A lifetime of togetherness

Honeymoons are about creating memories that will last a lifetime! Every couple dreams of a honeymoon that will be an unforgettable experience. What could be more romantic than spending it in stunningly beautiful Switzerland?

Switzerland captivates with its breathtaking mountains, Alpine villages, fairytale castles, lakeside chalets, chocolates and beautiful cultured cities. The Swiss Alps are what romantic dreams are made of. Abounding with awe-inspiring glaciers, they provide a spectacular backdrop for some picturesque villages with traditional painted houses.

South of the Alps is the Mediterranean ambience of beaches with palm trees, outdoor cafés, promenades and quaint houses with stone-dotted roofs. The new thrives with the old in the rich cultural cities of Zurich, Bern, Geneva and Basel. Stroll with your loved one through the city streets, taking in the medieval arcades with modern boutiques; modern architecture within easy reach of the Roman ruins, Medieval castles and Baroque cathedrals.

Whether it’s skiing down glaciers or walking the hills, cable car riding up Alpine mountain peaks or driving across breathtaking vistas, indulging in chic European shopping or relaxing at cosmopolitan cafés, Switzerland is the perfect destination for an unforgettable honeymoon.

Of course, you have many other options for your dream honeymoon. You could choose to cuddle up in the La Plume hotel in South Africa’s ostrich capital Oudtshoorn or taste the high life at stylish hotels like the Mount Nelson or the Table Bay in Cape Town. Else escape to a luxurious game lodge in the deep forests of Africa. Experience a bubble bath in the bush or sip sundowners while the waters of a stray Masai stream in Kenya, tickles your toes.

Spend an idyllic time of togetherness in picturesque Philippines, soaking in blue water at White Beach - the finest beach in the world, enjoying the amazing flora and fauna, and the fabulous islands of Boracay, Bohol and Cebu. Stroll with your loved one across Egypt’s historic and cultured city of Cairo, gaze at the mammoth Pyramids, scuba dive in the Red Sea, drive on the Bahariya desert road towards the Bahariya Oasis, enjoy a romantic cruises down the Nile on a luxurious river boat, spend a night at the grand opera and dine at luxury five star restaurants.
Have a relaxed honeymoon in the beautiful English countryside. Stay at opulent mansions like the Ston Easton Park in Bath and the Buckland Manor near Broadway. Visit Stratford upon Avon, Warwick - Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Cotswolds and of course, London.

Laze around on the softest, whitest sand at the fabulous resorts on the beautiful islands of Mauritius or Maldives. Experience the high life at the chic Six Senses resorts at Phuket in Thailand or at the luxurious all-inclusive Club Med resorts around the world. Romance your loved one in magical Malaysia.

A beautiful cruise down the azure Mediterranean waters, watching multi-hued sunsets and bustling ports of call is a great option for a delightful honeymoon. A cruise is a luxurious floating resort with incredible food, world-class entertainment and endless activities. It provides you with a complete vacation in one convenient, all-inclusive package. Just lie back and do whatever you like - relax on the deck, enjoy the choicest food, check out the entertainment, sleep as long as you like and wake up in someplace new. You could choose to combine a cruise vacation with a land holiday customized to your requirements.

Mercury Travels promises you a honeymoon of a lifetime – guaranteed to bring you closer.

Shopping for a wedding

Planning your wedding trousseau? Then Singapore is a place to be. Singapore offers the latest fashion selections - from elegant bridal gowns and couture cocktail dresses to weekend club wear and cutting edge everyday wear. Singapore is a shopper's heaven and the shopping places range from air-conditioned shopping malls, huge department stores and hotel arcades to market stalls, night bazaars and alleys. There is a variety of premium quality goods found in Singapore’s bustling commercial centers. Contemporary shopping complexes along high-energy Orchard Road boast dazzling international selections, while some of the best bargains can be found in the suburban housing estates. It is arguably the most popular shopping paradise in Asia.

Browse through the vast amount of fashion boutiques where you can get clothes, shoes, jewellery and electronics at great prices. Be sure to check out Orchard Road which is the Mecca of shopping in Singapore. Nothing beats Arab Street for trousseau shopping. You can spend hours here browsing for fabrics – Chantilly Lace from France, French Chiffons, Gossamer Lace from Holland and Scotland vying for shelf space with delicate, gold-embroidered organzas. This locality is a trade secret amongst the Indian designers who source fabric for sarees and lehengas to weave magical ensembles.

