When it comes to planning a family getaway, most parents are usually excited about spending time with their young ones. Then reality sets in and they begin to dread thinking about the right destinations to explore and the long hours of travelling that they may have to endure especially if they are travelling with their children. There is also the task of thinking about the right activities to occupy their little ones, and also revisiting their finances to see if it is cost-effective to travel with your kids in the first place.

If you are a parent who is currently facing these travelling concerns you will be pleased to know that there are several ways around this. The answer simply lies just across the causeway in Singapore. Offering a wide variety enriching family experiences, Singapore is known for being one of the top-of-mind family destinations in the world.

#1 Scout for comfortable and affordable travel fares for the whole family

When it comes to travelling, as parents we are constantly looking for the most comfortable means of getting to our destination. This is to ensure that both our young ones (and our sanity) will encounter a smooth journey to reach our destination. Fortunately, you can easily compare price and book your flight with our 12FLY Flight Search System.

#2 To avoid having a cranky kid when you are out and about exploring, pamper your kids at a leisure family-friendly hotel

A kid who does not have a well-deserved night of rest, will be tired and cranky by mid-afternoon and you would not want to have to deal with that by the end of the day. Pick a hotel that offers family-friendly facilities so that you and your family will have a comfortable night stay. 

There are numerous choices one can choose from, be it the centrally located Concorde Hotel Orchard and Mandarin Orchard Singapore along Orchard Road , or the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Singapore and The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, which promises wonderful skyline views of Marina Bay at anytime of the day. There is also the W Singapore Sentosa Cove, which offers fantastic family facilities and being located on Sentosa Island makes it convenient for you and your family to visit Sentosa’s attractions. 

If taking your children to an educational attraction such as S.E.A Aquarium™ or the Universal Studios™ is part of your travel itinerary, you may want to consider the Genting Jurong Hotel. Check out affordable and comfortable stays here!

#3 Bond while exploring some of Singapore’s family attractions 

A family who bond together, stay together! Spend quality time and create memorable experiences with your kids.

Be educated on art culture and history through toys at the MINT Museum of Toys 

As parents, you will understand that toys are an essential part of a child’s development. It helps kids to develop their imagination and to think creatively. At the MINT Museum of Toys that is exactly what the museum aspires to do. Creating content that is unique and appeal to all ages, MINT Museum of Toys offer educational topics like art, culture, design and history that can be interesting for both children and adults. Children will also be given a chance to spend the day surrounded by toys to nurture creativity and create new memories

Ignite your child’s interest in science by exposing them to novel science experiences at the Snow City Singapore

If your child has asked you to take him on a winter adventure, a visit to the Snow City, may just be the best dream vacation come true. In fact a trip to Snow City is not only fun, but also educational for your child. Offering programmes that cannot be enjoyed in typical classrooms, your child will be exposed to the wonders of science such as learning about liquid nitrogen-concepts of force, pressure, effects of cooling, properties of materials, change of state of matter from low temperatures to much more.

Take a few memorable, funny shots at the Alive Museum Singapore

Snap a few crazy memorable family shots with funky illusions like Superman at the Alive Museum, one of Korea’s original and biggest chains of illusionary Entertainment Museum. From now until 3rd of January 2016, you will be able to get 50% off the 2nd Ticket and a Free Magnetic Photo Frame.

Never too young (or old) for Universal Studio Singapore and S.E.A Aquarium

I had the opportunity to visit Universal Studio Singapore and SEA Aquarium for the first time last November 2014. Check out 13 things that really caught my attention and you can actually do as a family!

Cultivate the love for art by visiting some of the exhibitions at the ArtScience Museum

It is always a good idea to expose your child to the arts at a younger age for a more holistic education, as art teaches him or her to be culturally aware and to understand the world around them through visual learning. If you are not sure where to start them off, you may want to consider the Family Fridays programme at the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay. Every Friday, up to four children under 12 years old will get to enter for free with every adult ticket purchase. So start exposing your children to a series of exciting learning activities at literally zero expense! The Family Fridays programme promises a wealth of learning activities.

Expose your child the digital world of art animation at the DreamWorks Animation Exhibition at ArtScience Museum

Educating your child on art does not necessarily mean you visiting just art galleries. At times, art can also be taught in a light-hearted manner. For instance if your child is a fan of animations such as Kung Fu Panda, Shrek or Madagascar, you may want to consider bringing your children to the DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition at the ArtScience Museum.

This exhibition provides a rare glimpse into DreamWorks Animation’s collaborative and visionary approach to animation, and offering an insightful look into the processes behind the on-screen magic. It also showcases over 400 unique objects from the studio’s archive of rare and never before displayed material, including concept drawings, storyboards, models, masks, maps, photographs, posters, paintings, and other original artworks. This is definitely one exhibition you will not want to miss!