Travel Feature: Simply Stunning Singapore @ Marina Bay Sands

Singapore from day one has been quite an eye candy for me and all of my friends that came along with us. In today's article I shall be featuring Singapore's Modern Landmark Statement - Marina Bay Sands and of course with it is their Technological and Ecological Masterpiece known as Gardens by the Bay.

Marina Bay Sands is both a hotel and a shopping destination for all that visit Singapore. With a wide array of shops from local brands to the most opulent brand names. It also show cases events and exhibits which in our case was the Andy Warhol and Harry Potter exhibits. If it is food that you are looking for, you wont be disappointed as Marina Bay Sands provides you with a multitude of choices for everyone. For the budget conscious there is an amazing food court that represents every cuisine imaginable and is conveniently located right beside the skating ring. Just make sure you are there before lunch rush hour as the tables can be occupied really quickly. Best to work as a team with friends in this situation, by having someone look out for tables that'll get vacant and the others to do the food buying. For those that want more of the extravagance, there are many of those in Marina Bay Sands that are more than willing to satisfy your cravings.

Below are the pictures of our walk around Marina Bay Sands from the Shopping Mall to the Hotel and through the tunnel that leads to the Gardens by the Bay.

This was the fun exhibit at the arts and science museum of Marina Bay Sands

Shopping is fun and also quite the workout as the Marina Bay Sands offers levels of brands to choose from.

Awesome View of Singapore as you walk along the outside of Marina Bay Sands

This is a must visit shop at Marina Bay sands and only one of 11 around the globe

Gondola Ride anyone? 

This is the basement passage way from the Marina Bay Sands Shopping area to the Hotel Lobby

Very Modernistic artistic approach to the Marina Bay Sands Interior

If you want a breath taking view of Singapore from it's now National Landmark - Sky on 57 is the place to go for drinks and a quick meal.

Here you get to view the Gardens by the Bay. The Giant Super Trees gather solar power and the two eco domes create a very self sustaining environment for the flora that flourishes from within.

360 degree view in Sky on 57

Infinity pool on Marina Bay Sands. Fun for both kids and adults alike. But definitely not for those afraid of heights.

360 degree view of Singapore from Marina Bay Sands hotel

Underground passage way from Marina Bay Sands Hotel to the Gardens by the Bay

Based on shopper's feedback, one should check out the Louis Vuitton Island Maison as it is only one of the very few of it's kind anywhere in the world. You'll get to shop and see the history of Louis Vuitton as you traverse through each collection and displays. I have also noticed that they have QR codes in some of their collectibles so having your QR Code scanners ready would be a plus here. I forgot to mention that if ever you were to travel to Marina Bay Sands by cab, you have an option of where you would be dropped off - Hotel or Shopping Gate, there is also a Casino entrance for those that would want to try their luck. 

Everything is interconnected in Marina Bay Sands, one just has to ask around for directions and many are more than willing to help you out to get to where you have to go. After Shopping one can opt to go and relax at the Hotel side of Marina Bay Sands and what I would recommend is go to the top most part of the Hotel at their restaurant known as Sky on 57. Here you can have your favorite drinks and experience top class dishes while enjoying a breath taking view of Singapore's skyline. You can also go by the pool and have a dip. There are options for day visitors to use the infinity pool which I hadn't had a chance to try out but would once I get to go back to Singapore again. From here you can get to see also the view of what should be your next stop - Gardens By The Bay. 

The Gardens by Bay is my favorite destination in Singapore because of how much effort they put into making something that is an epitome of self sustaining habitats. Here you'll get to experience the wide array of flora and see how all these from the Super Trees to the two eco domes, Flower Dome and Cloud Forrest, contribute to making something completely energy independent from the rest of Singapore. The Cloud Forest was my favorite as upon entrance you are immediately greeted by this massive waterfall and from there you can already see the winding pathways the visitors will be experiencing from the cloud level all the way down to their tropical rain forest level. The Flower Dome too was amazing as you would get to see all the plants and flowers collected from different regions thriving within the dome. You can also opt to get a pass to go up the Super Tree Path just outside the Eco Domes but we opted not too as there were some of us that were afraid of heights. The Super Trees is a must see though at night as they are lit up and it just makes the place even more magical. There are no fees for the Gardens beside the Super Tree, however to see the Eco Domes and the chance to climb the Super Trees there are varying rates but all worth the pay. 

To end the day's visit is to head back to the Marina Bay Sands Shopping side, right beside the Louis Vuitton Island Maison to watch the Marina Bay Sands Light Show. Here you shall see a playful mix of light, water and music. The show times of the Marina Bay Sands Light show can be obtained at their customer service. 

Marina Bay Sands was truly Singapore at it's best and is definitely a must see place. Describing it and showing photos of this place just simply isn't enough. You'll need a day or so to get to explore Marina Bay Sands, in our case we had to go back twice just to find time to explore the Eco Domes without having to be pressured by time.

Singapore is truly a stunning place to visit, there is always something new to see and do here. For the budget conscious, you'd find that Singapore is quite affordable and the food and shopping quite fun. One simply has to look and I guess the best way to experience Singapore is to simply walk around. Get acquainted with the train system and the bus lines and you'll be able to save even more money for food and shopping. Overall, Singapore will leave its mark on you and will most definitely want you to keep on coming back for more.