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Summer vacation in the Orient for cultural fun!

Our featured June destination, Singapore is considered by many as the America of the east. It is a fast growing, highly cosmopolitan country that boasts of some of the best tourist locations in the Orient. It is a country that not only has some great tourist spots, it also has a wonderful population who treat every tourist like one of them so every traveler feels at home here. The country is known for the polite folks there who make your stay in Singapore truly memorable.

Traveling to Singapore

Singapore is well connected by flights, with airplanes flying in and out of the country from almost all other worldwide destinations. Singapore Airlines is one of the leading carriers and connects Singapore to countries like USA, Canada, Australia, England, India and so on. There are other airplines that operate in and out of Singapore as well. You can also reach Singapore by cruise ship as its port accommodates many of them. Many cruise liners take passengers to and from Singapore.

Places to Visit on your Singapore Vacation

1. Jurong Bird Park – Jurong Bird Park is a wonderful place to visit. It has some of the rarest species of birds and if you are a nature enthusiast, the park will appeal to you a lot.
2. The Night Safari – The Night Safari is a wonderful tourist attraction of Singapore. This unique safari, enjoyed best at night, takes you through a trail of nocturnal animals’ habitats. It is simply brilliant and very engrossing too.
3. Sentosa Island – The Sentosa Island is perhaps the most visited tourist spot of Singapore. The beautiful island is just a cable car or bus ride away from the mainland and is filled with a variety of attractions. From the wonderful forts, to the sprawling beaches, the Underwater World to the Dolphin Show, The Merlion to the museums, Sentosa has it all. The main attraction of Sentosa, however, is the Laser Show that has been entertaining and enthralling audiences for many years now.
4. The New Asia Bar – While vacationing in Singapore, you will never feel bored and this is because of the sheer number of bars and restaurants that this small country boasts of. Among these, the most popular pub is the New Asia pub, which is located on the 71st floor of Singapore's tallest building - the Swissôtel Stamford. Not only is it a great place to chill out in, it is also a place from where you can get a panoramic view of Singapore.

Be prepared for a soupy climate

The weather in Singapore is quite tropical year round with temperatures reaching 85 degrees in the daytime accommpanied by very high humidity. June offers great weather for vacation sightseeing although showers are still common.

Shopping in Singapore

Singapore is most popular for its shopping. So much so, that they have an entire street dedicated to just shopping malls! Orchard Road, situated in the heart of the city and considered to be the most posh area, is chiefly used by shoppers. Some of the biggest malls in Singapore like Plaza Sigapura and Takashimaya are found on Orchard Road.

So if you want a culturally unique, summer vacation for the month of June, you should definitely consider traveling to Singapore. Not only will you get to see and visit interesting places, you will also be greeted to a culture that is known for its kindness. Singapore is waiting to welcome you. What are you waiting for?