1. Let the Masterchefs pamper your tastebuds. Join our annual World Gourmet Summit - a truly gastronomic experience and a feast for the senses.

2. Catch your own lobster for dinner at one or more of the seafood restaurants around the island and ask the chefs to cook it for you.

3. Enjoy high tea at the Raffles Hotel's Bar & Billiard Room or have a cuppa and scones at the Regent Singapore.

4. Join the locals at Yakun, Far East Square or 67 Killiney Road for a traditional breakfast of freshly brewed coffee and kaya (egg and coconut jam) on toast.

5. Spice up your life with some Indian cuisine at one of Little India's popular restaurants.

6. Enjoy a bird's eye view of Singapore's port whilst dining aboard a cable car.

7. Have an affordable meal at a hawker centre - our answer to fast foods. Try a plate of char kway teow (noodles fried in sweet black sauce) and down it with a glass of sugar cane juice. Lau Pa Sat is a popular hangout for locals.

8. Savour fiery fish head curry at Apollo Banana Leaf restaurant in Little India and cool your palate with a tall glass of lime juice.

9. Enjoy a Rijsttafel dinner atop a hill at the Alkaff Mansion.

10. Stroll down Orchard Road, Singapore's famous shopping street and look out for the local ice-cream man with his cartful of durian, red bean and corn flavoured ice cream. Ask for an ice cream sandwich!

11. Try some colourful nonya kueh at the popular confectionery, Bengawan Solo.

12. Toss yu sheng (raw fish salad) during Chinese New Year.

13. Try delicious local grilled kebabs or satay, grilled to perfection and served with a spicy rich peanut gravy.

14. Be reinvigorated after a balanced yin-yang meal at the Imperial Herbal Restaurant, Metropole Hotel .

15. A must-try is the thinly sliced barbecued pork sold at the popular stall, Bee Chun Heng in Chinatown.

16. Try local desserts like ice-kachang, cold cheng tng and bubor cha cha. Perfect for that hot, tropical day!

17. Try our favourite Hainanese Chicken Rice at the Chatterbox, Mandarin Hotel.

18. Sign up for cooking classes at the Raffles Culinary Academy or academy at-sunrice.

19. Lunch with the lions at the Singapore Zoological Gardens!

20. Make a date with the "king of fruits" - get a durian in Geylang, and lap it up. They say it tastes like heaven and smells like hell!

21. Cut your own sprays of orchids at Orchidville, Mandai Agrotech Park and have them freshly packed and shipped home. Tel: (65) 6552 7003.

22. Be at one with nature and trek through a tropical rainforest - the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Singapore is one of only 2 cities in the world that has a rainforest within its boundaries, the other being Rio de Janeiro.

23. Take a bumboat ride from Changi Point and explore rustic Pulau Ubin on a rented bike. Bring along camping equipment if you want to spend the night star-gazing.

24. Between the months of September and March, look out for our feathered winter visitors from as far away as Siberia, at the Sungei Buloh Nature Park.

25. Walk through the popular plant nurseries off Thomson Road and enjoy row upon row of brilliantly coloured flowering plants.

26. Equip yourself with rock climbing gear and scale the granite quarry at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

27. Observe vegetables growing from nutrients in the air or the breeding of tropical fish at the agrotech farms out in the northwestern end of the island.

28. Align your energy points and discover inner peace with an early morning tai chi exercise at the Singapore Botanic Gardens .

29. Don't miss the highly entertaining animal shows at the award-winning Singapore Zoo.

30. Breakfast or lunch with our pink-feathered friends at "The Lodge on Flamingo Lake", Jurong BirdPark.

31. Get spooked with the "Tales of the Night" tour at the Singapore History Museum on Friday nights.

32. Turn your world upside down - literally! Visit Singapore's latest theme park - Downtown East and experience thrilling rides, several seen for the first time in Asia.

