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Recreation and Travel : Singapore

This pathfinder includes information about recreation and travel in Singapore.

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Asian Civilisations Museum  (http://www.nhb.gov.sg/acm/)
ACM is the first museum in the region to present a broad yet integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilizations. Links to information about ACM, exhibits, school programs and more. A National Heritage Board museum.

Embassy of the United States. Singapore (http://singapore.usembassy.gov/)
Includes links to Embassy news, U.S. citizen services, U.S. policy and issues, U.S.-Singapore relations, and more.

FXHistory. Historical Currency Exchange Rates (http://www.oanda.com/convert/fxhistory)
Converts currencies within a 2,000-day timeframe. Maintained by Oanda.com, “the currency site.”

Lonely Planet World Guide. Singapore (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south%5Feast%5Fasia/singapore/index.htm)
Online travel guide provides overall information on Singapore. Attractions, history, and transportation, and more.

Singapore Botanic Gardens (http://www.sbg.org.sg/index.asp)
A dynamic and living monument to the foresight of the founding fathers of Singapore as Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore and a keen naturalist, established the first botanical and experimental garden on Government Hill (Fort Canning Hill) in 1822. Includes links to visiting the gardens, maps, events, attractions, research, and education. The National Orchid Garden is a primary attraction. Managed by the National Parks Board.

Singapore Embassy. Washington (http://www.mfa.gov.sg/washington/)
Links to information about the Embassy, news, speeches, foreign policy, consular services, and more.
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) (http://app.stb.com.sg/asp/index.asp)
STM is an economic development agency for the tourism sector. Links include information about STB, newsletters, media releases and tourism factsheets, events calendar, and travel information and recommendations.

Singapore Travel Guide (http://www.travel-singapore.com)
Comprehensive travel guide to Singapore. It includes information about Singaporean people, currency and banking, health issues, and arts and entertainment.

Travel Document Systems. Singapore Visa Application (http://www.traveldocs.com/sg/index.htm)
Provides information on entry and visa requirements, travel conditions and basic travel information as well as other Singapore links. The entry forms are offered in PDF format.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Travelers’ Health. Health Information for Travelers to Countries in Southeast Asia (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm)
Information on health and safety topics to include vaccinations, diseases, health risks, travel notices, and references and resources.

U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Consular Affairs. Travel.State.Gov (http://travel.state.gov)
Search on Singapore for consular information sheets, travel warnings and the country specific general page.

World Travel Guide - Singapore  (http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?)
Provides a country overview as well as travel advice, general information, and more. From Columbus Publishing of London, England.

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  May 25, 2007
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