Singapore has long been accustomed to visitors who come to enjoy its eclectic mix of people and places, its exciting shopping and astonishing range of exotic food, its striking festivals and lush tropical surroundings. Singapore, an island republic, is 42 kilometres long and 23 kilometres wide. Its multi-racial population of just over 2.6 million people comprises of Chinese, Malays and Indians, each with its own distinctive lifestyle.

This intriguing mix makes Singapore one of the most exciting destinations in the Orient. On this tropical island, ultra-modern skyscrapers are built in contrast alongside quaint old chophouses.

Tradition holds strong here with colorful festivals held throughout the year. Singapore is everything from a bustling financial centre to a duty-free shopper's paradise offering fascinating antiques from the East to designer goods from the West.