While you are here for shopping, try your hands on the exclusive scent making workshop at Sentuers. Learn how perfumes are created from scratch...just in 2 hours! Find out the secrets of blending essential oils and aroma compounds to create scents at a hands-on interactive perfume class. You can build your own personalized scent with more that 80 perfume raw materials and have it blended into anything from oil based scents to shower gels. A perfume that brings out the fragrance of your love can be a perfect gift for your fiancé.

There’s enough choice to spin the head of any jewellery fan, from the stupendously luxurious jewellery houses like Chopard, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Bulgari to the value for money shops like Larry, Mondial. Try your hand at the local jewellery labels like Soo Kee, Kee Jwa and TainPo to add a Singaporean touch to your beautiful trousseau.

Spice up your life and surprise your partner with the sexy lingerie which will put your night on fire! The lingerie stores in Singapore have a wide range of exciting sets which is specially designed for you to take control and create different moods for love. A bride looking for everything from sexy swimsuits, sensual nightwear to romantic lingerie will find a wide range in Singapore-wear that combines feminity, flamboyance, graphics and colors. Visit the Lingerie Galleria at the Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade to check a delicious selection of lingerie, sleepwear and resort and swimwear. They carry sexy lace creations like La Perla from Italy and France. And some of the finest lingerie brands including Cotton Club, Eres, Triumph, Marvel, Lise Charmel and Exilia. Also check out Tannlines in Paragon and Wisma Atria who specialize in swimwear and "active wear". The store has the Wahine swimwear label, Aztec Rose surf-inspired apparel, Running Bare active wear and more. Don't miss the lingerie sections of stores like Takashimaya, Robinsons, Metro, and John Little and Tangs.

Visit My Dream Wedding to personalize your wedding needs. It is one of the major bridal shops and services in Singapore. It provides a wide array of custom design services for the wedding day which is probably the biggest day of your life. Whether it is the wedding gowns or wedding themes, this shop is the ultimate destination. A stop at Tras Street is a must for those looking for a grand wedding to cherish for all.

Singapore indeed is an ideal destination where you can buy everything under the sun to match all your wedding needs. Plan Singapore as your trousseau shopping destination and get home the finest collection for your wedding!

