Luxury Singapore Holidays

Location

Southeast Asia, lying between Malaysia and Indonesia

Size

683 square kilometres

Local Time

GMT +8

Telephone code

+65

Visa

UK passport holders do not require a visa if travelling on holiday and staying less than 30 days, visitors holding other passports should check the visa requirements with the nearest Singapore diplomatic mission

Currency

Singapore Dollar

Tipping

It's not customary to tip taxi drivers, tour guides or staff at hotels and spas (other than porters). Some restaurants add a service charge or gratuity to the final bill, but if tipping a waiter for particular service it is best to hand them cash directly

Vaccinations

None are compulsory, however as conditions can change quickly, please also check the current health requirements for Singapore on gov.uk.

Flying time

Approximately 13 hours from the UK

Electricity

The power supply is 220-240v - the UK 3-pin plug is commonly used, so adaptors are not required

Tourist office

Singapore Tourism Board

Language

Malay, Mandarin and Tamil, although English is widely spoken

Smoking

Smoking is banned in many public places, on public transport and in pubs, bars, lounges and night clubs (though these can have designated smoking rooms). Discarding cigarette butts is considered littering, which incurs heavy fines