There is never a dull moment on the island of Singapore.  The restaurants, the theme parks, rain-forest, and the Singapore hotels, are all well acquainted with the needs of those visiting for business, and with those traveling on holiday.  This is the perfect environment for holidays with the entire family, and for those traveling alone as well.  From the fine dining restaurants to the cafes to the hawker stands, the food is simply incredible, everything from sauteed shrimp, to the famous Chili Crab, to Crayfish, Singapore cuisine offers up the flavors of an island that has been influenced through immigration over the years.  The recipes, although some Thai, or Malay or Indian will all have the distinct and unique flavor and character of Singapore.  There is even a fine dining establishment that has a renown herbalist as the chef, and where the servers will check your pulse and make a diagnosis on the suggested evening meal that will best suit whatever malady the customers are facing at the time, whether it be jet lag, a hangover, or PMS, one will feel healthy and rejuvenated after dinner at the Imperial Herbal Restaurant.

There are outdoor spas set in the gardens surrounding the rain-forest, all varied with post-modern designs to all that is hip and funky on the island of Singapore.  After one dines they may decide to head to Ming Village.  Ming vases?…Ming Village.  This area of the island has been known throughout history for the delicately painted vases and porcelain pieces that have been created in this region.  At the Village, visitors will learn about the history, the tradition that is poured onto every delicate ‘canvas’.  And if one is traveling with particularly deep pockets, there is a wide variety of pieces available for purchase.  For those on a tighter budget, or those traveling with children, classes are made available and one can create their own legacy of the Ming Dynasty to take home with them.  Classes available range from painting, to hand-throwing the clay, to the making of molds.  This is a technique that has many years behind it and is one exciting way to take a bit of the island back home.