A romantic adventure

Do you and your beloved take adventure as seriously as you took your vows? Treetop walks, wakeboarding, kayaking, hiking – whet your palate and take the plunge. Hide away in your own private paradise, or venture out to where the bright city lights are - never too far away.
Are you ready for the flight of your life? If yes, then MegaZip is a must visit place for you. Hidden in the jungle of Imbiah Hill, it is the perfect destination for couples who can throw caution to the wind as they zip, climb, swing and plunge in one of Singapore’s premiere beachside locations.
For those who crave for more excitement around water, Singapore has that too. You can water ski, scuba dive or go sailing. Discover some of Singapore's amazing diving sites that hold rich marine life. If you are looking to reach and enjoy true solitude with your loved one, go canoeing in the warm ocean water. Paddle and explore the idyllic waters, catch a bit of the sun and live up the fitness spirit. To rent your double kayak, head over to any of the sea sports operators at Changi Point, East Coast Park, Mac Ritchie Reservoir, Kallang Sea Sports Club and Sentosa Island. Singapore is one of Asia's top water-skiing and wakeboarding centers. Several operators rent out equipment and also offer professional instruction.
Get the ultimate bungee experience only at G-MAX located in the downtown Singapore. Clarke Quay is the home of bungee and for any adventurous couple; Singapore is the place to be. The G-MAX Reverse bungee is perhaps the most extreme Singapore activity of all!
One of the most romantic ways to see the city with your soul mate is a twilight cruise on the Singapore River. Catch the Singapore skyline bathed in the moon’s silvery gleam.
Love to spend your time with your partner under the canopy of stars? Do visit Night Segway® to experience a night full of spark in Sentosa. Cruise through the island's dazzling evening attractions underneath the stars, and experience a thrilling adventure on a whole new level!
An experience not to be missed in Singapore is the only virtual rollercoaster ride - CineBlast. Ideally located next to 4D Magix – Sentosa, it is Asia’s first and only experiential 4-dimensional motion-simulated cinematic ride. With wide-screen projection and high definition, you’ll find yourself propelled into parallel worlds of fun, excitement and exhilaration with your partner.
A wild date anyone? Take a walk on the wooden boardwalks and trails skirting the edge of the MacRitchie Reservoir and through the forest. This 250m long and 27m high suspension bridge connects the two highest points of the reservoir - Bukit Pierce and Bukit Kalang. It offers a spectacular canopy-level contrast to the usual under-story view from the jungle floor. Instead of arching their necks to observe the canopy, you are now able to catch a glimpse of the vibrant ‘high life’ of the forest at your eye level. From this high vantage point, nature enthusiasts will be able to have a closer observation of the animal community in the shelter or take a peek at the flowers or fruits of tall trees and climbers and their pollination activities.
Singapore may be in the tropics, but in Snow City you can ski, snowboard or snowtube around the man-made icy slopes or build your own snowman right in sunny Singapore.
Cycling is a great way to explore the parks and natural reserves of Singapore. Cycling tracks abound in the parks, but if you want something really tougher than flat ground, try mountain biking at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve or Pulau Ubin. These are untamed tracks, rough and raw, going over steep slopes and gravel paths, crossing into some of Singapore's wilderness and outback sites. So rent your 2-wheelers from bicycle kiosks in the parks and cruise along while enjoying the pleasant and serene ambience.
If holding hands with your sweetheart and rollerblading is your thing, head to the tree-lined East Coast Park and feel the sea breeze gently caress your face. You can blade though a McDonald's restaurant, a world's first skate through outlet, to purchase drinks or ice cream to quench your thirst.
Each moment spent in Singapore will create memories to last, woven together with wonderful experiences to cherish for a lifetime. Come let Singapore be your romantic paradise.

Singapore: Treated with care!

Pamper yourself in a lavish spa, shop at the world’s finest boutiques, grab great seats to a hot new show, or enjoy the Singapore skyline from your penthouse suite in the sky! Luxurious, opulent and sprawling hotels are usually complemented with exotic, state-of-the-art spas that indulge your senses and soothe your nerves.

The singular locale of Capella Singapore ensures that a vacation on Sentosa Island is like none other. The South China Sea is your backyard. The Auriga Spa at the resort takes a holistic approach to wellness offering four signature treatments designed to reflect the varying energies of the lunar cycle, which correspond to our four seasons. The New Moon mirrors winters - a season to rest, reflect and gain new strength. The Waxing Moon harbours the characteristics of spring - the best time to sow the seeds and nourish the earth. The Full Moon denotes the summer in bloom - it is the time of harvest. Lastly, The Waning Moon is autumn - a time to cleanse the body and earth, to give space for new life and to commence the cycle again.

Located on level 5 of The Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, their 528-square-metre spa comprises four luxurious treatment rooms, a Couples’ Suite, a Shiatsu room, a private Relaxation Lounge and a Mind and Body yoga studio. The innovative and restorative treatments at The Oriental Spa merge both ancient and modern techniques and philosophies from around the world, using 100 percent pure essential oils and herbs. They aspire to provide each guest with a personalized sensory journey, focussing on the six senses. With exotic oriental interiors and authentic spa rituals from skilled therapists, The Oriental Spa presents its guests with a complete luxury spa indulgence experience.

Escape now to the sublime tranquillity of The Asian Spa, located at The Fullerton Hotel. This heritage hotel boasts a perfect union of panoramic city views and tantalizing spa treatments. It offers facilities like private couple’s spa suites, exquisite treatment rooms and reviving steam baths. Enjoy sheer romance while luxuriating together in the private Jacuzzi with a Fragrant Bath of Flowers or a Dead Sea Salts Minerals Bath, a relaxing bath treatment rich in mineral salts and trace elements.

