June 21, 2026

This visit to Singapore we explored more of the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) complex, starting with the Lotus or the ArtScience Museum. MBS developed, owns and operates the Museum, which is unique for a gaming corporation. They developed the whole area around their iconic hotel and casino to control the look and amenities offered, to make this a special destination and major landmark within Singapore.

The Lotus inspired structure, which is actually a 10 section or finger, deconstructed sphere, was designed by Israeli - Canadian- American Architect Moshe Safdie. He also designed the MBS Hotel  (55 stories and 3 towers), topped with the massive Ship Shaped (2.5 acre), Sands Sky Park and the Jewel Changi Airport which is a lush nature themed entertainment and retail complex centered around a Rain Vortex, which is the world's tallest indoor waterfall. The Lotus also has a center rainwater oculus waterfall, which re- circulates rainwater and uses it for toilet water. The Lotus's design and construction was award the rare LEED ( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Plantinum Certification.


The 10 finger design of the Lotus has also given the building the nickname of the handshake or greeting hand of Singapore.

The building features 21 gallery spaces hosting immersive, interactive and world class touring exhibits. We plan to go back in October to see the new installation underway at the Team Lab's gallery.



We took a tour with one of the education staff to get the highlights of the design history and the interactive galleries presently underway.

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By Pat Patrick • November 14, 2026
I don't know why, but I have always made great and lasting friendships with my nail & hair stylist people. Maybe because I see them regularly, we chit chat the whole appointment and share deep confidences quickly and with great respect, it's a safe zone! Stacy from Mauritius was that for me on the Odyssey . She was Spa Manager from the beginning in Belfast and took only two short vacation breaks over the two years.

MAURITIUS - The beautiful island in the Indian Ocean

By Pat Patrick • November 14, 2026
I don't know why, but I have always made great and lasting friendships with my nail & hair stylist people. Maybe because I see them regularly, we chit chat the whole appointment and share deep confidences quickly and with great respect, it's a safe zone! Stacy Derby from Mauritius was that for me on the Odyssey . She was Spa Manager from the beginning in Belfast and took only two short vacation breaks over the two years.

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By Pat Patrick • November 13, 2026
I have wanted to see the famed Singapore Changi Airport for years to see the world's largest indoor waterfall. Turns out the waterfall is in a part of the airport, outside the Departure Terminals, so I still have yet to see it! The Terminal does have some interesting architecture and houses a huge shopping mall, with some very high end stores and Christmas decorations are up everywhere, the day after Halloween ( which sadly, they don't celebrate here ).