Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Sentosa Island

A slice of paradise right in our doorstep, Sentosa offers a kaleidoscope of attractions and activities. Once you step afoot the island, be mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of the lush greenery peppered with exciting attractions that will certainly blow you away! It's a themed attraction, tropical resort, nature park and heritage centre all rolled into one!
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Sand and Sea
Stretching 3.2km long, soak up the sun along Sentosa's sun-kissed beaches while engaging in various sports activities or simply chilling out at beachfront bars/pubs. Siloso Beach, dubbed Singapore's Hippest Beach is the perfect spot for the young and restless.

Palawan Beach serves a platter of fun sports and activities for the whole family! With amenities easily within reach, it's no wonder why it is called Singapore's Happiest Family Beach! Take a stroll with your family to the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia via the suspension bridge or bring the kids to the delightful Animal & Bird Encounters which is sure to entertain. Diehard romantics will love Tanjong Beach for their unbeatable ambience and tranquility. Spend quality time with your special someone with a quiet stroll on Singapore's Most Romantic Beach and bask in the magnificent sunset. .
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Nature 101
Nature beckons everywhere on Sentosa – keep a lookout for friendly peacocks, monkeys and squirrels. Take a walk at the Nature Walk/Dragon Trail through a secondary rainforest and stop by the vantage point on the summit of Mount Imbiah for a scenic view of the neighbouring islands. For an up close encounter with Mother Nature's creations, head down to Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon to meet the friendly pink dolphins and other exciting ocean life. Or admire over 2,500 butterflies from over 50 species and unusual insects like the man-face
bugs, stick insects, giant millipedes, scorpions and rhino beetles at
the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom.
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Singapore Past and Present
Built in the 1880s, Fort Siloso served as the last bastion of the
British forces during the Japanese invasion of Singapore. Explore the
other historical enclave on top Mt Imbiah where the remains of a
former battery lie.
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Learn about Singapore's war years, its colourful culture and vibrant
heritage at the three-part Images of Singapore, re-told through
life-size figures, animatronics and special effects.
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Imbiah Lookout – A first stop for fun seekers
Sentosa's newest activity zone is a fun filled stop, home to
Singapore's biggest attractions! Imbiah Lookout is the stop for fun
filled activities where everything is just a mere 7 minutes apart.
From the Sentosa Luge & Skyride to the famous panoramic Sky Tower and
the Images of Singapore, you will be spoilt for choice on how to spend
your day.
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Standing 37 metres tall is The Merlion, which offers a breathtaking
view of Sentosa, Singapore's skyline and the surrounding islands from
two viewing decks. If going vertical is your aim, then visit the sky
tower which takes up to 72 people in its cosy, air-conditioned cabin
for a seven-minute ride.
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Tickle your senses with Sentosa 4D Magix for that truly interactive
experience! This state-of-the-art theatre offers you a whole new
generation of movie magic complete with surround sound,
individually-controlled motion seats and special "live" environmental
effects such as water spray and leg ticklers! And try out CineBlast,
Asia's first and only experiential cinema ride!
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For a unique experience, let Sentosa Luge & Skyride exhilarate as you
race down a 650km track! Part go-cart, part-toboggan, it is a
fun-filled gravity ride that is safe for all ages. Once is never
enough! So make sure you take a leisurely ride back to the top on the
Skyride as it transports you through a scenic 320m long tree-top ride
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Spa Indulgence
Immerse yourself in the rich tranquility of Sentosa's finest spa
retreats, a short getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Get ready to indulge yourself with state-of-the-art facilities at Spa
Botanica, a luxurious five-star resort, or de-stress yourself at the
Health Club & Spa which houses a private yet open air garden that
perches over a fish pond and a waterfall! For a truly unique and
revitalizing experience, dip your feet at the Fish Reflexology,
Underwater World and get a pedicure from a school of Turkish spa fish
followed by a therapeutic foot pampering session by a qualified foot
reflexologist.
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Night Life
Stroll down the Merlion Walk, a 120-metre-long Gaudi-inspired mosaic
walkway lined with colourful mosiac water jets!Join Oscar and his
friends as they embark on an enchanted adventure at Songs of the Sea!
Located conveniently by the Sentosa Express Beach Station, this
spectacular world-class show comprising of dramatic effects, jets of
water, bright lasers, bursts of fires and foot-tapping music is sure
to transport you into another dimension where all things magical come
to life!
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Staying on the Island
With a range of accommodation options (The Sentosa Resort & Spa,
Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort, Siloso Beach Resort, Treasure Resort
and Costa Sands Resort), Sentosa caters to all budgets and
preferences. A wide selection of food and beverage facilities is
readily available on the island while Sentosa's buses and trams
provide easy islandwide access.
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With the recent launch of Amara Sanctuary Resort in Sentosa, which is
secluded in the lush greens of the island's tropical garden, it offers
an exotic and exclusive stay for its guest. Be it for leisure,
business or just a retreat away from the hectic city life.
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Transportation
There are 3 ways to enter Sentosa, each bringing a different
experience. The newest addition of which is the air-conditioned
Sentosa Express. This 140 million infrastructure investment is the
island's biggest investment till date. This integral project is part
of a strategy to enhance the transportation system within Sentosa, so
that easy accessed can be available from all corners of Sentosa.
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Entering the island via the cable car would be an interesting
experience like never before, as you get a picturesque glimpse of the
city from above.Be greeted with the smiles from our friendly shuttle
bus drivers as they bring you around Sentosa. This is the most
convenient form of transportation which takes you around Sentosa. Be
sure to hop on the island bus!

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