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SINGAPORE: The COVID-19 pandemic may have informed your vacation plans, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to travel, you’ll just have to do it locally.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Wednesday (16 September) that all Singaporeans over the age of 18 will soon receive SingapoRediscovers coupons worth S $ 100, which can be used for stays, attraction tickets and excursions. .
The vouchers are expected to support the local tourism business, which has been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and border restrictions.
READ: FAQ – What you need to know about SingapoRediscovers coupons
For seven months between December this year and the end of June next year, eligible Singaporeans can use the vouchers, which will be provided in S $ 10 denominations, to purchase attraction and tour tickets, as well as accommodation reservations at licensed hotels. .
At the same time, children and youth will be entitled to a subsidy of S $ 10 for attractions and tours. Each user of the coupon will be able to buy up to six tickets for children or young people at subsidized prices.
The coupon program is part of the SingapoRediscovers campaign launched in July to encourage locals to explore Singapore. To date, more than 200 bundle deals and packages have been launched.
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Here are some SingapoRediscovers promotions that you and your family may want to explore:
ACTIVATE AND DISCOVER THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF SINGAPORE
Take the opportunity to get out of Singapore’s concrete jungle and explore its flora and fauna while staying active at the same time.
The Cycle Startup offers wildlife bike tours that take you through Punggol Park, Pasir Ris Beach, Lorong Halus, and Coney Island. On the tour, you can catch a glimpse of local wildlife such as otters, monitor lizards, and hornbills.
For those who prefer water to land, Cuddlefish Divers has multiple dive trips scheduled in December only. Each trip consists of two dives.
You may also consider a private tour of the banks of northeast Singapore on a two-hour trip to Kelong by letsgotoursingapore.
Standard prices for The Cycle Startup bike tours start at S $ 35 per person.
Prices start at S $ 110 per person for diving trips in Pulau Hantu, while prices start at S $ 450 per session for five people per boat for a private tour of Kelong.
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EXPLORE THE DARKEST SIDE OF SINGAPORE
For those who enjoy terror and mysteries, there are tours to explore the darker side or Singapore.
Get to know the paranormal side of Singapore on a Creepy Tales of Singapore tour, complete with “ghost hunting” gear, a walk through a cemetery, and stories about WWII.
Prices for the three-hour Oriental Travel and Tours package start at S $ 150 per person, with a minimum of two in a group.
For mystery detectives, put on your thinking caps in this murder-themed Chinatown outdoor escape room game offered by Tribe Tours.
Dubbed the Niu Che Shui murder, participants in groups of two to five have to find a serial killer on the loose in Chinatown by solving a series of puzzles.
Prices start at S $ 50.
STAYCATIONS, WITH A WILD TOUCH
For those who want to spend a night on vacation, several hotels offer promotions with bed and activities.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts has partnered with Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) to offer stay packages that include tours of the Singapore Zoo or Jurong Bird Park, as well as private buggy tours in both parks.
Hotel guests can also arrange private tours to visit orangutans and pandas with the hotel’s Millennium Wild Experience stay packages, as well as sessions with the WRS animal care team to learn more about wildlife.
Prices start at S $ 231 per room per night at Orchard Hotel Singapore and S $ 210 per room per night at M Social Singapore.
Alternatively, Hotel Michael also offers a three-day, two-night stay that includes a trip to the Sea Aquarium and Cable Car Sky Dining. The package, which is for two people, is priced at S $ 719.
SATISFY YOUR INTERNAL ADRENALINE IN SENTOSA
Adrenaline junkies may want to spend a day on the roller coasters and attractions at Universal Studios Singapore, where the usual prices for day tickets are S $ 81 for adults and S $ 61 for children.
Do you want to be suspended in the air? Shout with your family on the AJ Hackett Sentosa Giant Swing for S $ 99 or just S $ 49.
Alternatively, take a leap of faith and go bungee jumping for S $ 69.
