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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Sentosa Islands Singapore, the best island and tourist attraction

Today, Sentosa is Singapore's premier island resort getaway with multi-faceted appeal, teeming with events all year round. Just 15 minutes from the city, it is a unique blend of leisure and recreational facilities including family attractions, sea sports, golf as well as hotel accommodation and retreats. A canopy of secondary rainforest covers 70 per cent of the 500-hectare island and is home to monitor lizards, monkeys, peacocks, parrots as well as other native fauna and flora. Sentosa has a 3.2-kilometre stretch of white sand beach, and is the only location in Singapore to offer beachfront accommodation and over 670 hotel rooms with full facilities. Accessed by cable car, bus, taxi or car, the island is open for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Since the island's inception in 1972, S$420 million in private investments and another $500 million from Government funding have gone into developing the island.

Offering a variety of experiences for all ages, Sentosa is a must-visit destination for tourists and a popular recreational playground for local residents. You can visit http://www.sentosa.com.sg/ for further information.

I have tried to put the information you want to plan you sentosa island visit. The suggestions I would make are based on my personal visit to these places are. I will also try and cover things like when you are travelling with an infant to singapore again based on my personal experiences the places you would be able to visit here.

If you have half day, your itinerary could be

Afternoon -
With just half a day at Sentosa, jump right into Imbiah Lookout, Catch state-of-the-art movie magic at Sentosa 4D Magix, with a full spectrum of visual effects such as surround sound, individually-controlled motion seats and special "live" environmental effects such as water spray.
Catch breathtaking views at Sky Tower, Singapore's tallest observatory tower.
Take a trip to the very soul of Singapore at Images of Singapore - a place where cultural diversity, unity of values, adventure, perseverance and honor converge like nowhere else in the world.
Race downhill in Southeast Asia's first ever luge ride, the Sentosa Luge and Skyride, part go-cart, part-toboggan ride with a unique steering and braking system that's suitable for all ages.
Prepare for the ride of your life on Sentosa CineBlast! Feel the exhilaration of flying to the top of the highest mountain or the stomach-churning thrill of rushing into the deepest valleys.
Relive the origins of The Merlion in an enchanting animation feature and discover what fortune lies in store for you at the mouth of the Mercubs.

If you have the full day, your itinerary could be

Begin your Sentosa experience bright and early at Imbiah Lookout, Singapore's biggest cluster of 8 new and exciting attractions. Arrive in style as you glide in some 90 metres above the water and tropical rainforest on the Cable Car, and enjoy magnificent aerial views of Sentosa and Singapore.
Jump right into Sentosa 4D Magix, where state-of-the-art movie magic offers you a full spectrum of visual effects, surround sound, individually-controlled motion seats and special "live" environmental effects such as water spray.
Catch breathtaking views at Sky Tower, Singapore's tallest observatory tower.
Take a trip to the very soul of Singapore at Images of Singapore - a place where cultural diversity, unity of values, adventure, perseverance and honor converge like nowhere else in Singapore.
Race downhill in Southeast Asia's first ever luge ride, the Sentosa Luge and Skyride, part go-cart, part-toboggan ride with a unique steering and braking system that's suitable for all ages.
Prepare for the ride of your life on Sentosa CineBlast! Feel the exhilaration of flying to the top of the highest mountain or the stomach-churning thrill of rushing into the deepest valleys.
Relive the origins of The Merlion in an enchanting animation feature and discover what fortune lies in store for you at the mouth of the Mercubs.
Tired out from all that activity? Why not spend the rest of the afternoon chilling by the beach! If you have kids, bring them to Palawan Beach, Singapore's happiest family beach, with family-friendly amenities, restaurants and entertainment such as the Animal & Bird Encounters at Palawan Amphitheatre.
Siloso Beach is the place to be if you're into outdoor activities such as canoeing, beach volleyball, or rollerblading. Or sip a cool cocktail at any one of our many beach bars.
Before you end your day at Sentosa, don't forget to catch the 7.40 pm or 8.40pm show, Songs of the Sea - Sentosa's latest extravaganza! A mesmerizing multi-million dollar water show set in the sea with a live cast, dramatic pyrotechnics, water jets, brilliant lasers, special computer imaging, captivating music and stunning flame bursts.

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