In 2007 Malaysia will be pulling out the stops to celebrate the nation's 50th anniversary of independence. Whether you make it for the party or arrive later, one thing is for sure: there's seldom been a better time to discover afresh this evolving region.

The Cinderalla of Asian cities; Singapore has shrugged off its reputation for being boring and stepped into the 21st century with style. As well as being one of the world's premier fashion and food centres, the city now excites travellers with a buzzing bar scene, hip modern arts and a cultural mix like no other. Want a piece of the Singapore action? Then let this guide show you a good time.

Travel to three lands in one, and enjoy the cultures of the Chinese, Indians and Malays in delicious colour. It's all about the food: nurture an endless appetite for hawker-stall snacks and sublime dining. Make some time for modern art, traditional temples and some of the best shopping in Asia, then swap the urban scene for a sojourn into pockets of rainforest.

Singapore blasts your preconceptions out of the water. It has an incredible multicultural mix, the best eating in Asia, a bustling arts scene, nightlife until dawn, peaceful island getaways, endlesss shopping and a very, very healthy dose of Hedonism.