Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island is known as singapore’s playground, this small island just a few hundred yards from the mainland has something for just about everyone. The island was known in Malay as Pulau Blakang Mati, which means “the island behind which lies death", but renamed Sentosa, meaning “peace and tranquility".
Sentosa is not only an amusement center; it also shows part of the history of Singapore. There are luxury hotels, camping facilities, beaches, aquariums, museums, rides, sport facilities, discos, walking trails, bike paths and yes, a monorail that circles the island. This was Von Roll’s first step away from supplying only fair monorails.
Getting There
Sentosa bus services: Take Sentosa Bus Service from Harbour Front Centre Bus Terminal. Ticketing at Visitor Arrival Centre at S$3 per person (S$2 island admission; S$1 transportation by Sentosa Bus).
By MRT: Alight at Harbour Front MRT, then walk 800m to the Visitor Arrival Centre or take Sentosa Bus Service as explained above.
By Cable Car: Board from Cable Car Towers at HarbourFront Centre or from Mount Faber which opens from 8.30 to 9.00pm daily. Ticket is available at Cable Car Tower (Harbour Front Centre) or Mount Faber.
There are many things to see and do on the island. The attractions tend to change over time, as people get bored with some sights and new ones are built to take their place. The current big attractions that look set to stay around include:
Sentosa Island Attractions:
Underwater World
Dolphin Lagoon
Fort Siloso
Merlion Statue
Magical Sentosa
Musical Fountains
Cinemania
The Merlion and Merlion Walk
Sentosa Golf Club
Sijori Wondergolf
Southern Islands
Sky tower
The Beach
Volcanoland
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St John's Island
Formerly known as 'Pulau Sakijang Bendera', St John's Island, is a former penal settlement which is now a serene getaway for the sun lover. With lagoons, beaches picnic grounds, soccer fields, barbeque pits and camping grounds, it is a great place to relax, swim and suntan. St John's Island is now the weekend destination for anyone looking for a breather away from the city. Today you'll find a mosque, holiday camps, three lagoons, bungalows, a cafeteria, a huge playing field, and basketball. It's much larger than Kusu Island, but not large enough to fill a whole day of
Mount Faber Park
Mount Faber offers a panoramic view of the harbour and neighbouring Sentosa Island, as well as a large measure of tranquillity. It is also a place to catch the cable car to Sentosa. The only mode of’ public transport is by taxi or take the cable car from World Trade Centre. Near the top of Mount Faber, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the sea. If you wish to have a better view . you may use the binoculars which are provided. However, you will have to pay to use it for about ten minutes. Mount Faber
Labrador Park
Labrador Park is a wonderful place to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon. If you like fishing, there's lots of Garoupas in the sea here but be warned that the place is very rocky. So, unless you know where and how to cast your lines, come equip with an ample supply of hooks and sinkers. Alternatively, you may choose to fish from the re-furbished jetty. Here, the good old Tamban rig should provide a fairly good yield of small to medium sized Selar fishes on a good day.
Facing the sea in the southern part of Singapore, the resort island
Singapore
Singapore is an island off the southern tip of Malaysia, linked to it by a causeway. It evolved from a sleepy fishing village in the early 1900s to become one of Asia's economic leaders. Singapore is a fascinating fusion of eastern and western sophistication. Being at the crossroads of ancient and present day trading routes, Singapore has, over the centuries, drawn a broad mix of humanity to its shores. It is well-known for being one of the richest, most well organized, efficient countries in the world with a very high standard of living and an excellent skyline by the water.
Bintan Travel Guide
Bintan Island or Negeri Segantang Lada is an island of 1,866 square kilometer making part of the Riau Islands province of Indonesia. It is the largest of 3,200 islands in the Riau Archipelago.
Bintan Island is located about 48 km (30 miles) southeast of Singapore.
Because of the strategic location in the Growth Triangle and its location close to Singapore, Bintan developed rapidly. Since the early 1990s, the island has been one of the main industrial estates and popular tourist destinations of Indonesia.
The main city of Bintan is Tanjung Pinang. From Singapore (Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal) Bintan can be reached
