Singapore

Sentosa Island

The infamous man'made island in Singapore, Sentosa or Sentosa Island is visited by some five million people every year. Meaning peace and tranquility in Malay, Sentosa offers a variety of attractions, facilities and a wide array of fun and educational recreation activities to choose from. The island also has five'star hotels and resorts, a 2'km. long man'made beach and two golf courses. Most people say that one hasn't visited Singapore without going to the Sentosa Island.

Being considered "a playground for all ages," one cannot finish exploring the island in less than two days.These are just some of the tourist attractions that can be found inside Sentosa:The Carlsberg Sky Tower is the tallest free'standing observation tower in Asia. A Merlion replica can also be seen in Sentosa. Aside from the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, there is also the Cineblast (Singapore's only cinema ride). Furthermore, one can also try the Sentosa 4D Magix which is the largest 4'dimensional theatre in Southeast Asia.

One of the main highlights in Sentosa is the Fort Siloso. A rare historical attraction in Singapore, Fort Siloso was built by the British in the 1880s to guard the country during World War II. Here, visitors can see the military equipments, barracks and tunnels used during the war. Life'sized replicas of British soldiers are also on display to depict what happened at that time. There are also film viewings about Singapore history.

For the adventurous at heart, one can try the Sentosa Luge and Skyride. This self'steering cart allows the rider to speed down a hill going to the Siloso Beach. Tourists can also try the Flying Trapeze to develop one's mind, body and coordination.

Beaches in Sentosa were developed artificially, using sand bought from nearby islands of Indonesia and Malaysia. These are the Palawan Beach, Siloso Beach and Tanjong Beach. Spas are also available in the island to rejuvenate tired travelers and adventurers. Fish reflexology, where spa fishes nibble on the dead skin of one's feet to make the skin smooth, is available at the Underwater World. There is also the Health Club and Spa and Spa Botanica at the Sentosa Resort & Spa.