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Whilst Singapore is increasingly popular as a business meetings destination , it also offers huge appeal for incentive groups large and small .
Explore by boat For visitors who feel they know the business heart of the city , a scenic yacht cruise of Singapore ’ s southern islands offers the opportunity to explore the maritime history around the Straits and see the diversity of wildlife as well as observe some of the remarkable reclamation projects .
The trip offers sights that will rarely be seen by mainland travellers , such as the Raffles lighthouse and Lazarus Island with its beautiful beaches . Disembark on Kusu Island – also known as “ Turtle Island ” in Hokkien – to visit the three shrines that attract thousands of devotees . Some delegates may prefer to make the journey in fast RIBs , rather than the more sedate yachts .
Group experiences abound Those more familiar with the city could savour a three-hour night cruise , or a daytime one-hour ‘ duck ’ tour on Singapore River on the famous WW2 amphibious vehicles .
The city might benefit from a guided cycle tour , or sample a night visit to the zoo . But for those who just want to explore , the Singapore Cable Car links Mount Faber on mainland Singapore to the island resort of Sentosa , or the sandy beach at Siloso .
Close to Marina Bay – and yet a world away in terms of style – is charming Dempsey Hill – home to shopping and dining experiences including Candlenut , the world ’ s first Michelin-starred Peranakan Restaurant at Como Dempsey .
A new addition is a Yoga Dine-In at the SPRMRKT Dempsey . The venue can be exclusively booked , and will design a bespoke dining experience after a 60-minute yoga session catering to practitioners of all levels .
Follow the Singapore food trail Food is also at the heart of the Makan Hunt : delegates can test their foodie knowledge by completing a series of food-related challenges designed to boost brains and tantalise taste buds . Based around Singapore ’ s iconic food trails and multi-ethnic culture and heritage , the programme can be designed to cater for all tastes , budgets and appetites .
Calorie-burning between courses is also the approach of Wok ‘ n ’ Stroll ’ s ‘ Progressive Singapore . Delegates are encouraged to discover Singapore ’ s commitment to sustainable farming in a food tour that moves away from the hustle of the city to the beauty of the Kranji countryside to trace the ‘ farm to table ’ journey .
Moving up the gears , try Singapore Side Cars . Delegates can whizz around Singapore with the world ’ s first vintage Vespa sidecar tour . The various ride experiences offer different flavours of Singapore ’ s culture . And for those who would like to leave the ground – albeit temporarily – there ’ s the Singapore Flyer , an observation wheel with 28 air-conditioned capsules . Meeting Planners can book these capsules exclusively for 30-minute champagne flights .
Singapore ’ s diverse sites offer a myriad of opportunities to create memorable experiences for even the most well-travelled groups .
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