Singapore: My personal Recommendations

This time next week, I will be back in the familiar surrounds of the office and like holidays past, it will be as if I'd never left.

With that in mind, here's my take on what's been "worth checking out" in the 13 days I've been here so far:

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  For unique and good quality accessories, check out Mimco (an Australian Company) at Orchard Ion. I bought a stunning piece of chunky necklace yesterday. The normal retail price is S$430 and I bought it for S$199

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  For good quality sandwiches with delicious fillings, check out Cedele at Raffles City Shopping Centre (they have several branches and this is the only one I went to) and The Marmalade Pantry at Orchard Ion

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  For a stunning view of this island city with glimpses of Malaysia and Indonesia, you cannot go wrong with the Skypark at Marina Bay Sands. Priced at S$20 per person, it is well worth the visit. Bring along a bottle of water, wear a hat or carry an umbrella,  to shield the sun rays off your face

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  For yummy and uniquely flavoured ice-creams (e.g. Mao Shan Wang aka top quality durian, Lychee Martini), check out Udders at Holland Village or West Mall

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  For those who crave for a bit of adrenalin thrill, check out Universal Studios on Sentosa Island. It's on a small scale hence one can never get lost and because they limit the number of visitors to this theme park each day, one never has to queue up too long for rides / shows. Well worth a visit to form your own opinion

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  For shopping centres that carry a good variety of labels, you will not be disappointed with Orchard Ion, Ngee Ann City and Vivocity

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  For delicious Nasi Padang in the comforts of air-conditioning, check out the stall at Food Republic at 313@Somerset

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  For a good variety of local cuisines outdoors, check out Lau Pa Sat