ESTHEVA, recently voted as Top Day Spa in the Best of Singapore, has won it thrice in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Their platter of spa treatments range from Face Care Spa, Bridal Spas, and Couples Spas etc. with the Bridal Spa treatments taking care of your beauty and make-over needs as you prepare yourself for holy matrimony beginning with being the Dream Bride. Their best-loved honey and chocolate-inspired spa package for couples is naughty and suggestive and is offered in their luxuriously appointed VIP Couple Suites. Their ‘ladies' night out’ packages are a series of Spa Nights packages for women who want to just spend time by themselves.

Spa Botanica was voted among the best in the global spa scene by Conde Nast Traveller UK. Located at The Sentosa Resort & Spa on Singapore's Sentosa Island this is a delightfully idyllic retreat for couples, offering beautiful gardens, outdoor mud pools, pavilions and galaxy steam baths. Surrender to the peace and tranquillity of a private garden pavilion where fragrant flowers sweetly scent the air. Their treatments are offered in natural surroundings, sometimes in outdoor massage pavilions. A revitalizing soak in a sweet-smelling frangipani filled tub and an elixir of calming tea completes the cycle of blissful reawakening.

An enchanting experience awaits you at The Retreat Spa & Thalasso. Let the Golden Scrub, Golden Bath, Golden Wrap and a sculpting body massage gently revitalise you and moisturize your body with their minerals in floral essential oils. Sojourn to a romantic setting and bask in each other's love while you renew your body, mind and spirit. An unforgettable experience indeed! Indeed, Singapore provides the perfect setting for a romantic holiday. Each moment spent in Singapore will create memories to last, woven together with wonderful experiences to cherish for a lifetime.

Savouring Singapore

In cosmopolitan and multicultural Singapore, you can expect nothing less than a melange of flavours and experiences from around the globe. It’s not just East-meets-West, but is a collection of cultures, tastes and culinary exploits. The most popular way to enjoy the rich culture of flavours is at Singapore’s greatest culinary institution – the hawker centres!

A hawker centre is a collection of stalls selling food at very reasonable prices, in an open-air arrangement. Here hundreds of stalls prepare a staggering variety of food, all under stringent health inspection. Among the din of clanging trays, the shouted orders, the tropical heat, and wonderful smells of spices is a gastronomic and cultural experience that can be had only in Singapore. Visit Chinatown Complex Temporary Market & Food Centre, East Coast Lagoon Food Village, Geylang Serai Market, Golden Mile Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat Festival Market, Maxwell Food Centre, Newton Food Centre, Zion Riverside Food Centre and Glutton’s Bay for this no-frills experience that’s common in Singapore and unique in Asia. Malaysian, Indonesian, Indian and Chinese cuisines and re-blended into Pacific Rim fusions at its most glorious.

Surrounded by water, Singapore probably has the best waterfront dining in Asia. Alfresco dining at Boat Quay is a heady not to be missed experience. Once Singapore’s busiest port, Boat Quay has been transformed into a popular hangout with chic cafés, high-end restaurants, yuppie pubs and designer galleries. This picturesque, busy stretch offers great views of the Singapore River and part of the colonial district. Clarke Quay is Singapore's only riverside festival village combining dining, shopping and entertainment. On the 23,000 square-metre site are five blocks of building housing and shophouses, restored to their original 19th century style. This area has a spread of specialty restaurants, themed pubs and wine bars. Across the river lies a range of exciting dining experience at the Riverside Point.

Pick up a culinary tip or two at some of the culinary academies in Singapore. Whether it is local, Asian, Middle Eastern or European cuisine, there's something for everyone and is a sure way of spicing up your holiday. We recommend Shermay's Cooking School, where cookbook author, Shermay, teaches cooking in her own demonstration kitchen. Although the main focus of her school is to teach Nonya cuisine based on her grandmother's traditional recipes; French cuisine, home-style Chinese and desserts are also taught. Classes are designed to make cooking easy and fun for novice as well as advanced chefs.

At-sunrice is a culinary centre dedicated to promoting pan-Asian cuisine, culinary skills and craftware. It offers cooking demonstration and tasting classes to actual hands-on cooking classes. Pick from a variety of short courses such as "quick cooking for dinner parties" and "Asian cooking class". Besides being poised to make its culinary stand as a fine dining bistro, the Coriander Leaf strives to establish itself as a culinary school. Coriander Leaf emphasises home cooking. The half-day culinary courses in a studio setting highlight the best in South Asian, South-East Asian, Middle Eastern and fusion cooking.

