Joanna James
Ranked among Southeast-Asia's most dynamic holiday hubs, Singapore is also the ideal destination for honeymooners and couples. Here are some of the romantic activities couples can get up to during a getaway in the Lion City.
As an Asian holiday hotspot that's synonymous with retail therapy, a couple's trip to Singapore would not be complete without exploring Singapore's biggest malls and department stores. Apart from offering couples the chance to buy meaningful gifts for one another, wandering around the plush shopping centres down Orchard Road including ION Orchard and Ngee Ann Centre can be a romantic way to spend an afternoon. This is mainly due to the fact that Orchard Road is also home to some of the best art galleries, independent boutiques and fine dining restaurants in the country. Don't forget to drop by The Grande Whisky Collection where couples can taste test fine spirits.
There's no better place to be after sundown than Clarke Quay and that goes double for couples with a passion for Irish pubs, nightclubs and waterfront restaurants. Boasting some of the finest bars on the island, Clarke Quay is quite literally the only place one can go bar hopping in Singapore. The live music scene in the area in concentrated around the bars and clubs in Clarke Quay where couples can also dance their cares away till sunup.
Containing not just one but three manmade beaches, Sentosa Island is not just for families and children. Couples can head to Siloso Beach with their sunscreen and swimsuits to spend the day basking in the rays of the sun or splashing around the ocean when the fancy strikes. Water-bound activities available at the venue include kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding .Easily accessible via the Singapore public tram service, couples can reach Siloso Beach by taxi as well.
Considered a foodie's paradise like no other, couples who are fortunate enough to be spending time in Singapore can also embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure together. In addition to covering the national staples including Singapore Chili Crab and Hainanese Chicken Rice, most food tours also hit the ubiquitous hawker centres where couples can dig into some of the best local treats imaginable.
Honeymooners and other romantically inclined guests based at Grand Park City Hall or any similar City Hall hotel in Singapore can also tour the iconic Gardens by the Bay together. Ranked among Singapore's most romantic attractions, this futuristic garden space is just as spectacular by day as it is by night. Marveling at the Supertrees and the Cloud Forest is not all couples can get up to during a visit to this award-winning enclave where the Flower Dome and the Floral Fantasy showcase are abloom with hundreds of exotic flowers from around the world.
Although a bumboat ride may not sound romantic, travelling on board this conventional wooden barge is the perfect way to take in the sights and sounds of the Singapore River after dark.
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