The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore

The Fullerton Bay Hotel is a waterfront gem in central Singapore that fuses ultra-modernity and elegant refinement. 

Suites have stunning views over Marina Bay and are all luxe polished-wood furnishings, cream and marble bathrooms, private balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. For an luxurious upgrade there’s the Premier Bay Room with a private en-suite Jacuzzi, or treat yourself and opt for the Presidential Suite with a lavish living area, games room, 360° views of Marina Bay, maple wood and marble furnishings and stunning silk panels. The state-of-the-art gym will keep fitness buffs happy, while the rooftop pool and two glass-framed Jacuzzis afford fabulous views of the surrounding Marina Bay. Just moments away lies The Fullerton Spa at the Fullerton Bay's sister hotel, with the full range of treatments on offer.

Come evening, you've got a choice of four restaurants and bars ranging from the stylish grey-and-orange interiors of French bistro La Brasserie to the sprawling chandelier-adorned ceilings of The Clifford Pier. Expect such delights as wok-fried wings, roasted duck pancakes, crab spaghetti, lobster and prawn laksa and wagyu beef rendang. Over in rooftop bar Lantern, ultra-stylish seating overlooks the pier and is best enjoyed alongside an expertly-mixed cocktail, while for something more refined, The Landing Point is the perfect spot for afternoon tea with an Asian twist – we recommend visiting during the daily 4pm pianist performance.

Perhaps surprisingly, Singapore is full of green spaces – must-visits include the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, which features the world’s tallest indoor waterfall and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with parkland, lakes and the National Orchid Gardens. For designer shopping, head to Orchard Road, or if you prefer local boutiques, Haji Lane is full of local designs. Children will love the Night Safari, Singapore Zoo and Sentosa Island, an islet just south of Singapore that’s dotted with winding gardens, theme parks and sandy beaches.