Itchy Toes - a Travel blog

Sentosa is a unique place indeed. Young and old, girls and boys will have fun exploring the island. Explorations are made easy with trains and buses regularly plying the entire island route. For S$2 each person paid at the entrance to the island, you get a whole day pass around the island and map to guide you where to go: there’s something for everyone.

To maximize your visit to Sentosa Island, plan your stops by referring to this map. It clearly indicates facilities, restaurants, not-to-miss attractions, transportation, information kiosks, etc.

Crossing this suspension bridge connecting the main island to one of the smaller outposts is an exciting activity. Those with vertigo or motion sickness problems might have to think twice before crossing it. I sure did feel a little whoozy after i crossed it.

If you can’t bring yourself to actually take a dip in the sea, it’s not illegal to take a dip in this fountain. I have witnessed children and adults enjoying the refreshing water in this pool of water. Plus you have a pirate posing as a lifeguard!

This is skyride: the first half of a great ride. You get on one of these and go high up the mountain. Again, not for the faint at heart. You can see everything underneath you and a slight blow of the wind rocks your seat. But when you get to the top, the most exciting ride of your life is waiting: THE LUGE. (Sorry, I couldn’t get any pictures.) You ride a bike-cum-go-kart down the slopes at high speeds. It was amazing!

As night falls on Singapore, a relaxing coffee or beer at the base of the Carlsberg Tower is perfect. One cannot help but marvel at this small country with humble beginnings grow into an industrial shipping and manufacturing giant.

But your Sentosa adventure doesn’t have to end here. You can ride the cable car back to Mt. Faber on the main island. The view of the city from high above is amazing!

Note: The S$2 entrance fee is only for day pass around Sentosa Island. All transportation around the island is free, but the rides and other attractions are available for a fee. Check out the Uniquely Singapore website for attractions and rates.