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Lonely PlanetJul 11, 2026

When is the best time to go to Singapore?

Here’s a guide to when to plan your trip.

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ChinatownNeighborhoodAn evening scene in Chinatown
Formula One Night RaceFestivalHotel prices skyrocket during this period
Chinese New YearFestivalSingapore bursts with brightly lit lanterns
ChingayFestivalColorful street parade with vibrant floats
HoliFestivalCelebrated in March with colorful powders
Thaipusam festivalFestivalProcession of devotees piercing bodies
Sri Srinivasa Perumal TempleSightStart of Thaipusam procession on Serangoon Rd
Sri Thendayuthapani TemplePlace of worshipEnd of Thaipusam procession on Tank Rd
Geylang Serai BazaarMarketSprings to life before Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Kampong Glam bazaarMarketAlternative bazaar for Malay and Middle Eastern goods
Rugby SevensFestivalWorld-class international tournament in May
Hendrick’s Sunset CinemaPlaceBeachside open-air screenings on Sentosa
SentosaNeighborhoodBreezy location for a cool night out
Singapore Dragon Boat FestivalFestivalDragon boats race amid the beat of drums
Singapore National DayFestivalCelebrated on August 9 with aerial displays
Marina BayNeighborhoodFestivities include air force displays and fireworks
Formula OneFestivalHigh-speed racing, music acts, and partying
Singapore Food FestivalFestivalCelebration of island's best culinary experiences
Hungry Ghost FestivalFestivalAnnual Chinese tradition honoring spirits
Mid-Autumn FestivalFestivalCelebrates autumn harvest with mooncakes
Boutiques FairFestivalGifting Edition shopping extravaganza in November
Orchard RdNeighborhoodFestive decorations, discounts, and holiday sets
Gardens by the BayParkThe park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden in Marina South, Bay East Garden with the Founders'…
Singapore MarathonFestivalHeld on the first Sunday in December
Little IndiaNeighborhoodCity illuminated for the Hindu festival of lights

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Lonely PlanetJul 10

What to eat and drink in Singapore

Spicy crabs, crispy flatbread, delicious curries and other flavorful favorites.

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Maxwell Food CentreMarketHawker center in Chinatown
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken RiceFast foodFamous hawker stall, beat Gordon Ramsay
Roland RestaurantRestaurantCredited with creating chili crab in the 1950s
Long Beach SeafoodRestaurantCreated black pepper crab in 1962
Jumbo SeafoodRestaurantServes crabs downtown, on Orchard Road, and airport
Kampong GelamNeighborhoodHome to well-known nasi padang restaurants
Samy’s CurryRestaurantSouth Indian food on banana leaves
Na Na CurryRestaurantSeveral outlets with sourish asam-style fish-head curry
Sungei Road LaksaRestaurantLaksa cooked over a charcoal fire
Raffles Hotel Long BarRestaurantIconic bar for Singapore Sling
Nutmeg & CloveBarFounded by industry veteran Colin Chia, Nutmeg & Clove is a restaurant & cocktail bar that pays homage to Singapore’s…
Origin BarRestaurantCocktails inspired by local neighborhoods
Bar StoriesBarOffers bespoke cocktails
Mr and Mrs Moghan’sRestaurantTiny prata shop, a local favorite
Pow SingRestaurant
Nam KeeRestaurant
Boon Tong KeeRestaurant
Sari RatuRestaurant
Hajjah (HJH) MaimunahRestaurant
Geylang Serai MarketMarket
Haig Road Food CentreMarket
Ya Kun Kaya ToastCafé
Killiney KopitiamCafé
328 Katong LaksaRestaurant
Janggut LaksaRestaurant

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Lonely PlanetJul 9

10 fabulous things to do in Singapore

From the Gardens by the Bay to fabulous hawker food and adventures to nature reserves and offshore islands, here are the top things to do in Singapore.

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Marina Bay SandsHotelResort with three towers and a waterfront light and sound show.
ChinatownNeighborhoodColorful neighborhood with temples, shophouses, restaurants, and bars.
Gardens by the BayParkFuturistic garden with plant-covered steel-framed Supertrees.
Little IndiaNeighborhoodStreet decorations in Singapore’s Little India.
Kampong GelamNeighborhoodArea where Malays and Arabs lived, around Sultan Mosque.
Singapore Botanic GardensParkOne of the few tropical gardens on UNESCO World Heritage list.
National Orchid GardenGardenHome to the world’s largest orchid display.
Chinatown ComplexMarketLargest hawker center with over 200 stalls.
Lau Pa SatMarketHawker center in an architecturally distinct building.
East Coast Lagoon Food VillageMarketScenic hawker center located by the sea in East Coast Park.
Newton Food CenterMarketFamous hawker center featured in the movie Crazy Rich Asians.
National Museum of SingaporeMuseumHouses multimedia exhibits tracing the state's history.
National GalleryMuseumCollection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art.
Fort SilosoSightLast remaining preserved coastal fort in Singapore.
BattleboxMuseumFormer command center for British troops in Fort Canning Park.
Changi Museum & ChapelMuseumFeatures stories from POWs and a replica of Changi Murals.
Merlion statueSightIconic water-spouting statue in Marina Bay.
Helix BridgeSightBridge with DNA-inspired swirls in Marina Bay.
ArtScience MuseumMuseumLotus-shaped museum in Marina Bay.
Sultan MosqueSightMagnificent mosque in Kampong Gelam.
Tiong BahruTrain stationOldest neighborhood, now a mix of traditional and trendy shops.
Joo ChiatQuarterBest place to learn about Peranakan culture.
Flower DomeSight
Cloud ForestSight