33. Make friends with a pink dolphin. Visit the Dolphin Lagoon at the Underwater World, Sentosa.

34. Visit the Singapore Science Centre for an educational and entertaining experience.

35. Roller-blade at Pasir Ris Park and then quell those hunger pangs with dinner by the beach at Fisherman's Village.

 

36. Party all night long! Embark on a pub crawl along Mohamed Sultan Road.

37. Catch a midnight movie on a Friday or Saturday night at one of the many cineplexes dotted around the island, then enjoy a scrumptious supper at Lau Pa Sat or Newton Hawker Centre (do check prices before ordering and customers are free to sit anywhere in the food centres).

38. For more heart-pumping, foot-stomping dance fun, drop into Zouk, ranked among the top dance clubs in the world by international DJs and lifestyle magazines.

39. Take an evening bumboat ride from Clarke Quay to Boat Quay and dine at one of the trendy alfresco restaurants situated just at the riverside.

40. Enjoy a romantic evening amidst the gothic charm of CHIJMES. Start the evening with a tequila shot at China Jump Bar & Grill.

41. Come face-to-face with a cougar at the Night Safari.

42. Relax with a glass of freshly brewed lager at Brewerkz, the microbrewery at Clarke Quay.

43. Slip into your hottest beachwear and hit the beaches of Sunset Bay, Sentosa for a midnight party.

 

44. Sign up for the "In Harmony with Feng Shui" tour and you'll be amazed at how a modern city like Singapore has embraced the ancient art of geomancy.
 

45. Learn the art of drinking Chinese tea by taking part in a traditional tea ceremony in a quaint Peranakan shophouse in Neil Road.

46. Experience the excitement of Chingay - the annual Chinese New Year street parade where you can even find "dancing lions" prancing along the streets.

47. Visit the world's largest fountain at Suntec City. It is believed that walking clockwise around the fountain 3 times whilst touching the water will bring luck and good fortune.

48 Embark on a self-guided walking tour of the historic back lanes of Chinatown and Little India, and soak in the sights and smells of our ethnic districts.

49. Have your fortune told by an Indian fortune teller and his 'psychic' parrot in Little India.

50. Get yourself fitted in an exquisite sari from Little India.

51. Visit the temples at Waterloo Street where Hindu and Buddhist worshippers converge for religious reflection.

52. Watch barefoot Hindu devotees walk across a pit of red hot embers in a show of unflinching faith, at the Sri Mariamman Temple during the Thimithi Festival in October or November.

53. Be dazzled by the brilliant street light-ups during Christmas, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali.

54. Sign up for a class organised by NAZ Workshops, and learn the importance and use of local herbs and spices. Tel: (65) 9631 2957.

55. Go wakeboarding and spin around the waters of Singapore.

56. Go nightfishing on the east coast, then watch the sunrise and breakfast at Changi Village.

57. Put on your jogging shoes and go for a brisk early morning or evening jog at the MacRitchie Reservoir.

58. Have a close encounter with a shark - go diving at the UnderwaterWorld.

59. Cheer on the frantic rowers surging towards the finishing line at the Singapore International Dragon Boat Race.

60. Tee off in the cooler hours of the evening at Jurong Country Club or Orchid Country Club.

61. Saddle up a horse at Sentosa and enjoy an exciting horse ride on the resort island.

62. Head for Funan Centre, the IT Mall, and load up with the latest in computer software / hardware.

63. Shop till you drop along Singapore's renowned shopping street - Orchard Road!

64. Practise your bargaining skills at the weekend flea market at Clarke Quay.

65. Let your personal shopper pick out what's best for you when you shop at Scotts Shopping Centre or Tangs Department Store.

66. Dive into a treasure trove of Chinese products at Yue Hwa Chinese Products in Chinatown, perfect for visitors in search of Chinese herbal medicine, cheongsams and Chinese traditional handicrafts.

