| The main island of Singapore has a total land area of | | | | on the summit of Mount Imbiah for a panoramic view |
| 682 sq km or 263 sq miles. Although Singapore is not | | | | of the surrounding islands. |
| very blessed in natural beauty as compared to other | | | | Then visit The Underwater World (huge marine |
| island attractions like the Hawaii in USA, through its | | | | aquarium) and Dolphin Lagoon to meet the friendly |
| clever city and nature planning, a holiday vacation in | | | | pink dolphins and other exciting marine creatures. You |
| Singapore is filled with fun, pleasure and pleasant | | | | can also admire over 2,500 butterflies from over 50 |
| surprises. | | | | species and unusual insects like the man-face bugs, |
| Singapore's strategic location, excellent infrastructure, | | | | stick insects, giant millipedes, scorpions and rhino |
| fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions | | | | beetles at the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom. |
| contribute to its success as a leading destination for | | | | If you are a history buff, then you must pay a visit |
| travelers on holiday vacations or on business travels. | | | | to Fort Siloso while in Sentosa. Built in the 1880s, Fort |
| Sentosa Island is a themed tourist attraction. It is a | | | | Siloso served as the last bastion of the British Empire |
| one stop tropical island resort, a nature park and | | | | armed forces during the Japanese occupation of |
| cultural heritage center. This tropical island in the sun | | | | Singapore during the Second World War. Explore the |
| is just minutes away from the city and is accessible | | | | other historical enclave on top of Mt Imbiah where |
| by ferries, cable car or by road. | | | | the remains of a former British artillery battery lie. |
| Sentosa Island resort is a 390 hectare or 964 acre | | | | For adrenaline pumping excitement, take a thrill ride |
| recreational jewel dazzles with a smorgasboard of | | | | at Cinemania which is an interactive simulation theatre. |
| tourist attractions and leisure activities. Sentosa used | | | | Prepare to scream your lungs out! |
| to be a fishing village turned British military base, and | | | | The party at Sentosa comes to life at sunset. Take |
| then was transformed into an idyllic island resort in | | | | an evening stroll through the enchanting Fountain |
| 1972 and today, it is one of the must visit destination | | | | Gardens, bathed in fairy lights or go up to the top of |
| for any tourist in Singapore. | | | | The Merlion or Dragon Court to gaze at the glittering |
| Once you step on the shores of Sentosa, you can | | | | skyline. |
| find your own niche interest among the many | | | | The Musical Fountain, Dance of Fire and Water Show |
| exciting tourist attractions. Singapore's rich history and | | | | offers a spectacular light and sound experience after |
| culture comes alive vividly, you can find | | | | dark. The latest laser technology is combined with |
| entertainment by day and night, explore the lush | | | | motion pictures and 3-D animated images, |
| green tropical rainforest, picnic on sprawling manicured | | | | choreographed to a ballet of dancing water fountains, |
| gardens, bewildered by dancing fountains and or have | | | | multi-sensory music and lights. |
| a putting game at the two international championship | | | | There are various types of hotels and |
| 18-hole golf courses with scintillating views of the sea | | | | accommodation if you choose to stay over night at |
| and hills. | | | | Sentosa Island Resort. Hotel and accommodation |
| If frolicking on the beach is your cup of tea, then | | | | options ranging from five-star resort hotels such as |
| you can play exciting beach games and sea sports | | | | The Sentosa Resort & Spa, Shangri-La's Rasa |
| along the 3.2-km or 1.5 mile long sandy beaches | | | | Sentosa Resort and Sijori Resort to affordable |
| stretching across Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong. You | | | | holiday vacation homes like Sentosa Holiday Chalets |
| can also enjoy cycling, canoe or in-line skating, or just | | | | and NTUC Sentosa Beach Resort and budget |
| simply unwind at the many beach pubs. | | | | campsites. Most of the high end hotel and resorts |
| In recent years, Sentosa has also gained international | | | | have facilities such as resort spas, massages, |
| fame for holding some of Singapore's most exciting | | | | swimming pools and gyms with personal trainers. |
| themed events like the Sentosa Sandsation (an | | | | Food is never a concern as there are wide selections |
| international sandsculpting event), Black Moon Foam | | | | of food and beverage restaurants, food courts and |
| Parties, Zouk Out Dance Festival and Sentosa's | | | | fast food outlets. Traveling to Singapore for your |
| yearly Countdown Parties! | | | | holiday vacation? Do not miss spending a day or two |
| As for nature lovers, keep a lookout for friendly | | | | at Sentosa Island resort. |
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| secondary rainforest and stop by the vantage point | | | | website. |