Singapore

Singapore could also be called the land of eternal summer, because it’s either hot, or really hot all year long. With almost guaranteed temperatures of 26 to 27°C to warm your bones, pack light clothing and never go out without your water-bottle! If you’re coming to shop, any time will do, and for local traditions there’s a host of events you could plan your trip around. Chinese New Year, either in January or February, offers seasonal markets and festive feasts, while hip music fans can head for St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival.

When in Singapore, don’t miss getting your claws into the famous chilli crab, plus traditional dishes like laksa - a yummy combo of coconut-creamed Chinese and Malay flavors. Another culinary must is the bak kut teh - a dish that literally translates to pork bone tea. If egg noodles and seafood float your boat, Hokkien Mee is one of the most popular fried noodle hawker dishes in Singapore, while Anthony Bourdain has raved about the delicious chicken rice from Tian Tian - one of the city’s best loved hawker stalls.

Singapore has one of the hottest nightlife scenes on the planet - literally. From comedy clubs and fancy bars to rooftop lounges boasting killer views, you’ve got it all. If you’re looking to sweat it out on a sandy dance floor, try Sentosa’s Tanjong Beach Club, where swimwear’s encouraged and footwear is optional. Treat yourself to a slap-up meal on Chinatown’s Club Street, or sip a luxurious cocktail on the Marina Bay. Then dance it all off at Clarke Quay, an area set around a beautiful body of water, overlooking the CBD skyline.