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026

Our editors across the globe share their favorite places to stay.

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Al Moudira HotelHotelLuxor, EgyptOasis on Luxor's quiet west bank.
Bvlgari Resort DubaiHotelDubai, United Arab EmiratesSecret refuge with understated luxury.
Kinondo KwetuHotelGalu, KenyaBarefoot Indian Ocean retreat.
Mount Gahinga LodgeHotelsouthwest Uganda, UgandaUnderstated luxury with Virunga views.
Our Habitas AlUlaHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaVillas dissolve into sandstone cliffs.
HegraSightAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUNESCO-listed tombs, 20-minute drive.
Raffles DohaHotelLusail Marina, QatarLandmark hotel shaped like a scimitar.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiHotelAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesGrandest luxury resort on beautiful beach.
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi DesertHotelRas Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesDreamy escape with wildlife and desert adventures.
Somalisa CampHotelHwange National Park, ZimbabweSafari lodge in Hwange National Park.
Sterrekopje FarmHotelWestern Cape, South AfricaThoughtful healing hotel on a farm.
SussurroHotelMozambique Island, MozambiqueArtistry in every corner on a peninsula.
Wilderness Bisate LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaLuxury conservation tourism base camp.
Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro village, IndonesiaOriginal property with volcanic views.
Cape WeligamaHotelSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club.
The AtlasRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaAll-day dining at Cape Weligama.
TableauRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaLive cooking experience on cliff's edge.
The SocietyRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaRevamped bar with inspired tipples.
Capella SingaporeHotelSentosa Island, SingaporeHilltop haven in former barracks.
CassiaRestaurantSentosa Island, SingaporeFine dining at Capella Singapore.

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

17 Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia 2026 According to Our Editors

Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

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Capella SingaporeHotelRainforest retreat with villas and private plunge pools.
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Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro, IndonesiaOpen-air pool villas without walls or doors.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Pine N PeakHotelPahalgam, IndiaChalet-style hotel that grew out of the hillside.
Island Shangri-La, Hong KongHotelHong KongGrande dame with family floor, toy train, and slides.
Summer PalaceRestaurantHong KongCantonese mainstay doling out shrimp dumplings.
The Oberoi, MumbaiHotelMumbai, IndiaModernist building overlooking the Queen's Necklace bay.
Eau BarRestaurantMumbai, IndiaArt Deco-inspired bar with views of the Arabian Sea.
The Ritz-Carlton, KyotoHotelKyoto, JapanLuxe sanctuary overlooking the Kamogawa River.
MizukiRestaurantKyoto, JapanOffers Japanese fare.
Chef's Table by Katsuhito InoueRestaurantKyoto, JapanDishes inspired by country's 72 micro-seasons.
La LocandaRestaurantKyoto, JapanLaid-back Italian specialties.
SUJÁN Sher BaghHotelRanthambore, IndiaTented pavilions with 1920s glamour amid the wild.
The Happy HouseHotelPhaplu, NepalHistoric family home in Nepalese Himalayan valley.
Cape WeligamaHotelWeligama, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club and family suites.
The AtlasRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaAll-day dining with salt crusted barramundi fillet.
TableauRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaLive cooking experience held on the cliff's edge.
The SocietyRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaRevamped bar serving inspired tipples in candlelit nooks.
Nay Palad HideawayHotelGeneral Luna, PhilippinesAll-inclusive barefoot dream on Siargao island.
Cempedak IslandHotelBintan, IndonesiaAdults-only getaway with all-bamboo villas.
ChiwongSightPhaplu, NepalSignificant and beautiful monastery at head of valley.
Zannier Hotels Bãi San HôHotelPhu Yen, VietnamBeachfront hotel on verdant hills and rice paddies.
Nhà ởRestaurantPhu Yen, VietnamAll-day dining with an impressive breakfast spread.
Sheesh MahalSightSamode, IndiaDazzles with 250-year-old Belgian glass mosaics.
Lidder ValleyNeighborhoodPahalgam, India

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 20, 2025

This Asian Metropolis Is the Best City in the World for Shopping, Our Readers Say

The rise of East and Southeast Asia as shopping destinations is complete, but there are a few wildcards as well.

