Singapore’s tourism sector has been dealt a major blow due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On August 17, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced that Singaporeans will be given S$320 million worth of domestic tourism credits as part of a campaign to encourage locals to vacation within the country. These credits, dubbed SingapoRediscovers vouchers, aim to boost tourism and support local businesses. If you’re in need of a break from your daily routine, here are some suggestions on how you can make use of your tourism vouchers and vacation within the country.

1. Visit Parks and Nature Reserves

There are over 350 parks, big and small, scattered throughout different neighbourhoods in Singapore. Some of the bigger and most notable ones to explore are Coney Island Park, Thomson Nature Park, Chestnut Nature Park and Kent Ridge Park. Located in the North-East of Singapore, Coney Island Park is accessible via the Punggol...