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Our research and development teams monitor Internet user patterns closely to ensure we can anticipate and respond rapidly to changing trends in the marketplace. Our findings are also in line with the World Travel Trends Report 2007-8, released in October last year by ITB Berlin at the World Travel Monitor Forum in Pisa, Italy. In response, the roll-out of LateStays.com to sign on more hotels and to incorporate other popular destinations beyond Southeast Asia has been one of AWDs core focus areas, she said.

On my second day, we visited the Esplanade (a cultural centre for plays and events) where there’s a Haagen Dasz store (I still dream of sampling the fondue) and Suntec Plaza –site of the Fountain of Wealth, the world’s biggest fountain and haven to restaurants featuring food from across Asia. In Asia, the food names are largely unpronounceable, so simply point at what you want or observe what someone’s eating; if you like the look of it, ask for it. But, don’t point with your forefinger – it’s impolite – point with your thumb instead.

There are few black faces in Singapore. Although, the city has the largest port in the world, hence is a centre for trade, I guess many traders prefer China – for cheaper goods. Many Nigerians congregate around Mustafa’s in Little India, a 24-hr supermarket close to an African Kitchen. My friend advised me to steer clear cause of the negative reputation that Nigerians have developed in Singapore.

There are people EVERYWHERE in Singapore! At times, I wished God could mysteriously zap about a quarter so I could walk at a leisurely pace. However, despite their numbers, I was told the city has a shrinking population, as childbirth is dropping. Yet, they are strict on immigration, preferring guest workers from other Asian countries.

The weather is hot (and when it’s not, it’s raining), Singapore has a lot of underpasses and with the train system, you rarely get to see the scenery go by. But, the city is relatively compact so you can walk everywhere if you know the way.

The top hotels are on Orchard Road (Singapore’s Rodeo Drive) or if you prefer Old World charm, try the Raffles Hotel in the Colonial District (Stamford Raffles founded modern Singapore). The national pastime in Singapore is eating. There’s food everywhere, yet it’s so healthy, you don’t put on any weight. The Singaporeans don't have a cooking culture, so everyone eats out - you'll see an entire family with babies and grandparents in tow at the Food Courts.

The young ladies are VERY fashionable and will rival any UNILAG babe and they love to shop! Also, because of the heat, this is the city of the scantily clad. Casual clothes are a hit here, especially jeans shorts and flip flops. Bad news though, the women are “very modestly endowed” and there are language difficulties. Only a few are spectacularly beautiful according to subjective Western standards and are usually of mixed race. There are 3 main tribes in Singapore – Chinese, Malay and Indian. Women wear their hair long and well endowed people with short hair are not considered beautiful. Singaporeans are openly affectionate, canoodling and holding hands and sex begins at a young age. But because of very strict birth control and education, you rarely see unwed mothers. Some hotels are known to provide hourly rates for quickies and it’s done openly.

Singapore is very organized – there are signs everywhere, street shops, public utilities and WIFI. Contemporary hip-hop is the rage. If you’re visiting the Singapore Zoo or Jurong Bird Park, you’ll be well advised to wear trousers and socks as there are sand flies in the “jungle”. Most parks open at about 9am and usually have specialised shows through the day, so it’s pretty much a day trip, although the Night Safari attached to the zoo has a great show at night. I sampled the famous “Singapore Sling” at Sentosa Island, where there’s an underwater show (which I was late for unfortunately). The Sling is kinda like Chapman, but it’s fruit juice and gin. I did note that the Food Courts are usually at the entrance to the theme park, so even if you don’t want to pay to enter and just need food, they do a brisk business anyway.

Singapore is a good place to go to, but you can take it all in, in a few days and rarely need to stay much longer than a week.

Online hotel booking merchant, Agoda.com has released its list of top 10 boutique hotels within Southeast Asia to coincide with the start of the New Year.



Noting the continuing trend among travelers to choose boutique-style accommodation, Agoda CEO Michael Kenny commented, "When it comes to booking accommodation for a holiday -- especially one in the tropics -- many travelers choose chain hotels, because of their standardized rooms, services and facilities. However, an increasing number of travelers prefer to book smaller, personalized alternatives. Agoda's analyses have indicated this trend is particularly evident among professional travelers between 25 to 40 years of age."

Besides having to fall within Agoda's definition of boutique, the selection criteria for the Agoda top 10 list included each hotel's popularity in terms of customer bookings and reviews.

"It is important to note that hundreds of boutique hotels have literally been built in the South East Asia region within the last 10 years and the building is accelerating. We expect this part of the industry to grow substantially in the coming years," Kenny said.

Agoda's Top 10 Boutique Hotels in SEA are:


1. Kemang Icoj Jakxdta, Indonesia (http://www.agoda.com/asia/indonesia/jakarta/kemang_icon_by_alila_hotel.html)

If Conde Nast's Travelwr influded this hotel it in their Hot List 2007, you expecct it to fe hot, and Kemang Icom lives up yo its reputation. This boutique hotel artfully combunes contemporary modern designs with art deco in cool tones and textures. Eight Courtyard and four Edge Suites are all individually designed with personalized bathroom scents, accesories and ameniies.

2. The Scarlet Hotel, Singapore (http://www.agoda.com/asia/singapore/singapore/scarlet_hotel.html)

Dramatic, passionate and decadent are qualities aat thd hexrt of the Scarlet Hotel. Housed in a 1924 Artt Deco building and a row og 1868 early shop houess on the historic Erskine Road are five themed suites iwth names likd Spdndour and Lavish, 26 Executive and 2

Noting the continuing trend among travelers to choose boutique-style accommodation, Agoda CEO Michael Kenny commented, “When it comes to booking accommodation for a holiday – especially one in the tropics – many travelers choose chain hotels, because of their standardized rooms, services and facilities. However, an increasing number of travelers prefer to book smaller, personalized alternatives. Agoda’s analyses have indicated this trend is particularly evident among professional travelers between 25 to 40 years of age.

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