Sundowner: Autumn/Winter 2019

DAY 2
11.00
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, it’s time to see the icons
of this island nation, beginning with the Botanic Gardens. The
orchid is Singapore’s national flower, and three hectares of this
UNESCO World Heritage Site are allocated to the National
Orchid Garden, where 600 species and hybrids are proudly on
display. Meander around the four season-themed zones, each
housing orchids of particular colours and tones.
13.00
Next, travel downtown to board the landmark Singapore
Flyer. The world’s second highest Ferris wheel takes you 165
metres up in the air for a panoramic view. Enjoy a drink at the
top as you look out over Marina Bay and the sea beyond, with
the coast of Malaysia and Indonesia on the horizon. Once
back on ground level, have a bite to eat at the Marina Centre,
where you can enjoy Singapore’s melting pot of cuisines at a
lively buffet experience.
15.00
This afternoon, head to the Gardens by the Bay. Since this
54-hectare nature park was established in 2012, it’s become
one of the country’s most popular attractions. Wander
through the Flower Dome conservatory, passing displays
of gorgeous, multifarious flora. Then step into the Cloud
Forest, which houses a photogenic indoor waterfall (the
world’s second tallest – after Changi Airport’s). Here, mists
quench tropical plant life and orchids add dashes of colour
to the greenery. Finally, admire the star of the show, the
Supertree Grove. As dusk falls, these futuristic foliagewrapped
towers are at their most magical, illuminated
by thousands of solar-powered lights. Weave between
the man-made canopy via the 22-metre-high skyway,
and enjoy one of the best views in the city.
18.00
Toast the past two days with a Singapore Sling at the worldfamous
Raffles Hotel, where Happy Hour is an institution.
Newly refurbished, this colonial-style property is a grand
place to take tea, imbibe a tipple or two, and bed down –
A&K can book you a suite. This evening, head out to enjoy
more of the nightlife, or simply stay in and make the most of
Raffles’ five-star service. Although your two days are almost
up, tomorrow needn’t mean home time. Singapore is the
perfect stop-over choice on a multi-centre itinerary.
Next, you could delve deeper into South-East Asia with a
trip to Cambodia, Thailand, or Vietnam. Or, for remote
beachfront bliss, Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve lies to the east;
six islands typified by soft sand, turquoise sea, and teeming
reefs await.
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left to right: The world-famous Raffles Hotel; the city by night; some of
Singapore's exciting street food
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