10 of the best beaches near airports

Changi Airport is almost a destination in its own right these days. But if two 24-hour movie theaters aren't enough to entertain you, virtually at the end of the runway lies Changi Beach Park, a thin ribbon of palm-fringed sand looking north toward Pulau Ubin, Tekong Island and Malaysia.

The three-kilometer beach is backed by grassy picnic and BBQ areas, and a cycle track (bike hire is available).

Pasir Ris Park, a series of narrow beaches backed by greenery and mangrove forest just to the west of Changi Beach Park, can be reached via taxi or 20 minutes on the East-West Line train from the airport.

Georges @The Cove (Georges @ The Cove, 133 Pasir Ris Rd, Singapore 519149; +65 6585 0535) and 5 Drunken Rabbits (5 Drunken Rabbits, 201 Pasir Ris Rd, Singapore 519147; +65 65810842) are popular eating options close to the water.