67. Take the MRT train into the suburbs and shop for goods at bargain prices

68. Wander around Holland Village for some souvenir shopping.

69. Visit the shops along Jalan Pisang / Arab Street vicinity and learn more about your birthstone and other gemstones.

70. Visit Arab Street and be overwhelmed by the stunning variety of glorious fabrics in every imaginable texture and colour.

71. Spend hours browsing in the largest bookstore in Southeast Asia - Kinokuniya at Ngee Ann City.

72. Lose yourself among a treasure trove of Asian antiques. Pick up your favourite furniture / art piece from the Tanglin Shopping Centre.

73. Select from a range of fragrant spices, ethnic jwellery and colourful saris at Little India.

74. Feel your tension slip away as you enjoy a relaxing head-to-toe aromatherapy massage or an Ayurvedic treatment at one of our acclaimed international spas.

75. Hire a limousine and be chauffeured around town in comfort.

76. Indulge in a first class movie experience - enjoy champagne with your movie at the GV Grand cinema, Great World City - the only cinema in Singapore with fully reclining seats.

77. Pamper yourself with a makeover at Glamour Shots.

78. Surprise your loved one with a romantic candlelit dinner at Au Jardin Restaurant, Botanic Gardens.

79. Savour an authentic creole dinner in European elegance at La Fete du Cuisinier, right in the heart of Singapore's Waterloo Street arts belt.

80. Charter a boat and sail leisurely to the southern islands.

 

81. Buy a ticket to the International Comedy Festival and tickle your funnybone with one of the hilarious performances from around the world.

82. Get tickets to the Singapore Dance Theatre's "Ballet Under the Stars" performance and pack a picnic basket to enjoy at the Fort Canning Green.

83. Choose from a year-round arts calendar that's packed with both traditional and modern-day performances from Singapore and around the region.

84. Visit the Singapore Art Museum, and enjoy the works of Singaporean artists as well as artworks from the Southeast Asian region.

85. Embark on an arts walk at the city centre. You'll be amazed to find works by famed artists such as Henry Moore, Salvador Dali and Roy Lichtenstein as you explore the city on foot.

 

86. Sail the high seas on board one of the luxury cruises and call at a myriad of romantic getaways in the region.

87. Daydream on the sun-kissed beaches of Bintan Resort - just 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Singapore.

88. Book yourself onto the Eastern & Oriental Express for a leisurely rail journey up north to Malaysia and Thailand.

89. Soak in some tropical sunshine as you relax by your hotel pool, sipping an ice-cold fruit juice.

90. Transform yourself into a walking masterpiece of art - have a henna bodywork at Little India.

91. Visit the wet markets in Chinatown and see the fascinating display of produce ranging from fresh flowers, tables laden with vegetables, spices and dried goods to live fish and snakes.

92. Watch spices being ground into your favourite curry mix at a little shophouse along Cuff Road in Little India.

93. Exchange travel stories and tips with fellow discerning travellers over a cup of specially blended coffee amidst the historic Prinsep Place - winner of the Architectural Heritage Award 2000.

94. Take the first step to a healthier you - let a foot reflexologist massage away your tensions!

95. Don't go home without downing the famous Singapore Sling - first concocted at the Long Bar, Raffles Hotel.

96. For an alternative method of determining your stress level, physical and emotional state, get your aura photographed at crystal shops in Fu Lu Shou Complex and Fortune Centre.

97. Follow your nose and be led by the fragrance of freshly brewed designer coffees from the many alfresco cafes that dot the island these days.

98. Enjoy a night of classical music by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Check the local newspapers for details on concert programmes.

99. Try your luck at Toto (local lottery) and go home a millionaire.

100. Dress up for an evening at the Singapore Turf Club - it's THE place to be seen!

101. Hangout at the hip, cool Stadium Waterfront by the Kallang River, located beside the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Stroll along the 250m-long timber boardwalk, shop for products from the world over at the Stadium Cove or enjoy good food and drinks at quality restaurants and wine bars.