Soaking up the Glitz and Glamor - Marina Bay

Imagine "wow-ing" yourself with the biggest fountain the world, right in the center of the hustle and bustle of city life, or taking a little break sipping down a cuppa alfresco. Perhaps, you can also catch the latest arts performances after a hard day's battle with the shops. With so many possibilities, the Marina Bay area is definitely your one stop leisure and recreation venue for YOU and of course, your loved ones.

With spectacular shopping, dining and even a venue for the arts, the Marina Bay area never ceases to excite

To confirm that statement, the team, together with the whole class, went down and totally had a blast at the many places we set foot on. So now, let our team tour you through!

Suntec City

This office-convention center-mall, or OCM for short, is the flagship of the Marina Bay area. Walking through Singapore's second largest mall can be tiring, but don't fret! There are plenty avenues for you to take a breather and relax for a bit before continuing on your battle. Believe us, we really did take full advantage of what Suntec City offers. Hungry? The nearest food outlets are only at most, 30 seconds away from anywhere you are in the mall. We satisfied our own stomachs and rested our tired heels at Subway. Eat Fresh yo! Kinda easy on your pocket too. Heh.

KIDS! There is a large portion of the mall just reserved for you! You can just dive down into the huge toys section in Carrefour, Singapore's first French hypermarket, or just head down to the many stores catering to kids. Parents, don't worry, it ain't gonna hurt your pocket.

Home to Singapore's 2nd largest shopping and entertainment center, Suntec City is a must-go, must-see, and a must-buy

The main draw for many people visiting Suntec City would be the Fountain of Wealth, the world's largest fountain in world. It is said that by walking round the center of the fountain three times, it would bring good luck to you. We're sure that parents who want their kids to get that A in school wouldn't mind. Superstitious isn't it? But yeah, it couldn't hurt by walking a few steps round a fountain, and we did just that. Hope that good luck would help pull up our exam grades, of course, in addition to our own effort.

The Fountain of Wealth against the backdrop of the four Suntec Office Towers

Esplanade, Theaters on the Bay - A truly Singaporean icon

Affectionately named by Singaporeans as the "Durian", the king of tropical fruits due to its architecture, the Esplanade offers world-class arts performances for Gramps, Mum and Dad, and not to forget the little ones. From classical orchestras, abstract theater to fun filled family and children-oriented shows, you will be spoilt for choice here. As an advice, try to book early, as seats for popular shows may be snapped up quickly.

A trip to Singapore is never complete without stopping by the Esplanade

For the team and the class, we headed to the rooftop garden to chill after a tiring day. From there, we could also gaze into the beautiful Singapore skyline, hear the many performances going on just outside the Esplanade, and sing to our hearts content.

With close friends and soothing music, what more could we want in life?

CityLink Mall - An Underground of Surprises

Who says underground tunnels are boring?

Want to head down to City Hall Train Station, but find that the weather's too hot and humid for your pleasure? There is a more cooler, and easier way for you to head down underground to Singapore's first and currently only fully underground Shopping mall.

With many fashion outlets for the girls to jump into, and also premium labels for the guys, CityLink Mall offers exciting retail alternatives while on the go. For the avid reader and the music fan, the MPH Bookstore and HMV Music outlet is the place to go.

Not to forget the potpourri of dining outlets that is dotted round the mall and also little bonsai gardens where green thumbs like to soak in a little bit of nature in this concrete jungle, Dad and Mum can enjoy meals with the kids in restaurants such as Shokudo and New York New York, and after that, enjoy a well deserved break in the wonderfully constructed bonsai garden.

If you are arriving by train, CityLink Mall will probably be your first and last stop on your Marina Bay trip. Being students who rely on public transport for most of our transportation needs, walking through this mall on our way to Marina Bay with friends, or even family, has become a way of life.

Singapore Flyer - 360 degrees of fun

We're saving the best for last - the last stop on our Marina Bay tour. The Singapore Flyer is Singapore's latest attraction. You might think, "Nah, I'll skip on this one. It's not worth parting with our money for a ferris wheel". But just hold on there, you're gonna miss all the fun you'll going to have while on this flight. Parents trust us, not only the kids are going to be amazed, you yourself will be too. You can literally look at the whole, yes we mean the WHOLE of Singapore plus some snippets Malaysia and the Indonesian Riau Islands. And who will still say Singapore is just a concrete jungle?

Although this ride won't blow off your minds, but it's really worth your buck and also, gain some insights about Singapore. What's a tour without some meaningful learning? We bet that the kids will talk about the Singapore Flyer to their friends, and during Show-and-Tell sessions in class. Their friends and even the teachers would go green with envy.

Although not mind blowing, the Singapore Flyer is a truly beautiful structure and an insightful experience.

Well, we guess that it's time to wrap things up, and yeah, hope our readers have gained, well at least a brief understanding about the area and what exciting knick knacks can be found there.