Singapore is a small island in the South-east Asia near the Southern tip of Malaysia. It is enjoying a tourism boom currently with the advent of two new integrated resorts -Marina Bay Sand and Resorts World Sentosa. It is a vibrant metropolis where close to 5 million multi racial people including Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians live and work harmoniously. This colorful blend of cultures, spiced with Western influences, creates a interesting blend. The uniqueness of each culture is celebrated here in its own special way.

Singapore is modern and cosmopolitan. However, the climate is typically tropical, humid, and sometimes uncomfortable with rainfall.

5 star hotels in Singapore are located at good shopping areas and commands nice views like the Marina Bay Sands. It also has many remarkable little alleyways and colorful shops in Chinatown. Or take in the interesting incense-filled temples and noisy street scenes of Little India.

If you are planning an Asian holiday, browse the comprehensive Singapore travel guide here.

Living in Cebu can be a life changing event.

Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines, outdating even Manila by seven years. As the oldest city it has its short comings such as the older areas need up keep and the slum areas, but nothing beats its heart.

Cebuano’s are some of the most loving and friendly people on earth and are constantly smiling and happy. I am sure when Ferdinand Magellen first arrived in Cebu he thought what a great place.

Visiting Cebu brings you back in history with all the attractions available to every visitor such as Fort San Pedro the oldest and smallest fort, to the Basilica del Santo Nino the oldest church.

Even with all the current news on tv lately safety in Cebu is really a non issue as long as you pay attention and treat it like you would any other large city, i.e. stay away from the shady parts of town, and don’t walk alone at night.

Hospitality is a common denominator in the Filipino character and this is what distinguishes the Filipino. Filipinos are probably one of the few, if not the only, English-proficient Oriental people today. Pilipino is the official national language, with English considered as the country’s unofficial one. So at any time you can ask for assistance from the locals.

So visit the Visayas region and its queen city Cebu.