Singapore
World’s best airport named as Melbourne tops list for Australia
The annual World Airline Awards names the world’s best airport, as last year’s runner-up withdraws due to war in the Middle East.
- Craig Platt
This Asian stopover now has some of the world’s best cocktail bars
From discreet shophouses to glamorous hotel lounges, Singapore has a wealth of innovative bars that feature prominently on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.
- Julietta Jameson
Record-breaking new $2.5 billion Disney ship launches in our region
Disney may have exited Australia waters, but the cruise line’s newest, biggest ship yet is ready to set sail in Asia.
- Craig Platt
There’s a new Raffles in Singapore and it’s not like the old one
This new resort came with great expectations, as the country’s second Raffles property after the best-known and most historic hotel in Singapore.
- Craig Platt
- ★★★★½
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Nearly 18 hours on board the world’s longest-range airliner
There’s plenty of time to enjoy the food – and get some sleep – flying business class on board the world’s second-longest route.
- Chris Zappone
The hidden highlight of the world’s best airport
You don’t need a special pass to gain access to one of the best features of Singapore’s Changi Airport.
- Julia D'Orazio
If hotels want to beat Airbnb, they need to be more like this
Airbnbs offer huge benefits over hotels when it comes to family travel. Can “family-friendly” Singapore hotels meet the challenge? I took my kids and found out.
- Ben Groundwater
First-class comeback? Airline unveils $53 million lounge upgrade
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its revamped first-class presence at Changi.
- Julietta Jameson
- ★★★★
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On board the Singapore Airlines plane with the squeeziest seats
The seats are even smaller than those of Singapore’s low-cost subsidiary, Scoot. To make matters worse, the passenger next to me immediately falls asleep, elbows out.
- Carolyn Beasley
Singapore’s secret, absurd restaurant lives up to its name
A passing pedestrian would be none the wiser as to what lies behind an unassuming coffee shop in a historic neighbourhood.
- Julia D'Orazio