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How To Plan The Perfect Singapore Family Holiday

There’s something so comforting about stepping off the plane into the brown tones of Singapore Changi airport. I couldn’t even count how many hours I’ve spent in that airport in my life so far, and there’s a reason why it’s consistently ranked the best airport in the world. But more than that, stepping foot in Changi means (if you’re lucky) the opportunity to enjoy a Singapore holiday.

Working in travel I used to hear all the time “meh, Singapore is so boring.” This perception that it’s tame, bland and uninspiring was really pervasive in the tourism industry (in my experience anyway). And I always delighted in the challenge of changing someone’s mind. Because to me, Singapore is absolutely full of excitement and adventure.

On our Malaysia and Singapore holiday, I really would have liked to spend more time in Singapore. Alas, we were really restricted with available days. I’m still so glad we made it happen though because we got to show our kids the wonder of Singapore. And now they want to go back as much as we do.

So here are our tips for planning the perfect family holiday to Singapore. I hope this helps you to plan your own Singapore holiday!

Singapore is one of the best-connected cities in the world (and with the best airport, as mentioned above). This means there will likely be available flights to Singapore from your closest international hub. Flights take approximately 8-9 hours from the east coast of Australia, 18 hours from Los Angeles, 10-14 hours from various[……]

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Useful Malaysia travel tips you should know before you go

Diversity. This is the first thing that hits you when you start reading about Malaysia. Mixed cultures, languages and religions, vibrant cities and remote jungles, modern skyscrapers and UNESCO historical sites, beautiful beaches and wildlife-packed rainforests…Not to mention the variety of delectable food. Sounds like Malaysia in fact has it all.

Having not been to any other Asian country before, I can’t really vouch for a very popular Malaysian slogan: “Malaysia truly Asia”, but choosing it as my first Asian country to visit was definitely the best decision. Being one of the most developed countries in South East Asia and keeping its rich tradition and culture at the same time, Malaysia delivers a wealth of unique experiences.

No matter if you’re an Asia first-timer or 50-timer this blog post will reveal all the Malaysian secrets. If you want to know when is the best time to visit Malaysia, how to get there, what to eat and even how to dress, keep reading to discover:

useful Malaysia travel tips you should know before your trip!

And don’t forget to check out my “Malaysia Itinerary” blog post to plan your 2 perfect weeks in this beautiful and diverse country.

Ok, but where is Malaysia?

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia and consists of 2 parts separated by the South China Sea. There is Peninsular Malaysia, which shares a border with Thailand and East Malaysia which is the Malaysian part of the Borneo Island. When researching travelling in Malaysia, you will mainl[……]

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Top 37 Hidden Tourist Spots in the Philippines Travel Pros Rave About

Danjugan Island 1/37Cauayan, Negros Occidental (Check available Flights and Hotels)

© Yoshke Dimen and Vins Carlos, The Poor Traveler

Yoshke Dimen and Vins Carlos of The Poor Traveler say- “Danjugan Island is a rainforest-covered island and rich marine sanctuary that can be reached after a 4-hour drive from Bacolod and a 30-minute boat ride from mainland Cauayan. The island has five lagoons, two of which you can explore by kayak. Since it’s a protected area, fishing is not allowed here, allowing marine life to explode in full color. The best part is, you don’t need to be a scuba diver to enjoy it, you can simply do so by snorkeling. There you can see the bluest giant clams, humongous table corals, and all sorts of fish including juvenile black-tip sharks (if your timing is right). Danjugan Island can accept only a handful of guests per day – this ensures that the island’s pristine conditions will remain so for a long time.”

Sundang Island 2/37Lumot Mahipon Lake, Cavinti, Laguna(Check available Hotels)

© JB and Renee Macatulad, Will Fly for Food

JB and Renee Macatulad of Will Fly for Food say- “Have you ever fantasized about having your own private island? Well, you can with Sundang Island in Cavinti, Laguna. For as low as about P3,400 a night, you can rent this small island and house in the middle of a lake. The island in Lumot Mahipon Lake can be booked online, and it comes complete with boat transfers for groups as big as ten. Just hop into your car and make the 3-4[……]

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