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ChinatownNeighborhoodVictor Lim's Peranakan Tiles Gallery
Little IndiaNeighborhoodMustafa Centre runs 24 hours
Kampong GelamNeighborhoodRatianah Tahir cuts and embroiders kebayas
Orchard RoadNeighborhoodMain shopping artery, features ION Orchard and Ngee Ann City
ION OrchardPlaceCurved glass mall on Orchard Road
Ngee Ann CityPlaceHome to Takashimaya department store
TakashimayaPlaceDepartment store in Ngee Ann City
Victor Lim's Peranakan Tiles GalleryPlaceRescues century-old Belgian tiles
Bussorah StreetNeighborhoodRatianah Tahir's atelier
Newton Food CentreMarketFamous from Crazy Rich Asians, serves satay
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MyeongdongTrain stationSeoul, South KoreaOlive Young flagship store, cosmetic innovation
Seongsu-dongNeighborhoodSeoul, South KoreaAmorepacific beauty lab, custom lipstick counters
AmorepacificPlaceSeoul, South KoreaBeauty lab in a former car repair shop
Gwangjang MarketMarketSeoul, South KoreaOld Seoul alleyways with vintage hanboks and food stalls
Olive YoungPlaceSeoul, South KoreaFlagship store serves as cosmetic innovation dashboard
CheongdamNeighborhoodSeoul, South KoreaPairs 10 Corso Como with Sulwhasoo flagship
SulwhasooPlaceSeoul, South KoreaFlagship store offers TUS Moon Jade Hand Service
GarosugilNeighborhoodSeoul, South KoreaTree-lined streets with Tamburins' sculptural perfume balms
TamburinsPlaceSeoul, South KoreaSells sculptural perfume balms
BukchonNeighborhoodSeoul, South KoreaAlleys hide appointment-only buncheong ceramics
YiyehaPlaceSeoul, South KoreaSells appointment-only buncheong ceramics
GranhandPlaceSeoul, South KoreaOffers personalized perfume engraving
10 Corso ComoPlaceSeoul, South Korea

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 20, 2025

23 Dublin Restaurants to Visit in 2026

This city break favorite is attracting a new wave of hungry travelers.

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Burnt EndsRestaurant
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CometPubDublin, IrelandEuropean-style bistro with a four-course carte blanche option.
BastibleRestaurantDublin, IrelandFormer employer of chef Kevin O’Donnell.
HawksmoorRestaurantDublin, IrelandDine beneath the dome of the former National Bank.
Flaggy Shore oystersPlaceDublin, IrelandOysters from County Clare.
Bread 41CaféDublin, IrelandArtisan bakery and café with natural sourdough.
Ballymaloe Cookery SchoolPlaceDublin, IrelandWhere owner Eoin Cluskey gathered expertise.
Library StreetRestaurantDublin, IrelandLibrary Street offers a contemporary social restaurant space with a menu designed for sharing.
MamóRestaurantDublin, IrelandContemporary Irish fare in Howth.
Howth HeadTrailDublin, IrelandPanoramic trail around the headland.
The Legal EaglePubDublin, IrelandReimagined gastropub near Dublin's Four Courts.
Forest AvenueRestaurantDublin, IrelandFine dining with relaxed atmosphere.
Little ForestRestaurantDublin, IrelandSister pizzeria in Blackrock.
ForêtRestaurantDublin, IrelandSister French bistro.
UnaRestaurantDublin, IrelandSister artisan bakery.
NoteRestaurantDublin, IrelandCasual neighborhood feel, open Mondays.
PI PizzasRestaurantDublin, IrelandWood fired pizza restaurant Dublin.
VadaRestaurantDublin, IrelandNeighborhood café with a zero-waste ethos.
GranoRestaurantDublin, IrelandClassic Italian in Stoneybatter.
HakkahanRestaurantDublin, IrelandModern Chinese in Stoneybatter.
TartineRestaurantSan Francisco, United StatesPlace where Eoin Cluskey gained expertise.
Roberta'sRestaurantBrooklyn, United StatesInspiration for PI Pizzas.
KaiRestaurantGalway, IrelandFormer employer of chef Hannah O’Donnell.
Da Terra at The Town Hall HotelRestaurantLondon, United Kingdom

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 30, 2025

5 Effortless Vacation Essentials Inspired by Marina Bay Sands, Singapore's Iconic Resort

A Readers' Choice Awards favorite, Singapore's iconic three-tower resort is our muse for this effortlessly chic packing list.

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Marina Bay SandsHoteliconic resort with 1,850 rooms
Jin Ting WanRestaurantchic restaurant on the 55th floor

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