More than a cooking school, the prestigious Raffles Culinary Academy also conducts lifestyle classes covering a range of topics such as wines and etiquette, how to plan a party, home dining, as well as lessons on oyster and foie gras appreciation. If you are looking for cooking classes in the comfort of a Singapore home, Cookery Magic is your choice, as it offers a wide variety of classes in Malay, Indian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian and baking amongst many others.

Take a food tour to unravel the rich heritage and food culture in Singapore! The Makansutra Food Safari Tour seeks to reveal and share the great colour and taste of Singapore’s food culture. Embark on a whirlwind whiz to taste, sample and eat some of the best dishes around here. Besides the popular local hawker fare, like chicken rice, laksa, bak kut teh or rojak, the Food Safari can also include a dining experience that incorporates the top and award winning local restaurants serving both Asian and modern international cuisine. A Food Host will be at hand to regale the colourful story of the local food and its culture.

A romantic culinary experience

Looking for that perfect romantic paradise filled with tropical beaches, distinctive culture, charming warmth with tantalizing culinary experience? Come to Singapore, and witness a perfect romantic getaway that is meticulously designed for couples who demand only the very best! Each experience includes luxurious accommodations, blissful spa treatments, uncommon activities and pampering service so you can focus on what is most important – that someone special. And if you are one of those food buffs who love to taste a variety of cuisine in a unique setup, then Singapore is a place to be! The isle offers a sumptuous gastronomy experience….and that too in truly Singapore style.

Visit Jewel Box, to spend some quality time with your love, situated 90m above sea level; it offers unparalleled view of Singapore’s city skyline, harbour and its surrounding islands. Enjoy ethereal ambience and intimate dining experiences at any one of the restaurants in the complex like The Altivo Bar and Faber Rock. The privacy and tranquility of nature and the spectacular views leave an indelible impression on any romantic duo.

Do visit Singapore Botanical Garden if you love to explore an exquisite French culinary experience. With a breathtaking setting in an outdoor terrace, just 12 tables, and a total capacity of 42, it's perfect for romantic moments. At night a huge chandelier casts a romantic glow over the upstairs balcony. Ask for one of the three tables on the glassed-in terrace. At dinner, choose between a seven-course "Menu Dégustation" and the chef's "Renaissance Menu", a 14-course extravanganza. With so many thrills, this is certainly the prettiest place to dine in Singapore!

If you are one of those who prefer to witness romantic sunset and star-studded skies on your menu, visit Top of the 'M' Revolving Restaurant as they offer luxurious continental dinner menu which does enough justice to the magnificent surroundings. Be serenaded by the strolling musicians who stop by tables occasionally to entertain, with their repertoire of songs. City lights spill into its dim interiors, merging with the orange glow of candlelight. Marble floors with beautiful leather chairs set the perfect stage for a night of romantic dining. Watch the world go pass dining in this restaurant that revolves 360 degrees around, offering you a spectacular bird's eye view of Singapore.

Clink your wine-glasses amidst the gothic charm of CHIJMES. This bustling enclave of retail shops, restaurants, and nightspots, was once an old convent and school. With its gothic architecture, stained glass windows, manicured lawns and paved courtyards, CHIJMES is exquisitely romantic. Feel the enchanting mood over a romantic dinner at Maison de Fontaine. Sit in the cool breezy courtyard and go starry-eye over the homemade duck pâté with foie gras d'Oie and the soufflé with Grand Marnier, surrounded by cascading fountains and the faint strains of music. Or indulge yourself with Italian food sitting in the romantic gazebo of Pizzeria Giardino. There are many other restaurants to choose from, you won't be disappointed.

Think you've tried just about every dining experience in Singapore? You may be in for a surprise when you visit Singapore Flyer. It offers "the world's first fine culinary dining experience in the skies". Experience a three-course meal with full butler service set amidst a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of Singapore's night skies. Each capsule is restricted to only 10 diners, making it ideal for a romantic night. If that's not intimate enough, you can book an exclusive, private capsule (from two to 10 guests), truly unique! Isn’t it?

