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Best last-minute trips for the four long weekends: Minimal leave, minimal cost, maximum fun

Take 1 day of annual leave to enjoy getaways over the four upcoming long weekends. Plus, receive up to $10 cash account credits* when you purchase travel insurance through us! Hurry, promotion is for a limited time only. *Terms and Conditions apply.

  • iFAST Insurance Team
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  • Published on 07 Mar 2025

No holiday plans for the four upcoming long weekends? Here are the four destinations to check out. We keep it budget-friendly with flights under $200, and flight times ranging from just 1.5 to 4 hours from Singapore. Read our article to find out more.


1. Hari Raya Puasa

  • Public holiday on: 31 March 2025 (Monday)
  • Travel dates: 29 to 31 March 2025
  • Annual leave required: 0
  • Fly to: Manila, Philippines
  • Enjoy a good mix of culture, nature, and cuisine with your trip to Manila. Explore the UNESCO-listed San Agustin Church, soak in the nature and enjoy the stunning views of Taal Volcano and the Taal Lake. Family friendly activities are also available such as a visit to Manila Ocean Park or the Manila Zoo. Flights fly directly from Singapore to Manila and go for as low as $194 for travel during the Hari Raya Puasa’s long weekend.


    2. Good Friday

  • Public holiday on: 18 April 2025 (Friday)
  • Travel dates: 18 to 20 April 2025
  • Annual leave required: 0
  • Fly to: Kuching, Malaysia
  • Just a short 1.5 hours flight away is Kuching, the capital of Sarawak. Offering a unique blend of nature, culture, and gastronomy, flights to Kuching cost less than$200 for the Good Friday long weekend making it perfect as a last-minute holiday destination!

    Discover the fascinating Sarawak Cultural Village, visit the iconic Bako National Park or indulge in bowls of Sarawak Laksa and Kolo Mee. With its lush landscapes, diverse cultures, and delicious cuisine, Kuching has something for everyone to enjoy.


    3. Labour Day

  • Public holiday on: 1 May 2025 (Thursday)
  • Travel dates: 1 to 4 May 2025
  • Annual leave required: 1 (to take one day of leave on 2 May2025)
  • Fly to: Medan, Indonesia
  • Just a 2.5 hour drive from Medan city, embark on an unforgettable adventure in Indonesia with a trip to Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the only places in the world where you can see wild Sumatran orangutans in their natural rainforest habitat. Take a 2-day jungle trek to see wild orangutans in their natural habitat, camp overnight, and experience the rainforest all for just $150. If time permits, head to Lake Toba and enjoy breathtaking views of the largest volcanic crater lake in the world before your flight back to Singapore.


    4. Vesak Day

  • Public holiday on: 12 May 2025 (Monday)
  • Travel dates: 10 to 12 May 2025
  • Annual leave required: 0
  • Fly to: Padang, Indonesia
  • Padang, located in West Sumatra, is a vibrant city known for its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine. Visit the majestic Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, explore the stunning Harau Valley or head to Mentawai Island to swim and snorkel. Direct flights between Singapore and Padang are now available via Scoot with flights starting from just $126 for the Vesak Day long weekend. Enjoy an affordable weekend getaway with no annual leave required!


    [Flash deal] Get 50% off travel insurance and up to $10 cash account credits* for each travel insurance purchased through FSMOne!

    For a limited time only, get 50% off your travel insurance and up to $10 cash account credits* for each eligible travel insurance purchased through FSMOne! Hurry, the $10 FSMOne cash account credit is limited to the first 10 clients only. Subsequent purchases will receive $5 cash account credits per eligible purchase.


    Cash Account Reward

    First 10 policies
    $10 per eligible policy purchased
    11th policy onwards
    $5 per eligible policy purchased

  • Eligible policies: Sompo Travel Single Trip and Sompo Travel Annual plans only

  • Protect your travels and get up to $10 cash account credits* here:

    Step 1: Click the button below to check your price and make your purchase:

    Step 2: Complete your payment and ensure that you have an active FSMOne account to receive your reward. It’s that simple!

  • New to FSMOne? Click here to register for an account.
  • Step 3: Sit back, relax, and wait to receive your reward!

  • 💰 Cash account credits will be processed within 3 weeks after the end of the Promotional Period. We will notify you once crediting is complete.




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    *Please check with our team if the product you want is available on FSMOne Insurance



    *Terms and Conditions:

    1. This Promotion is valid from 7 to 14 March 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Promotional Period").
    2. The $5 or $10 cash account credit (the "Reward") will be processed within 3 weeks after the end of the Promotional Period. For avoidance of doubt, we will use the policy numbers issued by Sompo to determine the first 10 clients who are eligible for the $10 Reward.
    3. To qualify for the Reward, you must purchase either a Sompo Travel Single Trip or Sompo Travel Annual plan during the Promotional Period.
    4. The Reward will only be given to the policyholder of the plan, and the name of the policyholder must match the name registered with the FSMOne Account Number to be eligible for the Reward. For avoidance of doubt, only 1x Reward will be credited per policy number.
    5. There is no limit to the number of Reward(s) each client is entitled to. You may purchase multiple travel insurance policies during the Promotional Period to receive multiple Rewards.
    6. You must have a valid FSMOne account to receive the Reward. New account holders are also eligible for this promotion. A representative may be in contact to request for further information from you with reference to your account. Clients without an FSMOne account are not eligible for the Reward. For avoidance of doubt, failure to respond to our representative with regards to your account queries will be deemed as forfeiting the Reward.
    7. By participating in this Promotion, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by iFAST Financial Pte Ltd (“iFAST”) to receive marketing correspondence related to this Campaign via various communication forms, including but not limited to email, sms, call, fax, etc.
    8. FSMOne reserves the right to replace the reward of similar value without prior notification.
    9. FSMOne reserves the right to amend the Terms and Conditions without prior notification and has the final decision on all matters relating to the Promotion. Any appeals will not be entertained.



    Information obtained from:

    https://www.google.com/travel/flights

    https://www.sumatraorangutantrekking.com/jungle-trekking/

    https://www.sompo.com.sg/co-brand/travelcovid/quotation/GetQuote?q=gtOt1zoZMIk%3D

    Information retrieved on 17 February 2025.



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