In a few days, Josie and I along with our two kids (TJ, almost 4 and Ruth, almost 2) are traveling to Singapore for a family vacation. We chose this time for two main reasons: One, it is still semestral break for me. Two, Ruth, who turns two this December is old enough to appreciate the tourist attractions yet young enough to be get free entrance (haha) in most places (including airfare and the notorious Philippine travel tax and terminal fee. Goodness, PhP1620 + PhP 750 just to travel abroad).
Here's a tentative itinerary. For those who have toured Singapore, comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Day One
ETD: 0630 (Manila)
ETA: 1000 (Singapore)
From the Budget Terminal, we plan to take the BT Shuttle to Changi T2 and from there take the MRT to Bugis Station. From Bugis Station, we stroll to Parkroyal Hotel probably in time for a late lunch and check-in.
After taking an afternoon nap, we take our first adventure and visit some of the tourist attractions nearby:
A: Parkroyal Hotel
B: War Memorial Park
C: Old Parliament House
D: Merlion Park
E: The Esplanade
F: Suntec City
The three full days that we have in Singapore will follow this basic scheme: go somewhere in the morning, go back to hotel to rest and go somewhere in the afternoon/evening. Basically, we are allotting nap time for the kids.
Day Two
AM Adventure: Singapore Zoo
Note: We decided not to go to the Night Safari. TJ & Ruth might be too young to enjoy it
PM Adventure: Bugis and Kampong Glam Walk
Day Three
AM Adventure: Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Science Center
Note: Tentatively we spend 0830-1100 in the Bird Park, 1100-1200 for lunch and 1200-230 in SSC then go back to hotel
PM Adventure: Night Stroll at Clarke Quay
Note: Still undecided if we are willing to spend ~$S80 for the Singapore Flyer.
Day Four
AM Adventure: Singapore Botanical Garden
Note: The Jacob Ballas Childrens Garden seems interesting for the kids
PM Adventure: Sentosa
Note: Probably visit Underwater World, Dolphin Lagoon and catch 0740 show of the Songs of the Sea
We leave in the afternoon of Day 5 so we just relax at the hotel pool.
Day Five
AM Adventure: Swim time at the pool at the hotel
Check-out 12nn
PM Adventure: Still thinking of what can we do for about 1-2 hours before check-out before heading to the airport
ETD: 1740 (Singapore)
ETA: 2105 (Manila)
I don't expect this itinerary to be followed 100%. It depends on a lot of things (weather, more shopping time, sleepy kids).
The basic thing is we hope to enjoy our first family trip and vacation abroad.
Here's a tentative itinerary. For those who have toured Singapore, comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Day One
ETD: 0630 (Manila)
ETA: 1000 (Singapore)
From the Budget Terminal, we plan to take the BT Shuttle to Changi T2 and from there take the MRT to Bugis Station. From Bugis Station, we stroll to Parkroyal Hotel probably in time for a late lunch and check-in.
After taking an afternoon nap, we take our first adventure and visit some of the tourist attractions nearby:
A: Parkroyal HotelB: War Memorial Park
C: Old Parliament House
D: Merlion Park
E: The Esplanade
F: Suntec City
The three full days that we have in Singapore will follow this basic scheme: go somewhere in the morning, go back to hotel to rest and go somewhere in the afternoon/evening. Basically, we are allotting nap time for the kids.
Day Two
AM Adventure: Singapore Zoo
Note: We decided not to go to the Night Safari. TJ & Ruth might be too young to enjoy it
PM Adventure: Bugis and Kampong Glam Walk
Note: Tiangge shopping
(image courtesy of Wikitravel)
(image courtesy of Wikitravel)Day Three
AM Adventure: Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Science Center
Note: Tentatively we spend 0830-1100 in the Bird Park, 1100-1200 for lunch and 1200-230 in SSC then go back to hotel
PM Adventure: Night Stroll at Clarke Quay
Note: Still undecided if we are willing to spend ~$S80 for the Singapore Flyer.
Day Four
AM Adventure: Singapore Botanical Garden
Note: The Jacob Ballas Childrens Garden seems interesting for the kids
PM Adventure: Sentosa
Note: Probably visit Underwater World, Dolphin Lagoon and catch 0740 show of the Songs of the Sea
We leave in the afternoon of Day 5 so we just relax at the hotel pool.
Day Five
AM Adventure: Swim time at the pool at the hotel
Check-out 12nn
PM Adventure: Still thinking of what can we do for about 1-2 hours before check-out before heading to the airport
ETD: 1740 (Singapore)
ETA: 2105 (Manila)
I don't expect this itinerary to be followed 100%. It depends on a lot of things (weather, more shopping time, sleepy kids).
The basic thing is we hope to enjoy our first family trip and vacation abroad.
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