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Feb 27, 2024 · Short Escapes. Hello, vacay! 53 gorgeous weekend getaways from Singapore that are just a short plane, ferry or car ride away. by Honeycombers • 27 Feb 2024. Photography: Giau Tran via Unsplash. Need ideas for your travel bucket list? Head off to these stunning destinations for a short weekend getaway from Singapore.
Whether your tribe enjoys beach bumming or city slicking, there are plenty of options for weekend getaways and short trips from Singapore. Little Steps has rounded up some of our favourite short-haul destinations, with a bonus that they’re only under 3 hours or less from Singapore.
- Penang. Travel time: ~1.5h flight. From mouthwatering hawker eats to laid-back cafes, Penang is a food heaven that serves more than great char kuey teow.
- Johor Bahru. Travel Time: From 30min (depending on immigration) You can drive, take public bus, or take the train. Need a quick getaway? You just need to cross the causeway into Johor Bahru for cheap shopping, delicious food, cafe hopping, and much-needed massages!
- Langkawi. Travel time: ~1.5h flight. Tacked at the end of Langkawi’s dry season, March is a good time to visit for clear skies and warm days, with an odd rainy day or two.
- Kuala Lumpur. Travel time: ~1h flight. If you’re looking for a place to go during the December peak travel season, Kuala Lumpur is a great destination that’s easy on the wallet.
- Kimberly Lai
- Scale beachside cliffs in Krabi, Thailand. Rock climbing and bouldering have been quickly gaining popularity here in Singapore. It’s fun, and it’s a decent workout.
- Island hop in a jet ski in Langkawi, Malaysia. Just off the coast of Penang lies the paradise island of Langkawi. Or islands to be exact — there’s 99 total, of which only five are inhabited!
- Explore caves in Phuket, Thailand. Phuket is Thailand’s biggest island and has some of the best beaches in the world. No wonder it’s one of the most popular weekend getaways from Singapore!
- Zip-line through a forest in Luang Prabang, Laos. To those who’ve never heard of Luang Prabang — where have you been?! This charming city just three hours away from Singapore is a brilliant introduction to the beautiful country of Laos.
- Amanda Broad
- Langkawi, Malaysia. Traveling time: Under an hour by plane. Why do we keep going back to Langkawi with the kids? A trip to Langkawi is a very accessible, quick weekend away, with flights whizzing you there in under an hour.
- Desaru Coast, Malaysia. Traveling time: Around 2.5 hours by coach. Turns out a mini-break away from Singapore doesn’t have to whack a kid-shaped hole in your wallet.
- Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Traveling time: Just under an hour from Singapore by car. If you want to take a road trip, then just over the border in Malaysia, you’ll find Johor Bahru, which is home to one of our favourite theme parks – Legoland!
- Bintan, Indonesia. Traveling time: About an hour by ferry. Apart from Sentosa, this is our closest island neighbour for a getaway, and it’s the go-to if you want to get away fast, play golf or chill out with the kids on the beach.
Sep 4, 2024 · Explore Batam Miniature Park; Pay respects at Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple; Go golfing at Batam Island Country Club Resort. Where to stay: Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay, Turi Beach Resort, Four Points By Sheraton Batam, Swiss Bel-Hotel Harbour Bay, and Kings Hotel Nagoya Batam.
If you’ve got a bit more time, some short getaways from Singapore can take the form of a more relaxing weekend trip. We’ve compiled 13 of the best short getaways from Singapore for you. Read on to be inspired!
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