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The omicron variant has been found in Singapore, which has been opening its borders to select countries since October.
Singapore Airlines’ A350-900 lie-flat business class seat.

This airline flies one of the world’s best business class seats. This isn’t it

It’s considered one of the world’s best airlines but its medium-haul business class is a noticeable step down from long-haul. And it will soon fly this seat from Australia.

  • Julietta Jameson
The Fullerton deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the iconic Raffles.

In a sea of enormous skyscrapers, this historic eight-storey hotel still stands out

This historic Singapore property deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as its world-famous rival – a gorgeous, grand and luxurious stay in a great location.

  • Craig Platt
The coastal boardwalk at the Chek Jawa Wetlands on Pulau Ubin.

The tiny sliver of Singapore that time (and developers) forgot

In a nation dominated by giant, billion-dollar structures, this nearby island and its tiny village are a step back in time.

  • Julia D'Orazio
The Imagination Garden from above.

The verdict on Disney’s giant (and affordable) new cruise ship

Disney Adventure is one of the largest cruise ships in the world and is significantly cheaper than the Disney cruises that sailed Australian waters.

  • Craig Platt
Shipshape: The hotel pool.

Luxury hotels don’t come more shipshape than this classy Singapore property

Overlooking Marina Bay, this hotel is an art, architecture and culinary haven.

  • Anthony Dennis
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Singapore’s Changi has topped the list of world’s best airports for the 13th time.

World’s best airport named as Melbourne tops list for Australia

The annual World Airline Awards names the world’s best airport, as last year’s runner-up withdraws due to war in the Middle East.

  • Craig Platt
The new St Regis Singapore Bar.

This Asian stopover now has some of the world’s best cocktail bars

From discreet shophouses to glamorous hotel lounges, Singapore has a wealth of innovative bars that feature prominently on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.

  • Julietta Jameson
Disney’s newest and biggest ship, Disney Adventure.

Record-breaking new $2.5 billion Disney ship launches in our region

Disney may have exited Australia waters, but the cruise line’s newest, biggest ship yet is ready to set sail in Asia.

  • Craig Platt
The main pool.

There’s a new Raffles in Singapore and it’s not like the old one

This new resort came with great expectations, as the country’s second Raffles property after the best-known and most historic hotel in Singapore.

  • Craig Platt
Singapore Airlines’ Business Class.

Nearly 18 hours on board the world’s longest-range airliner

There’s plenty of time to enjoy the food – and get some sleep – flying business class on board the world’s second-longest route.

  • Chris Zappone