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Welcome to Singapore
Singapore is like a super modern microcosm of Asia, where you can experience the cultures of India, China and Malaysia without leaving the city. Come along as we explore (virtually) why this city-state ranks among the world’s most alluring destinations.
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The historic Raffles Hotel
Sir Stamford Raffles founded the port city of Singapore in 1819. Today, the country’s most famous building, the Raffles Hotel, is named in his honor. Opened in 1887, this colonial-era hotel has long attracted illustrious clientele, including Rudyard Kipling and Queen Elizabeth II.
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Home of the Singapore Sling
If you’ve ever sipped on a Singapore Sling, you have the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel to thank. Bartender Ngiam Tong Boon created the cocktail recipe in 1915, combining gin, pineapple juice, lime juice, curaçao, Bénédictine, cherry liqueur and grenadine. He intentionally gave the drink a pink color (meant to look like fruit juice) to make it socially acceptable for women to drink.
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An ultramodern grove
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