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Beach Weekend Break from Singapore
Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:14 am
by M-T
Hello,
I am looking for destinations at around 2-3h flight or drive from Singapore for a beach weekend break, any recommendations?
Cheers,
Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 8:57 am
by muratkorman
Bintan island (Indonesia) is 50 minutes ferry ride from Singapore. Many resorts are available for stay.
Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 9:45 am
by LT
Alternatively, will be Sentosa Siloso Beach...
Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 9:58 am
by muratkorman
You can't swim in Sentosa. Sea is not good there. But if you just want to play beach volley, it makes sense.
Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:04 am
by jumping_gene
a 3-hour flight can take you to the beaches in thailand, indonesia, malaysia, and the philippines. take your pick.
Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 1:48 pm
by German_Expat
Bintan is very convenient, I would recommend Mayang Sari challets.... rustic woodden challets directly at the beach, quiet and relaxing. Also some nice snorkeling to the left of the bay
Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 8:12 pm
by ching
You can try
Cebu (in the Philippines), or
Phuket or
Krabi in Thailand. Check the weather before you go
A 3-hour flight is a bit long for a weekend break, once you count the time you spend at the airport before checking in and then travelling to the beach from the airport... but if you've got an extra day or two it's perfect.
Hope this helps!
Posted: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:25 am
by Beablue13
thanks for all your very useful responses, very appreciated.
Posted: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 8:32 pm
by toramran
the gili islands, lombok in indonesia. its 2 1/2 hours on silk air direct from singapore. the gili islands are perfect as they can arrange your transfer to and from the airport. you leave early in the morning and can be on the islands by lunchtime. perfect for a long weekend. we stayed at big bubble dive - fabulous.
Posted: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 5:01 pm
by beach_bum
Cebu is great but the beaches near the city/airport aren't that good. If you've got a long weekend, you can go to Cebu then hop on a ferry to Bohol (2hrs) for great beaches and snorkelling/dive sites.
Posted: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:36 pm
by MC Donalds
Perth - assuming it's summer.
Posted: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 1:27 pm
by muratkorman
You will spend half of the weekend in the plane if you go to Perth
Posted: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 9:33 am
by Edward Sim
Hi there, I have been to Tanjung Pinang in Bintan. It is quite nice and a bit laid back. Even though prices are still cheap at resorts compared to Singapore, due to commercialisation, they are quite marked-up compared to those in the towns.
Posted: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 8:45 pm
by Elena1228
Club Med Cherating, Bintan... if you will like to be involved in group activities
Posted: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:33 pm
by sundaymorningstaple
Elena1228 wrote:Club Med Cherating, Bintan... if you will like to be involved in group activities
That sounds interesting! Last time I was at Cherating group activities were more like a group grope!
Course that was around 12 years ago.