Unique is the word that best captures Singapore, the food capital of Asia and a true heaven for the gastronomically inclined soul. In almost every corner of the island, you will find an endless variety of food, served hot or cold, at any hour of the day (or night), with unique fine dining setting. Come and enjoy countless fascinating experiences with your partner and take away memories that are uniquely Singapore. Don't Miss!

A red haute honeymoon

Katie Holmes said, “Tom and I will always be in our honeymoon phase”.

A honeymoon destination is chosen with great care, keeping in mind the need for privacy amidst beautiful locales and luxurious accommodation, making the voyage a once in a lifetime experience. While on the subject, a destination that comes to mind is Sentosa, that’s translates to peace and tranquility in Malay.

Begin the most important journey of your wedded life at Sentosa, a tropical island located at the Southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Just 15 minutes off the coast from Singapore, Sentosa is a unique blend of leisure and recreational facilities, attractions, fine dining, sea sports, and adventure escapades. Add to that luxurious hotel accommodations, spas, and island resorts. Revel in lush greenery, be enthralled with breathtaking views of the South China Sea, laze on the cliff top or be pampered with impeccable service, the island resort will make your honeymoon a uniquely memorable experience.

With a variety of hotels ranging from seven-star hotels to chalets and spa boutiques, there is an option to suit every budget. Capella Singapore ensures that your honeymoon is like none other. The hotel’s peaceful setting on a knoll features a masterfully restored colonial building forming the centrepiece for its modern architecture and contemporary art surrounding. The award-winning Rasa Sentosa Resort, by Shangri-La is another great destination for a tropical getaway. The only beachfront resort in Singapore, it is set on the glistening Siloso Beach. With seven hotels, the island is a luxury paradise for amorous honeymooners.

One of Asia's best kept secrets, Spa Botanica is located at The Sentosa Resort & Spa. This romantic retreat offers beautiful gardens, outdoor mud pools, pavilions and Galaxy Steam baths, pampering you with a tinge of modern and traditional health and beauty practices. The Royal Suite will revitalize and pamper couples with the reviving aroma of the seven jet shower. An all time favorite is the King's Bath, a 450 kg bath tub hand-tooled meticulously from cast bronze to retain the warmth of sensuous milk, floral or herbal baths.

Collect exotic beach shells and play with the surf on your feet at Sentosa’s three beaches, Tanjong Beach, Siloso Beach, Palawan Beach. These beaches also double up as ideal settings for delectable gourmet cuisine. Visit Trapizza on Siloso beach and watch the beautiful sun setting on the far horizon. At the edge of Palawan Beach, Braise serves unique cuisines, based on the French philosophy of natural seasonal flavors, enhanced by modern culinary technique with the freshest possible ingredients. Barnacles Restaurant & Bar is a contemporary and stylish lifestyle venue serving both Western dishes and Chinese specialties and offering panoramic views of the South China Sea. Setting new standards for beach parties and nightlife with its music and Ibiza pedigree, Café del Mar at Sentosa reinvents the beach party culture and is set to become the iconic spot in beach life and entertainment in this city.

Need a lesson in love? Get naughty at the Nature Walk at Sentosa Nature Discovery. Let the birds and the bees and the humdrum of the trees tempt you to get wicked and tease your partner. Meander through a secondary rainforest, and have a closer look at Sentosa's flora and fauna. Maybe the infectious love-bug will bite you, numbing your senses and leaving only your heart alive to beat for your beloved.

Check out Siloso Beach’s latest lifestyle attraction, Wave House Sentosa! Offering exhilarating rides akin to the Wave Houses found in North America, Chile and South Africa, thrill seekers can look to make a wild splash and get their adrenaline fix whether surfing the tube, jumping waves or performing gravity defying flips and stunts. And for those itching for some retail therapy, drive 10 minutes into Singapore, a city that has topped the Country Brand Index Survey as the Best Destination for Shopping.

Honeymoon experiences in Sentosa are truly experiences of a lifetime! An unrivalled location, promising a magical ambience and all the elements of romance and indulgence are the right ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.