than a year at best. Try to check in. Wham - my first introduction to Asian service and hospitality standards. By all rights the Conrad didn’t need to let me check in until 14.00 or 15.00; instead three people are taking me up to the Concierge Lounge, getting me coffee, and very efficiently finding ... read more

Little India/ Kampung Glam/ The Arab Quarter (North East of the City) Today I've done a walking tour of my area, the names listed in the heading. FASCINATING!! Words and even photos won't describe the little streets, the stalls, the people..... ......the fact that you suddenly find amazing buildings all the time, just by accident, cause you happen to look up a little lane while you are crossing the road, or you see something shining behind something else! It's a fabulous place I could definately live in, with a mixture of temples, mosques and a lot more. My day included, just to give you some idea: little and big markets, such as * Zhujiao Hawker Centre, * Tekka Centre, * Little India Arcade, * Albert St Mall, * Bugis Village stalls * and Thieves Market. You ... read more

All thanks here go to our "Sentosa Angels", Kathy and Dinah. Without them we would have been thoroughly up the creek without a paddle! We arrived at about 20:30 hoping to get on the campsite at Sentosa, on the shuttle bus we met Kathy and Dinah, two amazing ladies on holiday at their company's chalet. Without knowing anything about us they promptly invited us to stay with them on the floor of the chalet. Luckily we accepted because we found out the next day that the campsite was closed for renovation! Anyway, we had a lovely time on Sentosa for a few days, the Sentosa evening fountain show was pretty spectacular, as was the company we kept, Thanks again Kathy!... read more

Sentosa island is a gimmick. It is only for tourists and their families. For real Singapore, get offfff that island =)... read more