Singapore Family Travel Guide

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Singapore Family Travel Tips

By Robin McKelvie
  • You must be at least six years old to swim with the dolphins at Underwater World on Sentosa Island; children ages 12 and over can dive with the oceanarium's sharks or the dugong (a relative of the manatee).
  • Pack the children's swimsuits and let them cool off in the water play area (part of the Rainforest Kidzworld playground) at Singapore Zoo.
  • To take part in the Jungle Breakfast at Singapore Zoo you need to book at least one day in advance.

Family Overview: Singapore

By Robin McKelvie
One of the world's great economic success stories, the unique island nation of Singapore, the "Lion City," is a destination best known for its shimmering skyscrapers, sprawling port, and bustling business community. While some more adventurous travelers to Southeast Asia perceived the nation as a tad boring, the same could not be said for families. This safe, sensible destination packs a host of family attractions into a compact, easily navigable city. Read More

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Hotels

Shangri La Rasa Sentosa Resort

101 Siloso Road
Sentosa 098970 Map

Distance: 3.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Swissotel Merchant Court

20 Merchant Road
Singapore 058281 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

190 Orchard Boulevard
Singapore Map

Distance: 2.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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Attractions

Sentosa

expert favorite attraction
South of Singapore
Singapore 099981 Singapore

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Singapore Zoo

expert favorite attraction
At the western edge of the Bukit Panjang Nature Reserve, on the Seletar Reservoir
80 Mandai Lake Rd


Distance: 9.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

They call themselves the Open Zoo because, rather than... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Jurong Bird Park

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2 Jurong Hill


Distance: 10.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Jurong BirdPark, with a collection of 8,000 birds from more than 600 species, showcases... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Singapore

Distance (mi.)
Singapore Airport 0.4 map
Kuala Lumpur International Airport 195.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Singapore

Distance (mi.)
Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail International Airport 13.1 map
Batam Hang Nadim Airport 24.7 map
Pekanbaru Simpang Tiga Airport 175.9 map

GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

  • Malay Family Adventure
    Intrepid Travel
    from $1085, 10 days
    With a smashing lineup of fun-filled activities and fantastic sights, the whole family will enjoy this journey through Singapore and Malaysia....
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