Singapore is a great island city from where we can take interesting short getaways. So, without missing out the complete fun that this city has to offer, one should make sure that all these short trip destinations are covered.

Below there are 7 Surreal places to travel for a short family getaway from Singapore.

DESARU

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 Desaru is a perfect place for weekend getaways from Singapore, for a short family trip. It has sandy beaches and amazing fruit plantations with poised golf courses which can be travelled from Changi Ferry Terminal. It also has other adventure activities, which definitely your kids will love.

MALACCA

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 Malacca is a very beautiful and peaceful place, which is just a few hours drive away from the border. It is surely a refreshing place to travel. It offers perfect scenerys which will uplift your mood and will instantly be a positive booster of peace to you. There are tea houses which teach you a proper way to drink tea. There are few most visited places there Christ church, Dutch square, Malaysian navy museum, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum.

BINTAN

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 Interestingly, Bintan is just 50-minutes away from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, this beach is a great attraction from everyday lifestyle.  It offers interesting activities like bowling, horse-riding and elephant riding. Eco-Tours can also be booked to spend some peaceful time in the nature. There are many boat rides provided by few resorts, one of them is banana boat ride. 

PENANG 

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Penang is rich in art and culture. It's filled with colorful streets, sightseeing locations. It is known for hawker food. It has many beaches out of which most popular ones are,  Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah. It has best ambience and is a great attraction. 

KUALA LUMPUR

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Kuala Lumpur is a most beautiful place to travel. It's Malaysia's capital which offers a glimpse today's modern lifestyle. It has high rise buildings and the night view is a must watch. 

ISKANDER PUTERI

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 Iskander Puteri is famous for its theme parks. Most popular ones are the Legoland and Hello Kitty theme park. It also offers world-class restaurants. Its famous attractions are Sireh Park, Puteri Harbour.