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INSIDER TIP
Looking for a secluded beachside break? Go east to Pasir Ris Park, where you can stroll along boardwalks that wind through mangrove forests and skate or cycle along the beach.
SHOP TALK
Mandarin Gallery, though smaller than other Orchard Road malls, is home to shops like a.i. by Ashley Isham, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Just Cavalli and multi-label boutique TriBeCa. 333A Orchard Rd, tel: +65 6831 6363, www..mandaringallery.com.sg
JAVA JOLT
Head to the end of Robertson Quay, past the Gallery Hotel and under the bridge to find Kith Café. This tiny shop serves some truly great coffee – hot, iced and blended. 7 Rodyk St, 01-33 Watermark@ Robertson Quay, tel: +65 6341 9407, www.kith. com.sg
CHEAP EATS
The newest Food Republic at 313@Somerset features over 20 food and drink stalls as well as five mini restaurants. Slurp up old-school char kway teow and prawn noodles, or munch on prata and Hong Kong-style dim sum – all at reasonable prices. 5F, 313 Orchard Rd
TOP TABLES
Krish, the latest addition to the Rochester enclave, dishes up unique South Asian-influenced contemporary European cuisine. Think seared duck breast with curried confit hash, fennel and tamarind reduction. 9 Rochester Park, tel: +65 6779 4644, www..krish.com.sg
AT YOUR LEIWURE
From 14 May to 14 June, the 33rd edition of the Singapore Arts Festival showcases a range of contemporary arts from dance, theatre, puppetry and music to amazing installations. www.singaporeartsfest.com
LATE & LIVELY
At Wave House Sentosa, you can hang ten using the Double FlowRider or three-metre FlowBarrel wave machines. Dry off, grab a meal and a drink, then hang out and groove to live music at the two beach bars into the wee hours. 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, tel: +65 (0) 6377 3113, www.wavehousesentosa.com
OVERNIGHT
Resorts World Sentosa is home to the Festive Hotel, where kids get their own sofaturned- double bed – plus novelty packs, bathrobes and sweets. 39 Artillery Ave, Sentosa, tel: +65 6577 8899, www.rwsentosa.com
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