Pierre Png shares his 5 favourite Holiday Destinations

Pierre Theodore Png is a renowned actor from Singapore. He is well-known for appearing in several Channel 5 and Channel 8 dramas for Singaporean MediaCorp, including The Gentlemen and When Duty Calls. Early on in his career, he was recognised for portraying the humorous part of Phua Chu Beng in the long-running comedy Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd. In the 2008 year-end hit period drama The Little Nyonya, he played a confused and unhappy spouse, and in the 2013 period drama The Journey: A Voyage, he portrayed a villain. He featured in the 2018 Hollywood film Crazy Rich Asians, which went on to become a worldwide hit. The film was a modern romantic comedy based on a worldwide bestseller. It follows Rachel Chu, an Asian-American girl, as she travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's outrageously wealthy family. What follows is the ultimate comedy of errors.

Pierre was fascinated with Florida during his visit to the US multiple times. With hundreds of miles of beaches and a lifestyle that is out of the World, Florida is an incredible place to visit or stay. Pierre had a wonderful time in Miami, known for its extravagant ocean view homes and a ravishing nightlife. They hired a yacht to explore the blue ocean off the coast of Miami and it was such an enjoyable journey. A perfect party place, yachts in Miami come with a plethora of luxurious features and provide all the gear for snorkeling or scuba diving if one wishes to dive underwater to explore the exotic marine life. For tourists who do not wish to hire a yacht, a catamaran cruise can be equally enjoyable, though a lot more affordable. Most catamarans offer a musical ambience with hearty appetizers with local wines & a full liquor bar. It is also a great way to get up close with majestic marine creatures such as sharks and dolphins, who are found in abundance off the coast of Miami.

Bali is an all time favourite holiday hotspot for Pierre Png. This Indonesian island is a leading vacation hotspot in Asia, known for its gorgeous beaches, mouth watering delicacies, a glorious history and incredible temples. Their sea view villa in Bali with over water villas and an infinity pool was a real treat. One could simply get off the verandah and get into a yacht or a boat for a joyride into the blue ocean - indulging in a variety of water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving or kayaking - along the way. Waters off Bali are a great place to enjoy marine life, with a variety of whales, sharks and dolphins that can be viewed in their natural habitat. The Png family had a wonderful time at Bali Safari Park, where one gets to enjoy an adventure in the wildlife getting up close to a wide variety of animals, even endangered species. Specially designed caged trams let you come real close to animals in the Park and hand-feed them as well.

The Islands of Maldives are an absolutely fascinating vacation hotspot for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Pierre had an incredible time in the Maldives, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean that boasts of some of the most luxurious holiday resorts & premium water villas. These incredible islands are highly popular for their water sports activities as you'll be spoilt for choice. Snorkeling, Kayaking, surfing, scuba diving, underwater scooters - you name it. Its white sand beaches are a perfect place for a romantic candlelight dinner. For those looking to explore the islands and the scenery all around, there are catamaran cruises that will take you around for a joy ride of your life. One can also hire a yacht for a more private experience or take a seaplane to explore the beauty of the archipelago from up in the sky. Maldives is especially popular with honeymooners, who love the privacy and exclusivity of these islands.

Pierre found Taiwan to be a fascinating country with a culture quite distinct & unique when compared with mainland China. While it might be a small island, Pierre was amazed at the never-ending variety of sights and fun things to do in Taiwan. With over a hundred mountain peaks above 3,000 meters, hot springs scattered around the island, both golden and black-sand beaches, nine national parks, world-class museums, glittering skyscrapers, stunning temples, and a huge number of night markets that are second to none, Taiwan has something that everyone can enjoy. Taiwan has a glorious heritage and you'll find temples and monasteries that are as alive today as they were hundreds of years ago. The notable ones are the Tianhou Taoist Temple and the Guang Shan Monastery.

Turkey is a really unique destination. Located partially in Europe and partially in Asia, it offers the best of both worlds and a long list of attractions that drive millions of tourists to its shores each year. Its vibrant culture, popular cuisine, and rich history wow all who arrive, while its beautiful landscapes, from the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast to the majestic mountains and natural springs, are a major draw with tourists. Pierre fell in love with Turkey on his first visit here; the incredible cuisine, gracious people, gorgeous monuments such as the Hagia Sophia Mosque & the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul or the cave complexes of Cappadocia. Taking a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia was one of his most memorable excursions in Turkey and those outstanding views are etched in his memory for good. If one likes to get a taste of Mediterranean beach life, he should take a side trip to Antalya. Once a major Roman Port, this coastal city has now become the gateway to Turkey's Mediterranean region.