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Amtrak's Cascades service now runs from Seattle to Vancouver. [Tripsavvy Travel Today]( On Our Radar [These Five Cities Will Soon Be Able to Book Premium Economy on Emirates]( You deserve an upgrade this holiday season. [One of Amtrak's Most Popular Leaf-Peeping Routes Is Back]( Just in time for fall! [The Most Beautiful Coffee Shops in the World]( From New York to Vienna, these are the most stunning places for a cup of joe. Destination of the Day Singapore You’d think a tiny nation the size of an average American city would be easy to know at a glance, but [Singapore]( specializes in defying expectations. The city's different, [distinct neighborhoods]( represent various aspects of the national experience: ancient shops rubbing elbows with hipster outlets (Joo Chiat and Tiong Bahru), hotel and [shopping mall hotspots]( with the world’s most premium brands (Orchard Road), and a skyline straight out of the Jetsons ([Marina Bay]( and its landmarks like the Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer). Singapore also has [more than 350 parks and four nature reserves]( which make up about 8,000 acres of the country’s real estate, and it's one of Southeast Asia’s best cities for [street food](. At any [top Singapore hawker center]( tourists mingle with working stiffs, to breakfast on roti kaya, or stuff their faces with Cantonese, Hokkien, Indian, Malay, and "Western" food. Vacation Like a Pro Singapore averages 167 rainy days per year—that's nearly one out of two days a year with a bit of rain. Along with an interconnected matrix of shopping malls, indoor food courts, and local markets, there are plenty of [world-class museums in Singapore]( to enjoy during passing showers. [Greg Rodgers]( Contributing Writer Your Packing List Visitors to Singapore at any time of the year should prepare for rain, bringing quick-drying, lightweight clothes, a waterproof jacket or windbreaker, and [an umbrella](. Don’t bring a raincoat; the humidity makes them miserable to wear. Consider the humidity and the occasional monsoon rains when you [pack clothes for your Singapore trip](. Wear loose and light summer clothing when in town. If you’re traveling on business, smart casual is often accepted, unless you’re attending a formal business dinner. Jackets and ties are still expected for business meetings, with the odd exception here and there. Unsurprisingly, air conditioners are commonplace throughout the island. Do bring a light jacket or sweater for extended periods spent indoors. Trending in Travel [11 Family Hotels That Have Amenities Just for Kids]( [You Have Less Than a Year to Get Your Real ID]( [How to Travel Sustainably on a Budget]( Get Inspired Often called "the last cathedral" (even though it's not technically a cathedral), [the Sagrada Familia]( inspires, delights, torments, and disturbs in equal measure. Designed by Spanish-Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, the distinctive edifice is a blend of the Spanish late gothic, Catalan modernism, and Art Nouveau architectural styles. Though construction started on the cathedral 150 years ago, the Sagrada Familia is still a work in progress, slated to be complete in 2026. When finished, it will be the tallest religious structure in Europe, standing over 560 feet high. Got Any Tips? Have a travel tip or feedback on how we can improve? Send us a note at feedback@tripsavvy.com and you may just see it in a future newsletter! [Tripsavvy]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} | Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe here]( ©2022 — All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005