A Day at KidZania Singapore @ Sentosa [Revisit]

31 Beach View #01-01 / 02 Palawan Kids City, Sentosa, Singapore 098008

Tel: 6653 6888

Website: http://kidzania.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidZaniaSingapore

The last time we went to KidZania Singapore (review here), it was to bring the Niece. KidZania had just opened in Singapore then. This June holidays, we brought the Nephew there (he is quite a few years younger than his sister) to enjoy this indoor children's theme park where they get to try out different career and job roles.

I don't think much has changed since our visit 2 years ago - ticket pricing is the same (thankfully), every child must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and above, and everyone wears a wrist tag.  The games stations are still pretty much the same, and waiting time per station can range from 0 mins to 2 hours (the latter is more for the aviation roles such as Pilot and Cabin Crew).

Let's see. So the kids' first stop should ideally be Maybank, where they queue up and go to the counter and activate their "bank card", entitling them to 30 credits for use around the theme park. The children can use this "bank card" to pay for purchases, or their earnings can be credited into the cards. Kids keen on the financial sectors can also choose to "work" at Maybank or AIA Insurance booths.

For the kids that love food, there are the Pizza Hut, KFC, Ice Cream Factory and Sticky Candy stations for them to learn what's it like to prepare food and sweets for the customers. The Nephew absolutely enjoyed his chef time in  the Sticky Candy workshop, where he happily walked away with a small pack of candies.

Those aspiring to be in the Healthcare / Medical fields, there are Nanyang Optical, True Chiropractic Group, Sunstar Dental and Mt. Elizabeth Hospital stations to try your hands at - the Nephew had fun learning to be a doctor under Mt. Elizabeth Hospital station. The kids all donned the white doctor's coats, used stethoscopes, and got to ride in the ambulance.

For uniform groups, the role-play choices include being part of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) learning to put out fires, or the Singapore Police Force (SPF). It is not hard to imagine why the Pilot and Cabin Crew roles have the longest queues though - I would gladly try them out if I were a kid too.

Other jobs available for the kids are Radio Deejaying, Newspaper Journalist, Renovation (Tiles), Scientist, Tour Guide, Video Editor, , Acting, Sports, Courier Service and learning driving at the range etc. There are a few restaurants here for meals, and a department store for the kids to shop in (using KidZania credits).

The average queue time per station is 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the dates and times you choose to visit. So that means if you spend an entire day here, you get to try maybe 6-7 activities with meal times in between. Rumours have it that during the school holidays- it it wiser to visit on weekends because everyone believed it would be crowded, hence choose to come on weekdays instead.

We enjoyed ourselves nearly as much as the Nephew, totally encouraging this educational and fun attraction to parents to let their kids try.

Outfit of the Day - Lacey Little Black Dress

"Most people are rowing against the current of life. Instead of turning the

 boat around, all they need to do is let go of 

the oars." - Esther Hicks

Lacey little black dress, sleeveless and lightweight - perfect for travel, date night, hanging out with the ladies and events.

Dress: Miss Selfridge (SGD$129.00)
Watch: CYMA
Bangles: Cartier

[Media Invite] Review on Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom @ Sentosa

51 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099702

Tel: 6275 0013

Website: https://jungle.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterflyparkandinsectkingdom

Opening Hours:

Ticket Pricing (Singaporeans): Adult SGD$16.00 / Child SGD$10.00

Ticket Pricing (Tourists): Adult SGD$20.00 / Child SGD$14.00

Opening Hours: Daily 9.30am - 7.00pm

Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom has been one of the attractions I enjoyed when I was a kid, and I am glad that it is still around. Located at Imbiah Lookout @ Resorts World Sentosa, this attraction is super easy to get to now - one may take a cab, or the Sentosa Monorail (board from Vivocity level 3). Look for the "Imbiah" station, and take the escalator all the way up to the top, past Madame Tussauds and Singapore Imagery Museum - voila, we have arrived.

The Butterfly Park is a beautiful tropical rainforest surrounded by lush greenery, with vantage points and man-made bridges - the perfect location to discover exotic species of butterflies as they flutter from one plant to another. One may also sight the pre-stages of these beautiful butterflies - such as the pupae form, caterpillars or even the eggs on branches. It was a pretty education refresher for me.

There are also parrots and these super huge, rare-breed Victoria Crown Pigeons wandering the park, making for a lovely discovery.  I also saw Scorpions and Stick Insects but they didn't come out too nicely in photos so I shall not post them. Meet Blink Blink the adorable Iguana as well.

Look at the beautiful species of butterflies here - these are all real preserves of dead butterflies, still glamorous as ever. Do you know that the average lifespan of a butterfly is a mere 60 days? I feel it's incredibly short for such gorgeous creatures.

Moving on, there is also a stunning display of Beetles, preserved and made into art pieces on display around the museum within the Insect Kingdom itself. To be frank, I was never a fan of Beetles but looking at this colorful range of beetles here, I could not help but fall in love. Look at the exquisite and intricate display on some of their bodies - some of them are even iridescent!

I enjoyed myself very much at The Butterfly Park and Insect Kindgom, and find this attraction to be utterly enriching and informative. I never appreciated nature more than today. Thank you Diana and team for invite, for hosting, and showing me around.

Setting Sail with Bob Marine Yacht Charter [Sponsored]

11 Cove Drive, #01-15 One Degree 15 Marina, Singapore 098491

Tel: 9104 2626 / 9712 7218

Website: http://bobmarine.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BOBMARINESINGAPORE

Yachting is one of the activities I love, being out on the seas, kissed by the winds and listening to the waves sing it's lullabies; the whole experience is just so seductive. Yachting used to be an expensive activity, and may still be thought so these days.

With Bob Marine Yacht Charter however, one can look forward to an unforgettable yachting experience from $800 onwards. Be it for friends, celebrations or corporate team bonding, yachting can now be made affordable and a favourite pastime for the lovers of the seas.

The "Bob" in Bob Marine stands for "band of  brothers",  because the co-founder Kah Meng believes that in order to succeed, it takes teamwork and people striving together, like a band of brothers in arms. Recently, I was honoured to be introduced to him, and an experience on board The Sardinia. This ship can hold up to 38 pax comfortably, on upper and lower decks.

The exterior is pristine white and very neat, allowing  guests to sit and enjoy the breezes in total comfort. The interior is tastefully furnished in varnished wood and black cushions.

What to do on board a yacht?

• Take great photos
• Relax and watch the sunset
• Eat, drink and party
• Hold celebrations for birthdays or weddings
• Island hopping
• Corporate team bonding
• Hold talks for clients
• Sail somewhere to kayak and play in the waters

Besides The Sardinia, other yachts under Bob Marine Yacht Charter currently are Golden Ocean and Sea Wind One. Do check them out for your out-at-seas getaways. Thank you Bob Marine Yacht Charter and Kah Meng for the enjoyable experience!