"I ………….. to Singapore recently"?

[Odessa Dawn]

I ……….. to Singapore recently.
a) had been
b) went
c) have been
d) was

The answer provided is b). If there were no b), would c) have a chance to fill the blank?

 

[Tarheel]

Actually, "I have been to Singapore recently" is more likely. (Say: Which is the better choice?)

 

[probus]

To me b) and c) are equally likely.

 

[Tdol]

A wider context might suggest that one is more likely, but as the questions stands, they are equally correct.