{"id":25568,"date":"2026-09-11T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=25568"},"modified":"2026-08-29T13:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T19:09:47","slug":"singapore-is-always-fun-especially-at-the-marina-bay-sands-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=25568","title":{"rendered":"SINGAPORE IS ALWAYS FUN, ESPECIALLY AT THE MARINA BAY SANDS HOTEL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We arrived in Singapore after a 2 hour &amp; 45 minute flight from Bali. Normally the Marina Bay Sands would not be my first hotel choice but I knew the Girls would love it.<\/strong> <strong>I was very surprised how much we all loved it. We were greeted by two staff members at the entrance and then escorted to our rooms. I must say the new room interiors are fabulous! The hotel features three 57-story towers crowned by the world&#8217;s largest infinity pool. There is a large casino, a very large shopping complex, great restaurants, a Science museum, and a theatre. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8786_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8786_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8786_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The hotel interiors are very dramatic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8785_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8785_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8785_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We all were excited to visit Garden By The Bay, (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinabaysands.com\/guides\/around-mbs\/gardens-by-the-bay.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.marinabaysands.com\/guides\/around-mbs\/gardens-by-the-bay.html\">https:\/\/www.marinabaysands.com\/guides\/around-mbs\/gardens-by-the-bay.html<\/a>) a 10 minute walk from the hotel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_87881_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_87881_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_87881_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The current theme for Gardens by the Bay was the country of Turkey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gardens By The Bay - Flower Dome (Blue Beauties 2026) | Hydrangeas and Magnificent Turkey\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ydKK0CLf8oU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88061_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88061_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88061_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This was one of many sitting areas in the Gardens with Turkish motifs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88081_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88081_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88081_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We loved all  the beautiful flowers!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88112_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88112_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88112_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We got rained on walking to the Gardens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25578\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88121_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88121_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88121_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25579\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88131_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88131_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88131_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fascinating creations made out of wood!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88211_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88211_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88211_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Happy group photo!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25582\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88241_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88241_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88241_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25583\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88251_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88251_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88251_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One of the world&#8217;s tallest indoor, man-made waterfalls in the Cloud Forest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88271_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88271_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88271_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Girls took oodles of photos in the Cloud Forest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25594\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88322_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88322_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88322_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25595\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88331_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88331_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88331_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25596\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88342_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88342_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88342_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gorgeous tropical flowers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88361_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88361_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88361_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There are walkways high up next to the waterfalls.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88452_result.jpg?resize=833%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88452_result.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88452_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88452_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We spoiled the twins with a very expensive breakfast buffet at the Rise in the Marina Bay Sands. They felt special as we didn&#8217;t do this for their brothers or cousins on previous trips. It was very good!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88471_result.jpg?resize=833%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88471_result.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88471_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88471_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The swimming pool on top of the Marina Bay Sands is for hotel guests only.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88531_result.jpg?resize=833%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88531_result.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88531_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88531_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The twins loved the pool!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88521_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88521_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88521_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I must admit I was a little scared at first being up this high.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25604\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8875_result.jpg?resize=833%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8875_result.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8875_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8875_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25602\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88661_result.jpg?resize=833%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88661_result.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88661_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88661_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"25603\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8871_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8871_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8871_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The window displays in the shopping center of the Marina Bay Sands are amazing! The Gentle Monster eyewear store has robotic faces which blink, turn, and change expressions in slow, smooth motions. Strange but mesmirizing! The Louis Vuitton window featured tiny trucks logos. The Moncler window had dazzling motion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88781_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88781_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88781_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88811_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88811_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_88811_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They loved their milkshakes and hamburgers at Black Tap.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89011_result.jpg?resize=433%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89011_result.jpg?w=433&amp;ssl=1 433w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89011_result.jpg?resize=208%2C300&amp;ssl=1 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time for our final dinner in Singapore.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89111_result.jpg?resize=833%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89111_result.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89111_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89111_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marla happily enjoys a Kir Royale at Maison Boulud in the Shoppes at the Marina Bay Sands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89131_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89131_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89131_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marla and I shared a beautiful desert!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89141_result.jpg?resize=833%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89141_result.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89141_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89141_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The twins love their ice cream!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89221_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89221_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89221_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An amazing flower arrangement next to the high-end watch boutiques.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89261_result.jpg?resize=469%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89261_result.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89261_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I took this photo of an incredibly creative bench in the lobby of the hotel before our departure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89281_result.jpg?resize=833%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89281_result.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89281_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89281_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On our way to the last stop on our adventure&#8230;Hong Kong.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89311_result.jpg?resize=833%2C625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89311_result.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89311_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_89311_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos: Dick Gentry. Not to be used without my permission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We arrived in Singapore after a 2 hour &amp; 45 minute flight from Bali. Normally the Marina Bay Sands would not be my first hotel choice but I knew the Girls would love it. I was very surprised how much we all loved it. We were greeted by two staff members at the entrance and then escorted to our rooms. I must say the new room interiors are fabulous! The hotel features three 57-story towers crowned by the world&#8217;s largest infinity pool. There is a large casino, a very large shopping complex, great restaurants, a Science museum, and a theatre. The hotel interiors are very dramatic! We all were excited to visit Garden By The Bay, (https:\/\/www.marinabaysands.com\/guides\/around-mbs\/gardens-by-the-bay.html) a 10 minute walk from the hotel. The current theme for Gardens by the Bay was the country of Turkey. This was one of many sitting areas in the Gardens with Turkish motifs. We loved all the beautiful flowers! We got rained on walking to the Gardens. Fascinating creations made out of wood! Happy group photo! One of the world&#8217;s tallest indoor, man-made waterfalls in the Cloud Forest. The Girls took oodles of photos in the Cloud Forest. Gorgeous tropical flowers. There are walkways high up next to the waterfalls. We spoiled the twins with a very expensive breakfast buffet at the Rise in the Marina Bay Sands. They felt special as we didn&#8217;t do this for their brothers or cousins on previous trips. It was very good! The swimming pool on top of the Marina Bay Sands is for hotel guests only. The twins loved the pool! I must admit I was a little scared at first being up this high. The window displays in the shopping center of the Marina Bay Sands are amazing! The Gentle Monster eyewear store has robotic faces which blink, turn, and change expressions in slow, smooth motions. Strange but mesmirizing! The Louis Vuitton window featured tiny trucks logos. The Moncler window had dazzling motion. They loved their milkshakes and hamburgers at Black Tap. Time for our final dinner in Singapore. Marla happily enjoys a Kir Royale at Maison Boulud in the Shoppes at the Marina Bay Sands. Marla and I shared a beautiful desert! The twins love their ice cream! An amazing flower arrangement next to the high-end watch boutiques. I took this photo of an incredibly creative bench in the lobby of the hotel before our departure. On our way to the last stop on our adventure&#8230;Hong Kong. Photos: Dick Gentry. 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