Some travelers insist on the best. We have listed a few of the 5 star hotel and resort accommodations in Singapore to please even the pickiest traveler.

Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa

With a view that overlooks the South China Sea, the Amara Sanctuary Resort is just that; a sanctuary from the mundane. Business and pleasure seekers alike will find that this resort can truly deliver.

Rooms are decorated with tasteful design and there is an on site restaurant that will tempt every palate with Western and Asian cuisine. An intimate bar can be found where you can relax and socialize with a cocktail of your choice. Spa services and three swimming pools are sure to give guests the ultimate in relaxation and in American dollars is quite a bargain.

Goodwood Park Hotel

For those that need to be in the center of it all, Goodwood Park Hotel is the ideal choice for accommodations. Close to both entertainment and shopping, rooms are lavishly appointed with a wealth of amenities.

A restaurant is on site where you can feast on delightful dishes and you can choose from an array of specialty coffees and exotic teas sure to please the expert.

Marina Mandarin Singapore

Marina Mandarin can be found at the Marina Bay. You are within walking distance of a variety of entertainment options when you stay at this hotel. Guests will enjoy the panoramic views of the city skyline as well as the Bay. There are restaurants that will tempt the taste buds with the finest cuisine.

The Sentosa Resort and Spa Singapore

Set among tropical woodlands you will find the Sentosa Resort. Surrounded by lush landscaping, your every desire will be catered to when you stay at this 5 star resort. Spa services to give you the royal treatment you deserve and beautifully decorated rooms will greet you when you make your reservations at Sentosa Resort and Spa.

Filipino cooking is steeped in history. When traveling to the Philippines you might want to try some of the old fashioned delights that the Filipino people feast upon on a daily basis. Traveling to a new region affords the visitor the chance to sample another culture and best of all to sample new tastes.

Malagit

Malagit is one of the staples of Filipino cuisine. The word is Tagalog and means glutinous rice. The rice is first boiled, then steamed, followed by pounding before being ground. It is then puffed before roasting and the result is a sweet and sticky delicacy that can only be found in the Orient.

The regions of Southern Tagalog and Central Luzon are where the glutinous rice is harvested. When one visits the public markets you can choose from two types of malagit. The first variety is sweet. The ivory grain is rounded with a pristine appearance. The regular variety is cheaper and has a grain that is long and nearly translucent.

The Fruit Of Life

For a true Filipino experience try sipping the juice of a coconut straight from the shell. Once the musky part of the fruit is sliced, the white, soft kernels are revealed. In order to insert the straw, a hole is bored so that you can drink the juice like a true Filipino.

Boko

The coconut is one of the most important fruits in many third world countries. Boko is the name that Filipinos give to the tree that produces the bread of life for many Filipino families. Just about every part of the coconut is utilized and not much goes to waste. Coconut leaves can keep a house cool and dry. Baskets are woven of coco leaves which are dried and some of the most beautifully crafted baskets can be purchased in local markets.

Filipino Candy

A sweet treat that all Filipino children clamor for is Bukayo. This is traditionally served after dinner. Mothers make this delicious morsel by simmering the meat of the coconut in water before it is combined with either brown or white sugar.

Even the trunk of the coconut tree has its use. It is often used for building. The material is typically referred to as coco lumber. To utilize the lumber, the bark of a trunk is cut by way of a power saw. It can then be sawed into any size needed, much like the lumber you would find in your local home improvement store.