Sentosa Island Resort Asia’s Leading Leisure Destination

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Mere minutes from the city and nestled at the heart of a world-class shopping and entertainment hub in the south of Singapore, Sentosa island resort is fast becoming Asia’s leading leisure destination. With a plethora of interesting attractions, events, dining options, award-winning spa retreats, white sandy beaches, and resort accommodation, the 500-hectacre island is a popular destination for both local residents and tourists.

Situated at the doorstep of Sentosa is Singapore's largest retail and lifestyle mall called VivoCity, as well as an entertainment hub called St James Power Station – this is part of the Sentosa-HarbourFront development. The development is served by HarbourFront MRT station that links to Singapore’s public train service. Getting to and from Sentosa is a cinch with the launch of the new Sentosa Express. Singapore’s premier island resort is now linked to Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system by an above ground rail system which provides convenient access to the city’s business district and Changi International Airport. From Sentosa Station at VivoCity mall’s level 3, the train stops at 2 stations on Sentosa island, namely:

Imbiah Station (next to The Merlion with direct access to the visitor attractions at Imbiah Lookout)
Beach Station

Once at these stations, visitors can easily connect to the island’s internal buses and trams to get to the different parts of the island.

Imbiah Lookout – Singapore’s Biggest Attractions
Imbiah Lookout is the exciting new cluster of attractions on Sentosa island that provides entertainment for the entire family. Adventure-seeker, nature lover, history-buff…whatever is your calling, Imbiah Lookout has it all. The zone has different modes of access to different attractions within the zone. Imbiah Lookout is easily accessible from Imbiah Station of the Sentosa Express.

Images of Singapore , an award-winning attraction takes visitors on an engaging walk through time, and has a special-effects, multi-media theatre which highlights the cultural diversity and unity of values behind Singapore’s success. Experience this journey to the very soul of Singapore for a glimpse into the nation’s humble beginnings, culture, traditions and festivals.

Explore the bowels of the mythical Merlion (Singapore’s half lion, half fish tourism icon) and climb up to the Merlion’s mouth and head for breathtaking sights of Sentosa Island, Singapore’s city skyline and surrounding offshore islands. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Merlion Walk, a 120-metre-long Gaudi-inspired mosaic walkway from the foot of the Merlion meandering down to the beach.

Sentosa’s latest attraction offering CineBlast brings Asia's first and only experiential cinema ride and Singapore’s only virtual rollercoaster ride to enthrall you. Feel the exhilaration of flying to the top of the highest mountains, the stomach-churning thrill of rushing into the deepest valleys and the gripping excitement of being tossed about in whitewater rapids.

Sentosa island brings you the first ever luge in Southeast Asia. Part go-cart, part-toboggan, pure excitement – the luge is a fun-filled gravity ride that's safe for all ages. With a unique steering and braking system that allows you to make the ride as leisurely or as exciting as you want. Jump on the Sentosa Luge & Skyride and brace yourself for a brand new island resort adventure!

For a mind-blowing interactive experience, nothing beats Sentosa 4D Magix! This state-of-the-art theatre offers you a whole new generation of movie magic. Through the synchronisation of a full spectrum of visual effects, surround sound, individually-controlled motion seats and special "live" environmental effects such as water spray, all your senses will be fully engaged like never before!

Step in the cable car and feel the thrill and exhilaration of breathtaking views all round and water below your cabin. You can also try an amazing dining experience at 70 metres above the sea, onboard a cable car. This romantic getaway will allow you and your loved ones to savour delicious continental delights while enjoying the scenic landscape of the city and harbour.

Singapore's tallest observatory tower offers panoramic views at 131 metres above sea level across Singapore, Sentosa island, Southern Islands, right up to neighboring Malaysia and the Indonesian islands. The Sky Tower has a capacity of 72 in its enclosed, air-conditioned cabin. Day or night, views from the tower promise to be both scenic and breathtaking. Located adjacent to the Sentosa cable car station, the Carlsberg Sky Tower is a key point of interest and forms a distinctive landmark as it soars above the surrounding natural greenery.

Stroll through the lush surrounds of the Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom and allow 1,500 live butterflies – from over 50 species – to flutter about you as you enjoy the cool outdoor conservatory. Watch the blossoming of new life at the Live Pupae house or admire up to 3,000 species of the world's most beautiful and rare insects, which includes the largest Dynastes Hercules beetle ever recorded – all 160mm of it!

Nights come alive at Sentosa!
Your Sentosa visit will not be complete without the Songs of the Sea extravaganza. Be transported into the enchanted world where mystical sea creatures, a dashing young hero, beautiful princess and all things magical come to life before your very eyes at Songs of the Sea! This new nightly 25-minute extravaganza seats 2,500 in an open-air amphitheatre located just along the beach. This attraction features pyrotechnics, dramatic effects, 40m-high water jets, a live cast, brilliant lasers, special computer imaging, captivating music and stunning flame bursts.

Accomodation

Amara
Costa Sand Resorts
Rasa Sentosa Resort
Sijori Restort
Siloso Beach Resort
The Sentosa Resort and Spa

Future developments

Resorts World at Sentosa (opening 2010)

Resorts World at Sentosa will be a premium integrated resort taking pride of place on a 49-ha site at the northern shore of Singapore's Sentosa island. Slated for opening in 2010, the Resort will house the region's first Universal Studios theme park, the world's largest oceanarium Marine Life Park, the exciting Equarius Water Park, a maritime museum and the award-winning wellness sanctuary, Espa.

The Resort will have six hotels, including the world's only Hotel Michael that is designed by one of America's best-known architects, Michael Graves. The hotels will provide more than 1,800 rooms as well as full meeting and conference facilities. Besides the plush casino, visitors to the Resort can look forward to celebrity-chef restaurants and some of the world's best-known shopping brands.

In entertainment, Resorts World at Sentosa aims to offer treats unmatched in this part of the world. Le Vie – an unprecedented theatrical epic will be featured in a 1,600-seat theatre. Free street shows will take place daily at its FestiveWalk and the Bull Ring, culminating in the nightly highlight, the Crane Ballet. This multi-media performance will be an unusual spectacle of dancing construction cranes sited at the resort's scenic waterfront.

This S$5.2 billion development will be a collection of resorts within a resort, a place where fun never stops!

For more information about Sentosa, please visit www.sentosa.com.sg