From anniversaries and honeymoons, to family reunions and birthdays, there’s one destination that can cater for every special occasion—Singapore.
A melting pot of culture, award-winning eats, a buzzing nightlife scene and decadent hotels, this city is serving bucket list moments aplenty—making it THE ultimate spot to make mems and celebrate a key life moment with your loved ones. Ready to get planning? We’ve done you a solid and crafted the perfect eat, play, stay itineraries for your next milestone vacay.
Plan An Epic Family Reunion
In a city brimming with endless adventures and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, there’s no better destination for a love-in with the fam than Singapore. When it comes to accom that suits the whole crew—from littlies to the grandparents—Village Hotel Sentosa scores an 11/10 with large family rooms, kids amenities and four themed pools to play in. If your loved ones want to go luxe, Shangri-La is a plush sanctuary in the city.
For a family feast that'll satisfy everyone’s taste buds, make tracks to the iconic Keng Eng Kee for some of the best Zi Char in the city. Pro tip: order the Moonlight Horfun. Dine among a green oasis at Open Farm Community, or experience authentic Hawker Centre eats at Lau Pa Sat. For beachside snacks (and a cheeky cocktail or two for the adults), head to Coastes on Sentosa Island and snag a couple of day beds, just moments from the sea.
Gather the gang for some fun in the sun with a visit to Splash Tribe, Singapore’s ultimate fam-friendly water wonderland—complete with sandcastle-themed wet playground (kitted out with water jets and slides), restaurant, two-storey gazebos and an infinity pool. Stick around Sentosa and discover Sensoryscape, made up of six sensory gardens and an immersive light experience spanning 30,000 sq space—it’s truly magical.
Marvel at incredible wildlife at Bird Paradise, home to over 3,000 birds. And stick around in the PM for the park’s Night Safari, where you’ll embark on an after-dark adventure through Mandai Wildlife Reserve—home to elephants, leopards and lions. And for the sweet tooths in the fam, the Museum of Ice Cream's interactive installations, photo opps aplenty and unlimited ice cream are an absolute must.
Dial Up The Romance With This Loved Up Itinerary
Honeymoon or anniversary on the horizon? If you want to shower your love with indulgent experiences, decadent meals and luxe stays, then Singapore is the place. Impress them with a terrace room at the five-star Artyzen hotel. Oozing grandeur with arched wooden ceilings, hanging gardens and an infinity pool that's straight-up stunning—this place will score you brownie points for life. For that Singapore skyline view, grab a suite at waterfront beauty, Fullerton Bay Hotel, embrace island vibes at Capella Singapore (pro tip: book in a holistic treatment at Auriga Spa) or stay in the heart of the action at the luxurious COMO Metropolitan.
Nestled within The Orangery at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, treat your honey to a meal at the breathtakingly beautiful Pangium. The Michelin-starred restaurant pays homage to Straits cuisine but with a touch of modern flair. For a unique gastronomic adventure, dine while you cruise along the water aboard the Royal Albatross, a tall ship that was featured in the 2008 Batman movie, The Dark Knight. Dine amongst greenery at Vineyard, a modern European restaurant or Marguerite at Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome for a nature-inspired Michelin-starred set menu.
Next, stave off the food coma with a visit to the achingly cool Punch Room at The Singapore EDITION hotel, where you can slide into a plush blue velvet lounge and sip your way through a punch-inspired cocktail menu at this gram-worthy spot. Gift your love something sweet, with a chocolate-making workshop at Mr Bucket Chocolaterie, where you can craft your own custom block. And if you're more of an adrenaline junkie, unleash your competitive side at Hyperdrive electric go-karting. Or explore New Bahru, Singapore’s coolest new lifestyle precinct, where you can shop local brands, wine, dine and explore the latest pop-up events.
Throw A 30th Birthday Bash You’ll Never Forget
You only turn 30 once—so do it in style with an epic vacay in Singapore. Treat yourself to a stay at The Singapore EDITION, the city’s coolest, luxury digs. Think opulent furnishings, quirky artwork and a rooftop pool with a transparent oculus that gives swimmers a view of the garden below. Your crew will be equally pleased with a few nights at the Mondrian —the central location is perfect for exploring the buzzing city. Or escape to Sentosa Island with a duplex suite (that can sleep up to five adults) at the Barracks Hotel.
For a truly memorable dining experience, book a table at Absurdities, Singapore’s wildest restaurant. You’ll indulge in a six-course omakase while moving through various multiverses and rooms. Just be warned that you might even need to crawl at some point. At neon-soaked Synthesis, gather your crew for a traditional Chinese medicine-themed dinner, or for a seafood feast snag a seat at intimate eatery, Marcy’s—the red prawn mafaldine slaps!
Explore the buzz and beauty of the city with a zip around the streets in a Singapore Sidecar, or craft your very own bottle of gin (the perfect 30th gift to yourself), choosing everything from the Botanics to the name at the Brass Lion Gin School.
Be sure to carve out a few hours exploring Haji Lane with your mates. Nestled in the hipster enclave of Kampong Glam, this hood is a technicolour rainbow of street art, bars and boutiques. Finally, there’s no better way to welcome in the big 3-0 than living large at a Sentosa beach club. At +Twelve you can book a private, terrace cabana with its own private plunge pool. Tuck into tasty share plates, order a cocktail tower and bliss out to live DJ sets while floating in the pool.
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