Things to Do in Singapore
Family-friendly places abound in Singapore, if you know where to find them. Apart from the usual well-loved places not to be missed, we have also discovered some real gems which will thrill both the children and the adults. Check them out below!

The Great Outdoors

Cruise on a Yacht

Pack the entire family off to a one-day or half-day cruise onboard a cheery family yacht! It is much more affordable than you think! You may either go island-hopping, or, for a cheaper but no less exhilarating experience, opt for the sunset bbq cruise. You get the entire yacht to yourselves (max 12 persons) and get to be treated like royalty. We were most impressed by the friendly and professional captain and his assistant, who made the trip comfortable and cosy.

The best part was the sunset bbq, featuring an extravagant spread of seafood (and we are talking about giant prawns here!) and the usual bbq fare. The Captain and his assistant anchored the yacht at a spot and began bbq-ing for the rest of us. We were totally pampered. Some chose to eat inside the yacht but the rest of us simply chilled out on the deck, wining and dining the evening away.

The kiddos and adults alike will enjoy particularly the ride on top of the deck, with the seabreeze blowing against the face, against the sunset - life does not get any better! You have to try it yourself to know what we mean.

For more information, check out their website at
www.bbboats.com.

Do ask them for a cheaper option if you don't wish to travel on the luxury yacht - they do have other yachts to choose from. Also, if you don't find any of the packages suitable you may request to customise a package that fits your budget - as we did.

Wet Weather Programme

Changi Airport
Here, you can get a nice hearty breakfast with free train rides. :-) We know of many families who come here simply for the ambience and to fantasise about the next family holiday. It gets cold so remember to bring along sweaters for the little ones.

The Libraries
There is no better way to encourage a love for reading at a young age than by surrounding your children with books and more books. The libraries these days are comfortable and extremely conducive. The Galilee Cafe which can be found in certain branches (eg. Ang Mo Kio and Queenstown) offers value-for-money snacks and serves up a fragrant cuppa at an affordable price.

Camp@Home
Buy a tent (eg. the ones from Ikea) and pack the kiddos off for an adventure! Pretend it is Winter and have the kiddos stay warm inside their tents. Mummy can be the benevolent deliverer of foodstuff and toys to the campers.


Ideas contributed by: Kay, Bettina, Jac.

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