Travel with Trip.Best to Explore the Best of the Best in Singapore

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There’s also the Trip.Best list of recommendations for each destination for where to stay, what to see, where to dine and hang out, and more, curated by digital analysis of a range of travel products on Trip.com including booking volume, thematic focus, travel distance, reviews and overall product quality. Only the top 1% of products are featured on the list. I followed the leads on Trip.Best during my recent trip to Singapore and they made my visit even more mesmerising than before!

Marina Bay Sands Hotel

• No.1 : 2024 Trip.Best Global 100 – Instagrammable Hotels

Marina Bay Sands Hotel is ‘the’ location to stay in Singapore for its striking towers, opulent décor, star facilities and smooth service, as well as panoramic views of the city and Marina Bay. Furthermore, a number of attractions lie within walking distance, making the hotel extremely convenient. Its cutting-edge design and spectacular vista offer homage to several Instagrammable areas throughout the hotel, particularly at the luxurious SkyPark.

Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Sands SkyPark

Sentosa Island

• No.7 : 2024 Trip.Best Global 100 – Things to Do
• No.7 : 2024 Trip.Best Asia 100 – Things to Do
• No.1 : Trip.Best – Best Things to Do in Singapore

Sentosa, located just off Singapore’s southern coast, is a man-made island that was transformed from a military fort into one of Asia’s major leisure destinations. Often referred to as the “State of Fun”, Sentosa is packed with attractions, great resorts especially for families, and three main beaches with imported white sand. A visit to Singapore would not be complete without visiting this entertainment destination, for which one would need to spare at least a day.

Cable Car

• No.79 : 2024 Trip.Best Asia 100 – Things to Do
• No.13 : Trip.Best – Best Things to Do in Singapore

Sentosa Island is easily accessible via various means: via the Sentosa Express monorail that departs from VivoCity shopping mall or by car, bus or even on foot via the Sentosa Boardwalk. However, for a scenic route, the Singapore Cable Car offers a stunning aerial view of the cityscape and the island. The cable car is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a special collaboration with Hello Kitty and the new SkyOrb Cabin, the world’s first chrome spherical cabin.

Cable Car

Skyline Luge

• No.77 : 2024 Trip.Best Asia 100 – Things to Do
• No.10 : Trip.Best – Best Things to Do in Singapore

Located at Imbiah Lookout on Sentosa Island, the Skyline Luge is more than just an amusement ride; it’s an experience that combines the thrill of racing with views as you also get to hop on the Skyride on the way back. A luge is a low-lying three-wheeled cart that’s easy to steer for everyone. What makes the Skyline Luge truly special is that it’s entirely rider-controlled—whether you want a leisurely cruise or a fast-paced descent, the experience is entirely up to you.

Skyline Luge

S.E.A. Aquarium

• No.38 : 2024 Trip.Best Asia 100 – Things to Do
• No.3 : Trip.Best – Family-Friendly Attractions in Singapore

The S.E.A. Aquarium is one of the world’s largest, and home to over 100,000 marine animals. It provides an entire experience of underwater life whether you’re a family including young children, a marine enthusiast, or simply searching for an engaging experience. The S.E.A. Aquarium offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to discover the wonders of the ocean in a single, awesome location.

S.E.A. Aquarium

Gardens by the Bay

• No.67 : 2024 Trip.Best global 100 – Things to Do
• No. 14 : 2024 Trip.Best Asia 100 – Things to Do
• No.1 : Trip.Best – Activities in Singapore

This landmark park spans over one square kilometre and is home for some of the world’s most innovative and visually stunning man-made gardens. Gardens by the Bay brings to life a vision to create a City in a Garden. It features the futuristic Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and Floral Fantasy, while combining nature and technology with the towering SuperTrees, climate-controlled conservatories and a variety of themed gardens. Don’t miss the daily Garden Rhapsody light and sound show at 7.45 pm and 8.45 pm, as well as the Instagrammable snapshot of Singapore from the OCBC Skyway which is strung between two SuperTrees, 22 metres above the ground and 128 metres long.

