The location of Singapore has blessed all lovers here with close proximity and inexpensive ferry rides to pretty islands. So skip the Maldives and the splurging and head to these hotspots instead.
There’s no financial obstacle in planning holiday nights to remember for two. More significantly, these island paradises near Singapore are considered uncommon on the average holiday agenda compared to Batam and Bintan.
This means more privacy on its uncrowded beaches. The relative secrecy of these neighbouring islands will also make the getaway that much more exciting.
1. Besar Island
For some sun, seashells, and sand, hit up Besar Island or Big Island on the east coast of Johor. Previously known as Pulau Babi Besar due to the roaming wild boar population that has since vanished, Big Island is nowadays more known as a designated and protected marine park and a tropical haven for holiday-goers.
While your time away here swimming or snorkelling in the pretty turquoise blue waters. You could also simply enjoy the slow pace of life and company with your partner on this island lined with palm trees and balmy shores. Besar Island is accessible via a 30-minute boat ride from Mersing jetty. To get to Mersing jetty, take a three-hour bus from Singapore.
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