The best family resorts near Singapore

Not many people venture out to the pristine East Coast of Malaysia, but you definitely should. The much-loved Tanjong Jara Resort in Terengganu is steeped in heritage and culture and is a great option if you're travelling with your parents. 

Spend quality time together and sign up for a cooking class, where you'll get to take a trip to the morning market, and learn traditional Malay home cooking by a local culinary master. Alternatively, embark on a nature hike with the resort's resident naturalist.

Don't quote us, but the best way to spend quality time (without all the distractions) is to get everyone stuck on an island. The Maldives may be littered with "honeymoon suites", but if you're going with your family, Club Med Kani is a great resort destination.

The best part is the all-inclusive Club Med experience. Read: Accommodation, food, drinks, water activities, and entertainment are included. Whether you're wakeboarding with your mum and dad or challenging yourself and picking up a new skill at the Flying Trapeze School, it's fun for the whole family.

Located right along the banks of the Chao Phraya River outside the city, Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort is a great resort away from Bangkok's chaos. The two-bedroom river view Chao Phraya Suite comes with a separate living and dining room with kitchenette, perfect for a family vacation. 

If you want to leave the young ones to their own devices while you go for a spa or shopping around Bangkok, the hotel features a kids' club with plenty to keep them entertained, complete with babysitting services.

Jump onboard a ferry and head to neighbouring Bintan, where you can go glamping at Natra Bintan (formerly known as The Canopi). 

Located within the Treasure Bay Bintan, the resort sits directly facing Southeast Asia's largest man-made lagoon. Get your adrenaline pumping and take part in some wakeboarding action, or choose to take it slow and kayak on a lazy morning. 

Bali is always a good idea. Head to the island of the gods and immerse yourself in the ambience of a tranquil Balinese village at Intercontinental Bali. Located just a 10-minute drive from the airport, Intercontinental Bali takes you away from the bustling Seminyak and Ubud districts of Bali and onto the serene shores of Jimbaran Bay. The suites and villas showcase Bali's unique artisan and cultural heritage, blending local craftsmanship with five-star hospitality. 

You definitely don't need an itinerary for Bali. Have a sundowner at the resort's Sunset Beach Bar & Grill with your folks, or chill out with your partner while the kids splash around the pool. 

Chill out on the tropical island of Langkawi and make Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa your base. Book one of the resort's Beachfront Family Rooms, overlooking fantastic ocean views. The room sleeps up to four, with one king-sized bed, one single bed, and a convertible day bed – perfect for a family of four. Watch the kids splash in the pool, or bond over fun activities like squash, tennis, archery, mini-golf, and other exhilarating water sports.