Singapore on a double-sided map by Periplus, providing road mapping of the Singapore Island & Sentosa Isl&, a street plan of Singapore City with a more detailed enlargement of its Central District, & a diagram of the MRT & LRT transport system. On one side is the whole of the Singapore Isl&, presented at 1:55, 000. Road network indicates main traffic arteries & shows selected local roads; in urban areas selected smaller streets are named. Locations of petrol stations & of the ERP electronic toll collection points are marked. Railway & MRT/LRT lines are shown with stations. The map also indicates bus terminals & highlights various places of interest. Coverage

Includes:: the two crossings to Peninsular Malaysia. The map is not indexed. Sentosa Island is shown in greater detail on an inset at 1:25, 000. On the reverse is a street plan of Singapore City at 1:20, 000, with an additional, more detailed inset covering the city’s Central District at 1:12, 500. Both plans clearly show MRT lines & stations, & highlight main traffic arteries (one-way streets appear on the inset of the Central District). Numerous places of interest & facilities are marked, including selected hotels, markets & shopping centres, museums & cultural institutions, tourist information offices, etc. The plan is indexed thematically, listing streets, attractions, hotels, major buildings & shopping centres. Also provided is a diagram of the MRT & LRT transport system.

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Singapore in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Singapore is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this diverse city-state has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key places, from the colonial heritage sights in the Civic District to the dazzling new development at Marina Bay, by way of the city`s colourful Little India, Kampung Glam & Chinatown districts. Handy maps on the cover help you get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the city, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in Singapore. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping on Orchard Road to enjoying the city`s lively performing arts. You`ll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the city & an Eating Out chapter covering its eclectic choice of cuisines. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need. ...

Singapore in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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This work features a revolutionary new design for pocket-sized travel guides. Open the cover & discover a remarkable new design! It contains 2 popout maps & a comprehensive fully illustrated 64 page guide of Singapore. & it works like magic! The map & guide of the city are fully cross-referenced for instant, effortless navigation, making this the easiest guidebook you will ever use. Well-written text covers sights, shopping, entertainment, food, practical information & where to stay. With durable flexibound, stunning laminated covers, the popout cityguide is excellent value for your money for your trip to Singapore. ...

Singapore Swing is a journey through modern day Singapore
- a place full of history, contradictions of both old & new, & a reputation
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Singapore in the City & Regions series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding regions & including some of the most detailed listings & directories of places to eat & drink & things to do & see. Time Out guides are strongly focussed on local entertainment & nightlife, in addition to principal sights & attractions, with expert local writers providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city. This unique quality has ensured that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. The surrounding region is also incorporated in some guides, with information on the principal attractions, sites, landscapes & the best way of exploring them. Each of the Time Out city & region guides has a similar layout, allowing visitors to explore their destination easily. An ...

Wallpaper* City Guides present a tightly edited, discreetly packaged list of the best a location has to offer the design conscious traveller. Here is a precise, informative, insider`s checklist of what you need to know about the world`s most intoxicating cities. Whether you are staying for 48 hours or five days, visiting for business or a vacation, we`ve done the hard work for you, from finding the best restaurants, bars & hotels (including which rooms to request) to the most extraordinary stores & sites, & the most enticing architecture & design. Wallpaper* City Guides enable you to come away from your trip, however brief, with a real taste of the city`s landscape & the satisfaction you`ve seen all that you should. In short, these guides act as a passport to the best the world has to offer. ...

The fast-track guide for the smart traveller Wallpaper* City Guides present a tightly edited, discreetly packaged list of the best a location has to offer the design conscious traveller. Here is a precise, informative, insider`s checklist of all you need to know about the world`s most intoxicating cities. Whether you are staying for 48 hours or five days, visiting for business or a vacation, we`ve done the hard work for you, from finding the best restaurants, bars & hotels (including which rooms to request) to the most extraordinary stores & sites, & the most enticing architecture & design. Wallpaper* City Guides enable you to come away from your trip, however brief, with a real taste of the city`s landscape & the satisfaction you`ve seen all that you should. In short, these guides act as a passport to the best the world has to offer. ...

Robert Frank`s seminal photography book, The Americans, was what inspired Lam to start a 10-year project in 2006 to document the story of Singapore. That book portrayed various segments of society in America in the 1950s. Likewise Lam`s photo documentary was during an extremely important period when Singapore entered a new phase of economic development that saw new physical infrastructure being built, many events an activities being introduced & new migrants settling on this isl&. Together, these developments added significantly to the face of the country. This book presents a rich, diverse, complex & vibrant portrait of Singapore & its people beyond the tourist sites & provides an intimate look into the various segments in society today. Lam captures the deep cultural roots of the native Malays & the early Chinese & Indian migrants even as the economic, physical & human landscape was transforming rapidly in this small country. Despite its small land area & short history are since independence, the book shows many faces of Singapore that will surprise & fascinate many. It is an important visual record of the country & its accomplishments over the years. ...