Things to do in Singapore

Ultimate drive F1 experience
Choose a Supercar (Ferrari or Lambo­rghini, or one each and swap with your partner halfway) from S$215 to drive down the strict Singapore’s freeways in style, or better still, go speeding without a ticket (or stripes from a flogging) with the Ultimate Tour (S$788) that starts on the Formula 1 track. ultimatedrive.com

Ikeda spa prestige
Japanese Edo-period inns used to be found in hot-spring resorts, much like the original European spa. Taking its cue from there, the ryokan-style suite includes a hinoki (cypress wood) tub for two that releases its oils as you soak in mineralised water to the accompani­ment of a cool spray mist—as if sitting in an onsen in December. Consider adding on the organic geisha facial with night­ingale droppings. It’s like two holidays for the price of a rub. From S$80, 6 Eu Tong Seng Street, ikedaspa.com

Yatch to Lazarus Island
Planning to propose? Charter a boat—Sunseeker Manhattan 60, plus scooters and jet boat tender—to get off theisland and make off to Lazarus Island with an overnight Billionaire’s pack­age. Also included: diamond jewellery, designer dress, and champagne to celebrate your success. Price on enquiry, somethingspecial.com.sg

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Singapore is a small island surrounded by nice little islands. Go hopping for more vacation

The Sanchaya, Bintan
Never mind the big resorts. Retreat to the serene new Sanchaya’s 26 villas and suites on the ivory beachfront up north. From S$435, thesanchaya.com

Prive at Keppel island
Got extra yacht hours to waste? Goeat at Prive, a dining and wining venue on Singapore’s only private island.Chef Robin’s five-course menu with wine pairings is a very handy S$128,for scallops and salmon and Aussieonglet or barramundi and duck. theprivegroup.com.sg/prive

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Travel

Orient express Singapore to Bangkok
Arrive or depart in greater style than any business class lounge or flight with the legendary Eastern & Oriental Express in the actual Orient, complete with teakwood-panelled observation car. From £1,560 per person, easternandorientalexpress.com

Scoot
Speaking of arrivals and departures, we like the ‘why pay extra for what you don’t need?’ policies of fun and youthful Scoot airlines for the other leg of your ex-Bangkok itinerary. Again, save the pennies for the experiences that matter. From S$154 on ScootBiz, flyscoot.com