Who says you only have fun during the June school holidays when you go on a family vacation? Parents who don’t have the luxury of planning a trip overseas with the clan this month, fret not. We’ve got ways for you to keep the kiddos entertained right here on our sunny shores, and still feel like you’re having a break.

If you’re the sort who loves to pack your holiday itinerary with heaps of activities, hotfoot it to Resorts World Sentosa where a whole host of unique experiences await the whole fam. The best part: You don’t have to check it all off your list in one day. The good thing about being a tourist in your own country is the luxury of returning again, as often as you like. Wanna extend the fun? Take leave on Mondays and Fridays and turn it into a long weekend. No long flights to endure, no luggage to pack. Just get up, get ready, and get going. Now, who says parents can’t enjoy the June holidays too?

There’s nothing quite like a day at the theme park to help you instantly switch to vacay mode. Go on a thrilling ride like the Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN VS. CYLON™? Check. Hang out with dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? Check. Snap pix with the Minions, Elmo or, well, all of your favourite characters? Check again. Guaranteed fun for everyone in the family, from the little tykes to thrill-seekers to Insta-obsessed teens.

Plus, with the park’s recently-launched Universal After Hours — extended hours till 10pm on Fridays, Saturdays and select public holidays — even late-risers won’t miss out on the good stuff here. An enchanting night parade and dazzling fireworks light up the park at night, enhancing the magic of your day out at Universal Studios Singapore. Longer hours also means you won’t be hard-pressed to keep to a strict schedule. Did someone say holi-yay?

If there’s one thing that kids love on any family vacay, it’s pool time. But forget regular swimming pools —immense thrills and spills await at every corner, water ride and even underwater at the Adventure Cove Waterpark™ in Resorts World Sentosa. Why travel overseas to snorkel when you can do it here at the Rainbow Reef (above), especially when this magical experience is already included in the Adventure Cove Waterpark admission fee? You're instantly transported into another realm when you dive into the kaleidoscopic reef habitat and come face-to-face with 20,000 tropical fish darting around beautiful coral reefs. The Adventure Cove Waterpark is also brimming with exhilarating water rides and slides that will satiate any adrenaline junkie’s thirst for adventure. Probably the wildest of them all is the Riptide Rocket, the first hydro-magnetic coaster in Southeast Asia, which takes you on a thrilling 225m-adventure through steep uphill climbs and sudden drops…in just 40 seconds. In need for some downtime? Take a lazy drift along the Adventure River or chill out by the Bluwater Bay.

As if all that isn’t enough, there’s still Adventure Cove Waterpark's Splash Bash, happening from June 1 to 30 (Fri to Sun, and public holidays), which will elevate your water park experience. Plus, it’s free for Adventure Cove Waterpark visitors. Everything you need that’s great for the ’gram is here — Adventure Cove Waterpark will be decked out with giant ice cream cones, popsicles and an ice-cream scoop see-saw. There’ll also be a slew of competitions — both mental and physical — happening at Adventure River and Bluwater Bay. Family bonding is always better when there are bragging rights and attractive prizes involved.

So you’ve had fun in the sun and wanna dial things down a little at meal time? Mosey over to Ocean Restaurant, which offers Southeast Asia’s only underwater dining experience. Just about every table here has excellent views of manta rays, sharks and more swimming by in the S.E.A. Aquarium™. We bet the kids won’t even be clamouring to watch YouTube vids on the iPad.

The restaurant serves up delightful Mediterranean-Californian dishes, everything from plump Hokkaido scallops to indulgent 24-hour braised beef short rib. Eat with a peace of mind knowing that Ocean Restaurant is doing its part in marine conservation by using the best sustainably-sourced seafood and local produce for these delectable dishes.

Are you all about exotic dining experiences? Don’t be surprised if you find yourself returning to Resorts World Sentosa — specifically, to Tangerine, which is nestled amid the verdant greenery of ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa. Dining in these ohm-so-zen surrounds almost feels like you’re on an idyllic Bali vacay. Don’t leave without taking a stroll through the lush herb garden outside that brims with kaffir lime, lemongrass and sweet potato, among others.

On Tangerine’s menu: elegant Thai-inspired dishes that are all about nutritious whole foods and fresh produce that’s great for the body, soul and IG feed.

Enjoy 20 per cent off your food bill with the Family Day Dining deal when you make a reservation online for Ocean Restaurant or Tangerine with promo code RWSFD20. Promo valid in June and July; dine in any participating restaurant with minimum two generation diners. Terms and conditions apply.

Whether it’s family fun or fab food you’re looking for during the June school holidays, you’ll find it at Resorts World Sentosa, all day, every day.

For more info, go to www.RWSentosa.com/wow.

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