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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

You should absolutely consider the Marina Bay Sands if money is no object. If the budget doesn't allow, I would at the very least recommend venturing up to the top of this magnificent hotel for a drink and panoramic views of the city. Even on a misty evening, it was breathtaking (and the cocktails were good too... once we finally got them. Service is sloooooow.) The night we went, they were "charging" S$20 to visit Cé La Vi Skybar, but you received it back in the way of a voucher to be used toward a drink. (So basically, as long as you had a cocktail, you could go up to check out the view.) Tip: Don't get sucked into visiting the "observation deck." It's actually a floor below the rooftop (though does extend a bit further out.) However, you have to pay S$23 to get up there and there's not a bar.

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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

IG photo credit: @spillsy17

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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

I don't want to spoil the scene that this gorgeous location from Crazy Rich Asians takes place in, but I will say, it's a big one involving Nick and Rachel. The Marina Bay Sands, which is one of the most iconic landmarks in Singapore, is a huge integrated resort that includes a luxury hotel and the world's highest and largest infinity pool.

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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

IG photo credit: @hawkhoptravel

lodging • outdoors

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Helix Bridge, Merlion Park, kite flying at Marina Barrage, shopping at Shoppes, explore Art Museum

lodging • outdoors

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

There are two night shows in Singapore - in front of Hotel Marina Bay Sands and at Super Tree Grove. Both for free, both are amazing.

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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

This is apparently largest swimming pool of any other skyline in the world. Cleverly built, the pool's vanishing edge looks like it's abruptly cut-off at 650 feet in the air! The only thing is you have to be a hotel guest to swim or hang by poolside.

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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

is an architectural delight, with exceptional angles and shadows allowing for great photography. Take a super wide-angle lens (14mm) and always look up. Alternatively, you can never go wrong photographing from the hotel's infinity pool.