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May15
After you’ve ticked off the Zoo and
Universal Studios, why not take a
look at some of Singapore’s more
off-the-beaten-path attractions? One
way to reach them is by taxi, of
course, though getting back home
can be a challenge. A fun and practical
alternative is to hire a car and hit the
road for a weekend of exploration, as
KATIE ROBERTS did recently.
I
f you’re relatively new to Singapore
and haven’t made a decision about
car leasing or ownership, hiring a
vehicle for a couple of days fulfils
two objectives. First, it gets you out
and about, seeing more of the island (a
bonus if you have visiting family); and
second, it lets you consider the option
of hiring a car every now and again over
the sizeable commitment of full-time
leasing or buying.
For me, the benefit of hiring a vehicle
from the Hertz Family Collection on a
recent weekend meant our large group
could travel together in a single car,
rather than in a car and taxi in convoy.
We had initially planned to go to
Legoland for a big family day out, but
grey clouds threatened a downpour,
and the thought of queues at the
border made us change our minds.
The kids were not disappointed: a
Sunday morning riding the water slides
at Sentosa’s Adventure Cove kept them
satisfied; and a few beers with lunch
The Hertz Family Collection includes
the seven-seater Ford Galaxy and
Ford S-Max. Both are spacious and
comfortable, with flat-fold seats and
secure child-seat points, plus Hertz
will throw in complimentary child
seats. Up to two additional drivers
are included at no extra cost, so the
driving doesn’t have to fall to one
person. Cars can be collected at
Alexandra Road, Ubi Road or Changi
Airport. For more information, see
hertzsingapore.com .afterwards on the sand at Coastes kept
the adults happy, and was a relaxing end
to a fabulous three days.
The previous day had been spent
checking out some of Singapore’s
unique sights (see the list, below). We
finished by viewing the city skyline from
the Super Trees at Gardens by the Bay,
followed by a walk in the fading light
to an easy dinner at Satay by the Bay,
which has to be one of the city’s best
kept secrets.
Getting us around the island for the
entire weekend was the seven-seater
Ford Galaxy. This stylish people-mover
has a powerful engine for carrying
a carload of adults with ease, and
importantly it’s simple to navigate in
busy city traffic. The Galaxy is incredibly
fuel-efficient too, so you’re likely to
drive all weekend on less than a tank
of petrol.
Collecting the car from Alexandra
Road was a cinch, as was the return at
Changi Airport on late Sunday evening.
Happy Trails