Swanky shopping, gourmet dining, state-of-the-art entertainment, themed gardens galore and even something for the kids - all that you hope for in a destination but not what you would expect from an airport. Then again, Singapore Changi Airport is no ordinary airport. Since its runways opened in 1981, it has been at the top of the game. With over 500 awards to its name, it is the most awarded airport in the world. In 2015 alone, Changi Airport has garnered 26 accolades to date including the most prestigious for the airport industry, Skytrax's World's Best Airport. This is the third year running and the sixth time it has secured that title. Changi Airport is more than a gateway to adventure, it is an adventure in itself.

Snug Sleeping Arrangements

Waiting for a flight and need some shut-eye? Changi Airport is the place to catch some Zs. After all, it officially recognized as the Best Airport for Sleeping by Sleepinginairports.net for 19 consecutive years!

There are free Snooze Lounges in quiet corners throughout the three terminals. These come with specially designed leather loungers with head and leg rests that allow you to recline and relax. Low-lit relaxation zones and armrest-free seats at the gates let you take power naps wherever you wait. Thoughtful touches like free massage chairs and easy chairs with mobile charging outlets let you and your devices recharge before the flight.

Gardens Galore

Giving visitors a taste of the Garden City, Singapore, there are five different gardens within the airport. First stop, the Orchid Garden, which features a koi pond and more than 700 of the national flower. Then, meander to the rooftop Sunflower Garden where 500 of the sunny blooms await. Try the world's first Butterfly Garden in an airport next. It's the first of its kind in an airport with 1,000 tropical butterflies from as many as 40 different species and a six-meter high waterfall. Follow this with a stroll through the Cactus Garden which has more than 100 species of Cactus and arid plants from the deserts and dry areas of Asia, Africa and America. Wrap up your adventure at the Enchanted Garden, an interactive garden of glass and mosaic sculptures that comes alive with lights and sounds as you walk through it.