I recently went on a weeks holiday in Singapore. What a beautiful city it is. I also found the locals pretty friendly and for the most part, it struck me as a very safe place to be.
No doubt there is crime of some level but it was certainly not evident. As a foreigner in a strange country, it was nice to feel at ease as we walked around the streets and through the markets.
We did the usual tourist things. A day at the Singapore Zoo was a great adventure. It also rained for 3 hours straight on the day we went. A word of advice. Carry a rain poncho with you. It can save the day if you get caught.
We still had a great day and the mini train that drives around the zoo can really help get you around things faster and makes for a fun way to ease the walking for the kids.
Gardens by the bay was another great way to spend a day. Located on the island of Sentosa, these gardens are simply spectacular. They are also completely indoor and climate controlled. So it might be an extremely humid 30 degrees outside, but in here it feels like a cool spring morning.
The indoor waterfall is a work of art. This was easily a great way to spend a day in Singapore. Once you have finished exploring the gardens, there is one more specialty to witness.
The Gardens by the bay evening light show. A lovely way to end the day. Among other things we visited in Singapore there was Universal studios. A full day is required for this fun place. I also highly recommend buying the skip the line pass for the rides. It really made the day so much better. The transformers ride was incredible.
We also went to the S.E.A Aquarium and Madam Tussauds wax museum. A visit to china town is also a nice adventure. The food in the street stalls was incredible and cheap. Street markets are also a great way to spend a few hours and pick up some gifts and keepsakes.
Needless to say, our week in Singapore was a fantastic getaway and we look forward to returning in the near future.