Gardens by the Bay

Palm Beach Seafood

• No.1 : Trip.Best Asia 100 – Local Restaurants
• No.1 : 2023 Trip Gourmet Awards – Gold

Palm Beach Seafood is the standard for the rich flavours and traditions of Singaporean seafood, serving up popular local classics and its signature dishes since 1956. It is located at One Fullerton with amazing views of Marina Bay Sands, the Merlion, and the metropolitan skyline. The recommendations include: Steamed Live Scottish Bamboo Clams, Beef Skewer, Honey Tangy Barramundi, Black Sauce Prawn, Palm Beach Mee Goreng, and the special Palm Beach Signature Chilli Crab that is the largest and most succulent of its kind!

Palm Beach Signature Chilli Crab

Odette

• No.1 : Trip.Best Asia 100 – Fine Dining
• No.1 : 2023 Trip.Gourmet Awards – Diamond

More than a restaurant, Odette is a Singaporean symbol of culinary brilliance praised both domestically and abroad. Nestled within the iconic National Gallery Singapore with its distinctive 1939 architecture (it once served as the British Supreme Court), Odette offers refined elegance and dining. Chef Julien Royer emphasises the significance of “…that ‘little something’ to create dishes that excite the palate and fill the heart”, grounded by the techniques and presentation of French cuisine while using the best seasonal ingredients. Odette stands as a pinnacle of gastronomy, hypnotising diners with intimate, spectacular and unforgettable culinary journeys.

Summer Pavilion

• No.27 : Trip.Best Asia 100 – Fine Dining
• No.4 : 2023 Trip.Gourmet Awards – Platinum

Located within The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Summer Pavilion offers Cantonese cuisine that is as exquisite as it is memorable. The menu is a carefully curated selection of classic and modern dishes, each prepared with the freshest ingredients and the meticulous attention that defines Cantonese cooking. Not-to-be-missed is Poached Rice with Lobster, a masterpiece of flavour, contrasting textures and presentation featuring succulent lobster poached to perfection, served atop a bed of crispy rice in a savoury broth.

Summer Pavilion

CUT by Wolfgang Puck

• No.51 : Trip.Best Asia 100 – Fine Dining
• No.7 : 2023 Trip.Gourmet Awards – Platinum

Wolfgang Puck’s first Asian endeavour, CUT at Marina Bay Sands opened in 2010 and has since been offering an extensive steak menu with premium beef cuts, over 580 wine options and exceptional service. The restaurant was designed by Tony Chi and includes a bar and lounge serving drinks and snacks. CUT will satisfy beef connoisseurs with its exclusive Kagoshima bone-in craft wagyu, prestigious Hokkaido “Snow” beef from Japan, Snake River Farms Wagyu / Angus, USDA Prime corn-fed beef from Illinois, 300-day grain-fed Australian Angus from Rangers Valley, plus heritage breeds such as Red Poll and Longhorn, to name just a few. Naturally, a variety of tasty side dishes are also available, as well as mouthwatering desserts.

Maison Boulud

• 2024 Trip.Gourmet Awards – Platinum

Maison Boulud offers a unique dining experience in a stylish setting that captures the essence of the French Riviera. Curated by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud, the menu features creative and seasonal French dishes such as the exuberant seafood salad, featuring an ensemble of succulent seafood, crisp haricots verts and juicy tomatoes, served with basil and black olive pesto, and the Mediterranean-inspired claypot rice with confit Chilean seabass, drizzled in black pepper-squid ink sauce. The two-storey restaurant is located along The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands’ waterfront promenade, providing diners with a stunning view of the Singapore skyline.

Main Dining Room

Grilled Maine Lobster with herbs

Trip.Gourmet

Discovering, savouring and sharing local culinary offerings is nowadays considered to be an essential aspect of travel. According to data from Trip.com Group, there is fast-growing consumer demand for food-related content when planning travel.

Trip.Gourmet, which is Trip.com Group’s food travel guide, recently announced its list of global top restaurants during the Trip.Gourmet Global Rebrand Launch, and Trip.Best Gourmet Awards, which took place at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands. This marked a milestone in its mission to provide travellers with recommendations for the best of the best food experiences.

Trip.Gourmet has categorised the 10,000-plus restaurants in over 300 cities and regions into four categories: Fine Dining (Black Diamond, Diamond and Platinum); Local Restaurants; Light Bites; and Restaurants for Views & Experiences.