Singapore has really stepped it up a notch when it comes to hospitality. When you find yourself in this big city you can find some really tranquil places. One can check into one of many Singapore spas and just relax for the day. They offer all the wonderful soul healing treatments like massage of many styles, facials and aroma therapy. Sit and soak in one of many Jacuzzis or swim in warm pools. Sip on some healthy concoction that the attendant can bring by for you. Don’t bring any news to read. Instead, pick something that will lift your tired spirit and bring you back to believing again. If you want to stay in a tranquil environment but maybe get out and see some thing other than your toes on a towel, then hit
the Jurong Bird Park.

The Jurong Bird Park is truly one of the most impressive bird parks in the world. On the grounds of about 50 acres visitors can find information on 8,000 different kinds of birds for 600 different species. The are all visible and contained in some huge enclosures. They also have a bird theatre at the Pools of Amphitheatre. There you can see flamingos, cockatoos, hornbills, and macaws in there amazing colors and fantastically funny personalities. Then you can get joy out of the Penguin Parade which is set in a replica of an Antarctic home for Penguins. There you will see over 200 different kinds of Penguins from 5 different species. There is also 50 other sea birds to see in the same setting. Visitors will also be able to see the largest hornbill collection on the planet along with 100 species of Southeast Asian Birds. The Southeast Asian Birds have a wonderful habitat with simulated tropical rain and thunder storms each day. Don’t for get to stop in and see the Owls and Kiwis at the nocturnal house and the almost cartoonish colors of the Parrot’s in Parrot Paradise. What a wonderful extension of tranquility, plants and birds.