Orchard Road has been tagged Fifth Avenue, Regent Street, Champs Elysées, Via Veneto and Ginza for good reason. This is where world-class shopping abounds as local and international department stores, designer boutiques, and specialty shops compete with outdoor cafes and gourmet restaurants for your attention.

Kick off your shopping fiesta at Palais Renaissance and shop your way towards DFS Galleria, Pacific Plaza, Wisma Atria, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Paragon, The Centrepoint and the brand-new Orchard Central.

Along the way, be sure to check the offers at the numerous boutiques and major department stores like Isetan Scotts, TANGS Orchard, Metro Paragon, Takashimaya Department Store, John Little, Robinsons Centrepoint and OG Orchard.

Wondering how to entertain the kids? Why not take them to Toy Universe at Takashimaya Square (28 May to 14 June), and let them check out the latest toys, watch Transformers perform “live” on stage, and get their photo taken with their favourite Autobots from upcoming movie, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen.

Another special treat for the kids is the Ben 10 Alien Power ‘Live’ Show (5 to 21 June) at United Square Shopping Mall, which is just two train stops away from Orchard MRT Station. Kids will have the chance to meet and greet their favourite alien hero character as well as take pictures with them.

What’s a holiday without a tour? A fun way to see some of the best sights in Singapore at your own pace and time is to hop onto the HiPPO bus. The open-top double-decker bus has live commentary and offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Singapore’s top attractions like Orchard Road, Botanic Gardens, Historic Civic District, Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, Esplanade and Sentosa. Download the Great Singapore Pass and enjoy S$2 off each ticket for the HiPPOtours – Singapore Sightseeing Pass.