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Beaches from above
& below Entertainment for all
ages From old school to
new school
In Singapore spend a day by the sea.
The island resort of Sentosa plays
host to the popular Tanjong Beach
Club; a luxury beach club fronting
the water. Boasting a huge pool,
bar and sun loungers so comfy
they’ll swallow you whole, the
venue’s suitable for families,
couples, groups et al. Alternatively,
ride the Bumboat along the
Singapore River; the skyline views
are simply spectacular. Interactive and innovative,
Malaysia’s Legoland has
life-size figurines, thrilling rides
and quirky Lego activities both
adults and children will be in make-
beli eve heaven. Nowhere more-so than Singapore
does culture from the west collide
quite spectacularly with the east.
A melting pot of Colonial British,
Chinese, Indian and Malay history.
Malaysia’s Langkawi Beaches are the
kind of sandy havens that make you
sigh. It’s near enough impossible to
resist the perennially blue sea and
platinum white sand.
If you’d rather be below the water,
the island of Sipadan is a diver’s
dream location. Warm, calm and
with excellent visibility, there’s
a smorgasbord of marine life,
including more turtles than grains
of sand (not quite but almost). The
allure of Sipadan is unavoidable.
Animal lovers revel at The River
Safari; a river-themed zoo and
aquarium in Singapore, complete
with resident pandas. Also in
Singapore, you’ll find Adventure
Cove Waterpark TM . As well as
waterslides, highlights include an
enormous lazy river, snorkelling
with fish and a wave pool. And if
you’re in Malaysia, Sunway Lagoon
Theme Park also entertains the
thrill-seekers.
For heights, Langkawi Sky Bridge is
a 125 metre giant found in Malaysia.
An engineering wonder, you’ll feel
like you’re walking in the clouds.
Then there’s the Singapore Flyer, a
huge Ferris wheel with a stunning
city backdrop.
Singapore does have a conservative
approach to alcohol, but it hasn’t
stopped expats from opening a
number of great bars. Leisurely
lunches at Clarke, Robinson, and
Boat Quays will mostly be a western
affair, whereas Tiong Bahru Market
offers a great mix of traditional
delicacies. Singapore’s eclectic
juxtaposition can be seen from the
architecture in the sky to the food
on your plate.
For a cultural experience that’s
100% authentic, enquire about
a homestay with Borneo locals.
You’ll get to stay with a traditional
family, observe their way of life and
partake in many of the activities
that make up their day to day.
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