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The omicron variant has been found in Singapore, which has been opening its borders to select countries since October.
Singapore’s Changi has topped the list of world’s best airports for the 13th time.

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
The new St Regis Singapore Bar.

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
Disney’s newest and biggest ship, Disney Adventure.

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
The main pool.

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
Singapore Airlines’ Business Class.

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
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Staff canteen at Changi Airport’s Terminal 1.

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
Shangri-La Singapore is a city hotel that feels more like a resort.

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
The Signature Bar features 12 seats and full-service bar facilities.

First-class comeback? Airline unveils $53 million lounge upgrade

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its revamped first-class presence at Changi.

  • Julietta Jameson
The 787-10 has the narrowest seats of any plane in the Singapore fleet.

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
Asylum Coffeehouse

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