Male\', complete with its own artificial beach, swimming track, historic sites, and spectacular skyline of candy-colored skyscrapers, manages to be both an island and a city. Previously a sparsely populated island, Male\' has evolved into a world-class city with all the modern facilities from schools, hospitals, to international restaurants.
The combination of easygoing islander roots, along with the forward-thinking attitude of the locals, has created a laid-back town which both quiet yet fast paced.
The small economic giant of south-east Asia, Singapore remains one of the most modern cities in the region. The city nation blends cultural aspects of Malay, China, Arabia, India and England into a melding pot of diversity. Its unique ethnic tapestry offers visitors a wide array of sightseeing and culinary opportunities from which to choose.