Anastasia Smith
For families headed to Singapore with kids in tow, the lively city-state abounds with eco-friendly experiences for you to embrace sustainable and responsible travel. Savour blissful times in the Lion City, delighting in the metropolis’s nature, history, culture and ample opportunity for adventure.
The 101 hectares of urban nature park in the heart of the city alone makes Singapore a “Garden City” indeed. While the vibrant city-state is home to a whole host of gardens and nature parks, Gardens by the Bay is easily the metropolis’s crown jewel. A mind-boggling 101 hectares mean visitors to the park are treated to an abundance of nature and beauty, but the 18 “Supertrees” of the Supertree Grove are the highlight of them all, evoking “alien” vibes amidst the lush greenery.
If activities on the mainland are a little too deficient for your appetite, then the slew of isles off the coast of Singapore’s white sands are sure to appease you. Hop aboard a boat and set sail into the wide-open seas on an exciting island-hopping tour to the offshore islands of Singapore. The fabled Sentosa Island is the closest to the mainland and is as luxurious and extravagant as it gets in all of the city-state. For more peace and quiet, head up north to Pulau Ubin, where the Singapore of centuries past is still alive on the laid-back island.
Places to visit and things to do in Singapore are certainly plentiful, but getting a taste of the city-state’s authentic local cuisine is an unmissable experience on your city getaway. Embark on an exploration of local cuisine, perhaps at a fine hotel in Changi the likes of Hotel 81 Changi, and indulge in an assortment of traditional Singaporean dishes, from rich and spicy Laksa to stir-fried Char Kway Teow and much more. Savour the mouth-watering blend of authentic flavours and let the true foodie in you unleash.
For longing explorers to the city-state of Singapore, these 10 kilometres of incredible nature trail are sure to give you your fill of much-needed exploration. Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park, and Labrador Nature Reserve — the 5 parks together make up Southern Ridges, treating trekkers to fantastic views of lush greenery and some of the best nature parks the metropolis has to offer.
Your holidays in the vibrant Lion City wouldn’t be complete without experiencing its fascinating island fauna. For an unforgettable wildlife experience, make your way to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. The sprawling animal reserve is home to many things wildlife, including the most popular Singapore Zoo, the river-themed River Wonders, the aviaries of Bird Paradise and the world's first safari park for nocturnal animals — The Night Safari.
