Singapore Vacation Planning

Woman freediver glides over sandy sea with yellow fins in transparent ocean. Freediving in Mauritius

• Luxury

The Most Expensive Countries in the World and Their Cheaper, Cooler Alternatives

By Kevin Brouillard

The saying “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply when it comes to traveling the globe. Sure, many bucket list destinations are worth their eye-popping price tags, but there are plenty of affordable — and arguably cooler — alternatives to these well-trodden, budget-busting destinations. Below, we listed the most expensive spots in the…

• Travel Tips

The 7 Most Beautiful Boutique Hotels in Singapore Worth Traveling For

By Lindsey Olander

There’s lots to love about Marina Bay Sands and Singapore’s legendary Raffles, but they aren’t the only smokeshows on the Singapore hotel scene. Some of the city’s smallest hotels punch way above their weight in the design department, giving even the most storied institutions a run for their money. Here are nine gorgeous boutique hotels…

The Treasury in Petra, Jordan; Laura Hinely/Oyster

• Travel Inspiration

50 Places to See in Asia When It's Safe to Travel

By Margot Bigg

With its vibrant big cities, abundant historic and cultural attractions, and diverse natural landscapes, Asia offers more to see and do than most travelers can experience in an entire lifetime. We tried to narrow things down, and pulled together a list of the 50 best places to visit in Asia before you die. Note that…

Singapore; Yeo Khee/Unsplash

• Flying

10 Places That Are Worth a Long Layover

By Kyle Valenta

Layovers are a widely dreaded part of the travel experience, but they don’t have to be. In fact, if you talk to any intrepid traveler, they’ll likely tell you that one of the best ways to soften the blow of a layover is to turn it into a mini trip of its own. A long…

• Health and Wellness

7 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy

By Leon Beckenham

Eat more greens. Drink less booze. Exercise every day. There are many things we do to stay healthy and (hopefully) live longer. And thanks to this combination of a healthy diet, increased activity, and high-quality healthcare, residents of some countries can expect — on average — to live longer than others. The World Economic Forum’s…

• Southeast Asia

11 Popular Places to Visit in Southeast Asia

By Neil Gladstone

Southeast Asia encompasses more countries than you probably realize. Of course there’s Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, but you may pause for a moment before remembering Singapore, Myanmar, Brunei, and several others. Although some similar influences crop up in neighboring countries, the cultures and attractions are strikingly diverse in each destination. To help you decide where…

• Travel Inspiration

Where to Travel Along the Equator

By Lara Grant

Thanks to year-round pleasant weather and fairly consistent flight and hotel costs, traveling near the equator is an attractive option. Plus, getting to stand on (or close to) that zero-degree latitude is a fun bucket-list item. Although the equator passes through 13 countries, it doesn’t lie along any major city. That said, there are still…

• Kid-Friendly

9 of the Safest Travel Destinations for Families

By Claire Shefchik

Kerid Crater, Iceland/Oyster As a parent, you want to expose your kids to an array of experiences and cultures, and travel is one of the best ways to do that. The problem is, even for the most dedicated family of travelers, the world can be a scary place. News about crime, war, and terrorism can…

• Travel Inspiration

The Most Popular Hotels on Instagram in 2017

By Alisha Prakash

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai/Oyster As much as Instagram is a source of travel inspiration, it’s also a platform that evokes some serious vacation envy. Selfies in front of iconic landmarks, delicious food spreads, and dreamy landscapes are among the pics you’ll find with a tap on the hashtag #travel. Before bidding adieu to 2017, Instagram…

• Travel Safety

These Are the Safest Cities in the World This Year

By Alisha Prakash

The world feels like a wholly unpredictable place these days. Between recent natural disasters and terrorist attacks, travelers are understandably exercising more caution when choosing their final destination. To help determine which cities are the safest, The Economist Intelligence Unit released its 2017 Safe Cities Index. The report judges 60 metropolises on four major criteria…