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📍 Marina South Pier  |  🚢 Ferry from $15  |  ☀️ Best: Dry Season (Feb–Oct) Island Hopping 📋 Table of Contents -> Introduction -> Ferry Services & Booking -> Lazarus & St. John's Islands -> Sisters' Islands Marine Park -> Kusu Island -> Island Histories -> Wildlife & Nature -> Essential Tips Introduction Think Sentosa is Singapore's only island escape? Think again. Just off the southern coast lies an archipelago of hidden gems — pristine beaches, sacred shrines, and thriving marine life — all accessible by a short ferry ride from Marina South Pier. Beyond the well-trodden shores of Sentosa, Singapore's Southern Islands offer a completely different experience. These include St. John's Island , Lazarus Island (Pulau Se...

Where royal heritage meets street art, Nasi Padang, and chic cafés Kampong Gelam (also spelled Kampong Glam) is one of Singapore's oldest settlements, a living tapestry where 19th-century Malay royalty, Arab traders, Javanese pilgrims, and Chinese coppersmiths once converged. Today, it is a conservation area of extraordinary depth—where golden domes rise above indie boutiques, where the scent of attar mingles with espresso, and where every shophouse tells a story. Table of Contents • A Royal Beginning • The Streets & Their Stories • Sultan Mosque • Malay Heritage Centre (2026 Revamp) • What to Eat • Cafes & Bakeries • Shopping & Souvenirs • Architecture & Conservation • Getting There & When to Visit A Royal Beginning Kampong Gelam is one of Singapore's oldest settlements, wit...

A Rustic Village steeped in Colonial History with Nature Trails, Nasi Lemak and Sandy Beaches  Table of Contents A Village Rooted in History Changi Today: A Rustic Escape Island Hopping from Changi Point Ferry Terminal The Changi Tree and the Hopea Sangal Changi Point Coastal Walk British Military Heritage and the POW Era Changi Beach: Relaxation, Wildlife, and Dark History Notable Sights and Activities Where to Eat Getting There A Village Rooted in History In the 1800s, Changi was famous for its coconut plantations. By 1845, Changi Point had already become a fashionable retreat for picnics and beach parties. Before British colonisation, the area around Sungei Changi—more commonly known as Changi Creek , a short river that runs alongside Changi Beach Park—...

This is year 2020. A very challenging year for tourism worldwide battered by Covid-19 pandemic. In Singapore to encourage locals to patronise and support tourism industry, the government will be giving out each Singaporean adult aged 18 and above $100 voucher consisting of 10 x $10 in which can be used specifically for staycations, attraction tickets and local tours as part of SingapoRediscovers (Singapore Rediscovers) initiative. Yotelair staycation at Jewel Dubbed by some as Singapoliday, the vouchers will be valid for seven months starting early December 2020 till end June 2021. For under 18, adult Singaporeans will be able to purchase up to six subsidised tickets for attractions and tours, each at $10 off. So even if you cannot go to Singaporeans perennial favourites such as Japan or South Korea to enjoy snow, you can still have winter experience at Snow City right here in Singapore. It will never be the same as the real thing but it is in Jurong and perhaps you can combine the vis...