Where do Singaporeans like to jet off to over the National Day holiday? Travel agencies weigh in on our favourite destinations
While plenty of us look forward to celebrating Singapore’s 51st birthday at the parade or with family in front of the TV, some might be thinking of a quick getaway.
If you’re curious to know where Singaporeans are flocking to this week, here are the five most-searched destinations recorded on travel search engine Skyscanner for travel between 5 to 9 Aug this year.
Jalan Alor Food Street in Kuala Lumpur is a stretch of old buildings and hawker stalls that spill out onto the streets. (Photo: IQRemix / Flickr)
4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The capital city of Malaysia has climbed from fifth place fourth this year, reported Skyscanner. An increasingly popular location with foodies, Kuala Lumpur has earned its place in Singaporeans’ hearts with its multitude of quirky cafés.
But it’s not just the café-hopping culture that lures in travellers. Hotels.com shares that Singaporeans tend to look out for food markets when doing their travel research.
According to travel search engine Kayak.sg, a survey showed that Jalan Alor Food Street is the place to be. Here, modern shopping malls are replaced with buildings of a bygone age, housing hawker stalls that spill out onto the streets.
The best time to visit? It’s on Sunday and Tuesday, when flight fares fall as low as $76.
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