Singapore

Dynamic fast-paced Singapore shows off its softer side from the water with Lazarus Island in the south a popular getaway for residents and yacht guests alike. A fantastic spot for a beachfront barbecue – courtesy of your personal onboard chef – feast on five-star food, fabulous views of the city skyline and the sight of colourful kites swooping across the skies. Nature lovers should set sail for Tioman Island, a stunning nature reserve ringed by castaway beaches and pocketed with superb dive sites featuring shipwrecks and populated by an abundance of tropical marine life.

Farther afield and another diving favourite is Indonesia’s Anambas island archipelago. Lush greenery, azure lagoons and clear blue waters are guarded by gently waving coconut palms overlooking glistening white sands where turtles habitats thrive. For a shot of culture, Singapore’s diverse museum scene spans art, science, Peranakan heritage and even ice cream, with many sites housed in exquisitely preserved heritage buildings.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to the city’s legendary hawker stall food scene, Singapore is a foodie’s delight. A tantalising hotpot of Chinese, Malaysian, Peranakan and Indian cultural origins, take a wander through Chinatown, Kampong Gelam, Joo Chiat and Little India to find top-rated local flavours. Craving an award-winning dining experience? The Lion City is replete with Michelin-worthy venues including Malaysian-Singaporean destination Seroja, 2023 winner of a coveted Green Star; Labyrinth where Chef Han Li Guang serves up modern local flavours with a twist; and Candlenut, the first Peranakan restaurant in the world to be awarded a well-deserved star.

Singapore comes alive after dark with nightlife experiences to suit every visitor. For animal encounters, the popular night safari into Mandai Wildlife reserve is great way to kick off your evening or check out the mesmerising nature-meets-technology Garden Rhapsody light, sound and music show under the futuristic supertree sculptures at Gardens by The Bay. Classic nocturnal activities are centered around Clarke Quay, Sentosa Island, Club Street, Geylang and the iconic Marina Bay Sands where speakeasies, cocktail haunts, craft beverage experiences and bass-pumping clubs tick every kind of entertainment box imaginable.